SECOM ISTAMBUL
The Trade and Investment Promotion Sector (SECOM) of the Consulate General of Brazil in Istanbul aims to promote trade relations between Brazil and Türkiye, especially Brazilian exports, investments in Brazil and tourism to Brazil.
SECOM works in partnership with government ministries and agencies, including the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil), the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Trade and Services; the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), the Brazilian International Tourism Promotion Agency (EMBRATUR) and trade associations.
COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
- Organization of Brazilian business missions abroad - SECOM schedules contacts with businesspeople and local government bodies, as well as assisting with logistical aspects, in response to demands from sectoral associations and industry federations. The SECOM network also supports the organization of individual trade missions for Brazilian companies to markets of interest.
- Organizing Brazilian participation in international trade fairs - SECOM coordinates Brazilian participation in trade promotion and tourism fairs, including the purchase of institutional space. The selection of trade fairs to be supported by SECOM is based on expressions of interest from Brazilian sectoral associations.
- Organization of buyer/investor missions to Brazil - SECOM supports foreign businesspeople in organizing missions to Brazil, scheduling meetings with the Brazilian government, companies and institutions, depending on the relevance of the mission.
- Cooperation with chambers of commerce - In partnership with local chambers of commerce, SECOM participates in events that promote Brazil and Brazilian companies, organizes business rounds and matchmaking sessions, exchanges information, obtains lists of businesspeople, among others.
BRAZIL TÜRKIYE TRADE RELATIONS
Brazil is the 5th largest country and the 11th largest economy in the world. In 2025, its GDP reached USD 2.26 trillion and grew by 2.4%. Türkiye is the 7th largest economy in Europe and the 16th largest economy in the world. With growth of 3.5% in 2025, its GDP reached USD 1.57 trillion.
Trade between Brazil and Türkiye reached approximately USD 5.6 billion in 2025, with around USD 4.14 billion in Brazilian exports to Türkiye and about USD 1.41 billion in Brazilian imports from Türkiye. The main products exported from Brazil to Türkiye are soybeans, iron ore, live cattle, coffee, and cotton. The main products imported from Türkiye to Brazil are disodium carbonate, turbojet parts, hazelnuts, transmission shafts, and tractor bodies.
There are several Brazilian industrial investments in Türkiye, including Votorantim, Banvit (BRF), Hayes Lemmerz Jantas (Maxion), Klimasan (Metalfrio), and WEG. On the other hand, well-known Turkish companies such as KordSA, Karpowership, and Corex also have investments in Brazil. Investors wishing to invest in Brazil would have access to all Mercosur countries.
JURISDICTION
The provinces under the jurisdiction of SECOM Istanbul are: Aydın, Balıkesir, Bilecik, Bursa, Çanakkale, Denizli, Edirne, İstanbul, İzmir, Kırklareli, Kocaeli, Kütahya, Manisa, Muğla, Sakarya, Tekirdağ, Uşak and Yalova. Other provinces in Türkiye fall under the jurisdiction of SECOM Ankara.
The Consulate General of Brazil in Istanbul is responsible for the Marmara and Aegean regions, covering Istanbul and cities such as Izmir, Bursa, and Kocaeli. This region constitutes a strategic hub for production, industry, financial activities, information, and communication, accounting for approximately 43% of the country’s population and 56% of its GDP.
As Türkiye’s largest city, Istanbul is home to around 15.7 million inhabitants and accounts for approximately 29.2% of the national GDP. In the information and communication sectors, the city alone represents about 64% of the national volume, while in financial and insurance activities it concentrates 59.3%. In addition, Istanbul plays a central role as a link between Europe and Asia, consolidating its position as an important logistics, trade, and financial hub for surrounding regional markets.
BRAEXP
The Brazil Export Platform (Braexp), created by Apex-Brasil, is a hub for foreign trade services with a focus on exports by Brazilian enterprises. Visit SECOM Istanbul's page on the platform to obtain bilateral trade statistics, a calendar of trade fairs, information on the main Brazilian investments in Turkey, as well as studies on the local market.
INVEST EXPORT BRASIL
The Invest Export Brasil website gathers information for entrepreneurs interested in exporting, importing or investing in Brazil. By accessing the portal, companies have access to export markets for Brazilian products, information on import legislation, foreign trade systems and investment opportunities in Brazil.
INVEST IN BRASIL
ApexBrasil is the Brazilian government’s trade and investment promotion agency. Regarding the investment activity, ApexBrasil supports international investors as they analyze the opportunities to establish plants in Brazil, start a partnership with Brazilian companies, or commit capital to Brazil through funds and companies. ApexBrasil’s goal is to satisfy investors’ needs and generate results as they attract technology, innovation, new companies, and create jobs in Brazil.
BUY BRAZIL
Buy Brazil is a digital platform that help buyers from all over the world to quickly find Brazilian products and suppliers. The platform renders advanced filters that enable users to choose Brazilian companies that best meet their import criteria and needs. Buy Brazil is an initiative of ApexBrasil, the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency linked to Brazil's Development, Industry, and Commerce Ministry.
INVESTMENT VISA
For information about Investment Visa click here.
CONTACT US
Chief of SECOM
Counseler Lanier Guedes Morais
Technical Assistant (AST)
Viviane Oliveira
Technical Assistant (AST)
Erkut Akyüz
E-mail: secom.istambul@itamaraty.gov.br
Telephone: +90 212 252 00 13
Address: Harbiye Mah. Asker Ocagi Cad. No:6, Suzer Plaza, 4th Floor, Elmadag, Sisli, Istanbul/Türkiye
Sources used to create the page:
Statistical Institute of Türkiye - https://www.tuik.gov.tr
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - https://www.ibge.gov.br