required report public distribution date 10 19 2006 gain number tu6043 turkey exporter guide annual approved by ralph gifford agricultural counselor us embassy prepared ibrahim sirtioglu marketing specialist highlights the turkish market offers both rewards and challenges to a large growing population is rapidly changing its consumption patterns while maintaining many traditions as well economic growth in recent years also creating opportunities for high value products although limited domestic regional competition import taxes arduous requirements includes psd changes no trade matrix unscheduled ankara tu1 tu usda foreign service global agriculture information network template version 2 08 page of 18 unclassified table contents section i overview 3 1 situation demographic developments 4 consumer buying habits ii business tips 5 local customs practices tastes preferences food standards & regulations 6 process 7