Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association

With over 5,000 members, we export to nearly 200 countries, working to promote our mines to the entire world and contribute to the Turkish economy.

Recent News

United Kingdom Natural Stone Sectoral Trade Delegation

The Istanbul Mineral Exporters Association plans to organize a sectoral trade delegation for our companies aimed at increasing their competitiveness in international markets. This delegation will be held in coordination with the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, within the framework of Decision No. 5973 on “Export Supports” and the “Communiqué on Sectoral […]

Spain Natural Stone Sectoral Trade Delegation

The Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association plans to organize a sectoral trade delegation for our member companies in the natural stone sector with the aim of enhancing their competitiveness in international markets. This delegation, coordinated by the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey in accordance with the Decision on Export Supports No. 5973, is […]

South Korea Natural Stone Sectoral Trade Delegation

In order to enhance the competitiveness of our companies in international markets, the Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association plans to organize a natural stone sectoral trade delegation to Seoul, South Korea, from May 26 to May 30, 2024, under the coordination of the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, within the framework of the […]

China Natural Stone Sectoral Trade Delegation

In order to enhance the competitiveness of our companies in international markets, the Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association plans to organize a natural stone sectoral trade delegation to Yunfu, Shuitou, and Xiamen in the People’s Republic of China, from May 12 to May 20, 2024, under the coordination of the Ministry of Trade of the Republic […]

India Block Natural Stone Sectoral Trade Delegation

In order to enhance the competitiveness of our companies in international markets, the Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association plans to organize a natural stone sectoral trade delegation to Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Mumbai in India, from March 31 to April 7, 2024, under the coordination of the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, within the […]

France Sectoral Trade Delegation

The Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association plans to organize a natural stone sectoral trade delegation to Paris and Marseille in France, from January 14 to January 19, 2024, under the coordination of the Ministry of Trade, within the framework of the Decision on Export Supports No. 5973, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness of our […]

Turkish Natural Stones Trade Delegation to the Kingdom of Morocco

The Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association plans to organize a sectoral trade delegation to the city of Casablanca in the Kingdom of Morocco from January 29th to February 1st, 2024, in coordination with the Ministry of Trade and in collaboration with the General Secretariat of the Western Mediterranean Exporters’ Unions, within the framework of Decision No. […]

China Sectoral Procurement Delegation

The Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association is planning to organize a procurement delegation program in the natural stone sector with the participation of invited purchasing companies from the People’s Republic of China, scheduled to take place between November 19 and November 25, 2023, in Istanbul, Antalya, and Isparta. Subject to the approval of the Turkish Ministry […]

Bursa 7th International Marble Block Fair

At the opening speech of the 7th International Block Marble Fair in Bursa, which was honored by the presence of Bursa Governor Mr. Mahmut Demirtaş and Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mr. Alinur Aktaş, our President, Mr. Rüstem Çetinkaya, addressed important issues related to our industry. The participation in the ‘Natural Stone Procurement Delegation’ organization, which […]

Deregulation Cancelling Restriction on Mining Activities in Istanbul

The Regulatory Measure E-28611589-255.03-606799, established by the General Directorate of Forestry, which significantly restricted and prohibited mining activities in Istanbul, has been canceled as a result of the lawsuit we filed against it on 08.11.2022, with the file number 2023/1122 e. issued by Istanbul 6th Administrative Court. With this decision, the obstacle to obtaining the […]

Bursa 7th International Marble Block Fair

The Bursa 7th International Block Marble Fair, organized in collaboration with the Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association (IMIB), TÜYAP Bursa Fair Organization Inc., and the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO), with the support of the Mineral Marble Producers and Industrialists Association (MADSİAD), will take place at the TÜYAP Bursa International Fair and Congress Center […]

Marmomac 2023

We successfully achieved a National Participation at Marmomac 2023 with the organization of İMİB. We proudly represented our country and continue our efforts to make Turkish Natural Stone a global brand without interruption.

Türkiye Innovation Week

Türkiye’s and the neighboring region’s grandest innovation convergence, Türkiye Innovation Week, is marking its 10th year. Organized annually by the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TİM) under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, this year’s Türkiye Innovation Week will be held from November 23 to 25 at the Haliç Congress Center. Coordinated by the Ministry of […]

12th Industrial and Architectural Natural Stone Competition

The main purpose of the Industrial and Architectural Natural Stone Design Competition organized with the support of the Turkish Ministry of Commerce by the Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association is to promote the identity of contemporary Turkish design by combining Turkish natural stones with design. Additionally, it aims to emphasize the importance of design in the […]

National Participation in Coverings 2024 Fair

The national participation organization for the 34th edition of the Coverings – Showcasing Tile + Stone Experience 2024 fair, which will be held in Atlanta, United States, from April 22 to 25, 2024, will be carried out by our Association for the 22nd time this year.

USA Sectoral Procurement Delegation

The Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association plans to organize a natural stone sector procurement delegation program from June 17th to June 24th, 2023. This program will include the participation of purchasing companies invited from the United States and will take place in Istanbul, Bursa, and Afyon. The aim of this program is to strengthen the competitiveness […]