The supplier you choose matters more than the stone itself. Here is how experienced importers verify a reliable Turkish natural-stone supplier before committing.
Verification checklist
- Registered company & tax ID — ask for the trade-registry record.
- Export track record — references or shipment history to your region.
- Certificates — CE, ISO and test reports that match the product.
- Real factory/quarry media — request fresh photos or video, not stock images.
- A signed proforma invoice — specs, MOQ, price, Incoterm, lead time, payment terms.
- A paid sample — the single best risk-reducer before a bulk order. Request samples here.
Red flags
Prices far below market, refusal to provide documentation, no fixed address, or pressure for 100% advance payment. A fair structure with a verified exporter is a 30/70 deposit/balance split.
Why a marketplace helps
OrderFromTurkey pre-verifies suppliers and handles documentation, customs and logistics. See the full import process in our import guide or start sourcing stone.
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