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.
Sourcing from Turkey? Browse verified Turkish suppliers and request a no-obligation quote — our team replies within 24 hours. Browse wholesale products → or request a quote.
Shipping to the United States? Our guide to ordering from Turkey to the USA covers transit times to East and West Coast ports, customs clearance and duty rates for stone and construction materials.