Fikret Baycal

I have been working in international procurement, sourcing, and import/export operations for nearly 30 years. Throughout my career, I have worked directly with manufacturers, suppliers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders across many countries.

Today, I work independently with manufacturers, importers, and distributors on practical sourcing and international trade projects—with a strategic focus on Turkey, Eastern Europe, and Central Asian markets.

Over the years, I have learned that finding suppliers online is usually the easy part. The real challenge is understanding who is genuinely capable of supplying your product, who actually has export experience, and who will be the right long-term partner.

For most of my projects, I don't rely on basic Google searches or public directories. I use professional international trade databases to review shipment history, identify active exporters, analyze trade volumes, and map out the real supply chain. When necessary, I get on the phone or WhatsApp to contact suppliers directly, verifying their actual production capacity and commercial reliability before my clients make any purchasing decisions.

My independent advisory covers global supplier sourcing, direct supplier verification, trade intelligence, and customs compliance support. I have completed projects across a wide range of industries including chemicals, food ingredients, agricultural commodities, industrial products, and packaging.

I prefer working with companies that want reliable, data-backed information rather than assumptions before entering a new market or choosing a supplier. My goal is simple: help you reduce sourcing risks and save time.

I operate through my own registered consultancy firm, so I can issue official corporate invoices for European B2B clients. If you are looking for practical sourcing support backed by real business experience, I would be happy to discuss your project.

Feel free to send me a message here on Malt.