The İstanbul Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters’ Association (İDDMİB) is one of Türkiye’s leading sectoral organizations, representing a wide range of industries from aluminum to hardware. As an institution affiliated with the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) and the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, İDDMİB plays a central role in shaping strategies to increase the country’s exports and global competitiveness.
İDDMİB brings together sector leaders, firms, and associations through regular meetings, workshops, and project-based collaborations. Our mission is to identify challenges faced by the industry, develop effective solutions, and create long-term strategies to enhance the international presence of Turkish exporters.
Key Activities
• International Exhibitions: Organizing national participation in leading global trade fairs to promote Turkish products and expand business networks.
• Trade Delegations & Market Research: Conducting trade missions, buyer delegations, and in-depth market analyses to open new opportunities for member companies.
• Capacity Building: Offering training programs and seminars tailored to exporters’ needs in foreign markets.
• Innovation & Design: Hosting R&D Project Markets and Design Competitions that connect industrialists, academics, entrepreneurs, and students to generate value-added, future-oriented projects.
• Reporting & Analysis: Preparing sectoral and country-based reports to guide exporters in strategic decision-making.
• UR-GE Projects: Implementing International Competitiveness Development Projects to boost collective sectoral strength in foreign markets.
Sub-Sectors Represented
• Aluminum
• Faucets & Fittings
• Copper
• Casting
• Household & Kitchenware
• Metal Packaging
• Hardware
• Building Materials
In addition to export-focused projects, İDDMİB places strong emphasis on design and innovation. Through initiatives such as the İMMİB Industrial Design Competitions and the Plastic & Metal Packaging Design Competitions, we aim to strengthen Türkiye’s design culture, increase the share of value-added products, and position our industries as global innovators.
As Türkiye celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Republic, İDDMİB is committed to achieving the ambitious target of 25 billion USD in exports in the ferrous and non-ferrous metals sectors. In line with this vision, İDDMİB actively participates in the “Export Breakthrough” initiatives launched by the Ministry of Trade and continues to contribute to projects designed to enhance competitiveness and sustainable growth in global markets.
By combining tradition with innovation, İDDMİB serves as a bridge between Turkish exporters and the international marketplace, working tirelessly to expand the global reach of Türkiye’s ferrous and non-ferrous metals industries.