Sinosure Turkey: How Importers Can Defer Payments to Suppliers in China

In recent years, economic ties between Türkiye and China have continued to strengthen. By the end of 2025, China firmly maintained its position as Türkiye's largest import partner globally, with bilateral trade turnover reaching approximately $44.2 billion USD. Türkiye remains a key participant in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI); as of late 2025, cumulative Chinese investments in the country have grown to approximately $5.1 billion USD. This strategic partnership continues to play a vital role in Türkiye's infrastructure and energy sectors.

Bilateral trade between China and Türkiye has continued its upward trajectory, with imports from China nearly tripling since 2019. According to recent trade data, Türkiye’s imports from China reached a record $44.2 billion USD in 2025.

Despite the implementation of additional import duties and regulatory measures, trade resilience remains high. In the fourth quarter of 2025 alone, monthly Chinese exports to Türkiye averaged over $3.6 billion USD. The leading export categories now include electric vehicles (EVs), telecommunications equipment, specialized industrial machinery, and chemical compounds such as polycarboxylic acids.

The economic synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Türkiye has further accelerated investment flows. Cumulative Chinese investment in Türkiye has now surpassed $5.1 billion USD, spanning critical sectors including green energy, finance, and high-tech manufacturing. The presence of Chinese enterprises in the country has also expanded, with over 1,500 Chinese companies currently operating within Türkiye’s borders

As a key player in the Belt and Road Initiative and China's largest credit insurance corporation, Sinosure enables Turkish importers to expand their operations through specialized trade credit solutions.

Initially, Sinosure was established by the Chinese government to strengthen international trade. Today it continues to provide export insurance for Chinese companies engaged in supplying goods, technology, and services to many countries, including Turkey. Furthermore, Sinosure serves as a valuable resource for backing overseas investments, contributing to the success of trade endeavors between China and Turkey.

The Sinosure short-term credit insurance tool simplifies the process of helping companies in Turkey secure better payment terms from their Chinese suppliers. This tool allows businesses to easily defer payments to suppliers for a period of 90 to 120 days, supported by a credit limit granted by the supplier and backed by a Sinosure guarantee.

The Sinosure short-term credit insurance tool streamlines the process for Turkish companies seeking improved payment terms from Chinese suppliers. This tool allows businesses to defer payments for 90 to 120 days, with a credit limit backed by a Sinosure guarantee.

Short-term credit insurance brings various advantages to companies in Turkey. The most significant benefit is that, upon approval for a credit limit with a Chinese supplier, importers can delay payments and settle them once the agreed-upon deferral period concludes. The eligibility for deferred payment terms depends on the approval of a credit limit.

Credit limits issued by Sinosure for contracts with Chinese suppliers represent the maximum trade loans available under the Sinosure insurance agreement. For Turkish companies seeking a credit limit, the process involves undergoing evaluation and a credit investigation. This leads to the assignment of a credit rating and the acquisition of a credit limit, which is then coordinated with the supplier.

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