There is a fact that we have been repeating since the beginning of the pandemic process, and that is that the global supply chain has been reshaped. In this context, if the flow is managed correctly, our country will be one of the most profitable countries after the epidemic.
As of now, all changes in international trade are in favor of our country. Phenomena such as the return from bulk orders to boutique orders, economic stagnation, the increase in freight costs, the rise in processed mineral and raw material prices, and digitalization are developments that make Turkey stand out globally when analyzed correctly. In particular, our businesses, which were at a cost disadvantage compared to their Far Eastern competitors in the past, continue to push the limits of growth with exports in this period. The extraordinary increase in our country’s exports compared to last year confirms this fact. It will not be easy to stop our entrepreneurs who integrate logistics advantage with design, technique, technology and production activities in the international arena. Our investors, who discovered Anatolia, especially at the production point, are taking the first steps of a growth perspective spanning the next decades. In this respect, it can be said that our country’s economic projection will improve every year. As long as we are patient and do not get tired of working and producing. Turkey is the only country in our region that can respond to the demand explosion that is likely to occur especially after the pandemic. With the normalization of life, consumers longing to spend will be the beginning of a significant break in the supply-demand balance. Considering that the commercial mechanism that can meet this sudden need must have global trade capability, the most important regional market that stands out here will undoubtedly be Laleli. A Laleli who has continuously developed its trade with both regional countries and distant geographies for decades and knows how to instantly adapt to new technological developments will know how to be the star of trade after this epidemic. So much so that perhaps the aggressive product need experienced during the disintegration of the Soviet Union may appear on a global basis this time. Globally, buyers tend to trade with channels they know, trust and have tried. A center like Laleli, which has extensive experience in global foreign trade, logistics, accommodation and service sectors, is a candidate to become the economic star of our country after this phase. We will experience and see these stages together. Only those who are in the game can take advantage of the opportunities that come their way. What is important for our businesses is to stay on the field and not give up the fight. While the world and humanity are going through a phase of total weakness, it is of course impossible to overcome these difficulties with zero damage and loss. However, it is essential to get through this period with the least damage in order to claim rights in future gains. The necessity of analyzing the process from beginning to end and looking at it as a whole should never be forgotten. Whatever challenges we are facing and whatever impasses we are trying to deal with, our competitors are also struggling with the same problems. The opportunities in front of us are similar to the opportunities in front of them. However, what differentiates us positively on this scale is our superior supply chain with its complete array and its flawless functioning. If we use this power well, it is possible for us to achieve great success both in Laleli and as a country. The most important element that should be remembered during the Covid-19 process should be the word “adaptation”. Because in life, not the strong survive, but those who can keep up with change.
With these wishes and wishes, I wish you health, then success and happiness, and I offer my respects, hoping to meet you in much better days.
