Turkey Jewelry Sector Hit by Gold Import Quotas
Türkiye's jewelry industry faces a crisis as gold quotas and high prices drive workshops out of Kuyumcukent. Over 300 workshops face closure as production shifts to Dubai.
Ali Burç
Ali Burç is the editor of Turkish Sourcing News and the founder of Burc Consulting, an advisory firm that works with international companies on investment, market entry and business development in Türkiye. He oversees the publication's coverage of trade, manufacturing and investment.
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