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DADO TRADE – Turkey Market Entry & Business Development Support
Uğur Yılmaz
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Building Long-Term Partnerships on Trust and Integrity
DADO Trade is a Türkiye–Japan business development and market entry consultancy dedicated to helping companies identify opportunities, build partnerships, and expand across borders.
We support Japanese companies seeking suppliers, distributors, and business opportunities in Türkiye, while also helping Turkish companies enter and grow in the Japanese market. Our services include market research, supplier identification, distributor search, business matching, local representation, and cross-border communication support.
Our goal is not simply to introduce companies to one another. We focus on building sustainable, long-term business relationships that create value for all parties involved.
Founded by Uğur Yılmaz, DADO Trade combines practical experience in both Turkish and Japanese business environments. After studying Japanese language and culture in both Türkiye and Japan, Uğur worked for a Japanese company operating across 21 countries before establishing his own consultancy business in 2016.
Over the years, DADO Trade has supported companies from a wide range of industries, including food and agricultural products, home textiles, industrial materials, manufacturing, agricultural technologies, consumer products, and B2B business solutions. From supplier sourcing and distributor development to market validation and operational support, we help companies navigate unfamiliar markets with confidence.
One of our key strengths is providing hands-on local support. We actively communicate with suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and business partners, helping our clients reduce risk, save time, and make informed business decisions. Our on-the-ground approach allows us to bridge not only geographical distance but also cultural and communication barriers between Türkiye and Japan.
The name DADO reflects the values behind our business. Inspired by the Turkish phrase “Daima Doğru” (Always Right), it represents our commitment to integrity, transparency, reliability, and long-term partnership. The circular symbol within our logo reflects continuous connection and sustainable business relationships.
At DADO Trade, we believe that successful international business is built on trust, local knowledge, clear communication, and strong relationships.
Company Name Story
The name DADO was inspired by two important values. It combines the first letters of my children’s names, Damla and Doruk, while also reflecting the Turkish phrase “Daima Doğru,” meaning “Always Right.” Together with the infinity-inspired symbol, it represents our commitment to building long-term business relationships based on trust, integrity, and sustainable growth.
Some of References
Tokura Shoji Co. – Turkey Purchasing Consultancy (2017〜)
I manage the Turkey purchasing operations of Tokura Shoji, a 100-year-old company that actively imports food products from 24 countries around the world. New products, supplier research, order process management…
2- Insus Frozen Fruits Co.
We have signed an agreement with Insus Co. on Japan market research and export of frozen products (frozen strawberry, chestnut, pomegranate, orange (skin and slice), cherry etc) to Japan.
1- Nazdem Kuru Meyve – Kuru Meyve Pazar Danışmanlığı – 2017-2020
Japanese translation service during the business trip to Japan and for visitors to Turkey. We have been actively sending dried figs to Japan since 2017. In addition, we started exporting dried apricots, olive oil and candied chestnut.