摘要：Free zones can be defined as areas any economic activities without the intervention of the customs authorities. These areas which are without any restriction have a significant potential on developing international trade. The significance and international trade performances of free trade zones in Turkey are examined in this study. Besides, international trade performance of Gaziantep Free Zone is evaluated by years and the importance of Gaziantep Free Zone in all other free zones, is pointed out. It is emphasized that Gaziantep Free Zone fall behind in other free zones in Turkey. In conclusion, Free zones as a place without borders favorably contribute to international trade and it is needed that free zones should be more effective in Turkish foreign trade.
关键词：Free Zone, International Trade, Gaziantep Free Zone, Customs Applications, Import, Export;Serbest Bölge, Uluslararası Ticaret, Gaziantep Serbest Bölgesi, Gümrük Uygulamaları, İthalat, İhracat
