Skopje · North Macedonia

Skopje Marble Supply | Sipahi Mermer & Granit — 45 Years

Direct marble, granite and travertine supply from Turkey to architects, contractors and construction firms in Skopje — backed by 100% zero customs duty under the Turkey-North Macedonia Free Trade Agreement and 45 years as a manufacturer.

WhatsApp: +90 540 048 54 54 [email protected]

Why Turkish Marble in North Macedonia?

The Free Trade Agreement between Turkey and North Macedonia was signed in 1999 and has been in force since 2000; industrial products, including marble, granite and travertine, carry full zero customs duty in both directions — the Turkish side since 2003, and the North Macedonian side at 100% zero since 1 January 2008. This is one of the clearest and longest-established customs advantages among Balkan export markets.

Cevahir Holding is actively carrying out a 300 million EUR, 4-building residential construction project in Skopje in 2026; Sahterm Group is investing 25 million EUR (with growth potential to 50 million EUR) in a new factory in the Skopje Free Economic Zone. Both are concrete Turkish investment projects actively underway in 2026.

TAV Airports operates Skopje and Ohrid airports under a concession valid until 2028 — similar to Limak's position at Pristina Airport in Kosovo, an established, large-scale and reliable Turkish institutional presence spanning over 15 years.

Turkish companies rank 4th among North Macedonia's largest foreign investors with a combined investment of 1.8 billion USD. Turks are also a constitutionally recognized minority in North Macedonia (roughly 71,000 people, 3.86% of the population), and Turkish is one of the country's official languages — a rare advantage for communication and trust.

With 45 years as a manufacturer (uninterrupted since 1989), we supply directly from the factory with no intermediaries — we are a manufacturer, not a trader or warehouse operator.

What We Offer — Three Product Models

We offer three supply models for Skopje projects; together we determine the model best suited to your project's scale and local resource availability. Model 2 (cut-to-size) is our primary recommendation for Skopje's active residential/office construction pipeline.

Model 1 — Raw Supply

Supply of unprocessed/standard-cut marble, granite and travertine slabs; cutting and installation are carried out by your local crew or distributor. A suitable entry model for local stone firms and distributors.

Model 2 — Cut-to-Size

Material CNC-cut to your project's exact dimensions with surface finishing completed (polished, honed, brushed); installation carried out by a local crew. The right scale for Skopje's growing residential/office pipeline — 296 construction permits were issued in June 2026 alone (+39% year-on-year). Our primary model.

Model 3 — Turnkey (optional)

Material + cutting + a skilled installation crew from Turkey + supervising engineer under one roof. Scaffolding is EXCLUDED from scope — erecting and providing scaffolding on site is the contractor's or client's responsibility, Sipahi does not erect scaffolding. Price (excluding scaffolding): 2,200-3,300 TRY/m² — a somewhat lower range than Kosovo, since obtaining work visas for our crew is not as straightforward in North Macedonia, a difference reflected in the price.

Corporate Assurances

45 years of manufacturing experience (uninterrupted since 1989)
MERSİS-registered Sipahi Mermer ve Granit Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
Corporate banking credit facility — capacity assurance for high-volume orders
A broad material pool through Long-standing quarry and processing partnerships
L/C (letter of credit) and EUR-denominated quotes — Macedonian Denar (MKD) exchange-rate volatility is fixed into the contract at a stable rate, with purchasing-power risk remaining with the counterparty rather than Sipahi
Türk Eximbank export receivables insurance coverage

Logistics and Shipping

Route

Kapıkule - Bulgaria - North Macedonia overland corridor (not via Serbia, to avoid customs and political complications).

Distance and Duration

Sakarya to Skopje is roughly 1,400-1,700 km; exact delivery time by truck (TIR) depends on route and customs conditions and typically runs a few days — the exact timeline is confirmed with a concrete logistics quote.

Per-Pallet Cost

Preliminary estimate of 1,200-1,800 USD per pallet (a firm quote will be obtained from Sayginlar Nakliyat). Because the Skopje route largely overlaps with the Kosovo route, consolidated partial shipping on a single truck may offer a cost advantage.

Customs

Under the Turkey-North Macedonia Free Trade Agreement, industrial products including marble carry 100% zero customs duty — in force since 2000, with the North Macedonian side at full zero since 2008.

Niche Opportunity — TAV Skopje + Ohrid Airports

TAV Airports operates Skopje and Ohrid airports under a concession valid until 2028 — similar to Limak's position at Pristina's Adem Jashari Airport in Kosovo, a large-scale Turkish institutional player established in the region for over 15 years.

Airport terminal buildings, VIP lounges, administrative buildings and surrounding facilities are areas that may require facade, flooring and lobby cladding. Maintenance, renovation and expansion projects may continue throughout the concession period (until 2028).

Sipahi does not currently have a direct relationship with TAV; however, following an approach similar to the Limak experience in Kosovo, we can pursue direct contact with TAV Macedonia's facilities/maintenance teams with the goal of becoming a direct supplier.

The Kičevo-Ohrid highway and North Macedonia's 5.5 billion EUR, 5-7-year infrastructure investment plan are growing the region's construction sector — 296 construction permits were issued in June 2026 alone (+39% year-on-year), with a permit value of 6.36 billion denars (+31%).

Reference Projects

Ada Hayat (Sakarya)

Travertine facade application with an AISI 316 stainless mechanical anchoring system — an active project, using the same technical infrastructure planned for North Macedonia projects.

Baltürk Hotel

Interior marble flooring and lobby application.

Özel Medar Hospital

Antimicrobial marble corridor and flooring cladding.

Sipahi Business Center

Facade application on our own corporate headquarters.

This section will be updated with local references after our first project in North Macedonia.

Cevahir Holding + Sahterm Group — Turkish Investor Network

Turkish companies rank 4th among North Macedonia's largest foreign investors with a combined investment of 1.8 billion USD. Skopje is home to two concrete, active Turkish investment projects in 2026 — our goal is to become a direct supplier to this network.

Cevahir Holding

A 300 million EUR, 4-building residential construction project in Skopje, active in 2026 — material decisions may be underway, our goal is to become a direct supplier.

Sahterm Group

A new factory investment of 25 million EUR (growth potential to 50 million EUR) in the Skopje Free Economic Zone, active in 2026 — an opportunity for administrative building and lobby cladding.

Get in Touch About Your Skopje Project

Contact

WhatsApp Business

+90 540 048 54 54

Phone

+90 540 048 54 54

[email protected]

Web

sipahimermer.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does delivery to Skopje take?

Delivery from our Sakarya workshop to Skopje by overland truck (TIR) runs via the Kapıkule - Bulgaria - North Macedonia route (not via Serbia), covering roughly 1,400-1,700 km; the exact time depends on route and customs conditions and typically runs a few days. The precise delivery schedule is shared in writing once a concrete logistics quote is obtained.

Is the STA customs duty really zero?

Yes. The Turkey-North Macedonia Free Trade Agreement was signed in 1999 and has been in force since 2000. Industrial products, including marble, granite and travertine, carry full zero customs duty in both directions — the Turkish side since 2003, and the North Macedonian side at 100% zero since 1 January 2008. This is one of the most clearly established customs advantages in the Balkans.

What payment method do you use?

Payments are made via L/C (letter of credit), denominated in EUR. Your quoted price stays fixed in EUR terms until delivery; Macedonian Denar (MKD) exchange-rate volatility is fixed into a stable-currency contract this way, with purchasing-power risk remaining with the buyer rather than being carried by Sipahi.

Do you have a connection to Cevahir or TAV?

Sipahi does not currently have a direct supply relationship with Cevahir Holding, Sahterm Group or TAV Airports. However, these three organizations represent the most concrete, active Turkish investor presence in Skopje, and our goal is to become a direct supplier to this network over time — initial contact and introductory meetings are always welcome.

Is Model 3 Turnkey carried out in North Macedonia?

Yes. We deliver turnkey facade projects in North Macedonia with material, cutting, and a skilled installation crew plus supervising engineer from Turkey. Scaffolding is excluded from scope — erecting and providing scaffolding on site is the contractor's or client's responsibility, Sipahi does not erect scaffolding. The price range (excluding scaffolding) is 2,200-3,300 TRY/m² — somewhat lower than Kosovo, since obtaining work visas for our crew is not as straightforward in North Macedonia, a difference reflected in the price.