Turkish Raisins Manufacturers 2026 | Manisa Sultana Type 9 Jumbo Golden SO2 Natural Organic
Manisa province and the Izmir Aegean belt produce 300000 tons of Sultana (Sultaniye) raisins annually, ranking Turkey among the top three global exporters alongside the United States and Iran. Production concentrates in Salihli, Alasehir, Sarigol, Akhisar, Turgutlu and Saruhanli districts where seedless Sultaniye Beyazi (Thompson Seedless) grapes thrive on the Gediz river alluvium under 2800 sunshine hours. FromTurk connects verified Manisa-Izmir raisin processors offering Type 9 Jumbo 9-row premium natural, Type 10 ultra-premium 10-row, Type 8 standard retail, Golden SO2 2000 ppm EU-bleached sultanas, dipped raisins coated with vegetable oil for flow, natural dark sun-dried, organic USDA NOP and EU 2018/848, and industrial bakery grades. Every shipment clears BRCGS AA v9, IFS v8 Higher Level, FSSC 22000 v6, FDA FSMA PCQI, EU 2023/915 ochratoxin A max 10 mcg/kg and aflatoxin B1 max 4 mcg/kg with FOB loading at Izmir Alsancak, Mersin or Istanbul Ambarli.
Manisa-Izmir Sultana Raisin Industry Overview
Manisa province leads Turkish raisin production with 78 percent of national output and ranks as the single largest Sultana raisin cluster in the world at 235000 tons annually across 62000 hectares of seedless Sultaniye Beyazi (Thompson Seedless) vineyards. The Gediz river alluvium between Salihli, Alasehir, Sarigol, Akhisar, Turgutlu and Saruhanli districts combines 200-400 meter altitude, 550 mm annual rainfall, sandy-loam soil and 2800 sunshine hours ideal for natural sun-drying. Harvest runs August through October with cluster bunches cut at 22-24 Brix maturity and laid on elevated cane or plastic mats for 12-18 day field drying reducing fruit moisture from 82 percent fresh to 13-16 percent stabilized commercial grade.
The industrial classification system ranks raisins by row count where Type 10 (ultra-premium 10-row, 260+ berries per 100 g) and Type 9 (Jumbo 9-row, 220-260 berries per 100 g) command gift-retail premium, Type 8 (standard retail, 180-220 berries/100g) dominates European supermarket pouches, and Type 6-7 (industrial, 140-180 berries/100g) feed bakery, breakfast cereal and confectionery manufacturers. Processing clusters in Manisa OSB, Turgutlu OSB and Izmir Kemalpasa OSB operate cold-water vacuum washers, laser optical sorters (double-layer), X-ray detectors, metal-detector Fe/Non-Fe/SS arrays, sulphur-free natural lines and dedicated Golden SO2-treated lines at 2000 ppm EU or 3500 ppm USDA ceiling. Dipped raisins receive post-wash vegetable oil coating (sunflower or palm at 0.3-0.7%) for free-flow behavior in automated bakery dosing systems.
Turkish raisin exporters serve 100+ destinations with primary markets Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States, Canada, France, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Australia. FOB Izmir Alsancak pricing benchmarks through Aegean Dried Fruits Exporters Association (EIB) weekly bulletins with Type 9 Jumbo natural premium at 2800-3400 USD per ton, Type 8 standard 2200-2700 USD per ton, Golden SO2 2400-2900 USD per ton, industrial Type 6-7 at 1900-2400 USD per ton and organic NOP premium 3600-4600 USD per ton. EU 2023/915 establishes ochratoxin A maximum 10 microgram per kilogram and aflatoxin B1 maximum 4 microgram per kilogram in dried vine fruit, with mandatory HPLC testing on every export lot by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or Eurofins.
300K Tons/Yr Export
Key operational pillar: 300K Tons/Yr Export. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Turkey ranks top 3 globally alongside United States and Iran with Manisa cluster producing 78% of output
Key operational pillar: Turkey ranks top 3 globally alongside United States and Iran with Manisa cluster producing 78% of output. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Sultaniye Beyazi
Key operational pillar: Sultaniye Beyazi. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Seedless Thompson Seedless equivalent cultivated on 62k hectares Gediz river alluvium at 200-400m altitude
Key operational pillar: Seedless Thompson Seedless equivalent cultivated on 62k hectares Gediz river alluvium at 200-400m altitude. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Type 9 Jumbo 9-Row
Key operational pillar: Type 9 Jumbo 9-Row. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Premium natural gift-retail grade at 220-260 berries per 100g for European supermarket and gift programs
Key operational pillar: Premium natural gift-retail grade at 220-260 berries per 100g for European supermarket and gift programs. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Golden SO2 2000 ppm EU
Key operational pillar: Golden SO2 2000 ppm EU. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Controlled sulphur dioxide bleaching for bright golden color with 18-month shelf life EU compliant
Key operational pillar: Controlled sulphur dioxide bleaching for bright golden color with 18-month shelf life EU compliant. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Organic USDA NOP
Key operational pillar: Organic USDA NOP. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
USDA NOP and EU 2018/848 certified organic Sultanas from dedicated organic blocks in Alasehir and Sarigol
Key operational pillar: USDA NOP and EU 2018/848 certified organic Sultanas from dedicated organic blocks in Alasehir and Sarigol. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
EU OTA 10 mcg/kg
Key operational pillar: EU OTA 10 mcg/kg. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
100% HPLC pre-shipment testing to EU 2023/915 ochratoxin A and aflatoxin B1 compliance
Key operational pillar: 100% HPLC pre-shipment testing to EU 2023/915 ochratoxin A and aflatoxin B1 compliance. Documented strength backed by buyer-grade evidence and direct exporter accountability.
Sultana Raisin Varieties & Export Grades
Eight flagship Sultaniye Beyazi classes from Type 10 ultra-premium 10-row through Type 9 Jumbo natural, Type 8 standard retail, Golden SO2 2000 ppm EU-bleached, dipped vegetable-oil coated, organic USDA NOP, industrial Type 6-7 bakery grade and natural dark sun-dried black raisins, each with full spec sheet and FOB Izmir Alsancak pricing.
Type 10 Ultra-Premium 10-Row
Type 8 Standard Retail Sun-Dried
Golden Sultana SO2 2000 ppm EU-Bleached
Dipped Raisin Vegetable Oil Coated
Organic USDA NOP & EU 2018/848 Seedless
Industrial Bakery Grade Type 6-7
Natural Dark Sun-Dried Black Raisin
Raisin Certifications & Food Safety Standards
Every Manisa-Izmir raisin processor in FromTurk's verified network maintains a nine-layer compliance stack covering GFSI food safety, US FDA FSMA, EU 2023/915 ochratoxin A 10 mcg/kg and aflatoxin B1 4 mcg/kg dried vine fruit limits, organic NOP and EU 2018/848, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade FLO, halal and kosher for global retail placement.
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 AA Grade
Global Standard for Food Safety v9 with unannounced AA-grade audits mandatory for Tier-1 EU, UK, US retail buyers covering HACCP, allergen management, foreign-body control and food defense for Sultana raisin washing, drying, sorting and packing.
IFS Food v8 Higher Level
International Featured Standards v8 Higher Level recognized by Carrefour, Metro, REWE, Edeka, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Sainsbury for raisin supplier approval with KO criteria on traceability, pest control, allergen segregation and SO2 dosing accuracy.
FSSC 22000 v6 GFSI Recognised
Food Safety System Certification v6 combining ISO 22000 food safety management, ISO/TS 22002-1 prerequisite programs and FSSC additional requirements covering food fraud VACCP and food defense TACCP for raisin facilities.
FDA FSMA PCQI & FSVP
US Food Safety Modernization Act Preventive Controls for Human Food with PCQI and Foreign Supplier Verification Program compliance including sanitary transport rule for Turkish raisin shipments entering United States ports.
EU 2023/915 OTA & Aflatoxin
Ochratoxin A maximum 10 microgram per kilogram and aflatoxin B1 maximum 4 microgram per kilogram total aflatoxin 10 microgram per kilogram in dried vine fruit with pre-shipment HPLC testing on every export lot by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or Eurofins.
USDA NOP & EU 2018/848 Organic
USDA National Organic Program and EU 2018/848 organic equivalence via ECOCERT, BCS, Control Union or CERES with dedicated organic raisin lines, segregated washing and drying zones, and transaction certificates for every shipment.
Rainforest Alliance & Fairtrade FLO
Rainforest Alliance 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Standard and Fairtrade FLO producer certification for Manisa smallholder cooperatives with living-income premiums, fair labor practices and EUDR 2023/1115 deforestation-free DDS documentation.
Halal HAK & GCC Accredited
Halal Accreditation Body HAK Turkey, GIMDES and GCC Accreditation Center recognition valid across Saudi SFDA, UAE ESMA, Malaysia JAKIM, Indonesia BPJPH and Kuwait PAI for Sultana raisin retail and industrial channels.
Kosher OU, OK & Star-K
Orthodox Union, OK Kosher and Star-K certification with pareve status, year-round and Passover-approved lots, Sabbath production monitoring via Mashgiach Temidi for kosher-compliant Sultana raisin exports.
Sultana Raisin Pricing Guide 2026
Indicative FOB Izmir Alsancak pricing per tonne with current-year harvest ranges. Final pricing locked at production order confirmation after sample approval.
220-260 berries/100g premium
260-300 berries/100g gift
180-220 berries/100g volume
2000 ppm EU / 3500 ppm USDA
0.3-0.7% sunflower/palm oil
USDA NOP + EU 2018/848
Payment Milestones & Incoterms
Incoterms 2020 FOB Izmir Alsancak, FOB Mersin or FOB Istanbul Ambarli, or CIF destination port. Payment L/C at sight 100% against shipping documents or 30% T/T advance and 70% T/T against scanned BL. Turk Eximbank buyer-credit available for orders above 500k USD with 180-360 day tenor via Akbank, Garanti BBVA or Isbank advising.
Quality Basis & Claim Window
Quality basis CIQ destination inspection within 30 days of arrival or pre-shipment inspection certificate from SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or Eurofins at origin. Claim window 15 business days weight and 30 days quality per GAFTA 125 standard contract terms. OTA ochratoxin A retest via accredited EU reference lab acceptable for arbitration dispute resolution.
Sultana Raisin Packaging & Container Options
Flexible retail and bulk formats optimized for EU, UK, US, Canada, Japan and GCC retail chains plus industrial bakery, cereal and confectionery buyers.
Retail Packaging
- 100g / 200g / 250g / 500g / 1kg matte or gloss stand-up pouch with resealable zipper and tear-notch (Type 8-9 retail)
- Type 10 ultra-premium 200g / 400g / 500g wooden or rigid kraft gift box with window-film overwrap
- 2kg / 5kg bulk retail bag for Costco, Sam's Club and discount-club channels
- Mini-pack 30g / 42g / 50g school lunch and snack-aisle single-serve pouches
Bulk / Industrial Packaging
- 10 kg / 12.5 kg / 15 kg double-wall corrugated carton with food-grade PE liner (all grades)
- 25 kg multi-wall kraft paper bag with PE inner liner for industrial bakery Type 6-7 and dipped grades
- Golden SO2 dedicated 10-12.5 kg cartons with segregation from natural lines
- 20-foot DC 22-24 tons retail packed, 40-foot HC 26-28 tons bulk cartons
- Organic NOP shipments in dedicated organic-labeled cartons with segregation certificate
Manisa-Izmir Sultana Raisin Regional Producers
Six strategic Manisa and Izmir micro-regions hosting FromTurk-verified raisin processing clusters with full certification stack, vineyard-to-FOB traceability and Izmir Alsancak port FCL weekly sailings to 100+ global destinations.
Salihli Central Processing Hub
Largest Manisa raisin processing district with 22 BRCGS-certified packhouses, Salihli Zirai Sulama Birligi irrigation network and 95000 tons annual export throughput via direct Izmir Alsancak corridor.
Alasehir Organic Zone
Prime Sultaniye Beyazi vineyards at 200-380 meter altitude with 18000 hectare plantation focused on USDA NOP and EU 2018/848 organic production, ECOCERT-audited blocks and dedicated organic processing lines.
Sarigol Premium Belt
Elevated 400-600 meter plateau specializing in Type 9-10 Jumbo premium grade raisins with naturally late-harvest maturity and highest Brix concentration, supplying gift-retail and airline amenity programs.
Akhisar-Turgutlu Volume Region
Industrial-scale Sultaniye contract vineyards with 12500 hectares focused on Type 6-8 standard and industrial grades feeding bakery, cereal and confectionery buyers with direct-line processing.
Manisa OSB Processing Cluster
Manisa Organized Industrial Zone hosting the largest raisin processors with double-layer laser optical sorters, X-ray inspection, SO2 dosing stations, dipping-oil lines and BRCGS-audited cold storage at 4-8 C.
Izmir Alsancak Port Gateway
Primary raisin export port with direct weekly Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and Arkas sailings to Rotterdam, Hamburg, Felixstowe, New York, Montreal, Yokohama, Shanghai and Dubai plus bonded warehouses.
Sultana Raisin Buyer's Guide 2026
Six-step Manisa-Izmir Sultaniye Beyazi raisin procurement journey from initial RFQ through final FOB container loading and ocean freight documentation.
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Submit RFQ with Type & Treatment
Send Request for Quotation specifying Type (6/7/8/9/10), treatment (natural sun-dried / Golden SO2 / dipped oil-coated / organic NOP / industrial bakery / natural dark), moisture target, annual tonnage and destination port. FromTurk matches 3-5 verified Manisa-Izmir processors within 48 hours.
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Pre-Shipment Sample Approval
Processors courier 250g per grade sealed sample with Certificate of Analysis covering moisture, SO2 residue (Golden grades), aflatoxin B1/total, ochratoxin A, pesticide MRL, heavy metals and microbiological panel. Buyer conducts sensory evaluation and signs quality spec sheet before contract.
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Sales Contract & Incoterms 2020
GAFTA 125 or ICC 2020 sales contract with Incoterms FOB Izmir Alsancak, FOB Mersin or FOB Istanbul Ambarli, or CIF destination port, payment L/C at sight or 60-90 day CAD, weight basis final at loading, quality basis pre-shipment inspection certificate or CIQ destination.
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Production & Quality Control
Processor books production slot (3-7 days standard grades, 10-14 days organic or private-label), runs HACCP checkpoints, deploys double-layer laser optical sorters, metal detectors Fe/Non-Fe/SS, X-ray scanners and dedicated sulphur-free or SO2 lines. Buyer may nominate SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or Eurofins audit.
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Pre-Shipment Inspection & Loading
Third-party inspector samples 10% of cartons per ISO 2859 plan, HPLC tests aflatoxin and ochratoxin A, verifies moisture and SO2 by AOAC methods, inspects carton markings, container cleanliness and temperature. Clean Certificate of Inspection triggers FOB container stuffing with seal and BL issuance.
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Ocean Freight & Documentation
FOB Izmir to Rotterdam/Hamburg 11 days, Felixstowe 9 days, New York 19 days, Montreal 21 days, Yokohama 35 days, Shanghai 30 days via Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd or Arkas weekly. Documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, BL, COA, EUR.1 or Form A, EUDR DDS reference, phyto certificate, halal or kosher as applicable.
Turkish Sultana Raisin FAQ
Fifteen deep-dive questions on Manisa Sultana raisin Type 6-10 grading, natural versus Golden SO2 versus dipped, caprification-free seedless variety, OTA and aflatoxin compliance, organic NOP, private-label packaging, FOB Izmir pricing, Incoterms, payment terms and FromTurk supplier verification.
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Do you offer sulphur-free natural dark raisins?
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Can you supply Golden SO2 raisins for EU versus US markets?
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Is EUDR 2023/1115 deforestation-free compliance available?
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Manisa Sultana raisin buyers also source the full Turkish dried fruits hub portfolio including sister products Malatya dried apricots, Aydin Sarilop figs, golden sultanas, Erzincan mulberries, Afyon sour cherries and Bursa prunes. Bakery and breakfast-cereal buyers combine Type 6-7 industrial raisins and Golden SO2 with Turkish baklava and lokum ingredients and durum wheat bulgur for muesli, trail-mix and granola bar programs.
Ingredient buyers sourcing dipped raisins and industrial Type 6-7 also procure Turkish dairy yogurt and kefir inclusions for breakfast cereal pairing, early-harvest olive oil gift-pack combinations, Gaziantep pul biber and Urfa isot private-label blends, and Turkish packaging machinery for in-house dosing lines. Export raisin containers move through the Turkish food export hub via Izmir Alsancak, Mersin and Istanbul Ambarli FOB ports.
Cross-sector procurement teams coordinate raisin cartons with Turkish apparel for retail buyer-visit programs, hotel FF&E packages for expat procurement-team accommodation, dental tourism hospitality breakfast baskets, food processing machinery for destination re-packing plants, and defense-grade textile logistics know-how adapted for pharmaceutical-spec raisin dosing. Premium gift buyers pair Manisa Type 10 ultra-premium Sultana with Turkish skincare and home textile presentation boxes for hospitality and corporate gifting.