How to Choose a Turkish Olive Oil Exporter for Your Business
To choose a Turkish olive oil exporter, confirm that the company operates its own mill or has long-term grower contracts, holds recognised food safety certifications such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRCGS or IFS, and provides a laboratory analysis for every lot. Then request samples, test them independently, and check the exporter's track record in your destination market before signing a contract. Turkey is one of the world's leading olive oil producers, with a record harvest of around 475,000 tonnes in the 2024/25 season. That scale gives importers a wide choice of suppliers, but quality, reliability and documentation vary widely between them. The exporter you choose will shape your product quality, your landed cost and your ability to supply your own customers without interruption. This guide sets out what to check, what to ask and which warning signs to avoid when you evaluate a Turkish olive oil exporter. Why source olive oil from Turkey? Turkey combines large production vo...