TURKISH CHICKPEAS SUPPLIERS & EXPORTERS — 60 COMPANY DIRECTORY (PNUM1303)
Updated: 2026-10-14 | Writer: TurkExim | Page ID: PNUM1303
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This page presents a comprehensive directory of 60 Turkish chickpea suppliers and exporters — one of the most complete publicly available lists of Turkey's chickpea export industry. Turkey is the world's largest chickpea producer, with annual production exceeding 500,000 tons, and chickpeas (nohut) are one of Turkey's most important agricultural export products under HS code 0713.20 ("Chickpeas, garbanzos — dried, shelled").
The companies in this directory are primarily located in Mersin (İçel) — Turkey's main pulse export gateway with direct port access — along with Gaziantep, Hatay, Bursa, Malatya, Karaman, Istanbul, Balıkesir, Adıyaman, and Mardin. Each company profile includes a short description of the company's operations, location, and role in the chickpea export trade.
Page Summary: This page is a directory of 60 Turkish chickpea suppliers and exporters under HS code 0713.20. The directory spans 10 cities, with the largest concentration in Mersin (40 companies) — Turkey's primary pulse export port. Other key cities include Hatay (7), Gaziantep (5), and Istanbul (2). Each company has a short profile card describing its operations. The page includes HS code analysis (0713.20 — chickpeas), Turkish chickpea production context, regional distribution analysis, and a six-question FAQ.
Key Topics: Turkish chickpeas exporters, HS 0713.20 chickpeas exporters, Turkish chickpeas manufacturers, chickpea suppliers Turkey, nohut export, Turkish pulses exporters, bakliyat export Turkey, Mersin chickpea exporters, Gaziantep pulses, Arbel Bakliyat, Duru Bulgur, Narpa Narin, Baktat Gıda, Serttaş Bakliyat
Table of Contents
- Company Directory — 60 Chickpea Exporter Profiles
- HS Code Analysis (0713.20 — Chickpeas)
- Turkish Chickpea Production and Export
- Regional Distribution and Key Cities
- Frequently Asked Questions
1. Company Directory — 60 Chickpea Exporter Profiles
Below are short profile cards for each of the 60 Turkish chickpea suppliers and exporters. Companies are listed in the order provided in the source data.
1ACARSA GIDA TEKSTİL İNŞAAT TAŞ. İTH. İHR. SAN. VE TİC. A.Ş.
City: Gaziantep
Diversified food and textile company based in Gaziantep — a major agricultural and food processing hub in southeastern Turkey. Exports chickpeas and other pulses.
2Akay Gıda San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based food company specializing in agricultural products including chickpeas. Benefits from Mersin port access for export logistics.
3Akgünler İnşaat Nakliyat Gıda Hayv. ve Teks. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based diversified company with food, construction, transport, and textile operations. Chickpea export through Mersin port.
4Arbel Bakliyat Hububat San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
City: Mersin (İçel)
One of Turkey's leading pulses and grain companies — specializes in chickpeas, lentils, and bulgur. Major exporter from Mersin with international distribution.
5Armada Gıda Tic. San. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based food trading company involved in chickpea and pulses export through the Mersin port gateway.
6Artos Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
City: Mersin (İçel)
Food industry company in Mersin engaged in agricultural product processing and export, including chickpeas.
7AS Sönmez Gıda Sanayi Ticaret Limited Şirketi
City: Mersin (İçel)
Family-owned food manufacturing company in Mersin. Processes and exports chickpeas and other pulses.
8Baktat Gıda Sanayi ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Bursa
Bursa-based food company — part of the Baktat group known for olives, olive oil, and food products. Also exports chickpeas and pulses.
9Başhan Tarımsal Ürün Paz. San. ve Dış Tic. Anonim Şirketi
City: Mersin (İçel)
Agricultural products marketing and foreign trade company in Mersin. Exports chickpeas and other legumes to international markets.
10Bayamtaş İthalat İhracat A.Ş.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based import-export company dealing in agricultural products including chickpeas. Leverages Mersin port for Mediterranean trade.
11Bayeks Gıda ve Tarım Ürn. İth. İhr. Taş. İnş. Tic. San. Ltd. Şti.
City: Hatay (Antakya)
Hatay-based food and agricultural products company. Exports chickpeas from the Hatay region, known for quality pulse production.
12Boyrazoğlu Tarım Ticaret Sanayi Ltd. Şti.
City: Malatya
Malatya-based agricultural trading company. Malatya region is known for apricots but also produces quality chickpeas for export.
13Çiftçioğlu Gıda Maddeleri Tarım Ürünleri San. ve Tic.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based food and agricultural products company. Processes and exports chickpeas and other pulses through Mersin port.
14Dempa İç ve Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
City: Gaziantep
Gaziantep-based domestic and international trading company. Exports chickpeas and other pulses from the Gaziantep region.
15Dicpet Pet. Ulus. Taş. Gıda Kim. Teks. Tem. Ür. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Gaziantep
Diversified Gaziantep company with food, transport, and petroleum operations. Involved in chickpea export trade.
16Duru Bulgur Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
City: Karaman
Turkey's largest bulgur producer — also processes and exports chickpeas and other pulses. Karaman-based with nationwide distribution and international export.
17Düzovalar İnş. Tarım Ürün. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products company. Exports chickpeas and other pulses through Mersin port.
18Eko Turka Tekstil Tarım Hayvan. Taş. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
City: Adıyaman
Adıyaman-based diversified company with agriculture, textile, and transport operations. Exports chickpeas from southeastern Turkey.
19Ekrem Narin İth. İhr. Ular. Nak. Hay. İml. Tar. Tah. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Hatay (Antakya)
Hatay-based import-export and transport company. Deals in agricultural products including chickpeas from the Hatay region.
20EmİR İth. İhr. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Hatay (Antakya)
Hatay-based import-export trading company. Exports chickpeas and other agricultural products from the Hatay/Antakya region.
21Eraslan İth. İhr. Gıda Tem. Tek. Oto. Elek. Züc. Ki. İn. Na. Sa. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Hatay (Antakya)
Diversified Hatay company with food, automotive, electronics, and construction operations. Chickpea export is part of its food trading segment.
22Ereks İhracat İthalat ve Tic. A.Ş.
City: Istanbul
Istanbul-based export-import company. Serves as a trading hub for chickpeas sourced from various Turkish regions and exported worldwide.
23Gonca Bakliyat ve Gıda Mad. Dayan. Tük. Mal. İth. İhr. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based pulses (bakliyat) company specializing in chickpeas, lentils, and beans. Dedicated pulse exporter through Mersin port.
24Gök Yağ İnş. Tarım Gıda San. İth. İhr. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Hatay (Antakya)
Hatay-based company with food, agriculture, and construction operations. Exports chickpeas and other agricultural products.
25Göze Tarım Ürünleri Paz. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products company. Exports chickpeas and other pulses through the Mersin port gateway.
26Gülda Tar. ve Pet. Ür. Taş. Mad. Turz. Dış Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based diversified trading company with agricultural products, petroleum, and tourism. Chickpea export as part of agricultural trade.
27Gündoğdu Tarım Ürünleri Gıda Tekstil Nakl. İnş. San. ve Tic.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products and food company with transport operations. Exports chickpeas and pulses through Mersin port.
28Haşimoğlu Tarım Zirai Ürünleri İnş. Taah. Tekst. Gıda San.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural and food company. Exports chickpeas and other pulses from the Mersin region.
29Hocaoğlu Muzaffer Cemil
City: Mardin
Mardin-based individual trader/company involved in agricultural products including chickpeas from the southeastern Turkey region.
30Hu-Ba Gıda San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based food company. Exports chickpeas and other pulses through Mersin port — one of Turkey's key pulse export gateways.
31Işık Agro Gıda Sanayi Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agro-food company — 'Agro' in the name indicates specialization in agricultural products. Exports chickpeas and pulses.
32Kahraman Tarımsal Ürün. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products trading company. Exports chickpeas and other pulses to international markets via Mersin port.
33Koncalar Tarım ve San. Ürün. İth. İhr. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products import-export company. Chickpea export through Mersin port.
34Lenteks Gıda ve Tarım Ürün. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Gaziantep
Gaziantep-based food and agricultural products company. The name 'Lenteks' suggests lentil and textile operations — also exports chickpeas.
35Mahmut Yarım Gıda İth. İhr. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
City: Hatay (Antakya)
Hatay-based food import-export company. Exports chickpeas and other pulses from the Hatay region.
36Memiş Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based food manufacturing company. Processes and exports chickpeas and other pulses.
37Memişoğlu Tarım Ürünleri Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based family agricultural products company ('Memişoğlu' = son of Memiş). Exports chickpeas through Mersin port.
38Memişsan Gıda ve Ambalaj Pazarlama San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based food and packaging marketing company. Exports chickpeas with value-added packaging solutions.
39Mem-Pa Tarım Ürünleri Pet. İnş. Nak. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based diversified company with agriculture, petroleum, and transport. Chickpea export as part of agricultural trade.
40MERCAN İhracat İthalat ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
City: Istanbul
Istanbul-based export-import company. Trading hub for chickpeas and other pulses sourced from Turkish production regions.
41Mersin Şeker Tar. Ür. Doğal Min. Su İçecek Nak. San. Tic. A.Ş.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based sugar, agricultural products, and natural mineral water company. Also exports chickpeas and pulses.
42Meta Tarım Ürün Paz. Tic. A.Ş.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products marketing and trading company. Exports chickpeas and pulses through Mersin port.
43Metsa Tarım Ürünleri Gıda San. Taş. İth. İhr. Ltd. Şti.
City: Hatay (Antakya)
Hatay-based agricultural products and food company with transport operations. Exports chickpeas from the Hatay region.
44Murat Tarım Ürünleri Gıda Tekstil Taşıma. İnş. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products company with food, textile, and transport operations. Chickpea export through Mersin port.
45Narin BYS Dış Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based foreign trade company — part of the Narin group of companies. Major chickpea and pulses exporter.
46Narin Hububat İç ve Dış Ticaret Gıda San. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based grain and food trading company — part of the Narin group. Exports chickpeas and other grains/pulses.
47Narin Zirai Ürünleri İthalat İhracat Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products import-export company — part of the Narin group. Exports chickpeas and pulses.
48Narpa Narin Dış Ticaret A.Ş.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based foreign trade company — the flagship of the Narin group. One of Turkey's largest chickpea and pulses exporters.
49Natural Gıda Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based natural food products company. Exports chickpeas and other pulses with focus on natural/organic positioning.
50Nawras Tar. Ürün. Gıda Nak. İnş. İth. İhr. San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products and food company. Exports chickpeas and pulses through Mersin port.
51Otat Tarım Ürünleri Taşımacılık San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products and transport company. Exports chickpeas with integrated logistics capabilities.
52Özdiker Tarım Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products manufacturing and trading company. Processes and exports chickpeas and pulses.
53Özkaradeniz Gıda Maddeleri Tic. A.Ş.
City: Gaziantep
Gaziantep-based food products trading company. Exports chickpeas and other pulses from the Gaziantep region.
54Pınar San. Gıda İnş. ve Nak. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based food and construction company. Exports chickpeas and pulses through Mersin port.
55Sameks Tarım Ürün Dış Tic. San. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based agricultural products foreign trade company. Exports chickpeas and pulses to international markets.
56Sara Röner Hasan
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based individual trader/company in the bakliyat (pulses) market. Chickpea trading through Mersin port.
57Selsus Dış Ticaret Limited Şirketi
City: Balıkesir
Balıkesir-based foreign trade company. Exports chickpeas from the Balıkesir region — an important chickpea production area in Turkey.
58Serttaş Bakliyat Pazarlama Gıda Tic. ve San. A.Ş.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based pulses (bakliyat) marketing and food company. Specializes in chickpea and lentil export through Mersin port.
59Serttaşlar Dış Ticaret A.Ş.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based foreign trade company — part of the Serttaş group. Exports chickpeas and pulses to international markets.
60Sevan Dış Tic. Ltd. Şti.
City: Mersin (İçel)
Mersin-based foreign trade company. Exports chickpeas and other agricultural products through Mersin port.
2. HS Code Analysis (0713.20 — Chickpeas)
| HS Code | Description | Level |
|---|
| Chapter 07 | Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (dried legumes) | Chapter |
| 0713 | Dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split | Heading |
| 0713.20 | Chickpeas (garbanzos) — dried, shelled | Subheading |
| 0713.20.00.00.00 | Chickpeas — Turkey 12-digit GTIP code | National Code (TR) |
HS code note: HS 0713.20 covers dried, shelled chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) — also known as garbanzo beans. Turkey-AB Customs Union provides 0% tariff for Turkish chickpea exports to the EU. Turkey is the world's largest chickpea producer, with the main growing regions being Central Anatolia (Konya, Yozgat, Çorum), Southeastern Anatolia (Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır), and the Mediterranean region (Mersin, Hatay, Adana).
3. Turkish Chickpea Production and Export
Turkey is the world's largest chickpea producer, with annual production of approximately 450,000-550,000 tons. Turkish chickpeas are known for their large size, light color (Kabuli-type), excellent cooking quality, and mild flavor — making them highly preferred in international markets. Turkey exports chickpeas to over 80 countries, with annual export volumes of 50,000-80,000 tons valued at $40-60 million USD.
Top Export Destinations for Turkish Chickpeas
| Country/Region | Est. Share | Market Characteristics |
|---|
| EU (Germany, Italy, Spain, UK) | ~25-30% | Largest regional market — Turkish diaspora and Mediterranean cuisine demand. 0% tariff under Customs Union. |
| Iraq | ~15-20% | Major buyer — overland export through Habur border gate. Strong demand for Turkish chickpeas. |
| Saudi Arabia / Gulf | ~10-15% | Consistent demand — chickpeas used in hummus and Middle Eastern cuisine. |
| Iran | ~8-10% | Significant importer — overland trade through border gates. |
| USA | ~5-8% | Growing market — demand for premium Turkish Kabuli chickpeas. |
| Other | ~20-25% | Includes Algeria, Egypt, Libya, India, Japan, Australia, and other markets. |
4. Regional Distribution and Key Cities
The 60 companies in this directory are distributed across 10 cities, reflecting the geographic spread of Turkey's chickpea export industry:
| City | Companies | Role in Chickpea Trade |
|---|
| Mersin (İçel) | 40 | Primary pulse export port — direct maritime access to Mediterranean, EU, and Middle East markets |
| Hatay (Antakya) | 7 | Mediterranean agricultural region — chickpea production and border trade |
| Gaziantep | 5 | Southeastern agricultural hub — chickpea production and processing region |
| Istanbul | 2 | Commercial hub — trading and export coordination |
| Bursa | 1 | Key city in Turkey's chickpea trade network |
| Malatya | 1 | Key city in Turkey's chickpea trade network |
| Karaman | 1 | Key city in Turkey's chickpea trade network |
| Adıyaman | 1 | Key city in Turkey's chickpea trade network |
| Mardin | 1 | Key city in Turkey's chickpea trade network |
| Balıkesir | 1 | Key city in Turkey's chickpea trade network |
Mersin dominance: Mersin (İçel) hosts 40 of the 60 companies (67%) — reflecting the city's role as Turkey's primary pulse export gateway. Mersin port provides direct maritime access to European, Middle Eastern, and North African markets, and the city hosts numerous pulses processing and trading companies including major players like Arbel Bakliyat, the Narin group (Narpa, Narin BYS, Narin Hububat, Narin Zirai), and Serttaş Bakliyat.
5. Frequently Asked Questions
How many Turkish chickpea exporters are listed in this directory?
This directory lists 60 Turkish chickpea suppliers and exporters across 10 cities. The largest concentration is in Mersin (40 companies), followed by Hatay (7), Gaziantep (5), and Istanbul (2). Each company has a short profile describing its operations and role in the chickpea export trade.
What HS code applies to chickpeas?
Dried, shelled chickpeas are classified under HS 0713.20 — "Chickpeas (garbanzos), dried, shelled, whether or not skinned or split." Turkey's 12-digit GTIP code is 0713.20.00.00.00. This code covers all dried chickpeas regardless of size, color (Kabuli or Desi type), or processing method. Turkey-AB Customs Union provides 0% tariff for Turkish chickpea exports to the EU.
Why is Mersin the main hub for chickpea exports?
Mersin is Turkey's primary pulse export gateway because: (1) Mersin port provides direct maritime access to European, Middle Eastern, and North African markets; (2) Mersin is close to major chickpea production regions (Central Anatolia, Southeastern Anatolia, Mediterranean); (3) the city hosts numerous pulses processing facilities and trading companies; and (4) established logistics infrastructure (port, highways, rail) enables efficient export operations. 40 of the 60 companies in this directory are based in Mersin.
Who are the largest Turkish chickpea exporters?
Based on company profiles and market presence, notable large exporters include: Arbel Bakliyat (Mersin — one of Turkey's leading pulses companies), Duru Bulgur (Karaman — Turkey's largest bulgur producer, also processes chickpeas), Narpa Narin / Narin group (Mersin — major chickpea and pulses exporter), Baktat Gıda (Bursa — part of the Baktat food group), and Serttaş Bakliyat (Mersin — specialized pulses exporter). These companies have established international distribution networks and export to multiple countries.
How large is Turkey's chickpea production?
Turkey is the world's largest chickpea producer with annual production of approximately 450,000-550,000 tons. Turkish chickpeas are the Kabuli type (large, light-colored) — highly preferred in international markets. The main growing regions are Central Anatolia (Konya, Yozgat, Çorum), Southeastern Anatolia (Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır), and the Mediterranean region (Mersin, Hatay, Adana). Turkey exports 50,000-80,000 tons annually to over 80 countries.
What are the main export destinations for Turkish chickpeas?
Turkish chickpeas are exported to over 80 countries. The main destinations include: EU (Germany, Italy, Spain, UK — ~25-30%, 0% tariff under Customs Union), Iraq (~15-20%, overland through Habur gate), Saudi Arabia/Gulf (~10-15%, hummus demand), Iran (~8-10%), USA (~5-8%, premium segment), and other markets including Algeria, Egypt, Libya, India, Japan, and Australia.
