Middle East Β· Ankara

Sugar Supplier in Turkey

Thailand ICUMSA 45 Β· Raw Sugar Β· Organic Cane Sugar

Kanthararom Sugar exports premium Thai sugar to Turkey importers, distributors, wholesalers, and food manufacturers. Direct factory supply with shipments arranged via Mersin based on destination port and schedule.

Market Size
2.5+ million MT annual consumption
Ocean Transit
25-32 days
Import Duty
High out-of-quota duties protect domestic beet refining; in-quota imports duty-reduced
Currency
TRY (Turkish Lira)

Turkey Sugar Market Overview

Turkey balances domestic beet-sugar production with imports to meet food and beverage manufacturing demand. Major conglomerates (Turkey Sugar Factories Corp, Kayseri Sugar, private refiners) dominate large-scale imports, while food exporters source specific refined grades for re-export-oriented production.

Turkish buyers source Thai organic, raw, and refined sugar for food manufacturing and re-export production, particularly when competitive vs EU origins.

Export-Ready Sugar Products for Turkey

We supply the full range of export-grade Thai sugar to Turkey. Buyers typically select from the grades below based on application β€” refining, industrial food manufacturing, retail distribution, or private label.

Logistics & Export Handling to Turkey

Shipments depart from Laem Chabang and Bangkok Port in Thailand. Export logistics are arranged based on destination port and shipment schedule, with standard Incoterms FOB, CIF, and CNF available.

Destination Ports in Turkey

  • Mersin
  • Izmir (Aliaga)
  • Istanbul (Ambarli)

Shipping Lines Serving Turkey

MSCCMA CGMArkasHapag-Lloyd

Packaging for Turkey Buyers

  • 50kg PP bags
  • Bulk vessel for refiners

Import Documentation for Turkey

We prepare all Thai-side export documentation. Your appointed customs broker in Turkey handles the import-side clearance. Typical documentation required by Turkey authorities:

  • 1T.C. Ministry of Trade import license
  • 2TAPDK / Ministry of Agriculture health certificate
  • 3Phytosanitary certificate
  • 4Halal certification preferred
  • 5Certificate of Origin

Why Source Thai Sugar for Turkey?

Strong cane supply base

Thailand is a top global sugar exporter with a deep supply of Thai-grown cane across the Isaan and Central regions.

Large-scale production

Combined 4,340 tons/day capacity across 9 facilities β€” sized for containers and vessel parcels alike.

Export-experienced handling

Documentation, inspection, port handling, and shipping-line relationships built over 20+ years of export to 50+ countries.

Packaging flexibility

50kg bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, bulk vessel, and private-label retail β€” all supported from a single supplier.

Consistent bulk supply

Year-round availability with 300-day operating windows across our production network.

ASEAN / FTA advantages

Where applicable, preferential Certificate of Origin forms reduce duty exposure for qualifying importers.

Why Buyers in Turkey Choose Kanthararom Sugar

  • Thailand-based supplier and exporter with a registered manufacturing presence in Nakhon Ratchasima β€” not a reseller or trader.
  • Direct access to a large Thai sugarcane network with 8,000+ partner farms across the country's sugarcane belt.
  • Support for bulk container and vessel orders to Turkey β€” from single-container trial orders to multi-vessel contracts.
  • Full export documentation support: B/L, COO, COA, phytosanitary, health certificates, Halal and organic certifications where applicable.
  • Responsive export sales handling with 24-hour quotation turnaround on qualified RFQs.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Sugar Export to Turkey

Do you export sugar to Turkey?
Yes. Kanthararom Sugar regularly ships ICUMSA 45 refined sugar, raw sugar, and specialty grades from Thailand to Turkey importers, distributors, and food manufacturers. Containers and bulk vessels are arranged through Mersin and other major Turkey ports.
What sugar types are available for buyers in Turkey?
Buyers in Turkey typically source the following grades from our Thai operations: Raw sugar, ICUMSA 45, Organic cane sugar. We also supply organic cane sugar, liquid sugar, brown sugar, and powdered sugar β€” all direct from our Nakhon Ratchasima facility.
Can you supply bulk ICUMSA 45 to Turkey?
Yes. We supply ICUMSA 45 in 50kg PP bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, and bulk vessel quantities. Standard container shipments are 25 MT (1 Γ— 20ft); larger buyers move vessel parcels of 5,000 MT and above. Shipment is arranged to Mersin, Izmir (Aliaga), Istanbul (Ambarli) based on your preference.
What packaging options are available for Turkey shipments?
Our Turkey buyers most commonly use: 50kg PP bags, Bulk vessel for refiners. Private label retail packaging (1kg, 2kg, 5kg) is available for distributors and supermarket chains β€” we coordinate design and printing in-house.
Can you support private label or distributor orders into Turkey?
Yes. We operate a full OEM / private label program: custom branded packaging, design coordination, in-house printing, and container-minimum orders. Distributors and retail groups in Turkey can launch a branded sugar line with a single container commitment (~25 MT).
What import documentation does Turkey require?
Key import requirements include: T.C. Ministry of Trade import license; TAPDK / Ministry of Agriculture health certificate; Phytosanitary certificate. We handle all Thai-side export documentation; your appointed customs broker handles the import-side clearance in Turkey.
How do importers in Turkey request a quotation?
Send an RFQ via our contact form or WhatsApp with: preferred grade (ICUMSA 45, raw, organic, etc.), quantity in MT, destination port in Turkey, packaging preference, and Incoterms (FOB / CIF / CNF). Our export team replies with a firm quotation, lead time, and document pack within 24 hours.

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