Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Gaziantep, Turkey, OBA Makarnacılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. has grown to become one of the leading global producers of pasta and wheat-based products. With a robust infrastructure, the company operates out of a massive 110,000 square meter production facility and exports to over 100 countries across six continents, underscoring its stature in the international food supply chain.

Core Business

OBA Makarna’s core business lies in the manufacturing and global distribution of pasta, noodles, flour, and semolina. The company focuses on delivering high-quality, nutritious products made from 100% durum wheat semolina sourced from Turkey—one of the world’s top durum wheat producers.

Product & Service Offerings

OBA offers an extensive product range that includes:

• Pasta: Spaghetti, rigatoni, rotini, fusilli, romanesco, bucatini, farfalle, etc.
• Children’s Pasta & Mac & Cheese
• Noodles: Including instant and long-cut formats.
• Wheat Derivatives: Flour and semolina for industrial and consumer use.

Its wide brand portfolio—featuring OBA Makarna, OBA Gold, OBA Mie, OBA Eva, Obalino, Omelia, Pasta Layla, Pasta Savana, Vera, Rosa Linda, and Nido—ensures reach across various market segments and price points.

Specialisation & Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

OBA Makarna’s key strengths lie in:

• Massive production capacity: OBA operates one of Europe’s largest integrated pasta production plants with an annual capacity of 436,000 tons.
• In-house semolina production: Ensures consistent quality and traceability.
• Automation & Technological Edge: Fully automated production and packaging lines.
• Global supply chain efficiency: Strategic logistics enabling consistent exports to over 100 countries.

Financial Performance

In recent years, OBA Makarna has showcased remarkable financial growth:

• Revenue (2023): TRY 3.2 billion (approx. USD 105 million).
• EBITDA Margin: Maintained at a healthy 16%.
• The company became publicly listed on the Borsa İstanbul in 2024, following a successful IPO that attracted substantial domestic and international investor interest.

Shipment Records

According to ImportYeti and Volza:

• OBA Makarna has completed over 12,000 international shipments in the past 5 years.
• Primary export destinations include the USA, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, and Germany.
• The company maintains one of the highest shipment volumes among Turkish pasta exporters, contributing significantly to Turkey’s food export portfolio.

Target Market

OBA primarily targets:

• Retail Chains: Major supermarkets and grocers across North America, Europe, and the MENA region.
• Foodservice Providers: Catering firms and institutional food distributors.
• Industrial Buyers: Manufacturers requiring bulk pasta and semolina.
• Private Label: OBA supplies pasta under different labels for clients globally.

Capabilities

• Annual Production Capacity: 436,000 tons of pasta.
• Storage Capacity: 35,000 tons in silo storage.
• Packaging Variety: Over 50 different types and sizes, customizable for private labels.
• R&D Facilities: Innovation-led product development including enriched and specialized pasta variants.

Certifications & Compliance

OBA Makarna adheres to stringent international food safety and quality standards:

• BRC Global Standard for Food Safety
• ISO 9001: Quality Management System
• ISO 22000: Food Safety Management System
• Halal Certification
• Kosher Certification
• IFS Food Certification

These certifications reinforce its commitment to quality assurance and regulatory compliance across global markets.

Customer Testimonials

“We’ve been working with OBA for over a decade, and their quality and reliability have been unparalleled. Their team consistently delivers on time and the pasta holds up excellently in diverse cooking conditions.”
— Procurement Head, Middle East Retail Group

“OBA’s private label solutions helped us enter new markets with confidence. The product quality and packaging customization are top-tier.”
— Director of Sourcing, European FMCG Brand

Major Achievements

• Top Exporter Award in Pasta Segment: Turkish Exporters Assembly, 2022.
• Public Listing on Borsa Istanbul (BIST): Successful IPO in 2024.
• 100+ Export Countries: One of the most widely distributed Turkish food brands globally.
• High Brand Equity: Recognized as a top household name in many countries, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.

OBA Makarnacılık stands as a benchmark of Turkish industrial success, combining quality, scale, and global reach to deliver world-class food products across the globe.