Saysan Dis Ticaret Ltd. Sti., headquartered in Mersin, Turkey, is a well-established global player in the food industry, specializing in the export, import, and processing of high-quality pulses, grains, oils, nuts, dried fruits, and spices. With decades of industry expertise, Saysan has grown into a trusted supplier across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, delivering consistent quality and service to wholesale buyers, supermarket chains, and food processors worldwide.
Core Business and Product Range
Saysan operates across several major categories in the food supply chain:
1. Pulses and Grains
The backbone of Saysan's business, their pulse division handles a vast assortment of processed and cleaned legumes and grains including:
- Lentils: Green, Red, and Yellow
- Chickpeas: Whole and split
- Beans: White Beans, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans
- Others: Fava Beans, Mung Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Green and Yellow Split Peas
- Cereals: Coarse and Fine Bulgur, Rice (varieties), Corn
- Processed grains: Semolina, Starch
These are cleaned, graded, and packaged using modern machinery for bulk and retail clients.
2. Spices and Seeds
Saysan’s spice category is sourced from both domestic Turkish farms and international suppliers. Key offerings include:
- Red Pepper Powder (Toz Biber)
- Cumin, Black Pepper, Coriander, Sumac
- Urfa Pepper (Isot), Dried Mint, Citric Acid
- White & Black Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds
3. Nuts and Dried Fruits
The company exports a premium range of Turkish-origin nuts and dried fruits, including:
- Sunflower Seeds, Almonds, Walnuts, Hazelnuts, Peanuts
- Figs, Raisins, Dried Apricots, Roasted Chickpeas (Leblebi)
- Green Coffee Beans
These items cater to both wholesale snack producers and direct consumers through private label packaging.
4. Edible Oils
Saysan supplies refined and cold-pressed oils in bulk and branded formats:
- Sunflower Oil (3L & 10L)
- Olive Oil (3L & 5L)
- Canola Oil
These products meet food-grade international standards for shelf life, purity, and nutritional integrity.
Manufacturing and Packaging
Located in Mersin—a key logistics hub for Turkish exports—Saysan's production units include:
- Grading and Sorting Lines with color sorters for pulses and grains
- Spice Grinding and Packaging Units
- Oil bottling and labeling plants
- Vacuum-sealed and food-safe bulk packaging solutions
The company offers OEM/private label services for international buyers, adapting to required language and regulatory standards of different markets.
Export Markets and Trade Performance
With a strategic location near Mersin International Port, Saysan ensures timely global shipping. Key trade statistics include:
- Export destinations: Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Lebanon, Egypt, Germany, Netherlands, UK, and more.
- Shipping capacity: Over 1,000 metric tons per month across product categories
- Product customization: Capability to meet buyer specs including size, moisture content, broken %, and packaging type
- Trade data from platforms like Volza and ImportGenius indicate frequent high-volume container shipments, especially in pulses and sunflower oil.
Certifications and Compliance
Saysan adheres to Turkish and international quality standards:
- ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System
- HACCP for process control and traceability
- Halal Certification for all food-grade exports
- Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry registered exporter
Product testing and documentation are provided on request, ensuring transparency and compliance.
Strategic Strengths
- Versatility: Ability to handle a broad range of SKUs across dry food categories
- Supply Reliability: Robust procurement network across Anatolia and internationally
- Customization: Multilingual packaging, size-specific grading, and buyer-specific product configuration
- Location Advantage: Close to Mersin Port for rapid and economical shipping
Brand Identity
All products are unified under the Saysan brand, a name associated with consistency, Turkish agricultural heritage, and fair pricing. The brand's expansion is supported through B2B partnerships, food expos, and international trade missions.
Outlook and Expansion
Saysan Dis Ticaret Ltd. Sti. plans to:
- Broaden its reach in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia
- Introduce value-added retail formats like vacuum-packed pulses and ready-to-cook grain mixes
- Expand its spice grinding and bottling lines to cater to private label clients
With its established infrastructure, commitment to quality, and diversified portfolio, Saysan continues to be a significant Turkish exporter helping to shape global food supply chains.
