Egyptian Dates in Turkey: The Most In-Demand Varieties Right Now
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Turkey is among the countries with the highest demand for dates in the region—not only because of its large population of over 85 million, but also because dates are an integral part of its culinary and religious culture.
With date consumption rising especially during Ramadan and Islamic occasions, Turkish traders and distributors constantly seek reliable supply sources that guarantee high quality and competitive pricing.
In this context, Egyptian dates have emerged in Turkey as an ideal choice, thanks to their varietal diversity, quality, and attractive pricing—making them strong competitors to Gulf and American varieties.
Oasis Gold provides Turkish traders with end-to-end services for importing Egyptian dates in bulk, focusing on the most in-demand varieties such as Medjool and Shahdi.
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Why is the Turkish market important for exporting Egyptian dates?
High demand volume
- Date consumption in Turkey increases seasonally, especially during Ramadan.
- Dates are not just a seasonal item; their presence in shops and major retailers is growing year-round.
Turkey is a regional hub for re-export.
- Many Turkish traders don’t just sell locally; they also re-export dates to European and Asian countries.
- Importing Egyptian dates into Turkey opens the door to broader markets, such as the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
With Oasis Gold, you don’t just import to Turkey—you open a gateway to new markets.
Top Egyptian date varieties in demand in Turkey
Egyptian Medjool Dates — the King of Premium Dates
- Considered the most sought-after among Egyptian dates in the Turkish market.
- It features a large size and a rich, caramel-like taste, making it a strong competitor to U.S. and Jordanian Medjool.
- Its price is lower than foreign counterparts, giving traders a higher profit margin.
- Suitable for upscale markets, luxury hotels, and fine-dining restaurants.
Oasis Gold offers premium Egyptian Medjool dates with export-grade quality, with packaging that meets the requirements of Turkey’s upscale markets.
Egyptian Shahdi Dates — a new brand in Turkey
- Shahdi is considered a premium variety but is still relatively new in the Turkish market.
- It offers a distinctive taste and competitive pricing, making it a profitable choice for Turkish traders.
- Suitable for distribution in retail shops and supermarkets, in addition to wholesale.
- It is a variety of premium Egyptian dates.
Import Shahdi Dates with Oasis Gold to introduce a new, profitable product to the Turkish market.
Egyptian dry dates — the cost-effective solution for traders
- An ideal, cost-effective choice for wholesale traders.
- It can be supplied in large volumes to cover multiple Turkish cities.
- Its low price makes it suitable for wide distribution channels.
- Despite being economical, it still meets export-quality standards.
Oasis Gold provides bulk supply plans for dry dates with competitive pricing for Turkish traders.
Quality standards required in the Turkish market
Accredited certifications
- Dates exported to Turkey require phytosanitary certificates and internationally recognized quality certifications.
- Oasis Gold provides all required documents, including the certificate of origin.
Packaging standards
- The Turkish market places particular emphasis on packaging quality.
- Premium packaging is used for upscale markets, while economy packaging suits wholesale.
With Oasis Gold, every shipment is prepared to Turkish market standards—from packaging to certifications.
How does Oasis Gold help traders in Turkey?
Flexible supply
- Short- and long-term contracts to suit businesses of all sizes.
- Capability for continuous supply to ensure stable availability.
Multi-tier packaging
- Premium for upscale markets.
- Economy for wholesale distribution.
- Custom packaging with the trader’s brand.
Integrated logistics solutions
- Sea freight at competitive rates.
- Fast air freight for urgent shipments.
- Full customs clearance through to arrival of the goods.
Oasis Gold is not just a supplier, but a business partner who supports you step by step until your dates arrive at your store or warehouse in Turkey.
Strategic partnership with Oasis Gold
With Oasis Gold, you can be a partner—not just a buyer.، At Oasis Gold, we give our clients an additional option: to have us act as their agents in the journey of purchasing Egyptian dates directly from the farms.
We select the best-performing farms, negotiate directly with farmers, supervise sorting and packing, prepare all official documents, and then ship the goods to the appropriate port.
All these steps are carried out with full transparency in return for a fair commission agreed in advance. The end result is that you get the highest quality at the lowest possible price.
With this collaboration model, your work with Oasis Gold becomes a long-term partnership built on trust and profitability.
Why are Egyptian dates a winning (profitable) choice for traders in Turkey?
- Because it combines high quality with competitive pricing.
- Because they are diverse varieties that suit different market segments.
- Because they are an excellent alternative to the higher-priced Gulf and American dates.
- Because they are consistently available thanks to Egypt’s extensive production network.
- Because they come from a trusted supplier like Oasis Gold.
Choosing Egyptian dates through Oasis Gold is an investment that ensures higher profitability and stable supply.
Conclusion
Egyptian dates in Turkey today represent one of the best opportunities for traders and distributors—whether by importing premium varieties like Medjool dates, newer varieties like Shahdi dates, or even bulk dry dates.
With Oasis Gold’s export expertise, you can rely on a partner that delivers quality, competitive pricing, and end-to-end services from farm to warehouse.
Contact the Oasis Gold team today and get a tailored quotation to supply Egyptian dates to the Turkish market.
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FAQ
Egyptian Medjool dates, Shahdi dates, and bulk dry dates.
Yes—thanks to high quality and competitive pricing, especially for the Medjool variety.
Certainly, Oasis Gold offers a range of packaging options—from economy to premium.
Ocean freight for large volumes, and air freight for urgent shipments.
Because it is a company specialized in exporting Egyptian dates with long-standing experience, providing Turkish traders with everything they need: quality, competitive pricing, and integrated logistics services.
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