Global sportswear leader with flagship and concept stores in major Turkish shopping centres, offering footwear, apparel, and accessories for fitness and fashion.
Turkish women’s fashion brand known for elegant and modern designs, often featuring collaborations with designer Cengiz Abazoğlu. Commonly found in mid- to high-range malls.
AEY Legal (Istanbul) explicitly highlights English-speaking attorneys and a service offering tailored to international and expatriate clients. They advise on personal legal matters (family, inheritance), property, corporate matters and immigration, and emphasize clear English communication and familiarity with cross-border documentation.
Specializes in 100% cotton fabric production. Based in Denizli, AFT has a capacity of 2,000,000 meters of cotton fabric per month, supporting both local and export markets.
Aksa is a very large Turkish fibre company that produces acrylic staple fibre, but also top and tow for yarn spinning. While not purely “wool yarn,” their scale in fibre production is huge and they are a backbone for many blended and fancy yarn companies.
Aksa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. is a major private energy producer and one of Turkey’s largest independent power generation companies. Established in 1997, Aksa operates a diverse portfolio of energy assets, including natural gas, wind, hydroelectric and solar power plants, both in Turkey and abroad. The company is part of Kazancı Holding and has gained a strong reputation for its operational efficiency and commitment to sustainable energy production. Aksa Enerji has expanded its presence across Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East, positioning itself as an international energy brand of Turkish origin.
What they are:A big Turkish insurer owned by Sabancı Holding in partnership with Ageas (Belgium). Very well known nationwide.
Why it’s strong:Strong customer support, good agent network, and comprehensive motor & home insurance options.
Alba is a long-running Turkish manufacturer of stainless steel kebab skewers and barbecue equipment that explicitly produces decorative brass/brass-handled skewers (pirinç/pirinç-saplı motifli şiş). They supply horeca and retail channels with vacuum-pack skewers, ornamental motif handles (animal, sword, etc.) and custom sizes — ideal if you want souvenir-style, decorative metal skewers with brass/copper finishes.
Algida is one of the biggest ice cream brands in Turkey, working under Unilever (now The Magnum Ice Cream Company) and offering a very wide portfolio—from Magnum and Cornetto to Carte d’Or and Maraş-style ice creams. It has a massive distribution network across Turkey with thousands of retail partners.
Why it’s good for expats: Allianz offers a “Foreign Health Insurance” policy specifically tailored for non‑Turkish citizens needing to fulfill residence permit requirements. Their policy covers inpatient and outpatient treatments, diagnostics, lab work, and more — with a wide network of affiliated medical institutions.
Website: Allianz Foreign Health Insurance
Founded in 1969 in İzmir’s historic Kemeraltı bazaar, Alp Nazar is one of Turkey’s most established nazar-boncuk producers. Over the decades, it has grown into a respected brand known for high-quality, handcrafted glass beads as well as decorative eye plaques. Their pieces are both traditional and modern, making them popular for both souvenirs and decorative use.
Family business since 1980, specialized in hand-woven kilims, vintage carpets, patchwork.
Products: handmade kilims, wool rugs, decorative textiles, cushions.
Altus is Arçelik’s value-segment appliance brand, offering a wide range of affordable household products including refrigerators, cookers, washing machines and small appliances.
Based in: Istanbul, TürkiyeManufacturing/assembly: Yes — produced in Arçelik plants in Türkiye
Altınbaşak Tekstil is a well-known Turkish home-textile company, particularly active in bed sets, quilting, and seasonal bedding. According to export industry data, they manufacture cotton bed sets — including duvet covers, bed sheets, and pillowcases — as well as sleeping sets (which typically include quilts, quilt covers, and more). They are certified (e.g., OEKO-TEX) and are known for combining quality with design.
Alvinka is more specialized in kitchen cabinetry rather than general furniture. According to their site, they are “Türkiye’nin en büyük mutfak dolabı üreticilerinden” (one of Turkey’s largest kitchen-cabinet producers). They emphasize modular design, customizing the units to the exact dimensions of a kitchen to optimize space. Their offerings cover a wide range of finishes (MDF, mebran, etc.) and color variants, making them a strong choice when you want a kitchen that is tailored to your layout and personal style.
