AstraZeneca operates across research, clinical trials, local marketing and pharmaceutical distribution in Türkiye and works with healthcare professionals and hospitals on multiple therapy areas.
One of Turkey’s leading jewellery brands, offering gold, diamond, and modern designed jewellery collections. Atasay boutiques are common in malls nationwide.
One of the largest and most widespread optical retailers in Turkey, Atasun offers a very broad range of branded eyeglasses, sunglasses, and lenses at competitive prices. Their network is extensive, and they also support online shopping with a branch locator on the site.
Atınç İpek is a Turkish textile company that offers cashmere fabrics (not just garments). Their plant can produce 100% cashmere or cashmere blends in custom widths and finishes. This makes them a good source for designers, bespoke fashion or home textile producers in Turkey.
Aviva (UK insurance group) has been active in Türkiye through AvivaSA, a long-standing joint venture with Turkish partners in life insurance and pension products, operating as one of the bigger players in the local life/pension market.
Part of AXA Group, one of the world’s largest insurance brands. Very active in the Turkish non-life insurance market.
Why it’s strong:Strong technical pricing, long reputation, a wide range of motor & property products, and good digital tools.
Ayaz is a dedicated wool‑yarn producer. Their facility in Bursa produces hand‑knitting wool yarns under brands (or regional dealerships) like Nako, Bonbon and Snowball. Their dyehouse has a large capacity for dyeing hank and bobbin yarn.
Çaykur is Turkey’s largest and most influential tea producer, headquartered in Rize Province. As a state-owned enterprise, it processes and distributes the majority of the nation’s black tea. The company plays a key role in Turkey’s tea culture, supplying tea to households, cafés, and restaurants across the country. Its scale and historical significance make it the cornerstone of the Turkish tea industry.
Operated by the Türkiye Çiçekçiler Birliği (Turkish Flower Growers’ / Florists’ Association), this site connects local florists across the country for reliable delivery. They emphasize freshness, quality, and a wide geographic reach.
Probably the most well-known and largest online florist / gift platform in Turkey. Originally focused on flowers, but now offers a wide range of gifts (chocolates, cakes, decor) as well. It has a very large network of partner florists for local delivery. According to SimilarWeb, it has millions of visits per month.
Çizgi Lighting (Mikro Aydınlatma) has been operating for decades (since the 1970s) and is known for a wide product range: linear lighting, pendants, spotlights, and more. They are active in both project-based sales and decorative residential lighting and also provide design consultancy services (3D visualization) for architects and designers. According to its profile, the company keeps up with technological developments and sustainability.
One of Turkey’s long‑standing spice companies, founded in 1979. Çınar Baharat produces a very wide range of spices, seasonings, flavour additives, and professional food‑industry spice blends. They export to more than 25 countries and operate their own processing facilities for drying, grinding and blending.
Özanteks is based in Denizli, one of Turkey’s textile hubs. Founded in 1973, the company produces a wide range of home textiles, including towels, bathrobes, bed linen, and more. According to its profile, 90% of Özanteks’ production is for export, underlining its global reach. In 2022, its sales were reported at around 75 million USD.
Ozbek CPA offers accounting, payroll, tax advisory and company-formation services in Turkey with explicit support for foreign investors and expatriates. They advertise English-language support for VAT, corporate & personal tax filings, payroll and cross-border tax issues — useful for expats setting up companies or needing personal tax compliance.
Özdem Şekerleme is one of the larger-volume producers in the region, with production reportedly reaching tens of tons annually. They specialize in candied chestnuts made from high-starch chestnuts, which helps preserve the structure and smooth texture of the final product. Özdem offers both retail and wholesale options.
