KaradenizBIRLIK Launches Sunflower Procurement Drive: 35k Tons Target and TL122M Support

KaradenizBIRLIK is accelerating sunflower purchases for the upcoming harvest season, aiming to protect growers and maintain market stability.

Strategic Procurement Plan and Targets

CEO Ünal Erarslan announced a plan to acquire 35,000 tons of sunflower seeds before 2026. The company highlighted improved climate conditions that are expected to boost yields and meet rising demand.

Financial Support and Liquidity Injection

■TL 122 million in cash and in‑kind assistance provided to producer partners.

■The support strengthens cash flow, acting as a buffer against price volatility.

■KARADENİZBIRLIK commits to offering “the best price that will not disadvantage producers” within market conditions.

Cooperative Network and Regional Impact

KARADENİZBIRLIK continues purchases through 12 cooperatives and collection centers across Samsun, Çorum, Amasya, Tokat, Kırıkkale, and Kırşehir, as well as the Eastern and Southeast Anatolia regions. This extensive network directly contributes to rural economies by boosting employment and income levels.

Market and Price Dynamics

The company’s KARADENİZBIRLIK brand, offering 100% pure and halal‑certified sunflower oil, will regulate supply to prevent excessive price spikes. Analysts expect this move to act as a stabilising force in both domestic and global commodity markets.

Markets view KARADENİZBIRLIK’s aggressive procurement strategy, backed by liquidity injection, as a tool to safeguard both producer margins and consumer price stability amid a weakening TL and persistent inflationary pressures. In the long run, securing raw material supply while curbing oil price volatility will give the firm a competitive edge and positively influence Turkey’s agricultural export potential.