Elita Gıda Strengthens Export Network in African and Middle Eastern Markets

Elita Gıda, a leading Turkish corn oil producer and exporter, strengthened its growth strategy in African and Middle Eastern markets by presenting vegetable oil products to international sector professionals at the Senefood and Syria Food Expo trade fairs in Senegal.

Elita Gıda, one of the leading manufacturers in the vegetable oil sector, continues to expand its operations in African and Middle Eastern markets in line with its sustainable production approach and export-oriented growth strategy. The company participated in the Senefood Fair held in Senegal in June and the Food Expo held in Syria, where it presented corn oil, sunflower oil and cooking oil products to international buyers.

Strengthening its relationships with existing business partners at international trade fairs, Elita Gıda aimed to develop its export network by establishing new commercial connections. The company aims to strengthen its position in different markets by emphasizing sustainable agricultural practices, reliable supply chains and high quality standards.

Mustafa Çoban, General Manager of Elita Gıda, stated that international trade fairs have strategic importance in export activities and expressed that the company carries Turkey's production capacity to world markets with its export network reaching approximately 100 countries today. Çoban noted that sunflower oil accounts for 41 percent of the export portfolio while corn oil accounts for 36 percent, adding that they evaluate corn not merely as an agricultural product but as a strategic resource that provides value to different sectors.

Çoban stated that they obtain 56 percent of total sales from exports and noted that branded sales in Azerbaijan increased by 139 percent in 2025, while they continue branded growth in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, African and European markets. He also added that thanks to the company's export performance, it rose 116 positions on the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) Top 1000 Exporters list this year.

At the Senefood Fair held in Senegal, Elita Gıda presented its corn oil and sunflower oil product group and evaluated new business opportunities in the West African market. At the Syria Food Expo, the company participated with corn oil, sunflower oil and cooking oil products, aiming to strengthen existing business partnerships in the region as well as establish new commercial connections to increase export volume.