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Sourcing From Turkey

Turkey is the reference origin for bay leaves.

Most bay leaves in global supply chains trace back to Türkiye. Region drives leaf size, color, and essential-oil percentage — here is how the three main ranges compare.

Dried Turkish bay leaves — AegeanBenchmark

Aegean

Primary export region — calcareous soils, maritime winters.
Harvest
Late autumn through winter
Essential oil
1.5–2.5%

The Aegean benchmark is what buyers worldwide index to. Dry summers and moderate winters produce tighter leaves with elevated oil percentages.

Dried Turkish bay leaves — MediterraneanSecondary

Mediterranean

Warmer winters, broader leaves.
Harvest
Late autumn through early winter
Essential oil
1.2–2.0%

Secondary to the Aegean by volume. Broader leaf shapes and slightly lower oil percentages; still widely specified for food-service blends.

Dried Turkish bay leaves — Marmara / Black SeaShort season

Marmara / Black Sea

Cooler, more humid — shorter season.
Harvest
Short autumn window
Essential oil
1.0–1.6%

Smaller export share and generally feeds domestic Turkish consumption. Higher humidity demands disciplined drying if the lot is heading for export.

Fresh laurel (bay) leaves growing in TurkeyFrom the Aegean ranges to export markets worldwide
Origin to warehouse

Aegean-benchmark bay leaves,
shipped worldwide.

Sourced and pressed in Türkiye, exported direct from origin to your warehouse — DDP, CIF, or FOB.

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