Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable (jarred)
Industry PositionConsumer Packaged Food (Fruit Preserve)
Market
Raspberry jam (ahududu/frambuaz reçeli) is a packaged fruit preserve sold in Turkey primarily as a breakfast spread and as an ingredient for bakery and dessert applications. Product definitions and minimum compositional requirements for jam categories marketed in Turkey (e.g., jam, extra jam, traditional jam) are set under the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué No. 2006/55. Turkey has established domestic manufacturers supplying the market, including industrial producers with certified food-safety management systems. For exporters targeting Turkey, the main success factor is strict formulation, labeling, and documentation alignment with Turkish Food Codex and import-control procedures.
Market RoleDomestic producer and consumer market; active participant in international trade of HS 2007 fruit preserves.
Domestic RolePackaged breakfast-spread category with both industrial and smaller-batch producers; products marketed under Turkish Food Codex jam categories (e.g., traditional/extra traditional).
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with Turkey’s Turkish Food Codex requirements for jam category definitions and minimum compositional parameters (e.g., fruit content, soluble solids, pH where applicable), or non-compliant labeling/category naming, can lead to import delays, rejection, withdrawal, or enforcement actions.Classify the product correctly (HS 2007 and the intended Turkish Food Codex jam category), align formulation to Communiqué No. 2006/55 thresholds, prepare Turkish labeling, and include pre-shipment lab results (soluble solids, pH, fruit content basis) in the importer dossier.
Food Safety MediumRegulatory scrutiny can extend to contaminants and pesticide residue compliance for jam products marketed in Turkey, with evaluation supported by physical/chemical analysis and official controls.Qualify fruit suppliers, require residue/contaminant monitoring aligned to applicable Turkish/Codex limits, and maintain certificates of analysis and full lot traceability.
Logistics MediumGlass-jar jam shipments face breakage risk and are sensitive to freight and packaging-cost volatility, which can erode margin and increase claims in transit.Use export-grade jar and carton specs, shrink-wrap/palletize to reduce damage, choose stable liner services, and negotiate damage/shortage clauses and insurance appropriate for glass-pack foods.
Labor And Social MediumIf buyers apply extended supply-chain due diligence, seasonal agriculture labor risks in Turkey can be flagged for fruit sourcing (including concerns around child labor in seasonal agriculture in some sectors).Implement supplier social-audit expectations for fruit inputs, include child-labor prohibitions, and document grievance and remediation pathways for seasonal labor where relevant.
Labor & Social- Seasonal agricultural labor risks (including child labor concerns documented in Turkey’s seasonal agriculture context) can become relevant for fruit sourcing due diligence even when the exported product is a processed preserve.
Standards- FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000
- HACCP
- BRCGS Food Safety
- Halal
FAQ
What minimum fruit content does Turkey require for jam and extra jam marketed under Turkish Food Codex categories?Under Turkish Food Codex Communiqué No. 2006/55, jam (reçel) generally requires at least 350 g of fruit pulp/purée per 1,000 g finished product, and extra jam (ekstra reçel) generally requires at least 450 g of fruit pulp per 1,000 g finished product. The communiqué lists specific fruit-based exceptions; raspberry is not among the exceptions shown in the general rule tables.
What soluble-solids and pH requirements apply to traditional jam in Turkey?Turkish Food Codex Communiqué No. 2006/55 sets a minimum soluble dry matter (refractometer) of 68% for traditional and extra traditional jams, and specifies a pH range of 2.8–3.5 for traditional jam and extra traditional jam.
Which documents are commonly required to import packaged jam into Turkey?Common baseline documentation includes a commercial invoice, bill of lading (or airway bill), packing list, and certificate of origin. Depending on the HS code and Turkey’s applicable import control regime for the shipment, additional health-related certificates (such as a certificate of free sale or other control/health certificates) may also be required.