Classification
Product TypeIngredient
Product FormCoffee Extract (Concentrate / Soluble Coffee Extract)
Industry PositionFood Ingredient
Market
Instant coffee extract in Türkiye is primarily an import-dependent ingredient market, supporting domestic manufacturing and blending/packaging of coffee products. Market access is anchored by the Turkish Food Codex Coffee and Coffee Extracts Communiqué (Tebliğ No: 2016/7), which defines coffee extract and sets product, labeling, and related compliance references. Imports may be subject to risk-based documentary/physical controls via TAREKS and import inspections overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry under the Ministry of Trade’s product-safety inspection framework. Industrial demand is supported by local manufacturing capacity in the Marmara region, including Bursa (Karacabey) where Nestlé Türkiye operates a site with a coffee & beverages production line.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer and manufacturing market (net importer of coffee inputs; local manufacturing/blending present)
Domestic RoleIngredient input for domestic production of soluble/instant coffee products and coffee mixes; local manufacturing capacity includes multinational operations (e.g., Nestlé Türkiye Karacabey coffee & beverages line).
Specification
Physical Attributes- Regulatory definition: coffee extract/soluble coffee extract is obtained by extracting roasted coffee beans using only water (without acid/base hydrolysis) and contains the coffee’s soluble and aromatic components.
- Decaffeinated claim: for coffee extract/soluble coffee extract/soluble coffee, the product may be named “decaffeinated” when anhydrous caffeine in coffee-based dry matter does not exceed 0.3% (w/w).
Compositional Metrics- Dried and paste coffee extract must not contain components other than coffee extract; liquid coffee extract may contain roasted or unroasted sugar up to a maximum of 12% of the liquid extract by weight (per the Coffee and Coffee Extracts Communiqué).
Packaging- Packaging for coffee extract products must comply with Turkish Food Codex rules for food contact materials (as referenced by the Coffee and Coffee Extracts Communiqué).
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Origin manufacturer (extract/soluble coffee extract) → sea freight to Türkiye → import filing and risk-based controls (TAREKS where applicable) → Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry import inspection processes under the Ministry of Trade product-safety framework → warehousing → delivery to industrial users (manufacturers/blenders)
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with the Turkish Food Codex Coffee and Coffee Extracts Communiqué (Tebliğ No: 2016/7)—including the definition of coffee extract as water-only extraction (no acid/base hydrolysis), compositional constraints (e.g., restrictions for dried/paste forms; sugar allowance limits for liquid extract), and decaffeinated naming thresholds—can trigger rejection, relabeling, or enforcement action during import controls and market surveillance in Türkiye.Align product spec and label text to the Communiqué (2016/7); run pre-shipment conformity checks (identity/composition, caffeine where relevant, aromas/additives) and keep a complete document set for TAREKS/import inspection review.
Food Safety MediumShipments may face delays or rejection if contaminant results or other food-safety parameters are non-compliant with Turkish Food Codex frameworks (e.g., contaminants limits under the updated Contaminants Regulation).Use accredited lab testing and robust supplier QA; keep COA aligned to Turkish Food Codex expectations and be prepared for sampling at entry.
Labor And Human Rights MediumCoffee is listed by the U.S. Department of Labor (ILAB) among goods associated with child labor/forced labor in certain source countries; importing coffee-derived inputs into Türkiye can create reputational and buyer-compliance exposure depending on the origin and the strength of supplier due diligence.Perform origin-specific risk screening, require supplier codes of conduct and traceability, and prioritize responsible sourcing programs with documented monitoring and remediation pathways.
Sustainability- Upstream deforestation/no-conversion screening and traceability expectations may apply via buyer/brand responsible sourcing requirements for imported coffee inputs (origin-dependent).
Labor & Social- Upstream child labor and/or forced labor risks are documented for coffee in certain origin countries; Türkiye-based buyers importing coffee inputs may face ESG due-diligence scrutiny depending on origin and supplier controls.
FAQ
Which Turkish regulation defines what “coffee extract / soluble coffee extract” is and sets basic product rules?The Turkish Food Codex Coffee and Coffee Extracts Communiqué (Tebliğ No: 2016/7) sets the definition and core requirements for coffee and coffee extract products in Türkiye, including product identity, labeling rules (such as decaffeinated naming), and links to related compliance areas like additives, contaminants, hygiene, and packaging.
How are food imports like coffee extract commonly controlled at entry in Türkiye?Imports can be subject to risk-based controls and inspections coordinated through the Ministry of Trade’s product-safety framework, including the TAREKS electronic system, and to import inspection processes overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry under the relevant inspection communiqués.