Bağdat Baharat

What Bağdat Baharat does

Bağdat Baharat is a Turkish producer and supplier of packaged spices, spice mixes, teas, sauces, beverages, and baking ingredients, founded in the 1960s and headquartered in Macunköy, Ankara. The company manufactures its products at two main sites: a modern production facility in the Ankara Sincan Organized Industrial Zone (established in the 1990s, described by the company as setting an industry benchmark) and an advanced-technology spice processing and vegetable drying factory in Türkoğlu, Kahramanmaraş, which the company describes as the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Turkey. The product portfolio is organized into six categories — Baharatlar (single spices such as Pul Biber, Karabiber, and Kekik in pouch, grinder-cap, glass-jar, sealed economic, and premium Selection formats), Harçlar (pre-mixed seasoning blends for dishes such as çiğ köfte, köfte, pane, tavuk, and grill), Çaylar (herbal and bagged teas), Sos ve İçecekler (Salep and kekik suyu), Unlu Mamuller (baking powder, powdered sugar, vanillin), and an Ev Dışı Tüketim line for foodservice buyers — with sub-brands including Selection (premium) and Dünya Lezzetleri (World Flavors). The company emphasizes in-house grinding to preserve aroma, sourcing raw materials from their optimal growing regions, and an aflatoxin-free guarantee.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of packaged food items at multiple price points and packaging formats, distributed via a proprietary direct sales and logistics network of 14 regional directorates and depots, 300+ field marketing-merchandising staff, and 150+ delivery vehicles that deliver nationwide within 48 hours. The company also sells direct-to-consumer through its bagdatonline.com e-commerce portal and serves out-of-home foodservice/hospitality customers through dedicated product lines. BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standard certification is displayed on the corporate site, supporting food-safety and quality credentials. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and operates exclusively within Turkey.

Name

Bağdat Baharat

Legal name

Bağdat Baharat

Website

https://bagdatbaharat.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bağdat Baharat is a Turkish manufacturer of packaged spices, seasoning mixes, teas, sauces, and baking ingredients, founded in the 1960s, serving retail households and foodservice customers across Turkey through its own direct distribution network and e-commerce portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Packaged spices, seasonings, teas, and baking ingredients: Bağdat Baharat generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of packaged spices, spice mixes (harçlar), dried herbs, teas (bitki çayları and bag çayları), sauces and beverages (salep, kekik suyu), and baking ingredients (karbonat, kabartma tozu, pudra şekeri). Products are sold through retail (supermarkets, grocery stores), the company's own e-commerce portal (bagdatonline.com), and foodservice/out-of-home channels. Revenue is derived from product sales at various price points across multiple packaging formats (small pouch, economic/large format, locked-seal bags, grinder-top glass jars, and specialty gift/sampler sets).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bağdat Baharat manufactures and distributes packaged spices, pre-mixed seasoning blends (harçlar), herbal and specialty teas, sauces and beverages (salep, kekik suyu), and baking ingredients (baking soda, baking powder, powdered sugar, vanillin) under its own brand. Products are sold nationwide in Turkey through a company-operated direct distribution network and the bagdatonline.com e-commerce portal, and include premium sub-lines such as Bağdat Selection and Dünya Lezzetleri (World Flavors).

Product overview

Bağdat Baharat is a Turkish spice and seasoning company established in the 1960s, operating from modern facilities in Ankara Sincan Organized Industrial Zone. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of food products organized into six main categories: Baharatlar (Spices) including single-origin spices like Pul Biber, Karabiber, Kekik in various packaging formats (Büyük-Küçük Poşet, Değirmenli Kapak grinder series, Tuzluklu Cam Seri glass jars, Kilitli Ekonomik Boy sealed bulk packages, and Selection premium line); Harçlar (Seasoning Mixes) for Çiğ Köfte, Köfte, Pane, Tavuk, and Grill preparations; Çaylar (Teas) encompassing herbal teas, tea bags, and specialty blends; Sos ve İçecekler (Beverages) including Salep and Thyme Water; Unlu Mamuller (Bakery Products) such as baking powder, vanilla, and powdered sugar; and Ev Dışı Tüketim (Out-of-Home Consumption) for food service sector. The company also features Dünya Lezzetleri (World Flavors) international blends. Products are sold through both the main institutional website and dedicated e-commerce platform bagdatonline.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bağdat Selection: Premium spice product line featuring carefully selected spices such as Muskat, Tarçın (Cinnamon), Dere Otu (Dill), Zerdeçal (Turmeric), Kori (Coriander), Zencefil (Ginger), Biberiye (Rosemary), Sarımsak Granül (Garlic Granule), Kimyon (Cumin), Fesleğen (Basil), and Kakule (Cardamom).
• Bağdat Online

Products and services

• Baharatlar (Spices) Core spice range including single-origin spices such as Pul Biber (Chili Flakes), Karabiber (Black Pepper), Acı/Tatlı Kırmızı Biber (Hot/Sweet Red Pepper), Kekik (Thyme), Kimyon (Cumin), Susam (Sesame), Hindistan Cevizi (Coconut), Zencefil (Ginger), Yenibahar (Allspice), Tarçın (Cinnamon), Karanfil (Clove), Sumak (Sumac), Çörek Otu (Nigella), Nane (Mint), Dereotu (Dill), Biberiye (Rosemary), Fesleğen (Basil), Kakule (Cardamom), and Sarımsak Granül (Garlic Granule). Includes the premium Bağdat Selection sub-line and the Dünya Lezzetleri (World Flavors) international blends such as Cajun, Fajita, Garam Masala, Taco, and Saray Baharatı. Available in multiple packaging formats: Büyük-Küçük Poşet (pouch), Değirmenli Kapak (grinder cap), Tuzluklu Cam Seri (glass jar with salt shaker), Kilitli Ekonomik Boy (sealed economic size), and Ekonomik Boy (economic size).
• Harçlar (Seasoning Mixes) Pre-mixed seasoning blends for traditional Turkish dishes including Kolay Etsiz Çiğ Köfte (Easy Meatless Çiğ Köfte), Çiğ Köfte Harcı (Çiğ Köfte Seasoning), Köfte Harcı (Meatball Seasoning), Çıtır Pane Harcı (Crispy Pane Seasoning), Tavuk Harcı (Chicken Seasoning), Çiğ Köfte Seti (Etli/Etsiz) (Çiğ Köfte Set With Meat/Meatless), Sebzeli Çeşni (Vegetable Seasoning), Zeytin Harcı (Olive Seasoning), and Izgara Harcı (Grill Seasoning). Designed for household cooking and standardized menu preparation.
• Çaylar (Teas) Herbal and specialty teas offered in two formats. Bitki Çayları (herbal teas) include Çiçek Ihlamur (Linden Flower), Ada Çayı (Sage), Papatya (Chamomile), Kuşburnu (Rose Hip), Rezene (Fennel), and Form (Slimming Tea). Poşet Çaylar (tea bags) include Baharat Çayı (Spice Tea), Ballı Zencefilli Ihlamur (Honey Ginger Linden), Yeşil Çay (Green Tea), Rezene Anason (Fennel Anise), Form Çayı (Slimming Tea), Kuşburnu (Rose Hip), Beşi Bir Yerde (Five-in-One Blend), Adaçayı (Sage), Kış Çayı (Winter Tea), and Melisa (Melissa).
• Sos ve İçecekler (Sauces and Beverages) Beverage and sauce products including Salep 1 Kişilik Poşet (Single-Serving Salep), Hazır Salep (Ready-to-Prepare Salep), and Kekik Suyu (Thyme Water).
• Unlu Mamuller (Bakery Products) Baking and confectionery ingredients including Karbonat (Baking Soda), Pasta Süsü (Cake Decorations), Şekerli Vanilin (Sweet Vanillin), Pudra Şekeri (Powdered Sugar), and Hamur Kabartma Tozu (Baking Powder).
• Ev Dışı Tüketim (Out-of-Home Consumption Line) Dedicated product line of bulk spices, seasonings, and mixes for hotels, restaurants, caterers, and institutional kitchens in the foodservice sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aflotoxin-free guarantee — Bağdat Baharat products contain no aflatoksin, addressing a critical food safety risk especially for red pepper products.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Everest Spices: Leading Indian branded spice and seasoning mix company with strong retail distribution and broad category coverage in single spices, blended masalas, and convenience mixes — a direct emerging-market peer comparable on category mix and retail channel strategy.
• McCormick & Company: Global branded spice and seasoning leader, directly comparable to Bağdat Baharat as a multi-category spice, seasoning mix, and flavor solutions manufacturer serving both retail and foodservice. McCormick provides the public-market benchmark for premium branded spice economics.
• Arifoğlu Baharat: Turkish spice and herbal product manufacturer offering single-origin spices, herbal teas, and seasoning mixes under a domestic Turkish brand — directly comparable to Bağdat Baharat on geography, product range, and target customer.
• MDH Spices: Iconic Indian family-owned branded spice company with a wide portfolio of ground spices and blended seasonings sold primarily through grocery retail — closely comparable to Bağdat Baharat as a long-established, founder-led branded spice business.
• Badia Spices: US-based branded spice and seasoning company offering an extensive range of spices, herbs, blends, and sauces via retail — comparable to Bağdat Baharat on product breadth and branded retail spice positioning.

Regional players

• Çaykur: Turkish state-owned tea producer dominating branded black tea in Turkey with nationwide retail distribution — directly comparable to Bağdat Baharat on the tea sub-category, Turkish retail channel, and heritage brand position.
• Kühne: German-Turkish food brand specializing in condiments, sauces, and seasonings widely distributed in Turkey — a comparable regional peer overlapping on Turkish distribution and seasoning category.

Broad incumbents

• ofi (Olam Food Ingredients): Global ingredient supplier with a significant spices and seasonings platform serving both branded and B2B customers — a broader incumbent peer comparable on raw material sourcing, processing scale, and category adjacency.
• Cargill: Global agri-commodity and food ingredient giant with deep involvement in spice sourcing, processing, and trading — a broad incumbent peer comparable on supply-chain scale and B2B ingredient capabilities relevant to Bağdat Baharat's vegetable drying and processing operations.
• Orkla Foods: Nordic branded food conglomerate owning multiple spice, condiment, and grocery brands across Northern Europe — a broad incumbent peer comparable as a diversified branded packaged-foods operator in adjacent geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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