What RETEMS GROUP does

RETEMS GROUP LLC is a privately held Azerbaijani conglomerate headquartered in Baku, founded in 2011, operating across five sectors (food import/distribution, construction, agricultural production/export, textiles, and logistics) through wholly owned subsidiaries including RETEMS Logistics, Agro Retems, Acqua Retems, RETEMS Trading, and RETEMS Construction. It serves B2B enterprise clients spanning retail chains (METRO, X5 Retail Group, GLOBUS), premium hospitality venues (Hyatt Regency, Absheron Group Hotels), and oil and gas and energy majors (SOCAR, BP, Siemens, AZFEN, Azerkimya), with 275+ completed projects and international offices in Russia, Hungary, and the UK. Revenue is generated through a mix of project-based professional services (construction, logistics), transaction-based distribution (food, premium water), and agricultural production under the MEGA FRUTA trademark, all delivered via enterprise field sales and quote-based B2B pricing.

Name

RETEMS GROUP

Legal name

RETEMS GROUP LLC

Website

https://retemsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RETEMS GROUP is a privately held Azerbaijani conglomerate founded in 2011 operating five subsidiaries across food import/distribution, construction, agricultural production and export, logistics, and premium water distribution, serving B2B enterprise clients including major retail chains, premium hospitality venues, and oil and gas majors across the Caucasus, Russia, Hungary, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baku

HQ country

Azerbaijan

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Import and Distribution of Food Products: Import and distribution of food products through Agro Retems and Trading divisions, serving retail chains, hotels, restaurants, and wholesale customers.
2. Logistics and Transportation Services: Comprehensive logistics solutions including freight forwarding, customs clearance, and project cargo handling through Retems Logistics.
3. Construction Services: Construction project execution and integrated equipment systems for civil construction projects across Azerbaijan.
4. Premium Water Distribution: Exclusive distribution of premium mineral waters (Sole, Acqua Armani) in Azerbaijan through Acqua Retems.
5. Agricultural Production and Export: Production and export of agricultural products including fresh fruits and vegetables.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RETEMS GROUP is a diversified Azerbaijani conglomerate that imports and distributes food products, executes construction projects, produces and exports agricultural goods, distributes premium mineral waters, and provides logistics and transportation services. It operates five wholly-owned divisions (RETEMS Logistics, RETEMS Trading, RETEMS Construction, Agro Retems, Acqua Retems) serving enterprise clients across Azerbaijan, Russia, Hungary, and the UK.

Product overview

RETEMS GROUP is a diversified conglomerate operating across five divisions with a portfolio of products and services. The company comprises RETEMS Logistics (cargo transportation), RETEMS Trading (equipment and materials supply for oil & gas), RETEMS Construction (complex construction projects), Agro Retems (fresh produce import/export), and Acqua Retems (premium mineral water distribution). Acqua Retems distributes the Solé brand of Italian mineral waters through sub-brands including SOLE DECO, ACQUA ARMANI, and SOLE L'ITALIANA. The company commenced operations in Azerbaijan in 2011.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEGA FRUTA: Own trademark registered by RETEMS GROUP for agricultural products

Products and services

• RETEMS Logistics Logistics and transportation services providing freight forwarding, customs clearance, and project cargo handling for enterprise clients in the Caspian region.
• RETEMS Trading Supply of equipment, products, materials and services for oil and gas complexes, including oil and technological equipment procurement for industrial clients.
• RETEMS Construction High-quality construction projects of any complexity, including civil construction and integrated equipment systems with full quality control at all stages for industrial and commercial clients.
• Agro Retems Import and export of fresh fruits and vegetables with continuous year-round delivery, supplying retail chains, hotels, restaurants, and wholesale customers across Azerbaijan, Russia, and Ukraine.
• Acqua Retems (Solé Premium Mineral Water Distribution) Exclusive distributor of premium Italian mineral water brands (Solé, Sole Deco, Acqua Armani, Sole L'Italiana) in Azerbaijan, serving hotels, restaurants, and retail clients.

Named customers28 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Project Cargo NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal project cargo network for heavy lift and oversized cargo transportation
• ZueggminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian food products distributor partnership for importing products to Azerbaijan
• CEVA LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal logistics partnership for freight and supply chain solutions
• Sole WatercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partnership for Italian premium mineral water brands (Sole, Sole Deco, Acqua Armani, Sole L'Italiana) in Azerbaijan
• Olio BarberaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian olive oil products partnership

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics and project cargo services. Directly comparable to Retems Logistics' service portfolio and confirmed partnership with Retems for supply chain solutions in the Caspian region.
• Azersun Holding: Azerbaijan's largest food and FMCG conglomerate with operations in production, processing, distribution and export across multiple consumer verticals. Directly comparable to Retems as a domestically rooted diversified group with international trade reach and an integrated supply chain platform.
• Gilan Holding: Azerbaijani diversified conglomerate spanning food production, construction, agriculture and consumer goods with international trading links. Closely mirrors Retems' multi-sector conglomerate structure within the same home market.
• Tekfen Holding: Turkish conglomerate operating across construction, agricultural trading and engineering services with international project execution. Comparable to Retems in combining construction contracting with agricultural commodities trading under one group structure.
• ENKA İnşaat: Major Turkish EPC contractor executing large-scale industrial, energy and infrastructure projects internationally. Directly comparable to Retems Construction's project profile (SOCAR, BP, power stations) and engineering services delivery model.
• PASHA Holding: Large Azerbaijani holding company with diversified interests across construction, insurance, finance and real estate. Comparable to Retems as a locally headquartered multi-sector group operating subsidiaries in regional markets.

Others

• X5 Retail Group: One of Russia's largest food retail operators and a confirmed Retems customer across multiple retail banners. Relevant adjacent comparator illustrating the customer-side counterparties Retems supplies in produce and food distribution.
• METRO AG: Wholesale and retail food distribution major operating cash-and-carry chains across Europe and CIS. Listed as a major Retems customer; relevant adjacent comparator for understanding the food distribution market dynamics Retems serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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