Terramar
Terramar is the foreign trading subsidiary of Alikisioglu Group, exporting uniquely designed mosaics and natural stone artworks to B2B construction and architectural buyers across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa from its headquarters in Kadıköy, Istanbul.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersKadikoy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Terramar does
Terramar is the foreign trading company of Alikisioglu Group, a diversified Turkish conglomerate founded in 1987, operating from Kadıköy, Istanbul. The company exports mosaics and natural stone art works to international B2B customers, primarily construction firms and architectural design practices, in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa. Its single core product line is "Mosaic," positioned around unique designs, and the company managed its own supply and delivery processes as a direct exporter.
The go-to-market model is product-led in the sense that Terramar showcases physical products at industry events rather than selling software, but the demand-generation engine is essentially event-driven: the company has repeatedly participated in international natural stone and construction exhibitions between 2006 and 2009, including Coverings, The Natural Stone Show (London ExCeL), Naturel Stone, Marmol, Japan Home & Building Show, and Tuskon. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated per project; no public pricing or contract value is disclosed, and revenue figures are not available in the source data. There is no evidence of technology platforms, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or mobile products — the offering is a physical specialty building material.
Ownership and operating context: Terramar is a privately held subsidiary under Alikisioglu Group, which also operates in marble, general construction, construction materials, and food products. No outside institutional investors (PE, VC) are evidenced. The company has 11-50 employees and a single office at Rıhtım Caddesi, Kadıköy, Istanbul. Strategic direction since the last documented activity (2009) cannot be confirmed from the input.
Terramar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Terramar
- Legal name
- Terramar
- Website
- https://terramar.com.tr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Terramar is the foreign trading subsidiary of Alikisioglu Group, exporting uniquely designed mosaics and natural stone artworks to B2B construction and architectural buyers across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa from its headquarters in Kadıköy, Istanbul.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Terramar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Natural Stone and Mosaic Products
- NAICS
- Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991)
- SIC
- Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aggregates & Dimension Stone Trading (Sand & Gravel, Crushed Stone, Limestone, Granite, Marble) (IMAKAJAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Manufactured/Engineered Stone & Agglomerates (Quartz, Terrazzo, Sintered Stone) (IMAKAHAG)
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Where Terramar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kadikoy
Offices1 record
Markets served
Terramar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Mosaic and Natural Stone Export: Terramar generates revenue through the export and sale of mosaics and natural stone art works to international markets, primarily serving B2B customers in the construction and design sectors.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Terramar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Terramar operates as the foreign trading company of Alikisioglu Group, exporting mosaics and natural stone art works with unique designs to international markets including the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa. The company primarily serves B2B customers in the construction and architecture sectors, supplying high-quality stone-based decorative products for projects. It manages its own supply and delivery processes for international buyers.
Product overview
Terramar operates as the foreign trading company of Alikisioglu Group, offering a single core product line focused on mosaics and natural stone art works. The company's primary product is Mosaic, which features unique designs exported to markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa. The product portfolio is managed by professionals and represents the group's extension from construction sector into specialty building materials.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Mosaic Mosaics and natural stone art works featuring unique designs, exported to international markets including the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa for use in construction projects, architectural design, interior and exterior stone installations.
- Natural Stone Artworks Natural stone art works with unique designs intended for B2B customers in the construction and architecture sectors for use in construction projects, architectural design, and interior/exterior stone installations.
Companies that use Terramar
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Terramar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Terramar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Terramar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- StoneImpressions: US natural stone tile and mosaic manufacturer supplying designers and builders. Operates in the same B2B construction/architecture channel as Terramar with comparable product range.
- Bisazza: Premium Italian mosaic producer with worldwide distribution to architects and luxury construction. Overlaps directly with Terramar in design-led mosaic products for international construction projects.
- SICIS: Italian luxury mosaic and decorative stone manufacturer serving global architecture and design projects. Highly comparable to Terramar's mosaic and natural stone export business targeting international B2B buyers.
- Anatolia Tile & Stone: Turkish-based manufacturer and exporter of natural stone and tile products to North American and European markets. Direct competitor on geography and product category.
- Country Floors: US maker and supplier of handcrafted mosaics, tiles and natural stone for architectural projects. Comparable in design-driven mosaic B2B offerings for the North American market Terramar serves.
- Marble Systems: US-based distributor and manufacturer of natural stone, mosaics and tile for architectural and construction use. Closely comparable B2B export and distribution model to Terramar.
Broad incumbents
- Kale Group: Large Turkish conglomerate producing ceramic tiles, porcelain and construction materials for international markets. Comparable in Turkish origin and construction-material export profile, but with much broader portfolio.
- Vitra (Eczacıbaşı Building Products): Leading Turkish ceramics and bathroom products group exporting globally. Comparable Turkish manufacturing/export heritage to Alikisioglu Group, though at significantly larger scale.
- Ege Seramik: Major Turkish ceramic tile producer with broad product lines and international distribution. Operates in the same Turkish ceramic/stone manufacturing space as Terramar's parent group, with broader scale.
Regional players
- Somer Tile: Turkish tile and stone distributor focused on regional and project-based supply. Comparable product and channel overlap with Terramar, primarily serving the Turkish and adjacent regional market rather than the same export geographies.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat2 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Terramar social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Terramar leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Terramar funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Terramar M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Terramar
What does Terramar do?
Terramar operates as the foreign trading company of Alikisioglu Group, exporting mosaics and natural stone art works with unique designs to international markets including the United States, Canada, Europe, and Africa. The company primarily serves B2B customers in the construction and architecture sectors, supplying high-quality stone-based decorative products for projects. It manages its own supply and delivery processes for international buyers.
Is Terramar a public or private company?
Terramar is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Terramar founded?
Terramar was founded in 1987. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Terramar based?
Terramar is headquartered in Kadikoy.
How does Terramar make money?
One revenue line is on record: mosaic and Natural Stone Export.
Who are Terramar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are StoneImpressions, Bisazza, SICIS, Anatolia Tile & Stone, Country Floors and Marble Systems. Broad incumbents are Kale Group, Vitra (Eczacıbaşı Building Products) and Ege Seramik. Somer Tile is listed as a regional player.
Does Terramar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Terramar.
What industry is Terramar in?
Terramar's product category is Natural Stone and Mosaic Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKAJAG, Aggregates & Dimension Stone Trading (Sand & Gravel, Crushed Stone, Limestone, Granite, Marble), with a secondary code of IMAKAHAG, Manufactured/Engineered Stone & Agglomerates (Quartz, Terrazzo, Sintered Stone). Its NAICS code is 327991 and its SIC code is 3281.