If you're sourcing dried rose petals for Turkish perfumery houses, herbal-tea brands, cosmetic formulators, or aktars at Istanbul's Mısır Çarşısı (Eminönü) — Pakistani Damask rose is one of the three premier global origins alongside Iran (Kashan) and Bulgaria (Kazanlak Valley). This guide covers prices, grades, what Turkish buyers actually receive in their containers, and how to source direct without 3-layer markup.
1. Why Turkish buyers source Pakistani rose petals
Turkey has imported Pakistani rose for over five decades. Specific reasons:
- Price: Pakistani Damask rose runs 25–40% cheaper than Bulgarian or Turkish-domestic rose, with comparable damascenone aroma profile.
- Volume: Pakistani producers ship container loads year-round, enabling Turkish re-exporters to consolidate bulk for EU buyers.
- Grading: We supply distinct closed-bud, half-open, loose-petal, tea-grade, and perfumery grades — Turkish aktars know exactly what they're buying.
2. Current FOB Karachi price bands (April 2026)
Add freight Karachi → Istanbul Ambarli: USD 600–900 per 20ft. Karachi → Izmir Aliağa similar. Karachi → Mersin USD 550–800.
3. Grades — what Turkish buyers actually receive
Closed Rose Buds (Premium Perfumery)
Hand-picked at first-light bloom, dried within 6 hours of harvest in shade-curing rooms. Typical specs: ≤ 8% moisture, >95% closed-bud, vibrant pink-rose color, intact calyx, strong damascenone aroma. Used by attar makers and high-end fragrance houses. Sold in 5 kg vacuum-foil bags inside 25 kg cartons.
Loose Petals (Tea Grade)
From naturally opened blooms, dried whole-petal (not ground). Typical specs: ≤ 8% moisture, no stems, no calyces, color ranges from pale pink to deep magenta. Used by Turkish herbal-tea brands and bulk gourmet-tea repackers. Standard packaging 25 kg PP-woven food-grade bags.
Perfumery Grade Petals
Mid-grade between closed-buds and tea — petals separated from buds at the second drying stage. Used in incense blending, cosmetic formulation, and rose-water hydrodistillation. Typical 5 kg vacuum-foil bags inside 25 kg cartons.
4. Turkish customs & EU re-export documentation
Dried rose petals enter Turkey under HS code 1211.90. We provide:
- Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan Plant Protection
- Certificate of Origin (Form A — for Turkey-routed EU re-export)
- Lab COA: moisture, ash, microbial spec, pesticide residue (EU MRL compliant)
- Commercial Invoice with CIF + FOB breakdown
- Halal Certificate (SANHA/JIC) — free with orders > 5 MT
- ATR-1 movement certificate (for re-export into EU under preferential tariff)
5. MOQ and container economics
Standard MOQ 1 × 20ft FCL ≈ 8 MT dried petals (low bulk density). 40ft HC ≈ 14 MT. For first-time Turkish buyers, we offer LCL part-loads of 1–3 MT (typical aktar starter quantity). Larger Turkish wholesalers move 2–4 containers per quarter.
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FAQ — Buyer Questions
Detail: Pakistani rose grows in similar climate to Iran's Kashan. Aroma profile is well-matched to Turkish aktar and perfumery requirements. Most Turkish re-exporters blend Pakistani + Bulgarian for EU customers.