Socotab Yaprak Tütün Sanayi ve Ticaret AS (SYT) is headquartered in Kemalpasa, Izmir,
where the company has a modern processing
plant and warehousing complex.
A new processing line is being installed,
commencing operation with the 2007 crop.

Since the 1960s, Socotab has been active
in the Turkish market and is today among
the largest private purchasers of oriental tobacco
in Turkey. The company principally handles Izmir,
Samsun and Basma varieties, with the majority
of tobacco processed destined for export.

SYT has placed much emphasis on the agronomic aspect of our business. The company runs regular training seminars for its contracted farmers,
as well as distributing advisory printed information
on environmental protection, pesticides, safety,
baling and growing practices. As with all Socotab companies, SYT values our relationship with our farming partners and works to build a sustainable future.