Frequently Asked Questions about Turkish Bay Leaves

What is Turkish laurel bay leaf?

Turkish laurel bay leaf is the dried leaf of Laurus nobilis, a tree of the Lauraceae family. It grows naturally in the Mediterranean region. The leaves have a natural green colour and a strong, characteristic aroma. AgroHoby supplies whole dried leaves, and also cut and ground forms. See the Turkish bay leaves page for details.

Why source bay leaves from Turkey?

Laurus nobilis grows naturally in the Mediterranean climate of Türkiye. AgroHoby sources its leaves from Mersin, especially from the coastal mountains, where the trees grow in the wild. The leaves are harvested and then dried. Mersin also has easy access to international ports, which helps with shipping to buyers abroad.

Which countries do you export to?

AgroHoby exports to more than 25 countries in Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia. Examples include China, Vietnam, the USA, Brazil, Germany, Japan and Canada. You can read the full list on our markets page. If your country is not listed, send us a quote request.

How are bay leaves graded?

Bay leaves are selected by hand, cleaned and graded. Grading looks at size, colour uniformity, cleanliness and aroma. We offer hand selected and machine cleaned grades under several quality names. Our quality control page explains the process, and the Turkish bay leaves page lists each quality.

What is the HS code for bay leaves?

The HS code for bay leaves is 0910.99. For the European Union, the reference code is CN 0910 99 50, and the US HTS entry 0910.99.07.00 for bay leaves is listed at USITC. Customs rules can differ by country and change over time, so please verify the code with your customs broker. Our export and logistics page has more on shipping.

What packaging do you offer?

We offer 5 kg and 10 kg carton boxes and 25 kg and 50 kg bulk packaging. Custom packaging is available on request. Semi-Selected leaves can be packed in a carton box or as a pressed bale. Tell us your preferred packaging when you send a quote request.

What is the shelf life?

The shelf life of our bay leaves is 2 years. If you need shelf life information for a specific quality or packaging, ask us in your quote request. You can find this and other product details in the specification table on the Turkish bay leaves page.

How can I request a quote?

Use the Request a Quote form and tell us the quality, quantity, packaging, destination country and Incoterm you need. Add your company name and business email so our export team can reply by email. If you want to try the product first, use the Request a Sample form.