Turkey is among the leading detergent manufacturers in the world. The detergent industry holds a significant place in the Turkish economy. Turkish detergent manufacturers find a place for themselves in both domestic and international markets with their quality products.
Detergent manufacturers in Turkey have shown significant development in recent years. Thanks to their investments in domestic production, the quality and variety of detergents produced in our country have increased. In order to survive in competitive global markets, Turkish detergent manufacturers are constantly improving the quality of their products.
The detergent sector in Turkey has an annual turnover of billions of dollars. Among the companies operating in this sector are global giants such as Unilever, Henkel, P&G, and Colgate-Palmolive. However, local manufacturers also have a significant market share. These local manufacturers include companies such as Eczacıbaşı, Evyap, Hayat Kimya, and Sapro.
Eczacıbaşı is one of the oldest and most established companies operating in the detergent sector in Turkey. The company established Turkey’s first detergent factory in the 1950s. Eczacıbaşı’s Omino brand is among the most preferred detergents in Turkey.
Evyap is one of Turkey’s largest personal care and cleaning product manufacturers. The company’s detergent brands include Bingo, Jof, Magik, and Molfix. Evyap produces quality and environmentally friendly products thanks to its domestic production and R&D investments.
Hayat Kimya is one of Turkey’s largest chemical companies. The company produces detergents, cosmetics, hygienic paper, and other cleaning products. Hayat Kimya operates in Turkey and abroad with brands such as Vivident, Bingo, Molfix, and Familia.
Where is detergent produced in Turkey?
Detergent production in Turkey is a sector in which many national and international brands operate. Detergent production in our country is spread over a wide geographical area and is carried out in factories located in different regions.
International companies such as Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Henkel, Reckitt Benckiser, Colgate-Palmolive, Eczacıbaşı, and Yıldız Holding, as well as local brands such as Bingo, Sır, Yumoş, Molfix, Dixi, Komili, Arap Sabunu, Softy, Evin, and Sanitoa are among the companies producing detergents in Turkey.
The production facilities of these companies are located in different regions of Turkey. Factories located in cities such as Adana, Istanbul, Izmir, Kocaeli, Konya, Manisa, Mersin, Sakarya, and Tekirdağ play an important role in detergent production. For example, Unilever has detergent production facilities in Kocaeli and Mersin, Procter & Gamble in Gebze, Henkel in Istanbul, Reckitt Benckiser in Manisa, and Colgate-Palmolive in Istanbul.
Detergent production is carried out using different methods and technologies for different product categories. Detergents produced in liquid, powder, gel, and tablet forms are manufactured using different raw materials and formulations. These raw materials include surfactants, phosphates, enzymes, perfumes, colorants, and preservatives.
Environmental factors are also taken into account in detergent production. Therefore, environmentally friendly detergents are produced, and efforts are made to ensure that the packaging of products is also recyclable.
Turkey’s strength in detergent production puts it in an important position worldwide with its production volume and quality. Competition and quality standards within the country ensure the continuous development and renewal of the sector.