Est. 1981 — Istanbul, Türkiye
Global Trade.
Defined by Integrity.
For over four decades, Atabaş Group has connected producers, suppliers, and buyers across the world's most demanding commodity markets — from crude oil and steel to fertilizers, grain, and construction materials.
44+Years Active
55+Countries
$2B+Annual Trade
242Professionals
Corporate Overview
Atabaş Group operates across multiple commodity and industrial supply categories with a disciplined trade model built on documentation quality, operational clarity, and long-term commercial trust.
The company serves international buyers through structured contract workflows, controlled logistics coordination, and transparent transaction management — operating continuously since 1981 from Istanbul, Türkiye.
Our Story
"Our story can be told in words, but our true value is demonstrated through performance."
Founded in 1981 by İbrahim Atabaş in Istanbul, the company began in textile trade — a sector that demanded precision, timing, and trust. These values became the permanent foundation of everything that followed.
In 1999, Hakan Atabaş assumed leadership and initiated a disciplined strategic transformation. The company expanded from textiles into raw materials, then petroleum, metals, fertilizers, agriculture, and construction — always following market intelligence, never speculation.
Today, Atabaş Group serves more than 2,000 clients across 55+ countries, with over 700 manufacturing partners and a broker network of approximately 400 active intermediaries on five continents.
H
Hakan Atabaş
Founder & Managing Partner — active since 1999
1981
Foundation
İbrahim Atabaş establishes the company in Istanbul. Initial focus: textile and apparel trade across European markets.
1999
New Leadership & Strategic Pivot
Hakan Atabaş takes over. The company begins its transition into raw materials and international commodity trading.
2005–2012
Petroleum & Steel Expansion
Entry into petroleum products and construction steel. First major contracts with public sector clients and international tenders.
2015
Agricultural & Fertilizer Division
Launch of grain, oilseed, and fertilizer trading. Active participation in allocation programs for sovereign buyers.
2020–2023
Global Network Consolidation
ISO certifications, LEI registration, ENplus certification. Broker network formalised across five continents.
2024–2025
Scale & Institutional Growth
Revenue reaches 63.6 billion TL. Workforce grows to 242 professionals. Offices in Istanbul, France, and London.
By the Numbers
44+Years ActiveSince 1981
55+CountriesActive relationships
242ProfessionalsDirect staff 2025
400+Active BrokersGlobal network
2000+Clients ServedPublic & private
Trading Sectors
Nine Sectors. One Source.
A single point of contact for multi-category procurement. Our cross-sector expertise enables clients to consolidate supply chain relationships without compromising specification compliance or delivery reliability.
01 / 09
Petroleum & Gas
Crude oil, refined products, LNG, LPG, and petrochemicals. We source from established terminals and licensed refineries, ensuring specification compliance and full provenance documentation for every cargo.
02 / 09
Steel & Metals
From DRI and HBI to finished structural steel, flat products, pipes, and non-ferrous metals. We serve EPC contractors, manufacturers, and national infrastructure programs requiring certified mill supply.
03 / 09
Agriculture & Food
Wheat, corn, barley, rice, vegetable oils, sugar, pulses, and dried goods. Direct source relationships with producers in Black Sea, MENA, and South American origins.
04 / 09
Fertilizers
Granular and prilled urea, DAP, MAP, MOP, SOP, NPK blends, and sulphur. We supply sovereign agricultural programs, national purchasing agencies, and private distributors across 30+ countries.
05 / 09
Construction Materials
Cement, clinker, coal, gypsum, aggregates, panels, prefabricated structures, and geotechnical materials. We supply post-conflict reconstruction programs and infrastructure tenders globally.
06 / 09
Petrochemicals
HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP homopolymer and copolymer, PVC, MEG, benzene, styrene, and aromatics for plastic processors, industrial manufacturers, and specialty chemical buyers.
07 / 09
Bioenergy
ENplus A1/A2/B certified wood pellets, wood chips, biomass briquettes, sunflower husk pellets, and biodiesel. Full chain-of-custody documentation for European energy buyers.
08 / 09
Minerals & Chemicals
Manganese ore, titanium dioxide, kaolin, bentonite, perlite, feldspar, borax, phosphate rock, and caustic soda for ceramics, glass, and metallurgical industries.
09 / 09
Energy & Gas Supply
Pipeline gas (GSA/GSPA), small- and large-scale LNG, LPG propane/butane, and CNG. Cross-border gas supply agreements under formal offtake structures for sovereign and corporate buyers.
Trade Execution
A Disciplined Five-Step Framework
Every transaction — regardless of size or commodity — follows the same rigorous process. No shortcuts. No exceptions.
1
Needs Assessment
Structured analysis of requirements: product specification, quantity, origin preference, timeline, and applicable Incoterms.
CIF · FOB · DAP · DDP
2
Source Identification
Our procurement desk identifies the most suitable supply origin from our verified manufacturer network, cross-checking certifications.
Origin Verification
3
Commercial Offer
Formal SCO or FCO with complete product specifications, logistics terms, Incoterms 2020, and indicative pricing — subject to mutual approval.
SCO · FCO · LOI
4
Contract & Banking
Formalisation via bilateral Sale & Purchase Agreement. Banking instruments structured using LC, SBLC, or wire transfer as appropriate.
SPA · LC · SBLC
5
Inspection & Delivery
Third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek at load port and destination. Full shipping documents with post-delivery support.
SGS · BV · Intertek
Core Strengths
Built on Measurable Excellence
Transparent Document Intermediary
Atabaş Group acts exclusively as a document and logistics intermediary. We do not assume payment liability on behalf of buyers or sellers. All financial instruments are structured directly between transacting parties.
Sanctions & Compliance Screening
Every counterparty is screened against UN, EU, OFAC, and FATF watchlists prior to engagement. Zero-tolerance policy toward sanctioned entities and transactions with insufficient beneficial ownership documentation.
Anti-Fraud & Anti-Bribery
Atabaş Group operates under ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System principles and is a UN Global Compact signatory adhering to its Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
Verified Institutional Identity
LEI (984500DB9C2D71FF8846), MERSIS, and Trade Registry numbers are publicly verifiable. IFRS-audited annual financials published independently in D&B and UN programs.
Standards & Certifications
Governance You Can Verify
ISO 9001
Quality Management
Certified processes for consistent product and service quality across all trading and logistics operations, covering supplier evaluation, document management, and complaint resolution.
ISO 14001
Environmental Management
Systematic approach to environmental responsibilities, assessing and mitigating impact across sourcing, shipping, and warehousing operations globally.
ISO 45001
Occupational H&S
International standard for occupational health and safety management, ensuring safe working environments for staff, partners, and supply chain participants.
ISO 37001
Anti-Bribery Management
Certified framework for prevention, detection, and management of bribery — applied as a mandatory standard to every commercial engagement.
ENplus
Biomass Certification
ENplus certified trader for wood pellets and biomass products. Full chain-of-custody documentation issued per shipment for European energy buyers.
UN GC
UN Global Compact
Signatory committed to the Ten Principles covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption in all business activities.
D&B
Dun & Bradstreet Verified
Registered and verified in the D&B global business directory. Commercial credit profile and corporate identity are independently maintained.
LEI
Legal Entity Identifier
Globally unique LEI for regulatory reporting and counterparty identification in cross-border financial and commodity transactions. Verify at gleif.org.
LEI Number
984500DB9C2D71FF8846
MERSIS No.
0092-0975-6160-0001
Trade Registry
392913-5
Tax ID
092 097 5616
Financial Transparency
IFRS-Audited. Publicly Disclosed.
Financial transparency is not an obligation — it is a competitive advantage that distinguishes credible counterparties from the majority of the market.
| Year | Revenue (TL) | Total Assets (TL) | Net Profit (TL) | Staff | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,900,000 | 16,400,000 | 228,811 | 8 | — |
| 2024 | 1,645,000,000 | 335,000,000 | 1,870,000 | 126 | +9,089% |
| 2025 | 63,578,922,928 | 12,914,012,398 | 116,192,196 | 242 | +3,764% |
All figures are IFRS-audited. Full annual reports available at atabas.com.tr/financial-reports/
Direction & Purpose
Mission & Vision
Mission
Lasting Value for All Stakeholders
Providing high-quality products and reliable trade solutions combining fair pricing, strong service, and consistent performance.
Conducting responsible business that supports environmental awareness, regulatory compliance, and supply chain sustainability.
Building a safe, professional, and growth-focused working environment that attracts and retains exceptional talent.
Maintaining operational excellence through disciplined processes, effective risk control, and transparent management across every transaction.
Vision
Trusted in Every Market We Serve
To consistently exceed the expectations of customers, employees, and shareholders through measurable performance and long-term value creation.
To expand across international markets with speed, reliability, and a shared global culture — strengthening institutional presence in every geography.
To build a name that stands for trust and lasting commercial value — a name that buyers seek and sellers respect in every region and commodity category.
To uphold the highest standards of corporate governance and business ethics — because credibility, in international trade, is the only asset that compounds.
Our Offices
Present Where Trade Happens
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Istanbul — Üsküdar
Headquarters
→Küplüce Mah. Atlas Çiçeği Sk. No:26 İç Kapı No:1
→Commodity Trading · Petroleum · Steel · Fertilizers
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Istanbul — Ümraniye
Operations Office
→Saray Mah. Dr. Adnan Büyükdeniz Cd., Cessas Plaza K:10
→Logistics · Documentation · Compliance · Finance
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Istanbul — Beşiktaş
Executive Office
→Raffles Istanbul, Zorlu Center, 34340 Beşiktaş
→+90 532 065 99 52
→Senior Management · Strategic Partnerships
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Saint-Louis, France
European Representative
→+33 6 23 51 92 46
→European Markets · Bioenergy · Construction
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Expanding 2025–26
New Offices
→Active expansion into Gulf, East Africa, and Southeast Asia through registered broker and representative partnerships.
"No matter what, keep your word."
Atabaş Group · Istanbul · Est. 1981 · 55+ Countries · $2B+ Annual Trade
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