Raisin Suppliers - Wholesale & Bulk

Turkey and California (USA) account for the majority of European raisins supply. Find GFSI-certified wholesalers and raisin suppliers from both origins on Nutrada, filterable by variety and MOQ. Nutrada lists raisins suppliers offering Thompson Seedless, Sultana, and Muscat varieties.

Raisins Types and Forms

Procurement teams must specify variety and SO2 treatment when sourcing raisins. The distinction affects labeling requirements and shelf color stability.

Raisins Origin and Supply

Turkey is the world's leading producer of dried grapes, with a 25% share of global production in 2024 according to the INC Global Statistical Review for Raisins, Sultanas and Currants, with production concentrated in the Izmir and Manisa regions and an August-September harvest window that defines annual bulk availability.

Greece produces both Muscat raisins and the Black Corinth currant, which is a distinct product category with its own specification requirements; buyers sourcing currants should treat these as a separate line item from raisins or sultanas.

Procurement teams co-evaluating dried grapes across product types also assess dried sultanas and dried currants, as Turkish and Greek processors frequently supply all three formats and consolidated orders are common across bakery and confectionery applications.

Bulk Raisins

Raisins are hygroscopic and require storage below 18% moisture to prevent mold development. Standard packaging uses 10-12.5 kg cartons or 10 kg poly bags with 18-24 months shelf life under cool, dry conditions. Turkish origins require rigorous pesticide panel verification per lot, as chlorpyrifos violations frequently appear in EU RASFF notifications for raisins supply chains.

Organic Raisins

Turkey, California, and South Africa maintain EU Organic and USDA NOP certified raisins supply. Turkish organic producers significantly reduce pesticide rejection risk compared to conventional supply. California offers dual-certified organic Thompson Seedless with USDA grade documentation.

Raisins Private Label

Consumer formats include retail pouches (100g-500g), resealable bags, portion-control snack packs, and trail mix inclusion. MOQ for private label packaging is typically higher than bulk supply. Buyers must specify SO2 labeling requirements before production starts, as golden raisins require mandatory EU sulfur dioxide declaration.

Raisins Manufacturers

Raisins manufacturers concentrate in Turkey's Aegean region and California's Central Valley, with established quality control infrastructure for export markets. Request batch-specific certificates of analysis, pesticide panels, and moisture content verification from suppliers.

Nutrada lists GFSI-certified raisins suppliers from Turkey, USA, Greece, and South Africa, covering Thompson Seedless, Sultana, and Muscat varieties across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.

Further reading:

• Raisin Types Guide

This ingredient is also available as:

• Raisin Juice