Traditional Middle Eastern and Persian sweets — baklava, halva, Turkish delight, sohan and gaz — supplied wholesale by Plusimpex B.V.
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Traditional Middle Eastern Sweets Importer for ethnic retail, distributors and food service.

Plusimpex B.V. imports and distributes authentic traditional sweets from the Netherlands to ethnic grocers, supermarket world-food aisles, distributors, restaurants and caterers across Europe. Baklava and kadayif, tahini halva, Turkish delight (lokum), Persian sohan, gaz and pashmak, maamoul, noghl and Levantine pastries — sourced from established producers in Türkiye, Iran, Lebanon and Syria, EU-labelled, Halal certified and supplied from single pallets to seasonal container programmes for Ramadan, Eid and Nowruz.

Our traditional sweets range

Six classic families.
Authentic recipes, export-ready packs.

Traditional sweets are bought by region and occasion: a Turkish grocer, a Persian supermarket and an Arabic pastry counter each want different products, and most of the year's volume moves around Ramadan, Eid, Nowruz and the winter holidays. The six families below cover the demand we see most — tell us the community you serve and we will build the assortment.

01 Wholesale pistachio baklava, walnut baklava and kadayif in trays

Baklava & Kadayif

Gaziantep-style pistachio baklava, walnut baklava, şöbiyet, bülbül yuvası, kadayif and künefe from Türkiye and Lebanon. Ambient long-life trays for retail, frozen unbaked or baked for food service.

Ambient / FrozenTrays 250 g – 5 kgHalal certified
02 Tahini halva blocks — plain, pistachio and cocoa — and Persian ardeh halva

Halva

Tahini halva plain, pistachio, cocoa, vanilla and marble; Persian ardeh (sesame) halva and shekari halva; Greek and Balkan halva with almonds. Retail tubs, vacuum bars and 2–5 kg catering blocks.

Tahini / Ardeh / Sunflower200 g – 5 kgVegan lines
03 Turkish delight lokum with pistachio, rose and pomegranate in gift boxes and bulk trays

Turkish Delight (Lokum)

Double-roasted pistachio, hazelnut and walnut lokum, rose, pomegranate, lemon and mint, sultan lokum with cream and coconut. Premium gift boxes, retail bags and 5 kg bulk trays cut to order.

Nut / Fruit / CreamGift boxes & bulkPrivate label
04 Persian sweets — sohan, gaz nougat, pashmak and noghl — for Nowruz and Persian supermarkets

Persian Sweets

Sohan (saffron-pistachio brittle from Qom), gaz (Isfahan pistachio nougat), pashmak (Persian cotton candy), noghl (sugared almonds), baslogh and Yazdi baklava. Gift tins and boxes for Nowruz, Yalda and Persian retail.

Sohan / Gaz / Pashmak / NoghlGift tins 300 g – 1 kgNowruz programmes
05 Maamoul date cookies, ghraybeh and barazek — Levantine and Arabic sweets for Eid

Arabic & Levantine Sweets

Maamoul with dates, pistachio and walnut, ghraybeh, barazek, kaak, halawet el-jibn, nammoura and basbousa from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. Retail packs and family boxes with strong Ramadan and Eid demand.

Ambient / ChilledPacks 200 g – 1 kgRamadan & Eid
06 Cezerye, pestil, churchkhela, sugared chickpeas and dragées — traditional nut and fruit sweets

Nut & Fruit Sweets

Cezerye (carrot-nut paste), pestil (fruit leather), churchkhela, sucuk (walnut in grape must), sugared chickpeas (leblebi), dragées and stuffed dates with almonds — the everyday sweets of Turkish, Caucasian and Persian grocers.

No added colourBulk & retailOrganic on request

Authenticity & compliance

Authentic recipes,
shelf-ready for the EU market.

Traditional sweets sell on authenticity — the right producer, the right region, the right recipe — but they fail at the border or on the shelf for the same reasons any imported food does: labelling, additives and shelf life. We select producers for the first, and check every listing for the second, so what your customers recognise from home can go straight to the shelf.

  • EU labelling, colours & additivesIngredients, allergens (sesame, nuts, gluten, dairy), colours and sweeteners checked against EU 1169/2011 and 1333/2008 before listing; multilingual labels or over-labelling in the Netherlands where needed.
  • Producer selection & certificatesRegional producers with heritage recipes and export experience; ISO 22000, BRCGS or IFS where available; Halal on the majority of the range, Kosher and vegan certificates where the product carries them.
  • Shelf life & aflatoxinMinimum remaining shelf life agreed per order (typically 70–75%); pistachio- and nut-based sweets sourced from lots with aflatoxin analysis, and syrup-based pastries shipped ambient or frozen to hold texture.
Checking traditional sweets labels and specifications for EU compliance at Plusimpex
Label and spec checked before listing

Who we supply

Traditional sweets for every channel.

A Turkish supermarket in Berlin, a Persian grocer in Amsterdam and a Lebanese restaurant in London order differently. These are the four channels we serve most.

Ethnic Grocers & Supermarkets

Turkish, Persian, Arabic, Afghan and Balkan retail — full assortments by community, with reliable Ramadan, Eid and Nowruz supply and shelf-ready EU labels.

Mainstream Retail World-Food Aisles

Curated baklava, halva and lokum listings and seasonal gift boxes for supermarket chains and discounters, with private-label options.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Mixed-pallet and full-container programmes for ethnic-food wholesalers, cash-and-carry and online retailers across the EU, the UK and Scandinavia.

Restaurants, Pastry Shops & Catering

Bulk baklava trays, frozen kadayif and künefe, halva blocks and lokum for Middle Eastern restaurants, pastry counters, hotels and event caterers.

Sourcing & logistics

From Gaziantep, Isfahan and Beirut
to Rotterdam and your shelf.

We work directly with heritage producers in their home regions — baklava from Gaziantep, lokum from Afyon and Istanbul, sohan from Qom, gaz from Isfahan, maamoul from Beirut and Damascus — and consolidate through the Port of Rotterdam. One supplier, one invoice and one delivery, whether the order is a single brand or a mixed pallet from eight producers.

  • Flexible IncotermsEXW, FCA, CIF, DAP or DDP — quoted per shipment so the price is comparable with your other offers.
  • Import handledCustoms clearance, EU import documentation, health certificates and Halal paperwork managed by us — including products from Iran and Syria that require additional documentation — so goods arrive cleared and ready to sell.
  • Festive calendar planningRamadan and Eid volumes booked 4 months ahead, Nowruz gift tins by December, and winter-holiday baklava and lokum by September, so your promotion is covered before producer capacity fills.

Read more about how we work with buyers, or browse our news and buyer guides.

Plusimpex traditional sweets sourcing network from Türkiye, Iran and the Levant to the Port of Rotterdam
Consolidated through Rotterdam

Buyer questions

Traditional sweets wholesale — frequently asked.

What is the minimum order for traditional sweets?

Most products are available from one pallet, and several products from different producers can be combined into a mixed pallet or container. Branded retail lines may carry a minimum per SKU set by the producer; we confirm this on the offer.

Which Persian sweets can you supply for Nowruz?

Sohan from Qom, gaz from Isfahan (with pistachio or almond, in nougat bars or bite-size), pashmak, noghl, baslogh, Yazdi baklava and mixed Nowruz gift tins. Nowruz falls around 20 March, so orders should be placed by December to allow production and sea freight.

Are your sweets Halal certified and EU-labelled?

The large majority of the range is Halal certified, and we state certification per product. All products are supplied with EU-compliant ingredient and allergen labelling, either printed by the producer or over-labelled in the Netherlands before delivery.

How is baklava supplied — fresh, ambient or frozen?

For retail we supply long-life ambient baklava and kadayif in sealed trays (typically 6–9 months). For restaurants and pastry counters we supply frozen baked or unbaked trays, and frozen künefe, with a defined thaw-and-serve window. Fresh baklava is available for the Benelux on request.

Can you supply private-label or own-brand halva and lokum?

Yes. Halva, lokum, dragées and stuffed dates can be produced under your brand with your artwork. Typical private-label minimums start at 1,000–3,000 units per SKU depending on the product and packaging.

Which countries do you deliver to?

Throughout the EU, the UK and Scandinavia — the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden and the UK have the largest Turkish, Persian and Arabic communities and are our main markets. Quotes are given on your preferred Incoterm, ambient or frozen, under DAP or DDP.

Start a programme

Tell us the community you serve — we will build the assortment.

Turkish, Persian, Arabic or mixed: send us your store profile, the occasions you want to cover and your volumes, and we will come back with producers, samples and a firm price within one business day.