Metko Export – Pumpkin Seeds

About Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds offered by Metko Export are among the most preferred nuts worldwide thanks to their taste and high nutritional value. Supplied in raw or roasted forms, pumpkin seeds are widely used from the snack segment and food industry to health products and the cosmetics sector. Türkiye is an important production center in the international market, especially with high-quality pumpkin seeds grown in the Kayseri and Thrace regions.

Key Characteristics of Pumpkin Seeds

• Nutritional Value: High in protein, zinc, magnesium, vitamin E, and healthy fatty acids.

• Flavor & Aroma: Pronounced nutty flavor with a slightly oily profile and satisfying fullness.

• Forms: In-shell, shelled, raw, roasted, salted, or unsalted.

• Benefits:

  • Supports the immune system.

  • High zinc content contributes to bone and prostate health.

  • Magnesium and fiber help support digestion.

  • Provides energy and antioxidant benefits.

Applications

• Snacking: Roasted and salted/unsalted for direct consumption.

• Food Industry: Mixed nuts, energy bars, granola, and bakery products.

• Oil Industry: Raw material for pumpkin seed oil production.

• Health & Cosmetics: Natural supplements and use in skin and hair care products.

The Metko Export Difference

• High-quality varieties: white pumpkin seeds, snack-type “çıtlak/çitlek” seeds, and large-kernel selections.

• Cleaning, grading, roasting, and packaging in modern facilities.

• International quality certifications and analysis reports.

• Customer-specific options: roasted, raw, salted, unsalted, and custom packaging.

• Regular export network to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Export Information

• Product Name: Pumpkin Seeds

• Origin: Türkiye

• Season: September – November (harvest period); processed products available year-round

• Packaging: 5 kg / 10 kg / 25 kg kraft bags; vacuum or retail packs (250 g – 1 kg)

• Forms: Raw, roasted, salted, unsalted, in-shell or kernel

• Delivery Terms: FOB – CIF – DDP (as requested)

• Transport: Road, sea, and air freight

Storage & Shelf Life

• Raw Pumpkin Seeds: Up to 12 months in a cool, dry environment.

• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: 6–9 months in vacuum or MAP packaging.

A Strong Partner in the Global Market

Metko Export supplies high-quality, nutrient-rich pumpkin seeds to the global market with modern processing and reliable logistics solutions. We are proud to be your dependable supplier for both table consumption and industrial use.

By partnering with Metko Export, you can confidently deliver Türkiye’s finest pumpkin seeds to the world market.