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2 origin regions
Selected at origin
Direct sourcing from orchards we work with variety by variety in the Uyghur Region and Yunnan.
Walnuts from the Uyghur Region & Yunnan
The finest walnut varieties, from one supplier.
From paper-shell 185 to aromatic Yunnan walnuts, we supply in-shell walnuts and kernels that are calibrated, traceable and available year-round.
- Commercial varieties
- 5
- Kernel yield (185)
- 60%+
- Tonnes exported
- 15,000+
- Years of experience
- 5+
Calibrated sizesMoisture & aflatoxin controlLot-level traceabilityEnd-to-end logistics185 paper shellXin 2 resilientXinpu high yieldXin 33 trade standardYunnan high oil
2020established
About Us
From production to distribution, under one roof
Gökle Gıda is a Turkey-based global supply chain company that has been active in the international nut and dried fruit trade since 2020.
By combining China's production strength with Turkey's strategic logistics position, we offer an integrated, two-way supply chain platform linking Europe, Central Asia and China. Our European operations are run by our partner in Romania, Master Nuts SRL; with EU-standard storage and distribution we deliver quickly across Europe.
Our VisionTo be one of the leading supply chain platforms in the global nut and dried fruit trade, bringing production, logistics, processing and distribution under one roof and connecting Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Why Gokle
Walnuts you can trust, from orchard to table
Our quality promise in six steps: we manage every stage ourselves, from origin to your door.
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Every lot analysed
Lab analysis
Moisture, aflatoxin and microbiology report for every lot.
03
mm sizing precision
Precise calibration
Sorting by size, colour and breakage for consistent lots.
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1–25 kg packs
Flexible packaging
Jute, PP sacks, vacuum cartons and Private Label retail packs.
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3 routes: sea, rail, road
Strong logistics options
Sea, rail and road routes keep supply running despite geopolitical risks.
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24–72 hour EU delivery
Fast European distribution
Door-to-door delivery in 24–72 hours from our EU-standard regional warehouse in Romania.
Our Varieties
The most popular walnut varieties
Each variety differs in shell structure, kernel yield and end use. Here are the key characteristics side by side to help you choose the right one.
Uyghur Region, Aksu – Wensu
185 Paper-Shell Walnut
Juglans regia
One of China's most famous and prized varieties. The shell is so thin it cracks easily by hand (paper-shell). Kernel yield is very high and the kernels are light in colour.
- Kernel yield 60–68%
- Shell thinness Paper shell
- White kernel ratio 85%+
Uyghur Region, Aksu – Kashgar
Xin 2 Xin 2 Variety
Juglans regia
A productive variety from the Uyghur Region. It bears fruit early and is highly resistant to disease and cold.
- Early bearing Very high
- Cold / disease resistance Very high
- Yield High
Uyghur Region · Bred variety
Xinpu Xinpu (Xinfeng / Xingfu / Xinfu)
Juglans regia
A bred walnut series, also traded as Xinfeng, Xingfu and Xinfu, with high cluster yield, large calibers and competitive pricing.
- Yield Very high
- Cluster yield Very high
- Large caliber 32–36 mm+
Uyghur Region
Xin 33 Xin 33 Variety
Juglans regia
Also traded as “33” or “Sansan”, a long-established Uyghur Region variety with a century of history, known for its large size, good taste and competitive price.
- Large caliber 32–36 mm+
- Kernel yield 50% ± 2
- Taste Very good
Southern China, Yunnan
Yunnan Yunnan Walnut / Sigillata
Juglans sigillata
Juglans sigillata (iron walnut), a species native to southern China (Yunnan). It grows at high altitude and has a very high oil content, a distinctive rich aroma and a thin, smooth shell.
- Oil content Very high
- Aroma intensity Very high
- Kernel yield 51–55%
Not sure yet?
Try the varieties side by side
We will send a sample box of the varieties you choose, so you can run cracking tests and compare kernel colour and taste at your own facility.
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Which variety suits you?
5 walnuts = best in class
185Uyghur Region, Aksu – Wensu
Xin 2Uyghur Region, Aksu – Kashgar
XinpuUyghur Region · Bred variety
Xin 33Uyghur Region
YunnanSouthern China, Yunnan
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Favourite185Uyghur Region, Aksu – WensuXin 2Uyghur Region, Aksu – KashgarXinpuUyghur Region · Bred varietyXin 33Uyghur RegionYunnanSouthern China, Yunnan Shell thinness
≈ 0.6–1.2 mm
≈ 1.0–2.0 mm
≈ 1.7–2.3 mm
≈ 1.7–2.3 mm
≈ 1.5–2.2 mm
Kernel yield
64%60–68%
53%51–55%
48%42–54%
50%48–52%
53%51–55%
Yield
Caliber
Best for
In-shell retail and gift packs
In-shell wholesale
Pastry and snacks
In-shell retail
Walnut oil
Highlight
Cracks by hand, 60%+ kernel
Resilient, high oil (67–69%)
Large caliber, high cluster yield
Large size (36 mm+), good price
High oil, rich aroma
Scores show how the varieties compare with one another and may vary by crop year and orchard. Contact us for current lot analyses.
Product forms
In-shell walnuts and walnut kernels
0130–36+ mm
In-Shell Walnuts
Calibers 30, 32, 34 and 36 mm+; washed, dried and packed in jute or PP sacks.
02Extra light
Butterfly (Whole) Kernels
Extra light and light grades in vacuum cartons, with a low breakage rate.
03Industrial
Halves, Quarters & Pieces
Cost-effective options for bakery, chocolate and food industry, sorted by colour and size.
Your packaging, your brand
From sack to shelf-ready pack
Packaging at any scale, from bulk shipments to supermarket shelves; we tailor weight, labelling and print to your needs.
Private LabelYour brand185 · In-shell walnuts · 1 kg
- 1 kgVacuum pouchRetail shelf and supermarket
- 0.5–2 kgGift boxHolidays, corporate and special occasions
- 10 kgVacuum cartonKernels · 10 / 12.5 / 2×5 kg
- 10 / 25 kgJute sackIn-shell · natural look
- 25 kgWoven PP sackIn-shell · wholesale and industry
Kernel grades
Walnut kernels graded by colour and form
Walnut kernels are graded with international codes by colour (extra light to amber) and form (halves to crumbs). Choose the grade you need and we will sort the lot accordingly.
- Packaging10 kg · 12.5 kg · 2 × 5 kg vacuum carton
- Shelf lifeUp to 24 months in vacuum packaging
- Custom packaging1 kg vacuum pouch, gift box; weight and label on request
- Lead time7–15 days from stock
- Container20 ft ≈ 10 tonnes · 40 HC ≈ 20 tonnes
- Foreign matterBelow 0.2%; sorted by colour and size
Extra lightLightLight amberAmber- Extra light
- Up to 15% may be darker than extra light, of which only 2% may be darker than light.
- Light
- Up to 15% may be darker than light, of which only 2% may be darker than light amber.
- Light amber
- Up to 15% may be darker than light amber, of which only 2% may be darker than amber.
- Amber
- Up to 10% may be darker than amber.
Size grades
- Halves (butterfly)Halves · Halves that come out whole
- QuartersMin. 90% quarters
Medium piecesMedium Pieces · 8–12 mm
Small piecesSmall Pieces · 4–8 mm
Colour × size codes
ELHExtra light halvesExtra Light Halves
LHLight halvesLight Halves
LQLight quarters · min. 90% quartersLight Quarters
LPLight pieces · 1/8: 8–12 / 12–16 mmLight Pieces
LAHLight amber halvesLight Amber Halves
LAQLight amber quartersLight Amber Quarters
LAPLight amber piecesLight Amber Pieces
APAmber piecesAmber Pieces
MCRMixed crumbs (smallest)Mixed Crumbs
Supply process
From orchard to your warehouse
- 01
Orchard selection
Season planning with growers we work with variety by variety in the Uyghur Region and Yunnan.
- 02
Harvest & drying
Hulling, washing and controlled drying to reach the target moisture.
- 03
Calibration & analysis
Machine sizing, air separation of empty and underfilled nuts, final hand inspection; moisture, aflatoxin and microbiology tests.
- 04
Packing & shipping
Automatic weighing and sealing, custom labels; container loading, customs documents and door-to-door tracking.
Origin
From the walnut’s homeland
The Hotan and Aksu areas of the Uyghur Region are home to some of the world's oldest walnut trees. The arid climate and long hours of sunshine are ideal for growing walnuts with light-coloured, sweet kernels.
Yunnan
Juglans sigillata · high-oil varieties Overland express
From the Uyghur Region to Turkey in 15–20 days
For fast delivery, we truck walnuts from the Uyghur Region straight to Turkey along the historic Silk Road. On routes such as China – Kyrgyzstan – Turkmenistan – Iran – Turkey they reach our warehouse in about 15–20 days, and from there we forward them in transit to other countries.
Road consignment note · TIRThe new Silk Road
- CNUyghur RegionChina · loading
- KGKyrgyzstantransit
- TMTurkmenistantransit
- IRIrantransit
- TRTurkeyarrival · Istanbul & Mersin
Roughly half the lead time
A far shorter journey than sea freight eases your stock planning and speeds up your order cycle.
New crop on your shelves
New-season walnuts reach you soon after harvest, with their freshness intact.
Transit via Turkey
Transshipment and re-export from our Turkish warehouses to buyers in Europe, the Balkans and the Middle East.
Times are averages and may vary with border crossings, season and paperwork. Depending on cargo and season, the route can also run through other Central Asian corridors.
Our global network
Integrated operations in 4 countries
With hubs in China, Turkey, Romania and Uzbekistan, we run an unbroken chain from production to end user, with uninterrupted supply via sea, rail and road routes.
- TR
Turkey Sales & HQ
İGTOT wholesale sales point in Istanbul and logistics hub in the Mersin Free Zone: sample inspection, value-added processing, packing and global distribution.
- CN
China Production
Raw material, processing, quality control and bulk supply in the Uyghur Region (Urumqi, Hotan, Turpan) and Yunnan.
- RO
Romania EU Distribution
Master Nuts SRL: storage, customs and local distribution within the EU; delivery across Europe in 24–72 hours.
www.master-nuts.ro - UZ
Uzbekistan Central Asia
Regional storage; access to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Russia and neighbouring markets.
- AE
Dubai Gulf
Operations and trade network in the Gulf region.
Sales points
See our walnuts in person
Inspect our varieties, take samples and collect wholesale orders at our sales points in Istanbul and Gaziantep or at our EU distribution centre in Romania.
Direct sales pointIST Istanbul / Başakşehir
Istanbul Sales Point (İGTOT)
Istanbul Food Wholesalers Market
Located in Turkey's largest wholesale food trade centre, our sales point lets you inspect our varieties in person, take lot samples and collect your wholesale walnut orders directly.
- Wholesale SupplyIn-shell & kernels, by the sack or carton
- On-Site AnalysisCracking test, colour and moisture checks
- Fast ShippingSame-day delivery across the Marmara region
- Instant PickupCollect directly from the sales point
- Phone & WhatsApp+90 535 820 77 95
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Direct sales pointGZT Gaziantep
Gaziantep Sales Point (GATEM)
Our shop at GATEM
At our shop in GATEM, Gaziantep you can inspect our in-shell and kernel varieties in person, take samples and collect your wholesale orders directly.
- Wholesale SupplyIn-shell & kernels, by sack and carton
- See It in PersonView varieties and sizes at the shop
- SamplesRequest lot samples
- Direct ContactTalk to our representative about prices and orders
- Phone & WhatsApp+90 545 346 08 22
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EU distribution centreSCV Şcheia / Suceava, Romania
Master Nuts SRL – Warehouse & Office
Next to the Suceava inland customs office
At the warehouse of our European company Master Nuts SRL, next to the Suceava inland customs office, our in-shell walnuts and kernels are stocked by sack and carton. Visits, lot inspections and sample pick-ups are possible by appointment.
- EU WarehousingIn-shell & kernels, by sack and carton
- Customs ClearanceFast processing at Suceava inland customs
- Lot InspectionCracking test, colour and moisture check
- Door-to-DoorDelivery across the EU in 24–72 hours
- Phone & WhatsApp+40 743 917 601
- Websitewww.master-nuts.ro
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Wholesale walnuts: your questions answered
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01Which walnut varieties does Gokle supply?
We supply 185, Xin 2, Xinpu, Xin 33 and Yunnan walnuts wholesale, both in-shell and as kernels. 185, Xin 2, Xinpu (also traded as Xinfeng / Xingfu) and Xin 33 originate from the Uyghur Region; the Yunnan walnut (Juglans sigillata) comes from southern China.
02What is a paper-shell walnut?
A paper-shell walnut has a shell under 1 mm thick that can be cracked by hand. The best-known example is the 185 (Wen 185) variety: its shell is 0.6–0.8 mm, kernel yield is 60–68%, and over 85% of kernels come out whole (butterfly).
03Which product forms do you offer?
We offer washed or unwashed (natural) in-shell walnuts in calibers 30, 32, 34 and 36 mm+; extra light and light butterfly (whole) kernels; and halves, quarters and pieces for bakery and food industry. Packaging options include jute and PP sacks, vacuum cartons and Private Label retail packs.
04How is walnut quality controlled?
Every lot undergoes moisture testing (target: in-shell ≤ 5–6%, kernels ≤ 5%), aflatoxin and microbiological analysis, and size and colour grading. Lots are traceable by lot number; a phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin accompany each shipment.
05Where can I inspect and buy walnuts in Istanbul?
At our İGTOT (Istanbul Food Wholesalers Market) sales point in Başakşehir, Istanbul, you can inspect varieties in person, take samples and collect wholesale orders directly. Same-day delivery is available across the Marmara region.
06Do you send samples?
Yes. We send sample boxes of the varieties you choose, so you can run cracking tests and compare kernel colour and taste at your own facility. To request one, contact info@gokle.com.tr or +90 535 820 77 95 (WhatsApp).
07Do you deliver to Europe and Central Asia?
Yes. We deliver across Europe in 24–72 hours from the EU-standard warehouse of our partner in Romania, Master Nuts SRL. Through our regional warehouse in Uzbekistan we serve the Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russia markets.
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