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Izmir Commodity Exchange
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The foundations of İzmir Commodity Exchange, Türkiye’s first commodity exchange, were laid in 1891 through the efforts of a group of merchants led by Nişli Hacı Ali Efendi. Since its establishment, İzmir Commodity Exchange has contributed to the development of the agricultural and commercial ecosystem. Drawing strength from its rich heritage and guided by its vision for the future, it continues to create value for the development of İzmir and the Turkish economy.
The İzmir Commodity Exchange has opened.
Raisins have started trading on the Exchange.
Dried figs have started trading on the Exchange.
The current Exchange Palace was inaugurated.
The Exchange Laboratory was established.
The “KORBEY” system, which is still used today, was introduced for cotton trading.
The İzmir Commodity Exchange Primary School was opened.
For the first time in Türkiye, İzmir Commodity Exchange began using satellite imagery in yield estimation studies to assess cotton production.
The Futures and Options Exchange Inc. (VOB) was established under the leadership of İzmir Commodity Exchange.
VOB commenced operations.
Ege Agricultural Products Licensed Warehousing Inc. (ELİDAŞ), Türkiye’s second licensed warehouse and the first specializing in cotton, was established under the leadership of İzmir Commodity Exchange.
ELİDAŞ commenced operations as the first licensed warehouse in Türkiye authorized to issue Electronic Warehouse Receipts (ELÜS).
The İzmir Commodity Exchange Electronic Platform (İZBEP), the first electronic platform for Türkiye’s agricultural markets, was launched to facilitate the trading of Electronic Warehouse Receipts (ELÜS) issued for products deposited in licensed warehouses.
İzmir Commodity Exchange Laboratory, R&D and Consultancy Services Inc. (İZLADAŞ) was established.
Following the Council of Ministers' decision to close VOB and transfer its operations to Borsa İstanbul, İzmir Commodity Exchange became one of the shareholders of Borsa İstanbul.
The “E-Commodity Bazaar” commodity portal was launched as an electronic marketplace for agricultural and food products.
The Turkish Mercantile Exchange (TÜRİB), of which İzmir Commodity Exchange is also a shareholder, was established, and İZBEP ceased operations.
Dikili Agricultural Greenhouse Specialized Organized Industrial Zone, of which İzmir Commodity Exchange is a shareholder, was established.
Büyük Menderes Licensed Warehousing Inc., of which İzmir Commodity Exchange is a shareholder, was established.
Bayındır Specialized Floriculture Organized Industrial Zone and Kınık Specialized Plant-Based Organized Industrial Zone, both of which İzmir Commodity Exchange is a shareholder, were established.
GDO’suz Pamuk Inc., of which İzmir Commodity Exchange is a shareholder, was established.
The Exchange's service building was relocated due to renovation works at İzmir Borsa Sarayı.
The İzmir Commodity Exchange Trade Portal was launched.
The İzmir Commodity Exchange Education, Culture and Social Integration Foundation (BORSAV) commenced operations.