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  • Izmir Commodity Exchange

    Izmir Commodity Exchange

    At your service since 1891...

    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.

1891

The İzmir Commodity Exchange has opened.

1924

Raisins have started trading on the Exchange.

1925

Dried figs have started trading on the Exchange.

1928

The current Exchange Palace was inaugurated.

1928

The Exchange Laboratory was established.

1940

The “KORBEY” system, which is still used today, was introduced for cotton trading.

1985

The İzmir Commodity Exchange Primary School was opened.

2000

For the first time in Türkiye, İzmir Commodity Exchange began using satellite imagery in yield estimation studies to assess cotton production.

2002

The Futures and Options Exchange Inc. (VOB) was established under the leadership of İzmir Commodity Exchange.

2005

VOB commenced operations.

2011

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.

2013

ELİDAŞ commenced operations as the first licensed warehouse in Türkiye authorized to issue Electronic Warehouse Receipts (ELÜS).

2013

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.

2013

İzmir Commodity Exchange Laboratory, R&D and Consultancy Services Inc. (İZLADAŞ) was established.

2014

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.

2015

The “E-Commodity Bazaar” commodity portal was launched as an electronic marketplace for agricultural and food products.

2018

The Turkish Mercantile Exchange (TÜRİB), of which İzmir Commodity Exchange is also a shareholder, was established, and İZBEP ceased operations.

2019

Dikili Agricultural Greenhouse Specialized Organized Industrial Zone, of which İzmir Commodity Exchange is a shareholder, was established.

2019

Büyük Menderes Licensed Warehousing Inc., of which İzmir Commodity Exchange is a shareholder, was established.

2021

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.

2021

GDO’suz Pamuk Inc., of which İzmir Commodity Exchange is a shareholder, was established.

2021

The Exchange's service building was relocated due to renovation works at İzmir Borsa Sarayı.

2021

The İzmir Commodity Exchange Trade Portal was launched.

2022

The İzmir Commodity Exchange Education, Culture and Social Integration Foundation (BORSAV) commenced operations.