Xinjiang Thompson Seedless Vine Leaves in Brine

High-altitude Thompson Seedless from the Turpan basin

Xinjiang's Turpan basin is the largest Thompson Seedless growing region in China and one of the largest in the world. Vineyards sit on the basin floor and surrounding terraces; the extreme continental climate - hot dry days, cool nights, high solar load - produces a leaf that is crisper and larger than its Aegean Sultana counterpart, with strong structural integrity through processing.

For buyers running container-load programs into Asian retail or food-manufacturing channels, the Xinjiang origin offers volume scale and competitive landed cost for the region. For European buyers, Türkiye-origin programs are usually faster and cheaper after freight; Xinjiang Thompson is most relevant for Asia-Pacific destinations.

Harvest window and brining

Harvest runs June through July, lagging Mediterranean origins due to the higher latitude and altitude. Brining is conducted at producer facilities under FSSC 22000-aligned protocols; we audit at the consolidation point before container loading.

Available in three quality grades

Conventional

| Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Whole Leaves Ratio | 95% (min) | | Slightly Damaged Leaves | Max 4% | | Broken Leaves | Max 1% | | Brown Leaves / Holes / Spots | Max 3% | | Branch Stems | Max 0.05% | | Appearance | Golden Yellow |

China export-compliant; EU MRL compliance available with declared spec. Lead time 28-42 days (ex Shanghai or Tianjin).

View Conventional Vine Leaves range

Pesticide-Free

| Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Whole Leaves Ratio | 95% (min) | | Slightly Damaged Leaves | Max 5% | | Broken Leaves | Max 1% | | Brown Leaves / Holes / Spots | Max 3% | | Branch Stems | Max 2% | | Appearance | Golden Yellow |

Third-party tested. Lead time 35-49 days.

View Pesticide-Free Vine Leaves range

Organic Certified

| Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Whole Leaves Ratio | 95% (min) | | Slightly Damaged Leaves | Max 5% | | Broken Leaves | Max 1% | | Brown Leaves / Holes / Spots | Max 4% | | Branch Stems | Max 2% | | Appearance | Golden Yellow, Brown |

EU Organic equivalent on declared spec; audit chain on request. Lead time 42-56 days.

View Organic Certified Vine Leaves range

Common applications

• Asian retail and food-manufacturing volume programs
• Industrial ready-meal lines that benefit from large-format leaf for trim efficiency
• Buyers seeking origin diversification alongside Mediterranean programs

Frequently asked questions

Why source from Xinjiang at all?

For buyers servicing Asia-Pacific consumer markets, Xinjiang Thompson is closer geographically, offers volume scale, and competitive landed cost. For European buyers, Türkiye programs are typically faster and more economical.

What about origin documentation?

Full origin documentation, Certificate of Origin, and Certificate of Analysis ship with each container. Specify your importing-country requirements upfront and we structure the documentation accordingly.

Is Xinjiang Thompson different from Turkish Sultana?

Genetically the same cultivar (Thompson Seedless / Sultana). The leaf character is influenced by terroir: Xinjiang gives a larger, crisper leaf; Aegean Türkiye gives a tenderer, mid-sized leaf. End-product performance depends on your recipe and processing equipment.

What is the typical lead time?

28-42 days for Conventional, longer for Pesticide-Free or Organic. Sea-freight from Shanghai or Tianjin to most destinations adds 20-35 days depending on port.

Request a quote

Send your spec via our contact page or WhatsApp +90 532 518 32 88.