Ancient Agribusiness Meets Modern International Standards

Syria possesses some of the oldest cultivated olive groves on earth, with genetic lineage tracing directly to wild olive trees of the eastern Mediterranean basin. In Idlib, Afrin, Tartus, and the coastal mountains of Latakia, the 2025–2026 harvest marked a crucial turning point: Syrian extra virgin olive oil and cold-pressed laurel oil have resumed direct maritime shipments through the Mediterranean to specialty importers in Germany, France, Japan, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

💼 Commercial Export Dossier

Primary Commodities: Cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil (acidity < 0.6%), Traditional Aleppo Laurel Soap (Zayt Ghar), Damascene Rose Water, Dried Mediterranean Herbs (Zaatar & Sumac).

Trade Compliance: EUR-1 certificates of origin, laboratory pesticide screening via accredited Mediterranean labs, and direct maritime container logistics via the Port of Latakia.

The Laurel Soap of Aleppo: An Unmatched Thousand-Year Recipe

Hand-poured into colossal floor slabs and cured in subterranean cellars for nine months to achieve its distinctive golden exterior and emerald core, Aleppo soap remains globally revered for its dermatological purity. International consumers seeking zero-chemical skincare are driving surging demand, connecting diaspora distribution networks in Europe directly with artisan boiling kettles in northern Syria.

Investment Codes and Commercial Protections

Syria’s modern Investment Law No. 18 provides comprehensive customs exemptions, guaranteed capital repatriation mechanisms, and special economic zone incentives for agricultural processing and export-oriented packaging facilities.