Which Turkish jams are breakfast favourites?

Rose, fig, sour cherry and quince are among the best known.

Can glass jars of jam be shipped?

They can with each jar wrapped separately, while plastic pots are lighter and less likely to break.

Does jam spoil in summer?

It tolerates moderate heat, but the parcel should not sit long in the sun.

Shipping Turkish Jams from Turkey to Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

Shipping Turkish jams and preserves from Turkey: to Syria by land in about two weeks, to Jordan by land or sea, and to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf by air in about 3 to 5 days. Buy yourself and send to your Turkish address, or send the links with Buy for Me for an 8% commission on the product value; each country’s details are below.

Updated 19 October 2026 · اقرأ بالعربية

What matters when shipping Turkish jams and preserves

Jam is heavy because sugar and glass add weight, but it is stable in heat and survives the trip if the jar is well wrapped.

Turkish breakfast and food rules

Rose, fig and sour cherry jams are Turkish breakfast favourites. Jams ship in sealed factory jars with expiry dates, and each country has its own food import rules, so ask about allowed quantities first.

Rose, fig and sour cherry jam

Rose jam is eaten by the small spoonful with tea, fig and walnut suits bread, and sour cherry balances white cheese. Open the description to see the fruit share and whether there is glucose syrup, if that matters to you.

Glass and lids

Heavy glass raises the parcel weight a lot, while small plastic pots are lighter and break less. If you choose glass, ask for each jar to be wrapped separately in bubble wrap with a sealed lid, and check that the lid is pressed down and does not open.

The real weight of a jar

A jar of jam labelled three hundred grams weighs about half a kilo with its glass and lid, so work out the parcel on that basis. For a gift, pick small jars of mixed flavours in one box rather than one large jar.

Transit, delivery and price by country

Syria — Turkish jams and preserves: the route is by land and takes about two weeks, with delivery in Damascus, Aleppo, Homs and Hama. A medium carton (60×40×40 cm, up to 15 kg) is priced at a reference 15 to 20 US dollars by region, customs excluded. Jordan — Turkish jams and preserves: the route is by land (about two weeks) or by sea (one to two months) depending on the shipment, with delivery in Amman, Irbid, Zarqa and Aqaba. Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman — Turkish jams and preserves: the route is by air from Istanbul in about 3 to 5 days, up to a week. Delivery in Kuwait: Kuwait City, Hawalli, Farwaniya and Jahra; in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Makkah; in the UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman; in Qatar: Doha, Al Wakrah, Al Rayyan and Al Khor; in Bahrain: Manama, Muharraq, Riffa and Isa Town; in Oman: Muscat, Sohar, Salalah and Nizwa. Charges on Turkish jams and preserves may apply in each country by value and quantity, and commercial quantities get a separate quote.

Common questions

Sources to check

Product rules and transport conditions can change. Confirm current requirements before buying or shipping.

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