Universal’s oriental leaf operations are conducted through a strategic partnership with one of the leading oriental leaf merchants in the world, Socotab, L.L.C. Our market in this region encompasses Turkey, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Greece.

We have processing facilities in Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Turkey. They are equipped with the latest technology to allow for greater efficiency in the leaf processing workflow, while having the flexibility to meet our customers’ standards, expectations and schedule. A regional office is maintained in Greece, where the production of contracted tobacco is supervised and purchasing is organized.