TEK Market supports thousands of tables in 4 months

The TEK Market project, implemented by the Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality with a social municipalism approach, has achieved significant success in a short time. Opening its first store in Süleymanpaşa on February 20, 2026, the project expanded to seven districts within just four months. During this period, approximately 85,000 sales transactions were made, directly supporting thousands of households. The project aims to provide citizens with access to basic food products at more affordable prices while also supporting local producers. TEK Market stands out as a social support model against rising living costs.

One of the most notable features of TEK Market is that it brings local production and citizens' needs together at the same point. Products sourced from local producers, women's cooperatives, and producer unions are placed on shelves without intermediaries. This system ensures that producers receive fair compensation for their labor, while citizens access basic food products at more economical conditions. Thus, the value produced in Tekirdağ reaches the tables of Tekirdağ residents, strengthening the local economic cycle.

Four-month sales data shows that citizens mostly turned to basic food products. Meat and meat products accounted for 72.6% of sales, cheese and dairy products 11.7%, bread 6.7%, dry food and canned goods 5%, and beverages 2.9%. Cooking oil and gluten-free products were also available on shelves, with particularly high demand for meat and dairy products. These figures demonstrate how effective the project is in meeting basic needs.

TEK Market not only provides solutions for today's needs but also makes plans for the future. In the coming period, it is planned to integrate social support applications that will enable needy citizens to access basic food products more easily and regularly with the TEK Market system. Additionally, new investments in dairy products are planned. With the start of production of milk, yogurt, buttermilk, and cheese under the TEK Market brand in the municipality's own facilities, it is aimed to provide citizens with these products at more economical conditions.

The expansion process of TEK Market continues in a planned manner. While initially targeting at least one store in all 11 districts of Tekirdağ, currently 7 stores are actively serving. Additional stores are planned in some districts based on population density and demand. With new stores to be opened in Çorlu (two), Kapaklı, Kızılpınar, Ergene, and Marmaraereğlisi, it is aimed to reach a total of 13 stores by the end of the year. Offering basic necessities at an average of 25% to 30% below market prices, TEK Market continues to grow as a social municipalism model.