Tehran Province Soy & Plant Protein Producers | Iranco
TVP and soy isolate chain, SPI/PPI imports, 16-county matrix and 22 active units from Pakdasht to Molavi
Directory of extrusion plants, food-soy packers, isolate importers and Molavi wholesalers in Tehran Province — six SKUs, value-chain layers and a company database with published contacts.
Soy & plant protein value chain in Tehran Province
Rising animal-protein costs and health-oriented diets have elevated textured soy, isolates and pulse proteins to strategic food ingredients. Tehran Province combines the largest consumer base, feed-trading firms and logistics, making it the national hub for production, distribution and imports.
This report maps six target SKUs, four value-chain layers, all sixteen counties and a verified directory of 22 companies.
Target product taxonomy
| Product | Protein | Processing role |
|---|---|---|
| Raw soybeans | ۳۶–۴۰٪ | Crushing, snack soy, beverages |
| Fine TVP | ۵۰–۵۲٪ | Pasta filling, sausages, retail |
| Chunk TVP | ۵۰–۵۲٪ | Stews, vegan, export |
| Soy protein isolate | ۹۰–۹۲٪ | Sausage, deli, sports shakes |
| Pea protein isolate | ۸۰–۸۵٪ | Plant meat, protein pasta |
| Lentil protein | ۲۵–۵۵٪ | Burgers, soups, supplements |
Four-layer value chain
Extrusion & TVP
Defatted meal to textured protein under heat/pressure in Pakdasht, Pishva and Safadasht.
Sorting & packing
Bulk to retail weights and capillary distribution east and west of the province.
Isolate imports
Food-grade SPI/PPI imports for meat plants and sports nutrition.
Pulse innovation
Knowledge-based pilots for pea/lentil isolates and analog meats.
County geographic matrix
| County | Industrial hubs | Chain role | Industry density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakdasht | Kharazmi, Abbasabad IPs | Extrusion, coated soy snacks | Very high |
| Pishva / Varamin | Pishva IP | Extrusion near oil plant | High |
| Malard / Shahriyar / Qods | Safadasht, Zagros | TVP, packing | High |
| Rey | Shamsabad, Shourabad | Packing, SPI warehouses | Very high |
| Tehran city | Molavi, Ghaem Magham | Wholesale, HQ offices | Trading |
| Other counties | — | End-use, general packing | Medium |
Active company database
Production & extrusion
| Unit / brand | County | Activity | Main products | Export status | Contact / web |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soy Protein Pars Co-opBrand: Soyno | Pakdasht | Extrusion, export | TVP 5 grades | Active | 02140335488soyaprotein.ir |
| Behpak IndustrialBrand: Subhan | Tehran | Oil crush, extrusion | TVP Subhan | Active | 02188882087behpak.com |
| Aso Protein Green GostarBrand: Aso | Pishva | TVP, packing | Food soy, meal | Domestic | |
| Safadasht Plant ProteinBrand: Shama | Malard | Extrusion | TVP Shama | Domestic | 02165436879 |
| Veloopi (Borna Tejarat)Brand: Veloopi | Pakdasht | Coated soy | Snacks | Active | 02137832borna-tejarat.com |
Packing & distribution
| Unit / brand | County | Activity | Main products | Export status | Contact / web |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovidkaranBrand: Bartar | Tehran | Packing, distribution | Packaged TVP | Distribution | 02144984000bartarproducts.com |
| Golha Food IndustriesBrand: Golha | Tehran | Packing | Household soy | Distribution | 02144901000golhaco.ir |
| Azar Mishu / KhoshkpakBrand: Khoshkpak | Tehran | Packing | TVP 300–900g | Distribution | 02149217khoshkpak.com |
| Raouf Sun SeedsBrand: Aytoona | Rey | Roasting | Flavored soy | Domestic | raoufnuts.co |
| Tasty FoodsBrand: Tasty | Rey | Packing | Household TVP | Distribution | 02156223086tasty.ir |
| Rad Tejarat AmardBrand: Amard | Qods | Packing | TVP packs | Domestic | |
| Taam Sabz IraniansBrand: Taam Sabz | Pakdasht | Packing | Food soy | Domestic | |
| Ofoq Daryan SaminBrand: Ofoq Daryan | Tehran | Licensed packing | 300g TVP | Domestic |
Isolate importers
| Unit / brand | County | Activity | Main products | Export status | Contact / web |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behbod Chemistry TradingBrand: Yuwang | Tehran / Rey | SPI importer | 90% SPI bags | Domestic | 02188884520behbodchem.com |
| Pishgaman ChemistryBrand: Food grade | Tehran | SPI/SPC | 20 kg industrial | Domestic | 02128425006irchem.ir |
| Shokooh Tejarat FaradidBrand: — | Tehran | Meat-grade SPI | Certified SPI | Domestic | 02188823450 |
| Protein For LifeBrand: Laperva | Tehran | Pea/soy isolate | Sports & vegan | Distribution | 02122897600proteinforlife.co |
Tech & specialty distribution
| Unit / brand | County | Activity | Main products | Export status | Contact / web |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zar Industrial GroupBrand: Zarmacaron / Profito | Tehran | Pasta with PPI | >20% protein pasta | Active | 02142563000zarmacaron.com |
| Zist Ghaza Parsian FertakBrand: Zist Ghaza | Tehran / Alborz | KB startup | PPI, lentil, analog meat | Pilot | |
| VegkalaBrand: Vegkala | Tehran | Vegan distribution | Soy analogs | Distribution | 02191099133vegkala.com |
Molavi wholesalers
| Unit / brand | County | Activity | Main products | Export status | Contact / web |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samadi WholesaleBrand: Samadi | Tehran Molavi | Bulk TVP | 13–20 kg sacks | Domestic | 02155697523hobobat.com |
| Hosseini TradingBrand: Hosseini | Tehran Molavi | Wholesale | Subhan bulk TVP | Domestic | 02155896421 |
Alternative proteins: soy, chickpea & lentil
| Indicator | Soy TVP/SPI | Pea isolate | Lentil protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergen | Major allergen | Hypoallergenic | Hypoallergenic |
| GMO | Mostly GM imports | Non-GMO | Non-GMO local |
| Texture | Strong gel, emulsion | Even fibre | Fast hydration |
| Tehran limit | Beany notes | Import cost | Scale-up |
Market structure & wholesale
Molavi, Mohammadiyeh and Saheb Jam anchor national bulk soy and protein-pulse wholesale; Samadi and Hosseini set daily prices. Shourabad and Kahrizak warehouses clear imported isolates for Tehran meat plants.
Molavi wholesalers bridge Pakdasht extruders and national retail credit.
Strategic outlook
Three converging trends: precision TVP grading in Pakdasht/Pishva; Molavi as price setter; gradual shift to soy plus pea and lentil proteins in health-oriented brands.
Firms blending textured soy with hypoallergenic pea isolate and lentil protein flour will hold a stronger position in Greater Tehran’s food chain.
Iranco’s specialist team can connect you with players in this industry.