Turkey’s industrial sector includes a wide variety of manufacturers, primary producers and traders, responsible between them for a sizeable share of the country’s GDP. Steel, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical and electronic equipment, building materials, cars, jewellery and clothing are all major export earners and magnets for international investors. All have benefitted from – and,...
Turkey Industry
Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: Turkey 2015
Despite some recent turbulence, Turkey has strong fundamentals that underscore its potential for long-term economic growth. With a young population of 77.7m, a strategic location within four hours’ flying time of 1.5bn consumers and a diversified economy, the country has much to offer investors.
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Articles & Analysis | Turkey's retailers remain optimistic in the face of weakening consumer sentiment from The Report: Turkey 2015
Consumer sentiment in Turkey is weakening as the pace of economic growth slows and consumers tighten their purse strings, potentially slowing the retail sector’s stellar performance in recent years. Turkish retail has been one of the most appealing sectors for investors and consumers thanks to a rapidly expanding economy and a surge in per capita disposable income.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Muharrem Dörtkaşlı, CEO, Turkish Aerospace Industries: Interview from The Report: Turkey 2015
What is the strategic importance of developing the Turkish aerospace and defence industries?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sadettin Korkut, General Manager, Petkim Petrokimya Holding: Interview from The Report: Turkey 2015
What do you believe are the primary factors driving growth in the Turkish petrochemicals industry?
Articles & Analysis | Turkey's defence sector to boost exports as it transitions from arms procurement to manufacture and sale from The Report: Turkey 2015
Turkey has seen a transformation in its defence industry in recent years, with a noticeable shift from arms procurement to arms manufacture and sales. Turkish-made defence equipment has been attracting buyers from around the world, building on growing confidence and skill in a string of related domestic sectors, from automotives to shipbuilding and aerospace. The overall aim...
Articles & Analysis | Slower industrial growth in Turkey met with strong market fundamentals and rising exports from The Report: Turkey 2015
Turkey’s industry includes a wide variety of manufacturers, primary producers and traders, responsible between them for a major share of the country’s GDP. Indeed, in 2014, exports by the entire automotive industry (including components) alone reached $22.27bn – more than the entire GDP of Iceland.
Articles & Analysis | End of special consumption tax on diamonds to help liberalise Turkey's jewellery industry from The Report: Turkey 2015
Turkey is one of the world’s top gold and jewellery exporters, sending manufactured pieces and fine precious metals and stones to many regional countries as well as further afield. The country imports a great deal of these valuable commodities and products, while its domestic market is a robust one – for both the buying and selling of gold, diamonds and jewellery. There is a...