April 2026

Türkiye continues to demonstrate a strong capacity for adaptation and maintains a strategic positioning that sustains international investor interest, despite an uncertain economic and geopolitical environment impacted by the conflict in Iran.

First, from a macroeconomic perspective, the signals remain mixed. The IMF has revised its growth forecast for 2026 downward, now expected at around 3.4% (compared to 3.7% previously estimated), mainly due to rising energy prices. At the same time, the Fund forecasts inflation at 28.3% for 2026, a figure that remains high in a context of strong energy volatility fueled by regional tensions.

That said, beyond these headwinds, business dynamics offer a more nuanced picture. Foreign direct investment in Türkiye has reached approximately USD 1.5 billion in the first two months of the year, driven in particular by European investors (notably Germany and the Netherlands), as well as by investors from the Gulf, primarily the United Arab Emirates.

Moreover, a shift in the nature of these investments can be observed. Flows are increasingly concentrated in sectors identified as strategic: energy (renewables and infrastructure), manufacturing integrated into European value chains, technologies and digitalization, as well as logistics and higher value-added services.

At the same time, the ongoing geoeconomic reconfiguration tends to play in Türkiye’s favor. The redeployment of trade and industrial flows, accelerated by tensions in the Middle East, is gradually strengthening the country’s role as a regional hub. Istanbul is increasingly positioned as an alternative financial platform, at the crossroads of dynamics between the Gulf, Europe, and Asia.



Finally, these developments are supported by fundamentals that remain solid: a large market, a diversified industrial base, and a strategic positioning at the heart of regional value chains. All of these factors continue to underpin the country’s attractiveness, despite a more demanding environment.

Economic & business news from Türkiye

French group CCPA accelerates in Türkiye with the acquisition of Yem-Vit

By taking a majority stake in Yem-Vit, a well-established player founded in 1987 and based in Izmir, the French group CCPA GROUP reaches a new milestone in its international development. Already present since 2019 through its subsidiary CCPA TURKEY, the group is strengthening its local footprint while expanding its scope of activity into the poultry sector, a fast-growing segment.

This acquisition will enable CCPA to consolidate its presence in a dynamic and highly competitive market, diversify its offering beyond ruminant nutrition, and strengthen its regional reach with an enhanced capacity to address neighboring markets.

At the same time, this partnership will allow Yem-Vit to benefit from:

• CCPA Group’s expertise in nutrition and formulation
• innovative solutions based on phyto-expertise and organic acids
• high value-added digital services

Objective: to improve the performance and sustainability of feed manufacturers, integrators, and breeders. As part of this transaction, Devenish Group is divesting its stake in Yem-Vit in order to strategically refocus on its activities and industrial assets in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Türkiye is confirming its role as a strategic hub in agri-industry and animal nutrition, driven by strong local players and growing interest from international groups.

Source: Feed & Additive, April 7, 2026

German giant Heidelberg Materials takes control of Akçansa

The German group Heidelberg Materials is reaching a strategic milestone by increasing its stake in Akçansa from 39.72% to 79.44% through the acquisition of the shares held by Sabancı Holding, based on a valuation of approximately $1.1 billion. This transaction marks the gradual end of a long-standing partnership and, above all, a shift in strategic scale in Türkiye and across the Mediterranean. “This transaction is fully in line with our strategy to strengthen our positions in key markets with strong long-term potential,” said Dr. Dominik von Achten, CEO of Heidelberg Materials.

In a few figures, Akçansa represents: 3 cement plants, 26 ready-mix concrete plants, 5 quarries, and 5 port terminals. All are located in the Marmara, Aegean, and Black Sea regions—the economic heart of the country (≈70% of GDP)—with a major competitive advantage: some of the most competitive production costs globally. The move to majority control will enable Heidelberg Materials to accelerate decision-making, optimize operations, and maximize logistical and commercial synergies.

This transaction confirms several underlying trends:

• Türkiye remains a strategic industrial base between Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
• The country is establishing itself as an export hub for construction materials
• Major international groups are strengthening their positions in key industrial assets

With this deal, Heidelberg Materials is not merely increasing its stake—it is transforming Akçansa into a regional platform for growth and exports. This is yet another illustration of Türkiye’s industrial attractiveness for global players seeking growth.

Source: Heidelberg Materials press release, April 20, 2026

United Petfood strengthens its industrial capacity

The Belgian group United Petfood, alongside its Turkish industrial partner Lider Pet Food, has acquired the dry pet food (kibble) production plant located in Kırklareli from Maya Family Pet Food. This strategic transaction represents a key milestone in the 2026 expansion roadmap, enabling both Lider Petfood and United Petfood to meet growing demand in domestic and international markets.

Spanning over 30,000 m², the site brings advanced manufacturing capabilities. Its high-tech equipment and production processes integrate seamlessly with the existing operations of United Petfood and Lider Petfood, ensuring smooth integration and an immediate increase in production capacity.

Key strengths of the site:

• Strategic location near Istanbul
• Natural gateway to Eastern Europe
• Strengthening of regional industrial capacities
• Acceleration of production growth at an international scale

United Petfood is a Belgian family-owned group specialized in the production of dry and wet pet food for dogs and cats. Present in more than 100 countries, the group operates an extensive industrial network across Europe and the United States and generates annual revenues exceeding €1.6 billion. In February 2023, the group acquired a stake in Lider Petfood, one of the leading producers and exporters of pet food in Türkiye, accounting for approximately 40% of the Turkish dry pet food market.

This transaction further confirms Türkiye’s strategic role as an industrial and export hub in the animal nutrition sector.

Source: Lider Petfood press release, March 31, 2026

IDM Automation expands in Türkiye and France

Italian company IDM Automation s.r.l. is taking a new step in its international development by structuring its presence in two key markets: Türkiye and France. As part of this strategy, IDM Automation will rely on Aybil Bilişim to expand in Türkiye, enabling it to provide first-level technical support, on-site interventions, and close support to industrial clients. This partnership goes beyond a simple commercial presence; it is built on a genuine local service infrastructure.

The choice of Türkiye is based on strong fundamentals:

• A rapidly growing manufacturing industry
• A particularly dynamic cosmetics sector
• A strategic position between Europe and the Middle East
• Strong demand for high-performance automation solutions

The partnership with the French company Stocovia-id follows the same logic: combining technological expertise with local presence to effectively support industrial clients.

“The establishment of a local infrastructure is fundamental to building trust in new markets,” said Daniele Tozza, Sales Manager at IDM Automation.

IDM Automation specializes in the design and manufacturing of automation machines for the cosmetics industry, developing filling and packaging equipment for beauty and personal care products (makeup, skincare, haircare, and hygiene products).

Source: Estetica Export, April 9, 2026

TeamSystem positions itself in Türkiye with DIA Yazılım

TeamSystem, a leading Italian player in cloud management solutions and artificial intelligence for SMEs, has announced the acquisition of DİA Yazılım A.Ş., a Turkish company specialized in modular cloud ERP solutions.

TeamSystem has chosen Türkiye, a market driven by strong digital transformation momentum and growing demand for scalable, cloud-based, and locally adapted solutions. This move is also part of a broader development strategy based on integrating local expertise and deploying technology platforms tailored to market realities.

As Federico Leproux, CEO of TeamSystem, stated: “This acquisition aims to accelerate growth in Türkiye through a long-term approach, combining targeted investments, local expertise, and the development of solutions focused on efficiency and user experience for SMEs.”

As part of this broader European strategy, TeamSystem has also strengthened its presence in France with the acquisition of ACD, a company specialized in management solutions for accounting firms.

Founded in 1979, TeamSystem develops digital platforms based on AI, SaaS, and cloud technologies, designed to enhance the competitiveness of businesses and professionals. The company generated €1 billion in revenue in 2024 and relies on more than 5,000 employees worldwide.

Through these operations, TeamSystem continues to build an integrated technological ecosystem supporting the digitalization of SMEs in Türkiye and, more broadly, across Europe and adjacent markets.

Source: TeamSystem press release, April 8, 2026

Tamatem strengthens its ecosystem with the acquisition of Türkiye-based Playable Factory

Jordanian company Tamatem Games is reaching a strategic milestone by acquiring 100% of Türkiye-based Playable Factory, a global playable ads platform. Founded in Istanbul, Playable Factory is a technology platform specialized in the creation of interactive ads that allow users to test a game before downloading it. These immersive formats significantly boost conversion rates (up to 8x) and achieve over 40% retention. More than 90,000 playable ads have been created, generating over 30 billion impressions for game publishers worldwide.

“Joining Tamatem allows us to scale this technology globally while continuing to deliver high-performance solutions to our partners,” said Berat Oguz, Founder and CEO of Playable Factory.

With this acquisition, Tamatem—already a leading player in the MENA region—is aiming for global expansion, supported by:

• 70+ published games
• 300M+ downloads
• 3M+ monthly active users
• a presence in 6 countries

The company is actively investing in AI to accelerate game development, automate and optimize advertising content at scale, and deliver more interactive and personalized experiences. The objective: reduce production cycles, improve marketing performance, and unlock new gameplay formats. “With Playable Factory, we are integrating one of the most advanced playable ads technologies in the world into our platform,” said Hussam Hammo, CEO of Tamatem.

This transaction illustrates a strong industry trend: the convergence of gaming, data, interactive advertising, and AI to maximize growth.

Source: Wamda, April 21, 2026

A $10 billion petrochemical mega-project takes shape

In a context of heightened geopolitical tensions and energy price volatility, Türkiye is accelerating its strategy for industrial sovereignty in a key sector: petrochemicals.

The country’s structural dependency is now critical, with more than $15 billion in annual imports. Türkiye thus ranks as the world’s second-largest importer of petrochemical products after China.

In response, the Turkish Sovereign Wealth Fund – TVF (Türkiye Wealth Fund) is taking action and will lead the development of a large-scale petrochemical complex, with key features including:

• Estimated investment: at least $10 billion
• Location: Ceyhan (Adana), a strategic energy hub
• Openness to international partners (ongoing discussions)
• Estimated timeline: up to 8 years for full production ramp-up

Land acquisition and environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedures have already been completed, marking tangible progress for the project.

Objective: localize critical production

The complex aims to produce locally the main inputs used by Turkish industry:

• Polyethylene (LDPE / HDPE)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• PVC
• VCM
• PTA

A strong signal sent to the private sector: “Produce what you consume.”

A key challenge: feedstock. One critical issue remains to be resolved—the current model based on naphtha, which is costly and less competitive, versus a potential transition to natural gas-based models, already adopted in the Middle East.

A project to watch very closely, both for industrial players and international investors interested in Türkiye’s rise within the petrochemical value chain.

Source: Ekonomi Gazetesi, April 1st, 2026