January 2026

As 2026 opens under more stable economic conditions than in 2024–2025, Türkiye is reaffirming its ability to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) despite headwinds from the global environment. Recent data point to a tangible recovery in the country’s attractiveness to international capital.

According to the latest figures published by the International Investors Association (YASED), Türkiye attracted USD 12.4 billion in foreign direct investment between January and November 2025, representing a 28% year-on-year increase. Monthly FDI inflows reached USD 990 million in November.

European investors remain predominant. The Netherlands, Germany, and Spain rank among the leading sources of foreign capital. The United States and other global economic regions are also contributing to these inflows.

On the inflation front, after reaching extremely high levels in 2024, inflation is now showing a steady downward trend. According to the latest official data, annual inflation slowed to 30.9% in December 2025, marking four consecutive months of decline and its lowest level since November 2021.

This disinflationary trend has enabled the Central Bank to pursue a more accommodative monetary policy, with successive interest rate cuts. As a result, official forecasts and analysts’ expectations for 2026 remain cautious yet optimistic. If the current trend continues, the Central Bank of Türkiye expects inflation to fall to between 13% and 19% by year-end, well below recent levels.

Economic & business news from Türkiye

French industrial giant Fysol expands into Türkiye

The French group Fysol SAS, with 50 years of expertise in glass fiber production, has officially acquired BESLER GLASSFIBER, a major player based in Kayseri, Türkiye.

This strategic acquisition enables Fysol to:

• Gain full control of Beşler Cam Elyaf through its Turkish subsidiary Fysol Bidco Cam Elyaf Sanayi
• Expand local production in Kayseri and meet the growing demand for glass fibers in Türkiye and international markets
• Strengthen its expertise in the composites and high-performance materials sector

Beşler’s plant, located in the İncesu Organized Industrial Zone, covers 85,000 m² and operates two furnaces and production lines. With new investments, its capacity will reach 120,000 tonnes, confirming Beşler’s position among the global leaders in glass fiber production.

Founded in Chambéry, France, Fysol specializes in the production of glass fibers—particularly chopped strands—for the thermoplastics and high-performance composite materials industries. Its products are widely used in demanding sectors such as aerospace, and the company stands out for the quality of its output and the breadth of its product range.

Fysol’s entry further strengthens Türkiye’s image as a preferred destination for foreign investment in the manufacturing industry.

Source: Patronlar Dünyası, 26 December 2025

Germany’s Bilfinger announces the acquisition of Türkiye’s Teknokon

Bilfinger has announced the acquisition of key activities from the Turkish group Teknokon Grup, a leading industrial services provider in Türkiye. The transaction covers three sites, nearly 1,000 highly skilled employees, and annual revenues amounting to several tens of millions of euros.

This acquisition is fully aligned with Bilfinger’s ambition to become the number-one partner for its clients in improving industrial efficiency and sustainability. It enables the group to:

• Significantly strengthen its industrial services capabilities
• Accelerate its presence in high-growth adjacent markets
• Consolidate its human and technical resources at a regional level
• Capitalize on more than 30 years of local expertise, recognized for high standards of quality and safety

Headquartered in Germany, Bilfinger is a major international player in industrial services, specializing in maintenance, engineering, and the optimization of industrial facilities.

The Turkish group Teknokon has been recognized for over 30 years for its expertise in industrial services, maintenance, and advanced technical solutions, serving major industrial players while adhering to high standards of quality, safety, and performance.

Beyond the acquisition itself, this transaction clearly positions Türkiye as a strategic hub for Bilfinger, ensuring stronger geographic alignment between its operations in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. It also paves the way for new business opportunities in high-potential industrial regions. Completion of the transaction is expected in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

Source: Bilfinger press release, 18 December 2025

CarrefourSA strengthens its premium positioning in Türkiye

At the end of 2025, CarrefourSA (a subsidiary of Sabancı Holding and the Carrefour Group) confirms the upmarket evolution of Turkish retail with the opening of its 60th Gurme CarrefourSA store in Istanbul.

Present in the Turkish market for over 30 years, CarrefourSA now occupies a key position in the retail ecosystem. With more than 1,250 stores across 77 cities (including franchises), the French brand plays a driving role in structuring retail networks and disseminating international standards, while integrating local consumption specificities.

This positioning enables the company to capture both mass-market demand and the growing momentum of higher value-added segments, notably premium food, differentiated products, and customer-experience-oriented concepts. “By closely monitoring the evolution of consumer expectations, we focus on value-creating concepts and on profitable and sustainable growth,” emphasizes Kutay Kartallioglu, CEO of CarrefourSA.

The Turkish retail market is highly dynamic. Driven by a young, urban, and connected population, it is rapidly evolving toward:

• Increased demand for quality and traceability
• More experiential and differentiated concepts
• Finer segmentation of offerings and formats
• Growing openness to international brands and expertise

The French group’s stated objective is profitable and sustainable growth, supported by high value-added investments that will continue in 2026.

Source: Ekonomim, 30 December 2025

Turkish Airlines invests in the world’s largest air cargo terminal

Turkish Airlines is taking a new strategic step with the launch of a major infrastructure project: the construction of the world’s largest air cargo terminal, combined with a next-generation integrated inflight catering facility. Istanbul Airport, the airline’s main hub, is set to host this complex, further strengthening Istanbul’s role as a global logistics and aviation hub connecting Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Key figures of the project:

• USD 2.3+ billion in investment
• Capacity of several million tonnes of cargo per year
• Approximately 26,000 jobs created (logistics, supply chain, handling, catering)
• Integrated catering infrastructure, designed to support the continued expansion of the passenger network

Already ranked among the global leaders in air freight, Turkish Cargo currently transports nearly 2 million tonnes per year. This new terminal is intended to support the structural growth of global trade and e-commerce, while reducing the airline’s reliance on third-party service providers.

The project is fully aligned with Turkish Airlines’ long-term strategy, which focuses on:

• Expansion of the long-haul fleet
• Strengthening cargo as a key revenue driver
• Consolidation of Istanbul Airport as a major intercontinental hub

Beyond aviation, this is a structuring project for the economy of Türkiye, generating employment, expertise, and enhanced international attractiveness.

Source: Aviation Today, 5 January 2026

Trouw Nutrition launches the construction of a new plant in Ankara

The Dutch group Trouw Nutrition, a global player in animal nutrition and a subsidiary of the Nutreco Group, is taking a major strategic step in Türkiye with the launch of construction of a new zero-emission production plant in the Polatlı Organized Industrial Zone (Ankara).

A structuring industrial project:

• Strategic location: Polatlı OIZ – Ankara
• Start-up planned: First half of 2027
• Production capacity: Doubled for Trouw Nutrition Türkiye
• Objective: Position Türkiye as a regional hub for animal feed additive production (Central Asia & the Caucasus)

A plant designed for the industry of the future:

• Full automation – Industry 4.0
• Cloud-based MES system for real-time operations management
• On-site energy generation
• Elimination of fossil fuels (natural gas, diesel)
• Clear targets: zero emissions & zero waste

As highlighted by Gonca Altıntaş, Country Manager of Trouw Nutrition Turkey, the Polatlı location provides fast, efficient, and sustainable access to Turkish and regional markets, while strengthening industrial performance and product quality.

This investment illustrates the convergence of industry, sustainability, technology, and local integration, while further enhancing Türkiye’s industrial attractiveness.

Source: Feed Planet, 6 January 2026

Knauf Türkiye invests EUR 40 million to strengthen its position

Knauf, the German global leader in gypsum, drywall systems, and application equipment, is reaffirming its growth strategy in Türkiye. With this new EUR 40 million investment, the company aims to increase its drywall production capacity by more than 20 million m², reaching an annual output of 65 million m².

The company currently operates four industrial sites and runs 13 gypsum quarries in Türkiye, five of which are active, located in Ankara (2), Niğde, Kırıkkale, and Adapazarı (one each). According to Ali Türker, CEO of Knauf Türkiye, Türkiye is among the countries with significant gypsum reserves, with the Bala region near Ankara standing out in particular for the scale and quality of its resources.

Key takeaways:

• Estimated market share of 20–25%, in a market comprising 17 gypsum producers and 9 drywall manufacturers
• Exports to Iraq, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Lebanon, and Jordan, with Syrian demand recovering following the war and the lifting of sanctions
• Murat Akyıldız, Regional CEO since 2021, has been appointed Global Managing Partner and assumed his new role on 1 January

With this strategic investment, Knauf is strengthening its footprint in Türkiye and the Middle East, supporting local production, industrial innovation, and sustainable growth.

Source: Ekonomim, 22 December 2025

Textiles & robotics: a Sino-Turkish strategic alliance

The Chinese giant Supreme Intelligent Technologies Co. has partnered with Turkish entrepreneur Temel Kamiloğlu to establish Sewera Global Tekstil Makinaları. Supreme Intelligent ranks among China’s top three manufacturers of industrial sewing machines, with over 900 patents to its name.

The objective is clear: to position Türkiye as a regional hub for advanced textile production and technologies.

Why Türkiye? A strategic geographic location, a skilled workforce, a mature textile industrial ecosystem, and direct access to neighboring markets.

“Our Chinese partners are adopting a long-term vision for Türkiye,” emphasizes Temel Kamiloğlu. What this Chinese investment will concretely deliver:

• Transfer of cutting-edge Chinese industrial technologies
• Access to advanced sewing machines, robotic systems, and smart logistics solutions
• High-quality technologies at competitive costs for local manufacturers
• Prospects for local production of certain robotic components

For the Chinese group, Türkiye will not merely be a market, but a regional export hub serving Egypt, Morocco, the Balkans, Central Asia, and the Turkic republics. In a context marked by margin pressure, rising costs, and exchange-rate volatility, this investment highlights the strategic nature of Türkiye’s textile market, which remains both competitive and attractive over the long term.

This project goes beyond a purely commercial logic; it represents a structuring industrial investment, focused on technology, sustainability, and local value creation.

Source: Textilegence, 21 November 2025

Poland’s Vitroflora acquires Turkish laboratory Vitro Antalya

Vitroflora, a leading Polish international player in in vitro plant culture, has announced the 100% acquisition of the Turkish laboratory Vitro Antalya. Led by Anna Pawlak and Karol Pawlak, owners of the Vitroflora Group, this transaction marks a new key milestone in the group’s global development strategy. Following this acquisition, Vitroflora now operates three laboratories: Poland, Thailand, and Türkiye.

Why Türkiye?

• A country experiencing strong growth in the horticulture and biotechnology sectors
• A dynamic and strategic ecosystem bridging Europe, the Middle East, and Asia
• A laboratory recognized for its high professional standards, developed under the leadership of Hasan Yasar

The Turkish laboratory will continue its operations and will be gradually integrated into the Vitroflora Tissue Culture Laboratory department, under the supervision of Marcel Zimmerman, ensuring continuity for teams, clients, and international partners. “We aim to develop the laboratory’s potential, invest in modern technologies, and strengthen its position as a reliable partner in the region,” emphasize Anna and Karol Pawlak.

This acquisition perfectly illustrates the rising role of Türkiye as a strategic hub in plant biotechnology.

Source: Floral Daily, 19 January 2026

Websea launches its platform in Türkiye

Websea.com is taking a new strategic step in its international expansion with the official launch of Websea Türkiye. As a gateway country between two continents, Türkiye has ranked for several years among the global leaders in crypto-asset adoption, a market characterized by:

• A highly active trading community
• Strong demand for value preservation and risk hedging
• A continuously growing digital finance user base

Websea is adopting a structured, locally focused approach, centered on:

• User acquisition and engagement
• Deployment of products tailored to local market realities
• Development of strategic regional partnerships
• Financial and crypto education in highly volatile markets

This expansion marks Websea’s transition from regional growth to a global strategy focused on high-potential hub markets. Websea is an international digital asset trading platform specializing in cryptocurrencies, offering solutions covering trading, treasury management, and on-chain services. Its growth strategy targets high-potential emerging markets, leveraging technological innovation, product accessibility, and a strongly localized approach.

Türkiye thus reaffirms its strategic role in the global crypto ecosystem and strengthens its attractiveness as a financial innovation hub between Europe and Eurasia.

Source: KuCoin, 8 January 2026