Advantis Türkiye | Why Türkiye

The chemical sector is one of the major pillars of Türkiye’s manufacturing industry. In 2024, it ranks as the country’s second-largest export sector, with an estimated export value of USD 30.8 billion, accounting for 13.6% of total exports. With more than 6,200 active companies and nearly 200,000 direct jobs, this sector spans a wide range of activities, from petrochemicals to plastics, as well as paints, fertilizers, technical resins, and specialty chemicals.

Türkiye stands out notably for its strategic position as a regional hub, strengthened by logistical advantages, competitive production costs, and a rapidly modernizing industrial base. Several large-scale industrial projects (Ceyhan petrochemical complex, CHEMPORT cluster) reflect a clear commitment to reducing dependency on imports, particularly for critical raw materials such as polypropylene or carbon black. These substantial investments, often carried out in partnership with international groups, aim to enhance the country’s industrial autonomy in strategic sectors such as automotive, packaging, cosmetics, and technical textiles.

Moreover, the sector is undergoing a transformation driven by sustainability requirements, regulatory alignment with the European Union (CLP, CBAM), and the integration of clean technologies. Local initiatives promote innovation, high value-added production, and export to diversified markets, with a presence already established in 231 countries and territories.

In this context, Türkiye represents a market full of opportunities for foreign investors, both in terms of production, technology transfer, and co-development.