Business, trade and investment news from Türkiye
Ali Burç is the editor of Turkish Sourcing News and the founder of Burc Consulting, an advisory firm that works with international companies on investment, market entry and business development in Türkiye. He oversees the publication's coverage of trade, manufacturing and investment.
The partnership between the Presidency Investment Office, the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and KAOUN International brings the massive GITEX platform to Istanbul in September 2026, targeting $10 Billion in FDI commitments.
The four new strategic agreements accelerate Kuwaiti direct investment into high-value Turkish energy and infrastructure sectors, moving beyond traditional real estate.
Propelled by 1.8 billion dollars in exports and a rigorous policy of manufacturing localization, Türkiye is fast securing its indispensable role as Europe’s GMP-compliant, Nearshoring hub for advanced pharmaceuticals and biotech products.
By blending high-volume manufacturing with rapid Halal certification and specialized sourcing, Türkiye’s 2.8 billion dollar personal care industry is the essential Nearshoring supplier for the EMEA cosmetic and hygiene market.
As Europe's high-speed manufacturing center for household goods, Türkiye's 1.7 billion dollar plastic houseware sector delivers design-led products with the critical Nearshoring logistics essential for fast-moving global retail.
As Europe's second-largest plastics producer, Türkiye is cementing its indispensable Nearshoring role by transforming its 16 billion dollar manufacturing base into a high-speed, circular economy supplier for global packaging demand.
Propelled by 490 million dollars in annual exports and a massive government commitment to climate-resilient genetics, Türkiye’s seed sector is transforming its agricultural technology manufacturing into the essential supply chain input for global food stability.
A New Strategy Emerges: Leveraging Post-Earthquake Incentives in Türkiye's Hatay Province to Secure Core Capital while Tapping into Syria's Massive $216 Billion Infrastructure Reconstruction Market
The Investment Commitment Advance Loan (YTAK) offers up to ₺5 Billion TL (approx. $150M USD) in attractive, long-term financing from the Central Bank for high-tech, large-scale industrial projects with a minimum ₺1 Billion TL investment.
The new Investment Incentives Decree (No. 9903) introduces three major programs targeting high-tech, green, and digital transformation, providing up to 50% Investment Contribution Rate and $7.1M in financial grants.
