Türkiye offers abundant opportunities in a wide variety of sectors where it has a competitive edge.
AUTOMOTIVE
13th largest manufacturer globally (2025)
Annual production: 1.4 million units (2025)
Exports: USD 41.5 billion (2025)
MACHINERY
Largest TV & white goods producer in Europe
Exporting 75% of its production
Exports: USD 29 billion (2025)
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Defense spending: USD 30 billion (2025)
Exports: USD 10 billion (2025)
Air passengers: 247 million (2025)
ENERGY
6th largest electricity market in Europe with over 122 GW (2025)
Over 58% renewable energy share in installed capacity, positioning Türkiye among Europe's leaders (2025)
4th in the world in geothermal energy capacity
Growing demand
6th largest electricity market in Europe with over 122 GW (2025)
Over 58% renewable energy share in installed capacity, positioning Türkiye among Europe's leaders (2025)
4th in the world in geothermal energy capacity
Growing demand
AGROFOOD
7th largest agriculture producer in the world, 1st in Europe (2025)
Market: USD 104 billion (2023)
Exports: USD 36.4 billion (2025)
Exports to around 200 countries
INFRASTRUCTURE
PPP investment: USD 228 billion (1986-2025)
More opportunities in transportation, energy, healthcare
ICT
Market size: $53.8 billion (2025)
Exports: $5.0 billion (2025)
Employment: 289K of which 58% are R&D personnel (2025)
Technology startups attracted $5.7 billion investment in 2021-2025.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Double-digit growth
Ever-growing Islamic finance
Istanbul Financial Center
Source: TurkStat, Ministry of Industry and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, SIPRI, TURKBESD, World Bank, EMRA, IEA, TIM, OSD, OICA, Presidency of Strategy and Budget, TÜBİSAD, Startups.watch