Türkiye draws $4.2B in foreign investment during H1

Türkiye secured $4.2 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first six months of the year, with June contributing $210 million to the total, according to data released Friday by the International Investors Association (YASED). Citing the Turkish Central Bank's balance of payments statistics, the association reported that cumulative FDI inflows since 2003 have now surpassed $292 billion, underscoring the country's long-term appeal to international capital.

Investment breakdown and sectoral distribution

The first-half FDI total comprised $3.7 billion in investment capital, $1.7 billion in debt instruments, and $1.3 billion from real estate sales to foreign nationals. However, investment liquidations totaling $2.4 billion created a downward pressure that resulted in an overall 31% year-on-year decline. Notably, investment capital alone contracted by only 6%, as the sharp drop was primarily driven by a single high-volume liquidation recorded in June. Wholesale and retail trade captured the largest portion of investment capital with $847 million, representing 23% of the total, followed by information and communication at 13%, and finance and insurance at 12%.

European dominance and key investors

European Union member states accounted for 52% of total FDI inflows during the first half, though this share has decreased from the 59% average recorded between 2003 and 2025. The Netherlands emerged as the leading source of investment with a 23% share, followed by Germany and the United States at 15% each, the United Kingdom at 11%, and the United Arab Emirates at 10%. The diversified geographic spread of investors reflects Türkiye's continued attractiveness as a regional hub for cross-border capital.