European recovery set to boost foreign investment flows into Türkiye

A potential economic recovery in Europe is projected to significantly benefit foreign investment in Türkiye, according to the country's top investment official. Ahmet Burak Daglioglu, head of the Investment Office of the Presidency of Türkiye, emphasized that the nation's investment landscape is intrinsically linked to broader economic and regional trends.

Substantial Growth in Investment Inflows

Speaking at an event in Istanbul, Daglioglu provided concrete data, noting that Türkiye attracted approximately $11.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first ten months of the year. Annualized over the last twelve months, the figure reaches about $14.6 billion, representing a 35% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth occurs against a backdrop of generally stagnant global investment flows.

Tech and Manufacturing Drive Sectoral Growth

The official highlighted that while traditional sectors like wholesale trade and manufacturing lead in investment volume, technology ventures are a major driver. "According to the traditional sector classification, wholesale and retail trade ranks first in investments, followed by the manufacturing industry, information and communications technologies, fintech, and logistics," Daglioglu stated. He credited the tech startup ecosystem for contributing to the overall 30% rise in investments seen in the first half of the year.

Positioning in Global Supply Chains and Future Outlook

Daglioglu pointed out that expanded manufacturing capacity is strengthening Türkiye's role in global supply chains, with notable investment increases in manufacturing and logistics. European nations dominate the list of top investors, alongside Kazakhstan. Looking ahead, he connected Türkiye's prospects to European economic performance: "We expect the recovery in the European region to positively impact investments into Türkiye." He also cited the upcoming COP31 climate conference in 2026 as a major opportunity to showcase Türkiye's potential to global leaders and institutions.