ANKARA – Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Türkiye grew by 27.1% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, reaching $6.3 billion, according to data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT).
In a written statement, the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Investment Office said that as of June, the annualized FDI figure climbed to $13.1 billion — the highest level since May 2023.
The top investor countries in the January–June period were the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, and the United States, followed by Germany, Azerbaijan, Switzerland, France, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Austria.
By sector, wholesale and retail trade accounted for the largest share of FDI with 47%, followed by manufacturing (27%) and financial and insurance activities (8%). The statement noted that Türkiye’s stable economic policies and strategic location have strengthened its attractiveness to global investors despite worldwide economic uncertainties.
“Clear Sign of Investor Confidence”
Investment Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu said the figures show that ongoing efforts continue to deliver tangible results.
“In the first half of the year, the 27.1% increase and the annualized figure reaching $13.1 billion are clear indicators of investors’ confidence in the Turkish economy,” Dağlıoğlu stated.
He noted that Türkiye’s geostrategic position, skilled workforce, and advanced infrastructure have made it a key player in global value chains, outperforming other emerging economies.
Citing the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2025, Dağlıoğlu said that in 2024, while global FDI fell by 11%, Türkiye attracted $11.7 billion, marking a 10.2% increase.
Focus on High-Value Projects
Dağlıoğlu emphasized that Türkiye prioritizes high value-added FDI projects, particularly those that bring technology transfer, create employment, strengthen supply chain integration, and boost exports.
“We adopt an approach that prioritizes not just economic scale but also the quality of investments,” he said. “Going forward, we will continue working tirelessly to improve the investment climate in line with our strategy.”
Source: Patronlar Dünyası/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök