August 25, 2026

Syria, which has entered a recovery process following years of civil war, is opening its doors to foreign investors in an effort to revive its textile and ready-to-wear industry. A total of 234 investment applications in the textile and apparel sectors were recorded in the first half of 2026, with Turkish companies among those exploring manufacturing investments and partnerships in the country.

Production Begins in Aleppo

Turkish fashion retailer LC Waikiki has taken one of the most concrete steps in Syria’s emerging investment cycle by opening its first factory in the Al-Rai Industrial City in the Aleppo countryside.

The facility has initially created 150 jobs, with plans to increase employment to 1,000 people within three years. Products manufactured at the plant are expected to serve both the Syrian domestic market and export markets.

Turkish Companies Explore Further Opportunities

Other Turkish companies are also seeking opportunities in the Syrian market. Isparko officials said they are exploring potential factory investments through partnerships with local Syrian investors, while Mikrotx is working on projects involving the establishment of new textile and yarn factories.

Turkish textile machinery manufacturers, including Mersan and Tumkalıp, are also participating in discussions aimed at supporting Syria’s industrial renewal through technology and machinery supplies.

Syria Seeks to Rebuild Industrial Capacity

The Syrian administration aims to encourage investment by offering financing, customs and tax incentives for the reopening of factories that remained idle during the war, the construction of new facilities and the modernization of production lines.

The NASTEX 2026 textile fair, held in July, brought together more than 300 companies from over 25 countries, highlighting Syria’s ambition to become a regional manufacturing hub.

Syria, which previously had a strong industrial base centered around Aleppo and Damascus, is seeking to restore its manufacturing capacity with investments from neighboring countries, particularly Türkiye.

However, local producers say high production costs, difficulties accessing financing and the growing share of imported products in the domestic market remain key challenges to the sector’s recovery.

Source: Patronlar Dünyası/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök