Turkey on the Path to Becoming a Global Automotive Production Hub

Turkey has strengthened its position in the automotive industry in recent years by attracting international investments. With fast access to European and Middle Eastern markets, it is on the path to becoming a global production base for automobiles.

Remarkable Investments by Global Automakers

Last year, the Chinese company BYD decided to invest in Turkey. Following that, Chery announced plans to build a $1 billion production campus in the city of Samsun, focusing on electric vehicles and the supply industry. This clearly demonstrates Turkey's growing appeal in this field.

These actions have accelerated Turkey’s transformation into a key center in global vehicle production. A favorable geographic location, a wide and high-quality supply chain, and a skilled workforce are among the reasons why international investors choose Turkey as an ideal destination.

Turkey: A Bridge to Europe and the Middle East

Fast and easy access to large markets in Europe and the Middle East has strengthened Turkey's strategic position and turned it into an important bridge for technology and product transfer.

Government support policies and incentives also play an important role in attracting investors and have drawn attention to the opportunities ahead.

Expanding Investment Beyond the Automotive Industry

This trend is not limited to the automotive field alone, but has also extended to sectors such as renewable energy, advanced technologies, and high value-added production, strengthening the country's industrial infrastructure.

The Important Role of Industrial Clusters in Attracting Investment

The Head of the Presidential Investment and Finance Office, A. Burak Dağlıoğlu, referring to Turkey's long history in the automotive industry since the 1960s, stated:

“Over time, our country has hosted original equipment manufacturers, R&D centers, and design hubs, and has created significant capacity in this field. In addition, thanks to its wide supplier network and skilled workforce, Turkey has the capability to design, produce, and deliver vehicles to the final stages of the value chain.”

He added: Turkey offers a wide range of products in the areas of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy vehicles. The country's geographic position also plays a major role in making it a powerful production center. This strong industrial cluster, with the presence of all stakeholders, has turned Turkey into an attractive destination for investors.

Increasing Turkey’s Global Competitiveness

Dağlıoğlu also emphasized that the policies implemented over the past two decades under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have played a significant role in strengthening the global position of Turkey's automotive industry. He pointed to the country's progress in areas such as vehicle electrification and said these successes have deepened the industry.

The Role of the National Brand TOGG

He referred to the TOGG brand as a symbol of these successful policies and proposed values, which is now seen on the roads as a "national pride."

Support Programs and Growing Investment

Referring to the 2030 Industry and Technology Strategy Program and the Large-Scale Industrial Investment Promotion Plan, Dağlıoğlu recently announced that two international companies decided to invest in Turkey under the HIT-30 program and said:

“These decisions are a clear indication of Turkey’s global competitiveness and show that the growth trend has not stopped.”

A Look Ahead: Turkey, the Global Connection Point

Highlighting the expansion of investment opportunities in various sectors such as energy, financial services, aerospace, agriculture, tourism, technology, and innovation, he said:

“With the goal of turning the ‘Century of Turkey’ into the ‘Century of Investment,’ we continue to present our country’s opportunities to international investors through our global campaign ‘The Connection Point of the World.’”