Nearly 2 Billion Dollars in Direct Investment Entered Türkiye in Two Months
According to data from the Central Bank of Türkiye (TCMB), the amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) that entered Türkiye in the first two months of the year increased by 92% compared to the same period last year, reaching 1 billion and 996 million dollars.
This information was provided by the International Investors Association (YASED) in the bulletin "Foreign Direct Investment in Numbers" following the release of the balance of payments data.
Significant Investment Growth in February
In February alone, Türkiye managed to attract 561 million dollars in direct investment; a figure that shows a remarkable 205% increase compared to February of the previous year.
The composition of these investments is as follows:
- 417 million dollars in cash capital inflow
- 28 million dollars through debt instruments
- 134 million dollars from property sales to foreigners
Additionally, capital outflows in the form of investment liquidations had a negative impact of 18 million dollars on the overall figures.
Highest Share of Investment in Trade Sector
Out of the total 1.35 billion dollars in cash capital during the first two months, the largest share belonged to the wholesale and retail trade sector with 58 percent. Following that were financial and insurance services with 10 percent and information and communication with 6 percent.
Breakdown of Investments in February
In February, the investment composition was as follows:
- 26% wholesale and retail trade
- 13% information and communication
- 12% financial and insurance services
- 11% manufacturing of rubber and plastic products
- 9% professional, scientific, and technical activities
Leading Investor Countries
In February, the highest volume of investment came from Hollanda, ABD, İsviçre, Birleşik Krallık, and Azerbaycan.
Share of Continents and Regions
During the two-month period, Asian countries excluding the Middle East ranked first with a share of 49%. They were followed by European Union countries with 21%, the American continent with 12%, and non-EU European countries with 11%.
Countries with the Highest Investments
According to the statistics, in the first two months of the year, Kazakistan was the largest investor in Türkiye with 45%. Other countries include:
- ABD: 11%
- Hollanda: 10%
- İsviçre: 8%
- Almanya: 5%
"The entry of foreign direct investment during the first two months of the year has nearly doubled compared to last year, indicating an increase in international investors' confidence in the Turkish market." – YASED Bulletin
