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Türkiye attracted $3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the January–March period of 2025, marking an 89% year-on-year surge, according to Turkish central bank figures.
According to the International Investors Association (YASED)'s report based on these figures, in the first quarter, "Other Asian Countries" ranked as the top source region, accounting for 39% of total inflows. The “EU27” countries—responsible for 58% of total FDI from 2005 to 2024—followed with a 31% share.
The top five countries of origin for FDI in the same period were Kazakhstan with 34%, the Netherlands with 10%, the United States and Germany with 9% each, and Switzerland with 7%.
In March 2025 alone, Türkiye received $1 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), with Germany leading at 21%, followed by France at 17%, the Netherlands at 12%, Austria at 10%, and Azerbaijan at 7%.
In terms of sectoral distribution for March, the manufacturing of computers, electrical, electronic, and optical products led with a 23% share in capital investment. Wholesale and retail trade followed with 20%, while professional, scientific and technical activities, and finance and insurance services each accounted for 9%. The food, beverage, and tobacco manufacturing sector held an 8% share.
Roughly $1.8 billion of the total inflows came as capital investment, representing a 40% increase compared to the same period last year.
Wholesale and retail trade led the way with $863 million, accounting for 48% of all capital investment. This was followed by finance and insurance activities at 9%, and the manufacturing of computers, electrical, electronic, and optical products at 8%.
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