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Türkiye's industrial production contracted by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2025, despite a year-over-year increase of 2.5% recorded in March, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) reported on Friday.
On a monthly basis, overall industrial production rose by 3.4% in March.
Out of the 12 sub-sectors measured, 10 posted annual increases while two declined. The energy index rose by 8.4%, capital goods increased by 8.2%, and the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector grew by 6.1% compared to March 2024.
However, the index for durable consumer goods fell by 5.7%, and intermediate goods production declined by 1.7% year-over-year.
Monthly data revealed that high-technology production surged by 43.4% in March, while capital goods rose by 12.7% and mining and quarrying output increased by 8.2%.
In contrast, the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning index declined by 3.5% compared to February. The indices for durable consumer goods and energy also dropped by 2.8% and 0.6%, respectively.
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