Business, trade and investment news from Türkiye
Ali Burç is the editor of Turkish Sourcing News and the founder of Burc Consulting, an advisory firm that works with international companies on investment, market entry and business development in Türkiye. He oversees the publication's coverage of trade, manufacturing and investment.
With over 1,100 active defense projects and a 6.7 billion dollar export volume in 2025, Türkiye has successfully transitioned from a defense importer to a highly specialized, indispensable global supplier of advanced military technologies.
As the essential Nearshoring hub for Europe, Türkiye’s outdoor furniture manufacturers deliver high-quality, weather-resistant designs with the crucial speed and logistical efficiency needed to win the seasonal retail market.
Despite a temporary trade deficit, Türkiye’s 550 million pair production capacity and lightning-fast logistics confirm its indispensable role as Europe’s high-quality, Nearshoring hub for leather and synthetic footwear.
By blending centuries of craftsmanship with modern, compliant tanning processes, Türkiye’s 2.2 billion dollar leather industry delivers premium, traceable jackets and accessories with critical Nearshoring speed for global fashion brands.
Backed by a massive 2.08 billion dollar cold chain and efficient Nearshoring, Türkiye’s frozen food manufacturers deliver fresh-quality vegetables, fruits, and bakery products at the speed the European retail market demands.
Propelled by strong domestic growth and an 84 percent surge in yogurt and buttermilk exports, Türkiye’s dairy manufacturing sector reinforces its position as the reliable, high-volume Nearshoring supplier for the EMEA food market.
Propelled by an 800 percent growth in aquaculture and a massive 2 billion dollar export goal, Türkiye’s integrated seafood sector is the indispensable Nearshoring supplier of fresh, certified fish for the European market.
Backed by a 2.08 billion dollar cold chain and high-tech greenhouse manufacturing, Türkiye’s fresh produce suppliers deliver essential fruits and vegetables to global markets with critical Nearshoring speed and compliance.
As the world’s second-largest hosiery manufacturer, Türkiye’s mastery of seamless knitting technology and functional fibers makes its innerwear sector indispensable for high-speed, high-quality European retail supply chains.
Built on a foundation of GOTS-certified organic cotton and unmatched Nearshoring speed, Türkiye’s baby and children's apparel sector has become the premium, compliant manufacturing base for global pediatric brands.
