Aimed at reducing Türkiye’s trade deficit, the Strategic Hamle program offers 80% support for investments replacing major imports in 2026.
The Strategic Hamle (Strategic Move) Program is a specialized and highly targeted incentive tool designed to foster the domestic production of critical products that Türkiye currently imports in high volumes. For global investors, this program offers a “guaranteed market” scenario: by localizing the production of goods that have a pre-existing high demand, investors can capture immediate market share while receiving massive state backing. To qualify for the Strategic Hamle in 2026, a project must target a product with an annual import value exceeding $50 million and demonstrate a value-added production rate of at least 30%.
The financial intensity of this program is among the highest in Türkiye’s incentive portfolio. A typical 2026 simulation for a 500 million TRY (~$15M) investment shows a total support intensity of 80%. This is achieved through a multi-billion lira pool that provides 200 million TRY in tax reductions, 80 million TRY in VAT exemptions, and nearly 75 million TRY in machine-specific support. Unlike general incentives, the Strategic Hamle is “product-focused,” meaning that if your production line replaces a critical import, the government effectively acts as a silent partner in your capital expenditure.
This program is open to all sectors—from chemicals and heavy machinery to electronics and medical devices—provided they meet the import-replacement criteria. In the 2025-2026 period, the focus has particularly shifted toward energy-intensive industrial zones and the green hydrogen ecosystem, as outlined in the YOIKK 2025 Action Plan. By aligning corporate investment goals with the national objective of reducing the trade deficit (which dropped to $82 billion in 2024), the Strategic Hamle program offers a win-win scenario for investors looking to scale in a resilient and growing economy.
For international sourcing professionals, the success of the Strategic Hamle program is a vital indicator of supply chain reliability. As more critical components are produced domestically in Türkiye, the risks associated with global shipping and external supply shocks are significantly reduced. Sourcing “Strategic Hamle” products means buying from manufacturers that have the full technological and fiscal backing of the Turkish state, ensuring long-term quality and cost-effectiveness.
Citations & Sources:
- Action Plan: Anadolu Agency – Türkiye’s 2025-2026 Investment Plan Targets Industry
- Official Portal: Technology Focused Industrial Movement – Strategic Move Call
- Trade Stats: Ministry of Trade – 2024/2025 Foreign Trade Figures
