Türkiye Secured $13.1B in Foreign Direct Investments in 2025, Defying Global Slowdown

Türkiye secured $13.1B in foreign direct investments in 2025, defying global slowdown

Aylin Rana Aydin Kus | 13.02.2026 - Update: 13.02.2026

ISTANBUL — Türkiye defied global economic slowdowns last year and received $13.1 billion in foreign direct investments (FDIs), a surge of 12.2% year-on-year, the country’s Investment and Finance Office said Friday.

Sectoral distribution of FDI inflows

• Wholesale and retail trade: $3.052 billion (32% share) – driven primarily by the rise of e‑commerce platforms in the country.
• Manufacturing: $3.02 billion (31% share).
• Information and communications: $1.308 billion (14% share).

📈 Türkiye FDI +12.2% in 2025 – outperforming developing country average (-2%).

Leading investor countries

The Netherlands was the largest foreign investor in Türkiye last year, accounting for $2.863 billion in contributions to the Turkish economy, followed by:

• 🇱🇺 Luxembourg – $1.164 billion
• 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan – $1.138 billion
• 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇫🇷 France, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, and 🇮🇪 Ireland rounded out the top investing countries.

🇳🇱 Netherlands tops FDI list with $2.86B, followed by Luxembourg and Kazakhstan.

Investment focus and global context

FDI inflows into Türkiye last year were concentrated in production, trade, and tech‑focused areas.

Some cautious recovery was seen in global direct investment flows last year, according to a report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), largely driven by developed countries and financial centers.

📊 UNCTAD context: Investments in developing countries fell 2% – but Türkiye saw a 12.2% rise at the same time last year.

Reforms driving investor interest

Reforms to enhance the country’s investment environment, with the launch of projects under the HIT-30 program announced in 2024, regulations in the incentive system last year, the implementation of the climate law, and digitization efforts were major developments supporting foreign investor interest.

Official statement

Ahmet Burak Daglioglu, the head of Türkiye’s Investment and Finance Office, said in a statement that global tech brands and tech startups were particularly prominent targets for foreign investments, and that these investments continue to further solidify Türkiye’s position not as a mere regional hub but a critical global hub.

⚠️ Global FDI still fragile – but Türkiye’s 12.2% growth signals strong resilience.

With $13.1 billion in FDI, Türkiye reinforced its position as a prime destination for international capital, particularly in trade, manufacturing, and technology sectors.

Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Investment Office / UNCTAD · data as of 13 february 2026