Turkey’s pulp and paper market grows by 11% in value terms over 2016, thanks to rising import prices as well as greater volume demand from corrugated and disposable paper industries. Turnover of Turkish disposable paper industry rises by 10% in ...

Market value expands by 12% in 2016 to TRY58.7 billion thanks to growing purchases from B2B clients. Volume consumption of plastic products expands by 4% in 2016 to 7.9 million tonnes. Industry’s production value increases by 12% in 2016 to ...

Market value grows 11% in 2016 to TRY19.4 billion thanks to growing purchases of tyres from private and B2B customers and growing sales of rubber construction materials. Tyre sales amount to 23 million units in 2016, of which two million units are ...

Turkish mining of coal and lignite; extraction of peat market sees 6.8% growth in 2016, driven by expanding coal power plant fleet as well as recovering coal prices. Turkish electricity sector adds 1.8 GW of coal power plant capacity in 2016, more ...

Despite initiating reforms, Turkey continues to face a plethora of problems largely due to an inefficient regulatory regime. A poor logistics infrastructure clubbed with high levels of corruption further reduces its competitiveness especially at the ...

Affected by the country’s political and economic instability, growth of Turkey’s disposable income and spending decelerated in real terms in 2016. The more uncertain domestic and global environments threaten to impact the long-term expansion of ...

Eyewear in Turkey registered healthy current value growth in 2017 due to increasing health concerns and the opening of new stores despite the Turkish economy showing signs of a slowdown as a result of a sudden decline in consumer traffic due to ...

Spectacles recorded current value growth of 9% in 2017, down slightly from the previous year due to economic and political instability caused by terrorist attacks, the failed coup and subsequent extraordinary government measures. However, growth ...

In 2017, bags and luggage increased by 7% in current value due to the growing number of women in the Turkish workforce as well as the recent opening of numerous new shopping centres despite the Turkish economy showing signs of slowing down as a ...

Current value sales of jewellery declined by 8% in 2017 as Turkish people were hesitant to go out, especially to crowded areas and shopping centres, due to the terrorist incidents that took place in Ankara and Istanbul in 2016/2017; this reluctance ...

In 2017, personal accessories recorded negative growth due to signs of a slowing down Turkish economy as a result of the sudden drop in traffic caused by the deadly attacks in Turkey, the failed coup attempt and decreased rate of tourism. Whilst some...

In 2017, value growth of watches was 1%, reaching TRY5.2 billion, a stronger rate of growth than during 2016. The main reason for this better growth is the entrance of new brands and new store openings. However, the growth was above the industry ...

Current value sales of writing instruments increased by 3% in 2017. As income levels continue to increase, a higher number of Turkish consumers are able to spend more on their children’s education. Moreover, Turkish parents are becoming more educated...

Istanbul as a tourist destination has been losing favour over recent years due to security concerns and political instability, plaguing the country and its economy. Faced with such challenges, the city has lost some of its appeal but retains its ...

Security issues and a failed coup in 2016 caused Turkey’s economy to slow down between 2011 and 2016, negatively affecting investor confidence. Nevertheless, the April 2017 constitutional referendum has stabilised Turkey’s political landscape, ...

Parents in Turkey showed growing interest in higher quality traditional toys and games products in 2016. Together with the increasing popularity of digital gaming in the country, this continued to drive the positive development of the local toys and ...

Traditional toys and games in Turkey continued to record strong growth in current value sales in 2016 despite stagnation in consumer incomes. This was largely explained by the fact that importers, manufacturers and retailers in the category were ...

Unit prices for video games software products increased in 2016 due to the decline in the exchange rate value of the Turkish lira. This was the key driver of growth in total video games current value sales, which increased by 24%. That this growth ...

Turkey’s economy will improve modestly in 2017. An increase in government spending following the failed coup provides support. Private consumption will see only marginal gains. Political tensions and recurrent terrorist attacks are drags. Inflation ...

In 2016, beer recorded a decline in total volume terms, a trend that continued from the previous year. The major reason for the decline in overall sales in 2016 was the negative effect from the performance of domestic tourism, which was a result of ...