Regional and Sectoral Outlook on Türkiye’s Industrial Production in 2025

Türkiye’s industrial production has shown notable variation across regions and sectors in 2025. As of May 2025, calendar-adjusted industrial output increased by 4.9% annually, marking the highest growth in four months. On a monthly basis, production rose by 3.1%. Industry-specific growth figures further highlight the differentiated performance across key segments: mining and quarrying grew by 10.0%, manufacturing by 4.6%, and electricity-gas production by 4.7%.

Regional Growth Dynamics

While western Türkiye continues to lead in terms of production capacity, signs of slowdown are evident in its dominant sectors, particularly automotive and textiles. In contrast, central and eastern regions are experiencing stronger growth momentum, particularly in:

• metallurgical and non-metallic mineral products: driven by construction activity
• food processing: supported by increased demand for agricultural-based products

This regional divergence reflects the influence of sector-specific demand patterns and local industrial base. The inland and eastern provinces benefit from rising domestic infrastructure investments and enhanced agricultural output, boosting related industries.

Sectoral Performance

The latest data from sectoral organizations and ISO industry reports indicate that only a few select industries showed clear signs of expansion, with most sectors witnessing either stagnation or contraction.

• Apparel and leather goods: recovered strongly in May 2025, reversing a long-term decline that began in August 2024.
• Non-metallic mineral products: led growth across sectors; boosted by the demand for construction materials such as cement and ceramics.
• Textiles: contracted by 8.2%, marking the steepest drop since October 2023 due to declining export orders.
• Automotive and machinery: showed monthly decline patterns continuing into 2025, with a sharp contraction of -3.0% in January.

These findings suggest that resilience is limited to sectors connected to domestic infrastructure spending and basic consumer needs, while export-oriented industries face pressure due to weak international demand.

Growth Trends Across 2025

Industrial production in Türkiye displayed a fluctuating trajectory in the first half of 2025. Monthly growth patterns based on seasonally adjusted data are as follows:

• May: annual growth of 4.9%, the strongest since January
• April: annual growth of 3.3%, the highest since December 2024
• March: annual growth reached 2.5%, marking the best quarter-to-date figure
• January: growth limited to 1.2%, with a significant dip in core manufacturing

According to leading indicators such as the core manufacturing index (excluding volatile subsectors), there was a -0.3% monthly contraction, signaling stability rather than robust expansion. Meanwhile, energy-intensive sectors showed strength: electricity and gas production rose by an impressive 8.8% in April, suggesting a rise in industrial capacity utilization.

Conclusion

Türkiye’s industrial production landscape in mid-2025 is characterized by a moderate but selective recovery. While some sectors such as construction materials and food processing have performed strongly, others—particularly export-dependent industries—have struggled amid weak global demand. Regional disparities also play a significant role, with inner and eastern Türkiye displaying more robust industrial momentum than the western regions.

Detailed and updated insights can be found through official sources such as the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and sectoral associations like the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO).

For international entrepreneurs evaluating investment opportunities in Türkiye, these insights underline the value of sector-specific strategies and a clear understanding of localized industrial dynamics.