Türkiye recorded a total of $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the first two months of the year, according to the latest data.
The International Investors Association (YASED) released its regular “FDI in Figures” bulletin following the publication of balance of payments statistics by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye. The report provides a detailed breakdown of investment activity across sectors and countries.
In February alone, FDI inflows reached $780 million, bringing the cumulative total for January–February to $1.5 billion. Since 2003, total FDI inflows into Türkiye have exceeded $289 billion, highlighting the country’s long-term position as a key destination for international capital.
Breakdown of February Investments
Of the $780 million recorded in February:
- $370 million came in the form of equity capital
- $513 million was registered as debt instruments
- $230 million was attributed to real estate sales to foreign nationals
Investment liquidations had a downward impact of $333 million on the overall figures.
Sectoral Highlights
Wholesale and retail trade stood out as the leading sector in overall investment inflows during the first two months of the year.
In February, the information and communication sector accounted for $65 million of equity capital inflows, representing 18% of the total. Financial and insurance activities followed with a 17% share, while wholesale and retail trade accounted for 14%.
Looking at the combined January–February period, wholesale and retail trade attracted $146 million in investment, closely followed by the electronics manufacturing sector with $143 million.
Top Investor Countries
European Union countries, which accounted for 59% of total FDI inflows between 2003 and 2025, held a 35% share in February 2026.
On a country basis, the United Arab Emirates led February inflows with an 18% share. It was followed by Singapore and the United States, each with 15%, Germany with 14%, and Spain with 9%.
For the first two months overall, Germany ranked as the largest investor with $198 million in inflows. The Netherlands followed with $118 million, while the United Arab Emirates ranked third with $95 million.