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Turkey Manufacturing Industry Statistics

Manufacturing exports hit $208B in 2022 (up 13.5% YoY). Explore the figures behind Turkey’s trade, wages, and capacity.
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Turkey Manufacturing Industry Statistics
Diana ReevesWritten by Diana Reeves·Edited by Nikolas Papadopoulos·Fact-checked by Katherine Brennan
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Turkey’s manufacturing sector is a key engine of jobs and trade. In 2022, it employed 17.8% of the total workforce and paid an average monthly wage of 25,000 TRY. Women accounted for 1.1 million roles in manufacturing, or 21% of the sector total, while capacity utilization averaged 75.2%. This page connects labor, investment, foreign capital, and major export branches like automotive, textiles, steel, chemicals, and food processing.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2022, Turkey's manufacturing employment stood at 5.2 million workers, a 2.1% increase from 2021
  • Manufacturing sector employed 17.8% of total workforce in 2022
  • Average monthly wage in manufacturing was 25,000 TRY in 2022
  • In 2022, manufacturing exports from Turkey totaled 208 billion USD, up 13.5% YoY
  • Automotive exports reached 31 billion USD in 2022
  • Textile and apparel exports were 28 billion USD in 2022
  • Manufacturing FDI inflows reached 4.5 billion USD in 2022
  • Total fixed investments in manufacturing: 150 billion TRY in 2022
  • Capacity utilization rate in manufacturing averaged 75.2% in 2022
  • In 2022, Turkey's manufacturing sector produced 18.5 million tons of steel, marking a 5.2% increase from 2021
  • The automotive manufacturing sub-sector output reached 1.35 million vehicles in 2022, including 1.02 million passenger cars
  • Turkey's textile and apparel manufacturing produced 1.2 billion pieces of garments in 2021
  • Automotive manufacturing share of total manufacturing: 15% output, 12% employment in 2022
  • Textile and apparel: 10% of manufacturing GDP, largest employer with 1.8M jobs 2022
  • Chemicals and petrochemicals: 8.5% share, 15B USD exports 2022

In 2022, Turkey’s manufacturing expanded with higher jobs, wages, exports, and investment.

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Employment And Labor27 stats

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In 2022, Turkey's manufacturing employment stood at 5.2 million workers, a 2.1% increase from 2021
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Manufacturing sector employed 17.8% of total workforce in 2022
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Average monthly wage in manufacturing was 25,000 TRY in 2022
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Female employment in manufacturing reached 1.1 million in 2022, 21% of sector total
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Youth employment (15-24) in manufacturing was 450,000 in 2022
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Manufacturing labor productivity grew 6.4% in 2022 to 120,000 USD per worker
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Unemployment rate in manufacturing was 8.2% in 2022 average
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Skilled labor shortage affected 65% of manufacturing firms in 2022 survey
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Automotive manufacturing employed 450,000 workers in 2022
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Textile sector had 1.8 million employees in 2021
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Chemical industry employed 250,000 in 2022
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Food processing employed 1.2 million workers in 2022
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Machinery sector employment was 350,000 in 2022
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Electronics manufacturing jobs totaled 150,000 in 2022
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Labor turnover rate in manufacturing averaged 15% in 2022
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Vocational training programs trained 200,000 for manufacturing in 2022
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Manufacturing firms with over 250 employees: 2,500 in 2022
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Part-time employment in manufacturing: 300,000 workers in 2022
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Unionization rate in manufacturing: 28% in 2022
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Overtime hours averaged 5 hours/week per worker in manufacturing 2022
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Migrant workers in manufacturing: 150,000 in 2022
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Manufacturing employment growth forecast 1.5% for 2023
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R&D personnel in manufacturing: 120,000 in 2022
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Engineering graduates employed in manufacturing: 50,000 annually
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Health and safety incidents in manufacturing: 12,000 cases in 2022
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Training hours per employee in manufacturing: 40 hours/year in 2022
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Manufacturing employment by region: Marmara 55%, Aegean 15% in 2022
Interpretation

Employment And Labor Interpretation

In 2022, Turkey’s manufacturing sector increased employment to 5.2 million workers, while wages averaged 25,000 TRY and productivity rose 6.4% to 120,000 USD per worker, pointing to steady labor market growth alongside stronger output for the Employment And Labor landscape.

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Exports And Imports26 stats

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In 2022, manufacturing exports from Turkey totaled 208 billion USD, up 13.5% YoY
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Automotive exports reached 31 billion USD in 2022
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Textile and apparel exports were 28 billion USD in 2022
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Iron and steel exports amounted to 18.2 billion USD in 2022
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Machinery exports grew to 22.5 billion USD in 2022
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Electrical machinery and equipment exports: 12 billion USD in 2022
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Chemical products exports: 15 billion USD in 2022
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Plastic and rubber exports: 8.5 billion USD in 2022
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Furniture exports hit 4.2 billion USD in 2022
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Food and beverage exports from manufacturing: 3.8 billion USD in 2022
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Top export market for manufacturing: Germany 12.5% share in 2022
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EU share in manufacturing exports: 41% in 2022
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Manufacturing imports totaled 215 billion USD in 2022
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Import dependency for intermediate goods in manufacturing: 35% in 2022
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China as top import source for manufacturing inputs: 18% share 2022
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Trade balance for manufacturing: -7 billion USD deficit in 2022
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Export growth to USA: 20% YoY for manufacturing in 2022
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Shipments to UK manufacturing exports: 10 billion USD in 2022
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Middle East manufacturing exports share: 15% in 2022
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Africa manufacturing exports grew 25% to 12 billion USD in 2022
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EFTA countries manufacturing imports from Turkey: 5 billion USD 2022
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Customs union with EU covers 95% of manufacturing trade in 2022
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FTAs boosted manufacturing exports by 15% since 2018
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Manufacturing export sophistication index improved to 0.45 in 2022
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Value of manufacturing re-exports: 20 billion USD in 2022
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Digital exports in manufacturing services: 2 billion USD 2022
Interpretation

Exports And Imports Interpretation

Turkey’s manufacturing exports rose to 208 billion USD in 2022, up 13.5% year over year, with major contributions from automotive at 31 billion USD and textiles and apparel at 28 billion USD, underscoring strong export momentum within the Exports And Imports category.

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Investments And Capacity Utilization23 stats

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Manufacturing FDI inflows reached 4.5 billion USD in 2022
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Total fixed investments in manufacturing: 150 billion TRY in 2022
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Capacity utilization rate in manufacturing averaged 75.2% in 2022
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Automotive sector investments: 5.2 billion USD in 2022
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R&D expenditure in manufacturing: 12 billion USD or 1.2% of output in 2022
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Machinery renewal investments: 30 billion TRY in 2022
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Green energy investments in manufacturing plants: 2.5 billion USD 2022
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EU grants for manufacturing SMEs: 500 million EUR in 2022
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KOSGEB manufacturing support: 10 billion TRY disbursed 2022
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Capacity expansion in steel sector: 3 million tons added in 2022
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Textile machinery investments: 4 billion USD in 2022
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Chemical plant investments: 6 billion TRY new capacity 2022
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Logistics investments for manufacturing: 20 billion TRY in 2022
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Digital transformation investments: 15 billion TRY in manufacturing 2022
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Number of manufacturing firms investing in expansion: 12,000 in 2022
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Venture capital in manufacturing tech: 1 billion USD 2022
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Public-private partnerships in manufacturing infra: 50 projects worth 10B USD 2022
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Depreciation rate for manufacturing assets: 5.2% average 2022
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Investment incentives utilized: 200 billion TRY approved for manufacturing 2022
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Foreign investor share in manufacturing capex: 25% in 2022
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Automotive battery plant investments: 2 billion USD announced 2022
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Capacity utilization peak: 78.5% in July 2022 manufacturing
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Electronics cluster investments: 3 billion TRY in Istanbul 2022
Interpretation

Investments And Capacity Utilization Interpretation

In Turkey’s manufacturing, strong investment momentum alongside relatively steady capacity use is evident as fixed investments hit 150 billion TRY in 2022 while capacity utilization averaged 75.2%, backed by 4.5 billion USD of manufacturing FDI inflows and 30 billion TRY in machinery renewal.

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Production And Output30 stats

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In 2022, Turkey's manufacturing sector produced 18.5 million tons of steel, marking a 5.2% increase from 2021
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The automotive manufacturing sub-sector output reached 1.35 million vehicles in 2022, including 1.02 million passenger cars
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Turkey's textile and apparel manufacturing produced 1.2 billion pieces of garments in 2021
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Chemical manufacturing output in Turkey grew by 12.4% in 2022 to 45 billion TRY value added
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Food and beverage manufacturing sector produced 28 million tons of processed food in 2022
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Machinery manufacturing output increased by 8.7% in 2023 Q1 to 120 billion TRY
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Electrical equipment manufacturing reached 2.5 million units of household appliances in 2022
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Cement production in Turkey totaled 72.5 million tons in 2022, up 4.1% YoY
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Plastic products manufacturing output was 7.8 million tons in 2021
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Furniture manufacturing produced 150 million pieces in 2022
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Paper and board production reached 2.9 million tons in 2022
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Glass manufacturing output was 4.2 million tons in 2022
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Rubber products manufacturing produced 1.1 million tons in 2021
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Non-metallic minerals output grew 6.3% to 250 billion TRY in 2022
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Metal products manufacturing output increased by 10.2% in 2022
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing produced 3.5 billion packs in 2022
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Leather goods manufacturing output was 50 million units in 2021
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Wood products manufacturing reached 5 million cubic meters in 2022
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Electronics manufacturing output hit 15 billion USD in components in 2022
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Shipbuilding manufacturing delivered 45 vessels totaling 1.2 million DWT in 2022
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Bicycle manufacturing produced 2.5 million units in 2022
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Toy manufacturing output was 100 million pieces in 2021
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Jewelry manufacturing produced 200 tons of gold products in 2022
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Manufacturing PMI index averaged 52.3 in 2022 indicating expansion
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Industrial production index for manufacturing rose 7.8% YoY in Dec 2022
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Capacity utilization in manufacturing was 76.5% in 2022 average
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Manufacturing value added grew 9.1% in real terms in 2022
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Turkey ranked 14th globally in manufacturing output value at 250 billion USD in 2021
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Automotive parts production reached 35 billion USD in 2022
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White goods manufacturing exported components worth 10 billion USD in 2022
Interpretation

Production And Output Interpretation

In the Production And Output category, Turkey’s manufacturing is broadening its scale, from steel production rising to 18.5 million tons in 2022 up 5.2% and processed food reaching 28 million tons, to machinery output climbing 8.7% in 2023 Q1 to 120 billion TRY.

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Sub Sectors And Specialization24 stats

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Automotive manufacturing share of total manufacturing: 15% output, 12% employment in 2022
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Textile and apparel: 10% of manufacturing GDP, largest employer with 1.8M jobs 2022
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Chemicals and petrochemicals: 8.5% share, 15B USD exports 2022
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Food processing: 12% of manufacturing value added, 1.2M employees 2022
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Machinery and equipment: 9% output share, 22B USD exports 2022
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Electrical and electronics: 7% GDP contribution, rapid growth 20% YoY 2022
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Metals (iron-steel): 11% employment, 18B USD exports 2022
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Plastics and rubber: 5% share, 8.5B USD trade 2022
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Furniture: 3% output, 4B USD exports leader globally 2022
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Cement and non-metallics: 6% capacity, 72M tons production 2022
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Pharmaceuticals: 2% share but 25% growth, 3.5B packs 2022
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Paper products: 2.5% employment, 2.9M tons output 2022
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Glass and ceramics: 4% exports contribution 2022
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Leather and footwear: 1.5% share, 50M units production 2022
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Wood processing: 2% GDP, 5M m3 output 2022
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Jewelry and precious metals: niche 1% but high value 200 tons gold 2022
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Shipbuilding: specialized, 1.2M DWT delivered 2022
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Defense manufacturing: growing 15% output, exports 4B USD 2022
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Medical devices sub-sector: 10% annual growth to 2B USD 2022
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Toys and sports goods: 100M units, export-oriented 2022
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Bicycles and EVs: 2.5M units, emerging green sub-sector 2022
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Automotive specialization: 70% local content in vehicles 2022
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Textile tech upgrade: 40% firms digitized by 2022
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Chemicals diversification: 30% specialty chemicals share 2022
Interpretation

Sub Sectors And Specialization Interpretation

Turkey’s sub sectors and specialization are clearly concentrated in a few high-impact areas, with textile and apparel leading employment at 1.8M jobs in 2022 and automotive also notable at 15% of output and 12% of employment while fast-rising electrical and electronics contributes 7% of GDP with 20% year-on-year growth in 2022.
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