YASED: 11.6 Billion Dollars in Foreign Investment to Turkey in 2025

Record Increase in Foreign Direct Investment in Turkey

In October 2025, the total amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Turkey was recorded at 11.6 billion dollars. This figure indicates a 35 percent increase compared to 2024. Turkey's total FDI inflow has exceeded 285 billion dollars since 2003.

Investment Inflows and Real Estate Sales in October 2025

In October, there was an inflow of 567 million dollars in investment capital into Turkey, while real estate sales to foreign nationals were determined to be 240 million dollars. Additionally, losses from debt instruments amounted to 73 million dollars, and 606 million dollars in investment liquidations limited the total FDI value to 128 million dollars.

Leading Investments in Transport and Storage

Of the investment capital inflows in October, 199 million dollars came from the transport and storage sector, accounting for 35 percent. Wholesale and retail trade followed with %18, and electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning production with %9 ranked among the other prominent sectors.

France Tops Foreign Investment

Between 2003-2024, France has come to the forefront among the countries that invested the most in Turkey. As of October 2025, France has invested 198 million dollars, holding a share of 35 percent. Following France are the Netherlands with %16, Germany with %10, Belgium with %9, and Switzerland with %5.

Leading Countries in Investment in Turkey

In the first 10 months of the year, the Netherlands was the leading investor with a total of 2.6 billion dollars, followed by Kazakhstan and Luxembourg with 1.1 billion dollars each. Turkey continues to enhance its attractiveness for international investors.