Total Turnover Index Increased on an Annual and Monthly Basis in August 2026
According to data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the turnover index increased by 31.8% annually and 3% monthly in August.
The Turkish Statistical Institute shared the turnover indices and trade sales volume index data for August 2026 with the public. According to the figures announced, increases were recorded in general economic activities on both an annual and monthly basis.
Turnover Developments Across Total Sectors
The total turnover index across the industry, construction, trade, and services sectors increased by 31.8 percent in August 2026 compared to the same month of the previous year. The same total index recorded a 3 percent increase on a monthly basis.
Annual Sectoral Turnover Changes
When the sub-details of the total turnover are examined, on an annual basis, the industry sector turnover index increased by 32.6 percent, the construction turnover index by 19.2 percent, the trade turnover index by 32.5 percent, and the services turnover index by 33.6 percent.
Monthly Sectoral Turnover Changes
In the August 2026 period, on a monthly basis, the industry sector turnover index increased by 2.2 percent, while the construction turnover index decreased by 3.7 percent. In the same period, the trade turnover index recorded an increase of 4.3 percent and the services turnover index by 2.6 percent.
Trade Sales Volume Data
The trade sales volume increased by 0.6 percent in August 2026 compared to the same month of the previous year. When compared to the previous month, it was observed that the trade sales volume increased by 0.2 percent.