Turkey received $1.2 billion in international direct investment in July

According to data from the International Investors Association and the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, $1.2 billion in International Direct Investment inflow was provided to Turkey in July 2026.

Total Investment in the First Seven Months of the Year

According to information compiled from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey Balance of Payments Statistics, an International Direct Investment inflow of $1.2 billion was recorded in Turkey in July 2026.

In line with current statistics, the total amount of International Direct Investment coming into the country in the first seven months of the year reached $5.8 billion.

Distribution of July Investment Components

Of the total $1.2 billion investment recorded in July, $909 million materialized in the form of investment capital.

During the same period, real estate sales to foreigners provided $322 million, while liquidations created a downward effect of $44 million and debt instruments of $33 million.

Prominent Sectoral Distribution

In investment capital inflows for July, the manufacture of paper and paper products and the printing of recorded media ranked first with a 35 percent share.

Wholesale and retail trade received a 25 percent share, and the construction sector received a 12 percent share, exceeding their past cumulative performances.

Investment Distribution by Country

In the July 2026 period, China had the largest share with 34 percent, while Ireland took a 21 percent share and Germany a 14 percent share.

In the total of the first seven months of the year, Germany stood out with $1.1 billion, the Netherlands with $903 million, and the United States with $585 million.