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Turkish economic and political volatility

Overview

Turkey continues to navigate significant economic and political volatility. While previous years were marked by unconventional interest rate cuts, recent efforts have focused on stabilizing the economy through higher rates. However, analysts and industry leaders warn of a risk of ‘early deindustrialization’ as the economy shifts toward services. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) shows the manufacturing sector's share of GDP fell from 22.12% to 15.58% over five years, while the services sector surpassed 60% in 2026.

The industrial sector faces severe pressure from high inflation, rising energy costs, and high interest rates. Mustafa Gültepe, President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), noted that energy prices rose 15-fold since 2019, causing exporters to lose market share to competitors like Poland and Romania. Political figures have warned of a potential industrial collapse, citing shrinking domestic demand and a decline in capacity utilization, particularly in the machinery sector. Financial distress is further evidenced by 1,240 concordat applications filed in the first half of 2026.

Political and institutional concerns persist. Sefa Yılmaz, President of the Izmir Bar Association, stated the country is “no longer functioning as a state governed by the rule of law,” citing institutional decay. Economically, high commercial loan rates—reaching approximately 48.9% in mid-July—are hindering SMEs. Amidst these challenges, some political actors, such as HÜDA PAR, have called for an ‘interest-free Turkey’ model to prioritize production over capital.

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Turkey · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Yeni Parti · Fatih Karahan · Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey

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  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Turkey economic challenges: High interest rates and calls for reform

    High commercial loan interest rates near 49 percent in Turkey are straining SMEs, while political leaders call for a shift toward an interest-free economic model based on production.

  2. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Turkish exporters warn of rising costs and market share loss

    TİM President Mustafa Gültepe warns that soaring energy, wage, and raw material costs are eroding Turkish export competitiveness and causing significant job losses in the manufacturing sector.

  3. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Turkish industrial sector faces collapse warnings amid economic pressure

    Turkish political leaders warn of an industrial collapse, citing high interest rates, rising costs, and a surge in concordat applications as major threats to the manufacturing sector.

  4. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Turkey economic agenda features inflation and central bank updates

    Turkey's October economic agenda includes key inflation data, export statistics, and a presentation by Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan on monetary policy and the global economy.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Turkey faces economic crisis and institutional decay

    Turkey faces growing social and economic instability, with concerns rising over poverty, financial exploitation, and the erosion of the rule of law and institutional structures.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Turkish industry leaders warn of rising production costs and geopolitical risks

    Turkish industry leaders warn of economic strain caused by rising input costs, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions affecting sectors like poultry and manufacturing.

  7. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Turkey faces risk of early deindustrialization

    Turkey faces ‘early deindustrialization’ as manufacturing's share of GDP dropped from 22.12% to 15.58% over five years, while the services sector continues to expand.

  8. [BUSINESS] 32 sources
    Turkey economic outlook: Disinflation continues amid revised growth forecasts

    Turkey's disinflation process continues despite supply shocks, according to TCMB President Karahan. However, ADB and OECD have revised growth and inflation forecasts amid high costs and geopolitical risks.

  9. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Turkey faces economic instability amid democratic and production declines

    Turkey faces economic instability driven by democratic decline and a weakened production economy. Experts advocate for decisive inflation measures and shifting from indirect to direct taxation.

  10. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Turkey's economic experiment under Erdoğan

    Turkish President Erdoğan's decision to lower interest rates between 2021 and 2023 to combat inflation led to a 40 percent drop in the lira and forced a subsequent rise in rates to 50 percent.

  11. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Turkey faces political shifts and central bank interest rate stability

    Turkish politics face shifts as CHP and YENİ Parti consider alliances amid legal cases, while the Central Bank maintains interest rates at 37 percent amid inflation concerns.

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