Turkey experienced a notable shift from net direct investment inflow to outflow in Q4 2025, indicating a changing investment landscape.
Despite the overall capital outflow, the number of new foreign-partnered companies in Turkey increased, with Iranian firms being the most active in establishing new ventures.
Turkish investors significantly ramped up their overseas real estate acquisitions, reaching ten times the five-year average, suggesting a diversification of investment portfolios abroad.
While manufacturing and trade remain dominant sectors for foreign investment, both saw a decline in investment compared to the previous year, signaling potential shifts in sector attractiveness.

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9 billion in direct investments during the final quarter of 2025. 5 billion net direct investment inflow observed in the same period of the previous year. 5% year-on-year, with Iranian-backed ventures leading the count. 7 billion in direct investments abroad. 7 billion. 5% of foreign direct investments. However, investments in these key sectors saw a decline compared to the previous year. 8% of the total.
Other nations, including France, Denmark, Spain, and Luxembourg, increased their investments in Turkey. 7% of all new establishments. 1% to 6,590 units, with Russian citizens purchasing the most homes at 1,129 units. 5 billion, approximately ten times the average of the last five years.


