International Investors Association (YASED) Report
Following the release of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey’s Balance of Payments statistics, the International Investors Association (YASED) published the “International Direct Investments Bulletin” with key figures.
According to the report, in April, Turkey received 1.278 billion dollars in international direct investment. This represents the highest monthly investment amount for the first four months of the year.
Out of the investment inflow in April, 477 million dollars came in the form of investment capital, while 452 million dollars stemmed from the sale of real estate to foreign nationals, and 353 million dollars came from debt instruments. During the same month, 4 million dollars worth of investments were liquidated.
In April 2024, the 477 million dollars in investment capital inflow saw the wholesale and retail trade sector receiving 262 million dollars, capturing a 55% share of new investments.
The wholesale and retail trade sector continued to perform above its historical performance, while the information and communication sector attracted 12% of the investment capital inflows in that month.
The manufacturing of computers, electrical, electronic, and optical products (5%), along with the manufacturing of transportation vehicles (4%), were the other sectors that received significant investments.
In April, the United Kingdom made the largest international direct investment in Turkey, contributing 134 million dollars and accounting for 28% of the total. This was followed by the United States with a 21% share. When assessing the first four months of the year, European Union (EU) countries accounted for 49% of total investments, while the Americas contributed 21%.
In the first four months of the year, the total amount of international direct investment reached 2.8 billion dollars. This period saw a 29% decrease compared to the same timeframe in 2023, while the total value of international direct investment inflows to Turkey since 2002 has exceeded 266 billion dollars.
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Arwen Volkov, A graduate of the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland with a degree in International Finance, Arwen specializes in sustainable finance and green investments. She began her career at an investment bank in London, where she developed financing models for environmentally friendly projects. Known for her analytical and strategic thinking skills, Arwen is a sought-after financial consultant. In her spare time, she mentors fintech startups, contributing to their growth strategies. She is also a nature enthusiast and an amateur photographer.
