Turkey Factory Capacity Utilization Falls in February

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-02-20T07:55:18+00:00

In February 2026, Turkey's manufacturing industry operated at 73.5% capacity, a slight decline from January. This drop reflects slowed industrial activity, particularly in investment goods and non-durable consumer goods.

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2026-02-20 07:55:18

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The manufacturing industry in Turkey operated at 73.5% of its production capacity in February 2026, down from 74.1% in January. This marked the lowest reading since August 2025, reflecting a continued slowdown in industrial activity at the start of the year. Capacity utilization declined mainly in the production of investment goods, which fell to 70.1% from 71.5%, and in non-durable consumer goods, dropping to 72.1% from 72.4%. Output for food and beverages also eased to 72.5% from 72.8%, while the use of intermediate goods slipped to 74.9% from 75.2%. In contrast, utilization for durable consumer goods saw a slight increase to 66.7% from 65.5%, and overall consumer goods remained stable at 71.2%.

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