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Turkey's Manufacturing Utilization Rises Amid Mixed Outlook

10/28/2025

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In October 2025, Turkey's manufacturing capacity utilization rose to 74% from 73.8% in September 2025.
The highest utilization occurred in intermediate goods at 75%, while durable consumer goods were the lowest at 69.3%.
The Real Sector Confidence Index rose to 100.8, reflecting stronger business sentiment and expectations for higher production and investment.
Export orders and output volume declined, signaling a mixed outlook for Turkey's manufacturing industry.

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Story summary

In October 2025, Turkey's manufacturing capacity utilization rose to 74% from 73.8% in September 2025.
The highest utilization occurred in intermediate goods at 75%, while durable consumer goods were the lowest at 69.3%.
The Real Sector Confidence Index rose to 100.8, reflecting stronger business sentiment and expectations for higher production and investment.
Export orders and output volume declined, signaling a mixed outlook for Turkey's manufacturing industry.