Turkey

Baked goods underwent two price adjustments, based on annual yield and announced annual wheat prices. The aim was to keep price increases for unpacked leavened white bread below the rate of inflation, which was very high, to provide affordability. To…

Turkey welcomed 44.5 million tourists in 2022, according to the Culture and Tourism Ministry of Turkey. Tourists arriving in September and August contributed to the sales of new season products, intending to carry them home and wear them in autumn,…

The packaging unit volumes used in liquid milk formula in Turkey saw very strong growth again in 2022. Convenience was playing a crucial role in this trend, as liquid milk formula is pre-mixed and ready to use, making it easier for busy parents to…

The average retail current unit price of baby food is set to increase considerably in 2023. Baby food is becoming less affordable during a period of very high inflation in Turkey. This is causing a sharp slowdown in retail volume growth across baby…

Baby and child-specific products in Turkey witnessed positive growth in 2023, fuelled by a wave of new product launches. A notable example is Bayer Türk Kimya Sanayi Ltd Sti's introduction of Bepanthol in two new subcategories: baby and…

In 2023, sales of away-from-home tissue in Turkey witnessed a positive, albeit low single-digit, volume growth. This uptick was driven by several factors, including the gradual return of individuals to traditional office settings following the…

Appliance and electronics specialists were one of the worst performing retail sectors in Turkey in 2023. With most products imported, it registered even higher prices increases than other sectors, due to significant devaluation of the Turkish lira.…

With inflation very still high, apparel and footwear specialists in Turkey registered both a double-digit percentage increase in current and constant value sales. However, there was slight contraction in the number of outlets, as rising costs led…

Economic instability and high inflation continued to restrain retail volume sales of apparel and footwear in Turkey at the end of the review period. The Turkish economy is taking longer to recover than many the economies of some other countries. This…

Many local consumers prefer to make frequent small purchases, such as apparel accessories, in order to stylise their look without having to spend on larger, more expensive items of apparel, or at least delay their purchase. This behaviour is…

The Antalya in Turkey report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Ankara in Turkey report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

While its demographic profile remains one of the most youthful in Europe, Turkey is steadily aging, with a gradually rising median age of population. Turkish people are living longer, with life expectancy rising. As such, the growth in the…

Packaging unit volumes recorded their strongest growth in beer among the main alcoholic drinks categories in Turkey in 2022. The strong increase in beer packaging sales was attributed to factors such as a growing market and changing consumer…

Alcoholic drinks registered fairly modest single-digit volume growth in Turkey in 2023, with off-trade sales stronger than on-trade sales due to a notable transition between these channels. However, value growth continues to hit robust double-digit…

With the waning effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19), airlines is set to perform well in 2023. Having easily exceeded 2019 pre-pandemic value (constant 2023 prices) sales in 2022, dynamic, if slower, growth is expected over the final year of the review…

The hot summer of 2023 has helped to boost sales in air treatment products through the year, heralding a notable recovery compared to the slight slump seen in 2022. Although the summer arrived quite late, with mild weather up until around the end of…

In 2023, the prices of air care products experienced a significant rise, driven by the devaluation of the Turkish Lira. This devaluation led to higher expenses in importing, producing, and distributing these products, compelling manufacturers to…

The Adana in Turkey report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…