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%. source: Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey

Capacity Utilization in Turkey decreased to 73.50 percent in February from 74.10 percent in January of 2026. Capacity Utilization in Turkey averaged 75.98 percent from 2007 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 84.10 percent in July of 2007 and a record low of 60.80 percent in March of 2009. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Capacity Utilization - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Turkey Capacity Utilization - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

Capacity Utilization in Turkey decreased to 73.50 percent in February from 74.10 percent in January of 2026. Capacity Utilization in Turkey is expected to be 75.90 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Turkey Capacity Utilization is projected to trend around 76.80 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-01-22 07:00 AM
Capacity Utilization
Jan 74.1% 74.4%
2026-02-20 07:00 AM
Capacity Utilization
Feb 73.5% 74.1% 74.2%
2026-03-24 07:00 AM
Capacity Utilization
Mar 73.5% 75.9%


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Turkey Capacity Utilization
In Turkey, Capacity Utilization is a measure of how much of the economy's potential output is being used.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
73.50 74.10 84.10 60.80 2007 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Turkey Factory Capacity Utilization Falls in February
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%.
2026-02-20
Turkey Factory Capacity Usage at 4-Month Low
The manufacturing industry in Turkey operated at 74.1% of its production capacity in January 2026, lower than 74.4% in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since September last year, signaling a slowdown in industrial activity at the start of the year. Capacity usage declined largely for durable consumer goods (65.5% vs 68.5% in December 2025) and consumer goods (71.2% vs 72%). Additionally, lower production capacity was recorded for non-durable consumer goods (72.4% vs 72.7%), food and beverages (72.8% vs 73.1%), intermediate goods (75.2% vs 75.3%), and investment goods (71.5% vs 71.7%).
2026-01-22
Turkey Factory Capacity Utilization Holds at 5-Month High
Turkey’s manufacturing sector operated at 74.4% of its production capacity in December 2025, unchanged from the previous month and marking a fourth consecutive monthly increase. The latest reading remained at its highest level since June, signaling a gradual improvement in factory utilization. Capacity usage continued to rise in non-durable consumer goods (72.7% vs 72.4% in November), consumer goods (72.0% vs 71.9%), and intermediate goods (75.3% vs 75.2%). In contrast, utilization in investment goods was broadly stable (71.7% vs 71.8%), while capacity use in durable consumer goods eased (68.5% vs 69.9%).
2025-12-25