• 73 million inhabitants, average age 28.8 years: Young, dynamic, qualified and multi-cultural population.
• A booming economy: This emerging country represents $ 742 Bn. in GNP, an average increase in real annual GNP of 4.3% over the last 7 years.
• 16th economy in the world and 6th economy in the European Union in 2009
• An economy that attracted more than $ 83 bn. of FDI over the last 7 years, thus ranking as the 15th most attractive country in terms of FDI for the period 2008-2010.
• A dynamic private sector that generates more than $ 102 Bn in exports, meaning growth of 183% between 2002 and 2009.
• French investments have progressed rapidly over the last twenty years: The number of companies setting up has gone from 7 in 1985 to more than 320 today.
• Turkey has made France its 2nd customer and its 6th supplier.
• Creation of a Customs Union with the EU since 1996 and free-trade agreements (ALE) with 16 countries.

   

The sectors :

• Agro-food industries and equipment for the agro-food industry : Market for food products = $ 25 Bn.
• Automotive : 15 manufacturers and more than 1,000 automotive suppliers
• Textiles : Production = $ 30 Bn., 1st sector of the country in terms of exports ($21.8 Bn.)
• Pharmaceuticals : the Turkish pharmaceutical market = $10 Bn., growth + 10% in 2008
• Electric and electronic equipment : 1st European manufacturer of TV’s with tubes and 6th for refrigerators.
• Construction : 3rd in construction worldwide behind the USA and China
• Equipment for the chemicals industry : Turkish chemicals = $4 Bn. in exports and $24 in imports
• Health/ Biotechnologies : Market = $9 Bn., average annual growth rate of 10%.
• Packaging : Since the 1990’s, the packaging sector has enjoyed remarkable growth.
• Plastics transformation : Principal transformers: packaging, trimming, household appliances and automotive.
• Renewable energies : Total needs in terms of the environment are estimated at € 70 Bn.