MÜSİAD announced 17 sector reports to the public: Growth is anticipated in defense, energy, and digital transformation.

11.02.2025 18:22

MÜSİAD announced its annual reports on 17 sectors with a press launch. During the meeting, the Chairman Mahmut Asmalı emphasized the efforts to strengthen the Turkish economy, while discussing the current status of the sectors and future strategies. Growth is anticipated in areas such as defense, industry, energy, and digital transformation. The reports are now available for access at musiad.org.tr.

The Sector Committees Reports for the year 2025, prepared by the Independent Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (MÜSİAD), were shared with the public at a press launch. The launch was attended by MÜSİAD President Mahmut Asmalı, MÜSİAD Vice President responsible for Sector Committees Burhan Özdemir, and MÜSİAD Sector Committees and Fair Forum Commission Chairman Erkan Gül.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that the reports prepared to contribute to the sustainable growth of the Turkish economy cover 17 different sectors. While analyzing the current state of the business world, the reports also address strategic steps for the future. The reports, prepared with MÜSİAD's long-standing experience and meticulous work tailored to the needs of the business world, evaluate the opportunities and threats faced by the sectors and identify critical steps.

SECTORS COVERED IN MÜSİAD'S REPORT

The reports published this year cover the following sectors: Printing, Publishing and Media, Digital Transformation, Energy and Environment, Financial Services and Consulting, Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Services, Construction and Building Materials, Chemicals, Metals and Mining, Logistics, Machinery, Furniture and Durable Goods, Automotive and Transportation Vehicles, Retail, Health, Defense Industry, Textiles, Leather and Ready-to-Wear, Tourism.

MÜSİAD PRESIDENT MAHMUT ASMALI: "WE PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR MORE THAN 3 MILLION IN TURKEY"

MÜSİAD President Mahmut Asmalı, in his statement during the meeting, drew attention to the efforts made to strengthen the Turkish economy, saying:

"As we all know, MÜSİAD has been working and producing continuously for 35 years, always signing efficient and pioneering works. The MÜSİAD family has a perspective that works harder, produces more value, and adds value to our country every day. The reports we have prepared and the policies we have put forward are the most concrete examples of our efforts."

Asmalı, who also provided information about the reports of 17 different sectors, stated, "Our reports, which analyze the past year with data, also offer various forecasts for the upcoming period."

MÜSİAD VICE PRESIDENT BURHAN ÖZDEMİR: WE WILL CONTINUE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE TURKISH ECONOMY

MÜSİAD Vice President Burhan Özdemir stated that economies grow not only by following global trends but also by the actors who shape these trends, saying:

"As MÜSİAD, our goal is to advance Turkey's strong industrial and trade infrastructure, contribute to the sustainable growth of our sectors, and provide guiding analyses for decision-makers."

Özdemir emphasized that the current status of each sector, the opportunities and risks it faces are addressed in detail in the reports, and expressed that efforts will continue for Turkey to achieve a stronger, more competitive, and innovative position on the global stage.

ANSWERS WERE GIVEN TO QUESTIONS FROM HABERLER.COM

The press launch continued with questions from journalists. Behiye Teymur, a member of the Board of Directors of Haberler.com, pointed out that one of the biggest reasons for inflation is the increase in housing rents and asked whether MÜSİAD has any work on this issue. MÜSİAD President Mahmut Asmalı responded: "It is true that there has been an upward trend after the 25% restriction was lifted. However, housing supply needs to increase. Efforts are ongoing to solve this issue in collaboration with the economic management."

Haberler.com reporter Muhammed Fatih İnce asked about the closing gap between the Central Bank's inflation expectations and its impact on the market. Asmalı evaluated this situation with the following words: "This is very important. Expectations play a significant role, and they need to be managed. This perception is gradually changing, especially the government's decisive stance in economic management is quite determining at this point."

SECTORAL DEVELOPMENTS AND FORECASTS

In an interview with Haberler.com reporter Dilşad Özcan, Asmalı shared his views on MÜSİAD's sector reports and Turkey's economic goals, stating: "MÜSİAD is a 35-year-old institution, and today we presented our reports on 17 sectors to the public. We are doing our best for Turkey to develop and reach the level of high-income countries. We have 99 different overseas branches and representatives in many cities of Turkey. By evaluating the information coming from the field, we develop solutions for the development of our country. With the reports we have prepared, we offer solutions to the problems faced by the sectors and analyze the trends that await us in the future."

"THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY HAS EXCEEDED 1 BILLION DOLLARS IN REVENUE"

Asmalı also touched upon the defense industry report, stating that the sector closed the year by exceeding 1 billion dollars in revenue and still has significant growth potential. He emphasized that serious progress will also be made in the energy and digital transformation sectors, stating that Turkey offers opportunities in many sectors thanks to its flexible production capacity.

Asmalı highlighted the importance of focusing on innovative and high value-added products, saying: "The era of doing ordinary business and achieving high profits is over. It is now necessary to develop different, innovative, and innovative products and to pay more attention to branding. All these issues are addressed in detail in our reports."

Asmalı, who also made evaluations about employment data, stated that the recently announced data is positive, adding: "The expected increase in the unemployment rate did not occur. Employment in the service sector has increased, but it is not enough for Turkey to focus only on the entertainment and service sector. Our youth need to be directed more towards production and technology."

MÜSİAD's reports on 17 sectors and summary brochures have been made accessible at musiad.org.tr.