About Türkiye
Türkiye is among the world's top destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI), ranking 17th by nominal GDP globally according to the World Bank. According to data reported by Invest in Türkiye, Türkiye ranks as the 4th most popular destination for greenfield FDI in Europe, capturing 351 projects and attracting $13.1 billion in FDI inflows, a testament to the country's dynamic investment climate and strategic appeal to global businesses.
Türkiye has achieved remarkable economic growth in recent years. With a population of approximately 85.7 million, a median age of just 34.4 years, and a thriving GDP of $1.36 trillion (2024), Türkiye's economy expanded 3.6% in 2025, reaching approximately $1.6 trillion and cementing its place among the top three fastest-growing OECD economies. A proud G20 member, Türkiye's young and growing workforce, combined with its ambitious infrastructure investments including Istanbul Airport, one of the world's largest and busiest aviation hubs, position the country as a premier destination for long-term business growth.
Türkiye's geography is among its greatest strategic assets. Straddling Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Türkiye serves as a critical transit corridor for energy, trade, and commerce, making it a natural regional hub for U.S. companies serving markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. More than 1,700 U.S. firms, including many of America's most recognized brands, are already active in Türkiye, reflecting the depth and durability of the bilateral commercial relationship.
As a NATO ally since 1952, Türkiye's strategic partnership with the United States extends well beyond commerce, underpinning a relationship built on shared security interests and mutual prosperity. U.S.-Türkiye goods and services trade reached an estimated nearly $50 billion in 2025, reflecting strong and growing momentum in the bilateral commercial relationship. This progress sets a powerful foundation for achieving the $100 billion bilateral trade target jointly set by President Trump and President Erdoğan, a target that underscores the extraordinary opportunity ahead for U.S.-Türkiye commerce, and one the USTBC is actively committed to helping achieve.
Middle East and Türkiye Affairs
The Chamber's Middle East, Central Asia, & Türkiye program is committed to advancing the business goals of its member companies, while adding meaningful value on the policy level to our members.
By leveraging our relationships at the highest levels of the United States and regional governments, we are able to assure that the imperative of private sector-led growth remains at the forefront of the policy agenda. We work to secure greater protection of intellectual property rights and lower barriers to trade and investment.
Through our Middle East, Central Asia, & Türkiye programming, our team works to advance the interests of U.S. businesses across the region.
