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Page 1: Examples To Most Attractive Export Sectors

Doing Business in Turkey

Funda Güngör

Koç Holding A.Ş.

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Why Turkey

?

Source: Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey

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Contents

Growing Economy

Strengthening Financial Sector

Demographic Advantages

Energy Corridor

Strong Manufacturing Industry

Important Sectors at a Glance

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Unique Geographical Location…

• Unique geographical location…

– Turkey enjoys a very special location at the crossroads between East and West, overlapping Europe and Asia geographically

– Turkey occupies an area approximately equivalent to the quarter of the size of the EU

• Favorable economic and political environment…

– Democratic parliamentary regime

– Open market economy

• Strong ties with Caucasia and Central Asia….

– Turkey is the leading investor in Caucasian and Central Asian Turkic Republics

– Turkey provides privileged access and a perfect base to develop business with these countries

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International Associations – Commitment to Global Standards

Bilateral Investment Treaties with 79 countries Double Taxation Prevention Treaties with 68 countries

Social Security Agreements with 22 countries Free Trade Agreements with 11 countries

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Large and Young Population – Increasing Urbanization

The Changing Nature of Turkish Urbanization, Large (around 70 million) and Young Population Present New Opportunities for Growth

-1% 0% 1% 2% 3%

Population Growth Rate Labour-force Growth rate

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Old Population (Age over 65)/Total Population

Young Population (Age under 15)/Total Population

Poland

Turkey

Portugal

Romania

Belgium

Holland

Spain

Italy

France

Germany

Poland

Turkey

Portugal

Romania

Belgium

Holland

Spain

Italy

France

Germany

Population & Labor Growth Rates, % Population Breakdown (%)

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Growing Economy

Strengthening Financial Sector

Demographic Advantages

Energy Corridor

Strong Manufacturing Industry

Important Sectors at a Glance

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From Boost & Bust Cycles to Sustainable Growth

Source: Turkstat

GNP Growth Rates Before 2002: Boost and Bust Cycles

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

15

'90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01

Consecutive High Growth Rates

144182

239

300

400

490

361

-9.5

7.95.9

9.97.6

5.56

0

100

200

300

400

500

'01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 E-12

-9

-6

-3

0

3

6

9

12

GNP Growth Rate

Contribution of Private Sector Investments–% pps

0.3

4.4

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

1993-2002 2003-2006

Avg GDP Growth3.1%

Avg GDP Growth7.1%

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Low Penetration Levels

Automotive

Organized Food & Retail Market Share, %

Ownership per Thousand

Penetration, %

Per capita consumption toe

Loans + Deposits/ GDP, %

Consumer Durables Food & Retail

Finance Energy

556

91

EU Turkey

90

68

EU Turkey

65

41

EU Turkey

275

68

EU Turkey

3.7

1.2

EU Turkey

476

67

EU Turkey

Vehicles Passenger Cars

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Sustainable and High Growth Potential

Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates (rounded to nearest percentage point)

Projected real growth in GDP and income per capita: 2005-2050 (%pa)

Country GDP in US $ terms

GDP in domestic currency or PPPs

PopulationGDP per capita at

PPPs

India 7.6 5.2 0.8 4.3

Indonesia 7.3 4.8 0.6 4.2

China 6.3 3.9 0.1 3.8

Turkey 5.6 4.2 0.7 3.4

Brasil 5.4 3.9 0.7 3.2

Mexico 4.8 3.9 0.6 3.3

Russia 4.6 2.7 -0.5 3.3

South Korea 3.3 2.4 -0.1 2.6

Canada 2.6 2.6 0.6 1.9

Australia 2.6 2.7 0.7 2.0

USA 2.4 2.4 0.6 1.8

Spain 2.3 2.2 0.0 2.2

UK 1.9 2.2 0.3 2.0

France 1.9 2.2 0.1 2.1

Italy 1.5 1.6 -0.3 1.9

Germany 1.5 1.8 -0.1 1.9

Japan 1.2 1.6 -0.3 1.9

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19th Largest Economy of the World as of 2005Expected to become the 17th largest economy by 2008*

%GDP per Capita (based on PPP) GDP (based on PPP)

2007 2008 2007 2008

USA 45,176 47,050 13,675 14,385

China 8,486 9,431 11,207 12,518

India 4,031 4,336 4,555 4,973

Japan 34,011 35,377 4,346 4,519

Germany 32,179 33,346 2,645 2,738

UK 36,568 38,131 2,225 2,327

France 31,873 33,124 2,020 2,110

Russia 13,210 14,368 1,877 2,032

Italy 31,694 32,718 1,852 1,916

Brasil 9,531 9,966 1,805 1,912

Spain 28,445 29,444 1,276 1,342

Mexico 11,761 12,292 1,237 1,306

South Korea 25,403 26,958 1,229 1,307

Canada 36,821 38,150 1,215 1,275

Indonesia 4,616 4,955 1,038 1,129

Taiwan 31,692 33,432 735 782

Turkey 9,629 10,177 708 758

Australia 34,359 35,707 718 756

Argentina 17,062 18,018 672 716

Iran 9,075 9,544 644 689* World Economic Outlook, IMF

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0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%

CzechRepublic

Hungary

Bulgaria

Romania

Portugal

Spain

Finland

Sweden

Post-Negotiation/Participation Process

Pre-Negotiation/Participation Process

EU Membership – An Economic and Political Anchor…

• Customs Union since 1996

• Full membership process since October 2005

FDI/GDP, Annual Average (%)

-4% -2% 0% 2% 4% 6%

CzechRepublic

Hungary

Bulgaria

Romania

Portugal

Spain

Finland

Sweden

Following the Negotiation/Participation Process

Ahead of the Negotiation/Participation Process

Average Growth Rate (%)

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20

30

40

50

60

70

80

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Agriculture Non-Agriculture

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

1953

1958

1963

1968

1973

1978

1983

1988

1993

1998

2003

Agriculture Industry Services

Increasing Share of Value-added Sectors

Sector Output Shares (%)

11.2

29.8

59.0

45.0

13.5

41.5

Employment by Economic Activity (%)

62.5

72.7

37.5

27.3

Source: Turkstat

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Fiscal Prudence & Sustainable Disinflationary Trends

Consolidated Budget (% of GNP)

-20%

-15%

-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 E

Consolidated Budget Balance/GNP (%)

Primary Budget Surplus/GNP (%)

-2.5%

-17%

Source: Ministry of Finance

Inflation (%, YoY)

Source: Central Bank

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7

CPI PPI

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

35.9

2006 2007

28.3

73

92

7.43.7

-0.7%

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0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

Public Private

Medium to Long-term Short term

Declining Sovereign Risk

YTL Billion, %

Source: Treasury

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2Q0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Gross Public Debt (Nominal) Gross PD / GNP

Maastricht Criterion

93

58

358

Euro Zone Average

YTL Billion 2002 2003 2004 2005 20062007 2Q

Net Public Debt (Nom) 215.7 250.8 274.4 269.1 259.2 249.1

Net Public Debt (at 2007-1Q prices)

330.8 337.7 320.2 305.9 264.0 249.1

Net P. Debt / GNP (%)

78.4 70.3 64.0 55.3 45.0 40.7

External Debt

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

Public Private

2002 : US$ 130 bn 2007 1Q : US$ 213 bn

Domestic Debt

45

43

12

50

1535

2001 : US$144.0 bn 2007 August : US$194.9 bn

YTL - Floating YTL- Fixed FX & FX-linked

Maturity(months): 12.8 24.8

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Stronger Integration to World Markets

Foreign Trade (US$ Billion)

Source: Turkstat

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 E

Exports Imports

100

160

Exports by Country Groups – Jan-July 2007 (%)

North America

4.5Other

6.6

East Asia4.9

North Africa3.7

Oth.Europe + CIS9.7

Middle East13.5

Total EU57.1

Imports by Country Groups – Jan-July 2007 (%)

East Asia19.3 Other

5.2

North Africa2.1

North America

5.3

Oth.Europe + CIS20.5

Middle East7

Total EU40.6

3141

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Already Increasing Levels of FDI Better Means of Financing the C/A Deficit

Foreign Direct Investment (US$ Billion)

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 E-5%

5%

15%

25%

35%

45%

55%

65%

FDI Coverage of C/A Deficit by FDI

Official Reserves (US$ Billion)

38

62

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7 9 11 1 3 5 7

2001 2002 2003 2004 200572

2006 2007

19

12.1

20

Growth vs Current Account Deficit, %

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

0

2

4

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

-35

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

C/A Deficit to GNP (R)C/A Deficit Adjusted by Energy Prices (R)GNP Grow th (L)

The New FDI Law

The main principles are as follows:• Equal Treatment for domestic and foreign capital companies • No pre-entry or pre-establishment screening requirements • No need to notify to the Undersecretariat of Treasury • No obligation to choose a specific company name • Unrestricted foreign ownership

Rights of International Investors• Free Transfer of Funds • Acquisition of real estate • Dispute settlement either in local courts or international arbitration bodies • Valuation of non-cash capital • Work permits for expatriates • Opening a liaison office

Source: Central Bank, Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey

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Source: Privatization Administration and local media

Privatization Revenues (US$ mn)

Growing Opportunities for the Private Sector and Foreign Players

9,430

4,396

2,674

84 367 289

1,206

3,032

9,580

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

8,000

9,000

10,000

1986-99

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Privatization & SDIF Sales, 2008-2009

US$ Million (expected)

Petkim 2,040

Halk Bank 5,000

National Lottery 1,000

Sugar Factories 600

Motorways & Bridges 2,600

TEKEL 1,300

Electricity Distribution 4,000

Power Generation 15,000

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Financial MarketsThe resilience of the financial markets against global shocks increased significantly

13

16

19

22

25

28

31

J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N

Interest Rates %

2004 2005 2006

16.33

2007

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N

YTL / $

2004 2005 2006

1.1757

2007

Trigger: Start of FED rate hikesDuration:3 monthsDev. Rate: 28% Trigger: Expectation of

strong FED rate hikesDuration:2 monthsDev. Rate: 7%

Trigger: Japan’s interest-rate hikes & Global liquidityDuration:2 monthsDev. Rate:29%

Interest Rates Inc: 7.65 bp

Interest Rates Inc.: 0.17 bp

Interest Rates Inc.: 7.35 bp

Trigger: Mortgage Crisis in USDuration:3 monthsDev. Rate:8%

Interest Rates Inc.: 1.80 bp

Source: Reuters, Koç Holding

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2007-2008 Expectations

2005 2006 2007 E

2008

Koç Holding

Assumptions

Government

Program

GNP (US$bn) 361 400 498 560 520

GNP Growth (%) 7.6 6.0 5.0 6.0 5.5

CPI (year-end, %) 7.7 10.0 6.9 5.5 4.0

YTL / $ (year-end) 1.35 1.41 1.23 13.5

YTL / $ (avg.) 1.34 1.44 1.31 1.28

YTL / € (year-end) 1.59 1.85 1.72 1.89

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Growing Economy

Strengthening Financial Sector

Important Sectors at a Glance

Demographic Advantages

Energy Corridor

Strong Manufacturing Industry

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Strategically Located on Critical Energy Corridors

Kirkuk – CeyhanIraq’s largest export lineCapacity: 70 mn tons p.a.Baku – Tbilisi – CeyhanDecreasing transportation and financial costsCapacity: 50 mn tons p.a.Samsun – CeyhanCeyhan to become an energy hub Capacity: 70 mn tons p.a.

NabuccoMajor alternative route for gas to EU to be partially operational by 2012 Construction will end in 2017 (max capacity: 31 bcmy)Turkey – Greece – ItalyTurkey – Greece part is in the final stages of constructionConstruction of the “Italy-Greece” section : 2008 - 2011Estimated capacity: 8-10 bcm p.a.

Oil Pipelines Natural Gas Pipelines

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Opportunities in Energy Sector : Gas & Oil

Gas

• New distribution networks

• Privatization of major gas distribution companies

• International gas transit projects passing through Turkey

• Gas import contracts of BOTAS - 16 lots of 250 mcm have already been sold

Oil

• New oil pipeline projects such as the Samsun-Ceyhan Project offers opportunities for construction and engineering companies.

• New Petroleum Law is expected to stimulate exploration and production activities

• Collaboration opportunities with the American companies regarding hydrocarbons in Iraq.

• Black Sea as an offshore region – need for deep water-related services

Turkey annually exports 35-40 billion m3 of natural gas to Europe and 250-300 million tons of petroleum to world markets

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Opportunities in Energy Sector : Electricity

• Privatization of 20 electricity distribution regions

• Sale of 16,000 MW of state generating plants (12,200 MW thermal and 3,800 MW hydro)

• Additional generating capacity of 54,000 MW to be created by 2020. (1/3 in hydro)

• Construction of over 600 HEPPs (High Energy Particle Physics) with a capacity of 11,000 MW (2007). Hydro facility of 12,578 MW are in operation and it is projected that 35,000 MW capacity will be reached by 2020.

• Investment opportunities in Renewable Energy

• Wind turbines (The installed capacity to reach up to 3,000 in 2020)

• Solar energy thermal potential (61 million Toe)

• Creation of nuclear capacity of 5,000 MW by 2020.

According to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Turkey requires energy investments of $128 billion through 2020 in order to sustain its economic growth

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Growing Economy

Strengthening Financial Sector

Demographic Advantages

Energy Corridor

Strong Manufacturing Industry

Important Sectors at a Glance

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Low Penetration Levels - High Growth Prospect

Banking System in Turkey

134155

117 130

183

235

303

355396

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 1H2007

No of Banks 81 79 61 53 51 51 51 47 46

Turkey EU-25

Total Assets % Share in GNP 82 304

Total Deposits % Share in GNP 50 104

Total Loans % Share in GNP 31 126

Mortgage Loans % Share in GNP 3 43

Income Per capita Euro 4,046 23,402

Assets Per capita Euro 3,470 71,120

Deposits Per capita Euro 1,317 29,464

Loans Per capita Euro 2,125 24,279

Mortgage Loans Per capita Euro 171 10,099

Population Per branch 11,536 2,297

Banking Highlights

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Restructuring in the Banking System Stronger Risk Management, Higher Capitalization, Higher Profitability

Capital Adequacy Ratio – %

Non-performing Loans – %

37.4

3.7

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

2001 Jun-07

15.3

18.8

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

2000 Jun-07

Net NPLs (0.4%)

RoE - %

Open FX Position – US$bn

22.2

0.6

0

5

10

15

20

25

Oct-00 jun. 07

2.4

12.2

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

Jun. 03 Jun-07

Source: Banking Association of Turkey

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Total Loans

Lending Penetration – Total Loans to GNP, %

44 40

57 53

112

38

27 23 24

65

2734

132

150

162

111

12

32

73

2317

107

4439

106

41

75

140

81

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Developed CountriesDeveloping Countries (Europe&S.Africa) Latin America Developing Countries (Asia)

Source: Merrill Lynch

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Mortgage Loans

Mortgage Penetration – Mortgage Loans to GNP, %

5 6

0

10

22

36

1 0

33

1 3

50

40

86

66

2 2

15

2 2

95

2

30

5

13

35

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Developed CountriesDeveloping Countries (Europe&S.Africa) Latin America Developing Countries (Asia)

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Contents

Growing Economy

Strengthening Financial Sector

Important Sectors at a Glance

Demographic Advantages

Energy Corridor

Strong Manufacturing Industry

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Strong Competitive Advantages

Opportunities

• Growing markets in the surrounding geography

• Efforts to increase efficiency

Strengths

• Geographical location

• Customs Union with the EU

• A large export base

• Product development capability

• Competitive and flexible manufacturing

• Strong and competitive domestic supply base

• Low labor costs

• High quality standards

• High domestic demand versus comparable Eastern European countries

• Highly educated, young, dynamic and qualified workforce

• Flexible and long working hours

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Strong Competitive Advantages

Source: Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey

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Increasing Emphasis on R&D

R&D Expenses/ GDP - %

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

'90

'92

'94

'96

'98

'00

'02

'04

'06

'08

'10

Private Sector Support for Technology & Innovation, YTL mn

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

'96

'97

'98

'99

'00

'01

'02

'03

'04

'05

'06

'07

R&D Support by Tubitak (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

'95

'96

'97

'98

'99

'00

'01

'02

'03

'04

'05

'06

'07

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

'02

'03

'04

'05

'06

R&D Investment at Koç Group–€ mn

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

'02

'03

'04

'05

'06

R&D Personnel at Koç Group

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Special Investment Zones

Technology Zones (14 + 8) Organized Industrial Zones (93)

Free Zones (20)• Offices ready to rent and infrastructure facilities provided. • Profits derived from software and R&D activities are exempt from income and corporate taxes until 2014. • Deliveries of application software produced exclusively in TDZ’s are exempt from VAT until 2014. • Wages of researchers, software and R&D personnel employed in the zone are exempt from all taxes until 2014. • A VAT exemption during the exemption period of income and corporate taxes is provided for IT specific sectors. • Exemption from customs and duties as well as fund levies.

• %100 exemption from custom duties and other assorted duties • %100 exemption from corporate income tax for production companies • %100 exemption from the value added tax (VAT) & sp. Cons. taxes • Companies are free to transfer profits from Free Zones abroad as well as to Turkey without restrictions.

Investors operating in the zones located in 54 selected provinces benefit from the following advantages: • 100% exemption from income tax for employed workers. • 100% exemption from the employer’s share of social security costs. • Free land allocation. • Up to 50% support for electricity costs. • Exemption from real estate tax, waste water charges, building construction duties and the use-of-building.

Source: Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey

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Contents

Growing Economy

Strengthening Financial Sector

Important Sectors at a Glance

Demographic Advantages

Energy Corridor

Strong Manufacturing Industry

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Main Export Sectors

Sectoral Composition of Exports –

Largest 500 Companies, %

3.5

7.5

10.9

13.3

17.3

17.7

26.9

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Automotive

Iron&Steel

Machinery&Equipm.

Textiles&Leather

Oil and Coal derivatives

Food&Tobacco

Mining3.5

7.4

7.5

8.4

10.5

11.7

46.5

0 10 20 30 40 50

Textiles&Leather

Machinery&Equipm.

Food&Tobacco

Iron&Steel

Autıomotive

Mining

Oil and Coal derivatives

Source: ISO Source: ISO

Sectoral Composition of Exports –

2nd Largest 500 Companies, %

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Examples to Most Attractive Export Sectors

Most Attractive Export Sectors

Source: WTO

0%

10%

30%

20%

40%

50%

60%

0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6%

Telecom & Audio

Iron &Steel

Textile Fruit & Vegetables

ApparelMetallic Goods

Electrical machinery

Motor Vehicles

Market Share in Global Exports, 2005 %

Exp

ort

Gro

wth

, 2

00-

20

05

%

…the 6th largest vehicle producer in EU-25 and 15th largest worldwide; the 3rd largest producer in light vehicles in EU-25 and the largest producer in bus in EU-25;

…the largest producer and exporter of agricultural products in the Near East and North Africa …the largest hazelnut and apricot produce…Agricultural production is equivalent to 40% and 20% of EU-25 production of fruits and vegetables

…the 2nd largest white goods producer in Europe, following Italy and producing about 16% of total European production…the 1st TV manufacturer in Europe

…the 7th largest apparel, 3rd largest home textile and 15th textile exporting country internationally…the 2nd largest supplier of the EU after China, meeting 12% (in volume) and 15% (in value) of the textile and garment requirement of the EU.…the 7th largest apparel, 3rd largest home textile and 15th textile exporting country internationally

…among the top countries who export construction services

…the world’s 6th largest producer of cement and cotton

Motor Vehicles

Agricultural Products

White Goods &Electronics

Textile & Apparel

Cement & Cotton

Construction

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Thank you…

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Further information on business environment and trade & investment opportunities in Turkey can be reached at:

Istanbul Chamber of CommerceInvestment Support and Promotion Agency of TurkeyInternational Investors AssociationUndersecretariat of TreasuryExport Promotion CenterTurkish Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s AssociationUndersecretariat of Foreign TradeForeign Economic Relations Board