Turkish Manufacturing PMI Hits 12-Month High in December
The Turkish manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilization in December 2025, with the PMI climbing to 48.9, its highest level in a year. Though still in contraction, the sector's performance improved for the second consecutive month, offering hope for future growth.
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Turkish manufacturing activity contracted at a slower pace in December 2025, as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 48.9 from 48.0 in November, reaching its highest level in 12 months. The December reading marks the second consecutive month of improvement, signaling potential stabilization as Turkey enters 2026. Despite remaining below the 50.0 threshold that separates contraction from growth, this upward trend provides a concrete data point for assessing the sector's trajectory.
