Türkiye · Horizon published 15 Oct 2026 · Source published 15 Oct 2026 · Reviewed 24 Oct 2026
Türkiye’s services output grows 2.3%, led by information and communication
Official August data show Türkiye’s services production increasing 2.3% year on year and 0.2% month on month, with information and communication up 9.9% annually. Transport, hospitality and real estate moved differently, giving service companies a more useful sector picture than the aggregate alone.
Verified facts
- TurkStat reports that the calendar-adjusted services production index increased 2.3% year on year in August 2026. The seasonally and calendar-adjusted index increased 0.2% from July.
- Information and communication services recorded the strongest listed annual rise, at 9.9%.
- Transport and storage increased 1.8% year on year but decreased 0.4% month on month.
- Accommodation and food services increased 2.0% year on year but fell 0.7% month on month, while real-estate services declined 7.5% year on year and rose 2.6% month on month.
Horizon view
The data favour segment-level demand validation. Digital-services momentum is materially stronger than the aggregate, while logistics, hospitality and real estate show different annual and monthly directions. A market case should therefore be tied to a buyer workflow and budget, not to a single national-services growth rate.
Commercial implication and next step
Digital, logistics, hospitality, property and professional-services firms should compare the official index with customer-specific indicators: buyer revenues and investment, procurement cycles, sector regulation, locations, pricing and channel conditions. Treat the index as a screening signal and validate with named counterparties before committing sales resources.
What to verify before acting
The index measures production activity, not addressable demand, profitability, contract value or foreign-supplier access. Annual figures are calendar-adjusted and monthly figures seasonally and calendar-adjusted; the two comparisons should not be treated as interchangeable. The source page requires JavaScript and should be rechecked at publication review.
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