Chemicals
2nd
Türkiye’s rank in plastic production in Europe.
7th
Türkiye’s rank in plastic production in the world.
5th
Türkiye’s rank in paint production in Europe.
10th
Türkiye’s rank in fertilizer consumption in the world.
2nd
Türkiye’s rank in net petrochemical imports globally. (after China)
2nd
Türkiye’s rank in polypropylene imports globally. (after China)
WHY INVEST IN CHEMICALS SECTOR IN İZMİR?
Türkiye is among one of the fastest growing petrochemical markets and offers ample investment opportunities due to growing end-use industries
Local demand for home/personal care products is attractive, with 84 million people and the rapid rise of the middle class
Construction, automotive, textiles, durable goods drive the demand for chemicals and all are growing sectors in Türkiye and in the region.
Türkiye is one of the largest agricultural producers in the world and Türkiye’s demand for agricultural chemicals is one of the highest in the world
SECTORAL CLUSTERS
EGEPLASDER – Aegean Region Plastic Industrialists Association operates to gather industry companies under one roof to exchange information on professional issues, and to generate ideas on economic, cultural, and social issues related to the plastics industry in İzmir and Türkiye.