Based in: Hangzhou, China
Manufacturing in Türkiye: No local manufacturing
Notes: Chinese brand expanding rapidly in Türkiye’s motorcycle market.
Though primarily business-focused, TOBB provides insight into the travel and tourism industry, and helps visitors seeking business-travel services.
Based in: Paris, France (Stellantis group).
Manufacturing in Türkiye: No major dedicated large plant publicly indicated; mostly imported models.
Notes: Moderate volume in Türkiye; part of Stellantis group with overlapping brands.
A major Turkish fashion retailer specialising in denim, casualwear and youth-focused collections. Colin’s stores are a fixture in almost every large AVM, popular for affordable jeans and urban-style outfits.
Oversees universities, degree equivalency, and study permits. Foreign students can find useful information on Turkish higher education and recognition of foreign diplomas.
Turkey’s most famous bookstore and multimedia retailer, selling books, music, gifts, and electronics. Usually features large stores in every major AVM.
Based in: Mioveni, Romania (Renault group).
Manufacturing in Türkiye: No large-scale factory in Türkiye; many models imported.
Notes: Value-brand proposition, budget-friendly alternative in Europe and gaining some ground in Türkiye.
Dağlı Kestane Şekeri (S. Dağlı Gıda) is a respected name in the Bursa chestnut candy sector, with roots going back to the 1970s. The company has expanded from small-scale production to a modern facility, maintaining a focus on traditional methods while reaching a broader market.
A well-known Turkish menswear brand focusing on suits, shirts, and business-casual fashion, offering quality tailoring at accessible prices. Found widely across malls and in international markets.
A major Turkish value fashion chain offering casual and family clothing across many mall locations and online — known for wide assortments and frequent promotions.
Delonghi focuses on coffee machines, kitchen appliances, heaters, and comfort home appliances. Strong retail footprint in Türkiye, though manufacturing is abroad.
Based in: Italy (Turkey office in Istanbul)Manufacturing/assembly: No — imported products
DemirDöküm is one of Turkey’s best-known heating and HVAC companies (boilers, kombi, radiators) and also appears in the market for heating stoves, fireplaces and related cast/steel heating appliances. They’re widely recognized for heating technology and service networks across Turkey.
Specialising in leather goods, Derimod combines classic craftsmanship with fashion trends, offering leather jackets, shoes, and accessories. It’s one of Turkey’s most recognisable lifestyle brands.
Desa is one of the most iconic and largest leather-goods brands in Turkey. Founded in 1972, Desa produces a wide range of leather products: jackets, bags, shoes, small leather goods, accessories, and even saddlery. The company has its own tannery (in Çorlu), factories (Istanbul, Düzce), and a strong retail presence (many Desa stores in Turkey).
Devlet Su İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü (DSİ), known in English as the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works, is Turkey’s primary public authority responsible for water resource management, irrigation systems and flood control. Established in 1954, DSİ operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and plays a central role in constructing dams, water supply networks and hydroelectric power plants across the country. The institution’s work is vital to Turkey’s agricultural productivity, energy production and sustainable water management. It also leads projects for rural development and environmental protection related to national water resources.
