The Turkish White Goods Manufacturers Association (TÜRKBESD) has raised alarms about the potential repercussions of ongoing anti-dumping investigations on essential materials such as stainless steel and sheet metal. These investigations could lead to increased production costs and inflation.

Taxes on crucial materials, including stainless steel, sheet metal, and polystyrene, which constitute 17-18% of production costs, might elevate product prices by 5% and diminish international competitiveness.

This scenario could shrink Turkish manufacturers’ global market share and export capacity. In September, Turkey’s domestic white goods market experienced a 15% decline