Türkiye
A bridge between East and West, with a resilient economy and deep cultural heritage
$2.2B+
Estimated Total Buy Good Market
6/10
Digital Economy Participation Status
~86M
Estimated Total Population
Türkiye at a Glance
A regional power in terms of culture and industry positioned between Europe and Asia, with strong manufacturing, cultural exports, and a rapidly evolving digital economy.
GDP
$1.32 trillion
2024
Poverty
13.6% below the
the poverty line
Unemployment
~8.7% overall
unemployment
Aseels Turkey strategy revolves in three areas, a) supporting onboard 10,000 SMEs from Türkiye to share the Turkish culture with the world and support economic growth at the grassroots level b) create a strong technical presence to support Aseel expansion in the global south and c) Deploy Do Good in case of natural or humanitarian disasters in Türkiye and the region.
Priorities for Impact
Scaling artisan markets and delivering life-saving aid to people in Turkiye.
Do Good
Provide ad-hoc support to humanitarian organizations and in times of human-made or natural disasters. Also, use the Aseel Turkiye office as a technical hub to support the broader region.
Buy Good
Empower 10,000 artisans and SMEs across Türkiye. Focus on traditional crafts, handmade textiles, ceramics, carpets, kilims, and cultural products to sustain livelihoods and preserve heritage.
Buy Good
Reviving Artisan Economies
Thousands of artisans and small workshops depend on handmade crafts for income. These crafts preserve cultural identity and have growing global demand, creating strong opportunities for sustainable trade.
Handwoven carpets and kilims, Ceramics, Artistic home décor
Key Value Chains Targetted
Iconic Turkish Handicrafts
Türkiye’s artisan traditions shine through handcrafted jewelry, mosaic lamps, copperware, and other locally made treasures found in Istanbul’s historic bazaars and workshops across Anatolia.
Turkish Carpets & Kilims
From Anatolian tribal patterns to refined silk designs, every handmade carpet carries cultural meaning and remains one of Türkiye’s most timeless and recognizable art forms.
Traditional Ceramics
The colourful, hand-painted İznik ceramics — plates, bowls, tiles, and vases — showcase iconic Ottoman-era artistry.
Do Good
Rebuilding & Community Support
After the February 2023 earthquakes, many
communities in Türkiye continue their recovery journey. Aseel is proud to support efforts that make a tangible difference.