MEGATRENDS 2030 Report is a strategic study analyzing global mega trends that will shape the future of Turkey's construction and heavy machinery sector. It was commissioned by İMDER (Turkish Construction Equipment Distributors and Manufacturers Association) and prepared by TEPAV.

The press summary prepared by TEPAV is presented below.

Future Perspective Presented by MegaTrends2030

The report highlights the following key topics for the coming period:

  • Post-disaster reconstruction and resilient urbanization
  • Participation in reconstruction processes in Syria and the Pacific region
  • Green transformation and digital twin technologies
  • Social and affordable housing policies addressing the housing crisis
  • Scale adaptation incentives specifically for SMEs

Strategic Action Recommendations for the Sector

  • Increasing R&D investments and supporting Living Lab applications
  • Developing electric and hybrid construction equipment and autonomous systems
  • Expanding BIM technologies and site digitalization capabilities
  • Establishing multimodal logistics centers (such as in Cizre)
  • Introducing sustainable financing instruments like green bonds to the sector

Main Findings Highlighted in the Report

  • Export Growth: Exports, which were $1.2 billion in 2020, have risen to $2.8 billion as of 2023.
  • Domestic Demand: The domestic market grew by 84% during the same period.
  • Global Trends: The effects of trends such as digitalization, sustainability, automation, and green transformation on the sector have been assessed.
  • Strategic Alignment: It is emphasized that digital infrastructure, efficiency, and human resource transformation are critical for Turkish manufacturers to integrate more easily into international markets.
  • Sectoral Positioning: Turkey is becoming increasingly competitive in the global construction equipment sector.

The report serves as a guiding resource for sector representatives, investors, public authorities, and policymakers. It comprehensively outlines how the sector will evolve until 2030 and which steps will be critical in this transformation.

MEGATRENDS 2030 Report was commissioned by İMDER and SADA and prepared by TEPAV. Copyright belongs to these three institutions.