Ömer Karadeniz, President of PLASFED, emphasized the pressures of high inflation and financing costs on the industry in his evaluation of the first half of 2025. Despite all the challenges, Karadeniz highlighted that the plastic sector has maintained its global competitiveness with approximately 4.6 billion dollars in exports, stating, “We are one of the rare sectors that generates a current surplus. However, dependence on raw materials remains a structural problem before us.” Karadeniz also underscored the necessity for production prioritization and structural reforms for a strong economy.
Ömer Karadeniz’s remarks on industrial production, export performance, and the call for structural reforms have resonated broadly in economic and sectoral media. Many reputable media outlets, including DÜNYA newspaper, Ekonomi Gazetesi, Analiz, Aydınlık, Nasıl Bir Ekonomi, and Sözcü, reported on Karadeniz’s statements either on the front page or within news features.
His remarks particularly drew attention to the fact that the plastic sector is one of the few that generates a current surplus and the strategic importance of reducing raw material dependence. The evaluation, which sparked significant reactions in public and industrial circles, once again brought to the forefront the financing issues faced by industrialists and the need to strengthen the investment environment.
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