Turkish Garment Firms Expand Into Syria as LC Waikiki Starts Production in Aleppo
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LC Waikiki's establishment of a factory in the town of Al Rai in northern Syria has reopened the debate on Turkish capital's investment plans in the country. With the impact of lower labor costs and operating expenses compared to Turkey, the number of companies applying to invest in the region is increasing, and firms in various sectors, particularly energy and textiles, are showing intensified interest in the Syrian market.
Having largely lost its production capacity due to the war, Syria is trying to attract foreign investors to revive its textile and garment industry. In the first half of 2026, 234 investment applications were received in the sector, and LC Waikiki started production in Aleppo. Turkish companies are establishing factories...
Turkish Garment Firms Expand Into Syria as LC Waikiki Starts Production in Aleppo
Syria is drawing fresh interest from Turkish garment companies as it works to rebuild an industry heavily damaged during years of war, with leading retailer LC Waikiki starting production in Aleppo in June and other firms assessing new investments. The country received 234 investment applications covering the textile and ready-to-wear sectors during the first half of 2026, according to the Syrian media. The applications cover new facilities, fac…
Migrants fleeing the civil war in Syria had found employment in many sectors, including the textile industry. However, according to a report by Yener Karadeniz from NBE, the situation has reversed. While workers used to come to Türkiye, now employers and factories are moving to Syria. In the first half of the year, 234 investment applications were submitted to the sector, with LC Waikiki starting production in Aleppo and other Turkish companies …
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