Real Sector Confidence Index Rises in February: Reaches 104.1

According to the data, the seasonally adjusted Real Sector Confidence Index (RKGE) recorded an increase of 1.1 points compared to January, reaching the 104.1 level.
The unadjusted index also rose by 2.5 points on a monthly basis, reaching the same value of 104.1.
Production and Order Expectations Support Optimism The improvement in the expectations of real sector representatives for the coming period was decisive in the rise of the index.
Specifically, the total amount of orders over the last three months, production volume for the next three months, and export order expectations supported the index upward.
Additionally, evaluations regarding fixed capital investment expenditures and current finished goods stocks were among other factors contributing to the increase in the confidence index.
According to February 2026 data, the seasonally adjusted capacity utilization rate decreased by 0.4 points compared to the previous month, falling to 74 percent.