The Turkish Ready Mixed Concrete Association (THBB) released its “Ready-Mixed Concrete Index” July 2025 Report, which reflects the current situation and expected developments in construction-related manufacturing and service sectors. The Activity Index, which surpassed the threshold value only three times over the past year, recorded a strong surge in July. The Activity Index increased compared to the same month last year and also achieved the highest value among all indices in July.
According to the report, the Activity Index stood out with a remarkable rise in the past month. Compared to the Expectations and Confidence Indices, the Activity Index demonstrated a clear advantage. The Expectations Index also showed an upward trend, moving into positive territory, but remained close to the threshold value. Meanwhile, the Confidence Index moved upwards as well, yet it stayed considerably below the threshold compared to other indices. The Composite Concrete Index rose in line with increases in other indices, surpassing the threshold for the first time in the past year.
In July, all indices appeared higher compared to the same month of the previous year. In terms of growth rate, the Expectations Index led the increase; however, this should be considered together with the fact that it positioned just above the threshold value in July. The Confidence Index recorded the lowest growth, while the Activity Index not only increased compared to the same month last year but also maintained the highest value among all indices in July.
Evaluating the report results, THBB Chairman Yavuz Işık stated, “The Activity Index, which surpassed the threshold only three times in the past year, recorded a significant jump in July. The Composite Concrete Index also rose in parallel with increases in other indices, surpassing the threshold for the first time in the past year. The Activity Index increased compared to the same month last year and achieved the highest value among all indices in July.”
Commenting on economic developments, THBB Chairman Yavuz Işık added, “The total number of paid employees across the industry, construction, and trade-service sectors increased by 2.0% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year. Breaking down paid employment by sector, the number of paid employees in the industry decreased by 2.1% year-on-year in June 2025, while the construction sector stood out with an 8.2% increase. The closely monitored transportation and storage sector recorded a 5.7% increase. Looking at recent employment growth rates in the construction sector, the increase approaches 15%. The sector exceeding 2 million employees and maintaining this growth sustainably is significant, especially during a period of marked market contraction. The construction sector not only supports manufacturing but also drives employment, making it critically important for the national economy.”
