Consumer spending habits in Turkey continue to evolve as households adjust to economic conditions. Recent trends show that consumers are prioritizing essential goods while reducing discretionary spending.⁠​​​​​​​‌​​​​​​​​​​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌‌​‌​⁠

Analysts note that food, housing and transportation remain the largest expense categories. At the same time, non-essential purchases are increasingly postponed as households focus on budget control.⁠​​​​​​​‌​​​​​​​​​​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌‌​‌​⁠

Experts believe that changing spending patterns will continue to influence the retail sector and overall economic activity in Turkey throughout the year.⁠​​​​​​​‌​​​​​​​​​​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​​‌​‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌‌​‌​⁠