Medical Device Manufacturing Investment

Turkey's medical device manufacturing sector has grown steadily as the country works to reduce import dependence in healthcare equipment. Hatay's substantially rebuilt and expanded hospital network, alongside national demand, creates a market for a medical device manufacturing facility, particularly one focused on consumables and mid-complexity equipment where local production is most viable.

What Project Types Can Be Considered?

• Medical consumables manufacturing (disposables, surgical supplies)
• Diagnostic and monitoring equipment assembly
• Orthopedic and rehabilitation device manufacturing
• Contract manufacturing for established medical device brands

Which Areas Should Be Considered?

Hassa OIZ and İskenderun OIZs are the primary areas given available clean-manufacturing-suitable parcels and logistics access.

Licensing and Permit Process

• Ministry of Health medical device manufacturer license
• ISO 13485 quality management certification
• CE marking for applicable device categories
• Workplace opening and operating permit

Incentive and Support Elements

Medical device manufacturing qualifies for Region 6 incentives and may also access Ministry of Industry and Technology programs supporting import-substitution manufacturing in healthcare.

Points to Keep in Mind

Regulatory certification timelines for medical devices are typically longer than for general manufacturing; building this timeline into your investment planning from the outset avoids unrealistic launch expectations.