Competition Authority Decided to Initiate a Sector Inquiry into the Cement Industry

The Competition Authority announced on 17 March 2026 that, it has launched a sector inquiry into the cement industry to enable a more comprehensive and holistic assessment of competitive dynamics in the sector. This decision is based on the need for a broader assessment of the structural characteristics and competitive functioning of the sector.

The key points are summarized below:

• The cement industry is considered a market prone to competition concerns due to its high level of concentration and the homogeneous nature of its products.
• Within the scope of the inquiry, a long-term and comprehensive analysis of the sector will be conducted using firm- and customer-level micro data.
• The market structure, firm behavior, and regional competition dynamics in the sector will be examined from a holistic perspective.
• It is aimed that the findings will contribute to the development of competition policies and the determination of regulatory steps for the sector.