Şişecam has announced its financial results for 2025, reporting consolidated net sales of 225 billion TRY. International sales, including exports from Türkiye and revenues generated from overseas production facilities, accounted for 59.34% of total consolidated sales, underlining the company’s strong global footprint.
During the year, Şişecam invested 35.8 billion TRY, while exports reached USD 938 million. Operational output remained robust, with total production of:
- 5.6 million tons of glass
- 4.3 million tons of soda ash
- 4 million tons of industrial raw materials
CEO Can Yücel described 2025 as a year marked by geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. Protective trade measures, supply chain risks and reduced global demand continued to pressure pricing across both the glass and soda ash segments.
Despite these headwinds, Şişecam maintained operational discipline, prioritizing profitability, cost control and sustainable growth. The company implemented a comprehensive efficiency management initiative, optimizing production planning and maintenance cycles.
A revised cold-repair schedule, including the early refurbishment of its flat glass furnace in Northern Italy, improved furnace utilization and cost balance across operations.
Digital transformation was a key milestone in 2025. Şişecam integrated data across end-to-end processes and began deploying artificial intelligence tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making. The company also modernized its technological infrastructure to support long-term competitiveness.
Strategic investments further strengthened production capacity:
- Commissioning of a frosted glass furnace and energy glass processing lines in Tarsus
- Relocation of glassware production from Denizli to Kırklareli
- A new coated glass line in Bulgaria (6 million m² capacity)
- A coated glass line in San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy (6.5 million m² capacity)
Additionally, Şişecam began 2026 by igniting the first furnace at its Kaposvár glass packaging plant in Hungary.
At the start of 2026, Şişecam completed a USD 500 million Eurobond issuance, attracting USD 1.7 billion in demand, reinforcing investor confidence. A financing package secured with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) further supported flat glass and energy glass investments.
Looking ahead, Şişecam remains focused on expanding its value-added product portfolio, investing in energy-efficient technologies and maintaining financial resilience, reaffirming its position as one of the world’s most diversified global glass players.
Source: Şişecam with additional information added by Glass Balkan