Match monopoly in Turkey and büyükdere match factory

With the proclamation of the Republic, Turkey attached great importance to industrialisation in order to strengthen the national economy and consolidate its independence. Historically, the period during which the Match Factory was in operation is considered as a reflection of Turkey's national industrialisation efforts. The Büyükdere Match Factory, especially in the field of match production, aimed to meet national consumption needs and reduce foreign dependency. This historical significance provides a critical perspective to understand the factors affecting Turkey's economic development and to evaluate the country's industrial transformation process. The history of the Match Monopoly reflects not only the evolution of a company, but also a process that shaped Turkey's national identity and strengthened its economic independence. The study addresses an important issue in the historical context, providing a comprehensive perspective on its contribution to Turkey's industrialisation efforts. The main purpose of this study is to take the Match Exemptions in the Republic of Turkey as a special focus, to fill the gaps in the literature by analyzing in detail the role of The American Turkish Investment Corporation and the Büyükdere Match Factory in particular, and to reveal the meaning of this historical process in the context of economic, industrial and national development. The study also aims to understand Turkey's industrialisation efforts in the post-independence period and the position of the Match Factory within these efforts, to evaluate the factors that strengthened the country's economic independence and to analyse the effects of Turkish-American cooperation on Turkish industry.