The return of Syrian refugees to their home country is beginning to leave an economic mark on Turkey, which has hosted one of the world's largest refugee populations for over a decade. The departures are reducing a significant labour supply that had become embedded in Turkish industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing, raising concerns about workforce shortages. The shift underscores how deeply the presence of millions of Syrians had become intertwined with Turkey's economic fabric, and their gradual exit is forcing businesses and policymakers to adapt.