Industries and production are among the main areas important for the progress of economy and trade in all countries. The Turkish economy has succeeded in improving Turkish industries, as well as trade, tourism and the real estate market. Industrial investment in Turkey is one of the vital sectors of the Turkish economy, which has achieved great successes in the fields of industry and manufacturing in recent decades, making it the world's leading country in this field. As in all countries, Turkey has cities that produce most of the industrial goods.
Industrial area : It is an area designated for industrial production and includes factories and various other facilities. Sometimes it is referred to the towns which are highly dependent on industrial production to increase their income. And because of the industrial operations in the industrial zone, the population density in Turkey is the highest and this could indicate that there are many job opportunities in these cities.
Transportation and communication services have been greatly developed in some cities that we can mention such as Istanbul, Kocaeli and Bursa. These few industrial cities play an important role in the country's economy by obtaining the highest profits in exports, and the added value and employment provided by their strong industries are important to the national economy. A large number of workers in these cities also work in the industrial sector.
In this article, we will give you a brief overview of the largest and most important industrial and economic cities in Turkey, which occupies the highest ranks in production and export, according to statistics.
Istanbul
Istanbul, the largest industrial city in Turkey, is considered as the leading export giant in the country and is at the top of the list of industrial cities in Turkey. In terms of its position as a city where ISO 500 companies enjoy their presence, Istanbul is undoubtedly the most important industrial city in Turkey in terms of sales volume. The city of Istanbul accounts for more than half of Turkey's exports, and it generates a lot of money for it because it exports large quantities of manufactured goods, and many Turkish industrial products are shipped from this city largely to countries such as Germany, Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan. It is certain that this city greatly affects the Turkish economy.
Kocaeli
The city of Kocaeli is one of the most important industrial centers in Turkey, and it is the second after Istanbul in terms of progress. The city is characterized by the spread of chemical and paper industries, and includes the largest paper mills, tire production and shipbuilding in Turkey. Kocaeli provides about 7% of the country's total exports, which is high for its size and population. It is considered the first city in exports in terms of exports per capita compared to its population.
Bursa
Bursa is an industrial city in Turkey, and it is considered one of the most important cities of heavy industries in the country. It is also among the best Turkish cities for immigration and residence, and it was established as a relatively modern industrial city with the efforts of the Turkish government to transfer the industry outside Istanbul. Bursa was famous until the 1980s for its centuries-old historical buildings since its acquisition of aesthetics as the capital of the Ottoman Empire in the fourteenth century, in addition to its location near Mount Uludag, which is one of the best ski resorts in Turkey, and since then it has gradually turned into an industrial city. Bursa's geographical location represents one of the important pillars of the Bursa sector, as Bursa is the gateway to the west to Turkey due to its geographical location. Due to this strategic location, various global elements are sent to neighboring countries and Europe through this thriving Turkish industrial city. In the 19th century, Bursa was involved in supporting the silk industry with foreign funding and building factories such as the Merinos factory, which was established with government funding and private investment. These factories played an important role in promoting the economic growth of the country. Sectors include clothing and textile production, automobile and metal machinery production, agricultural trade, and food and furniture production. These sectors are of great economic importance in Türkiye, as they appeared on the stock exchange. Bursa continues to produce high-tech items, in addition to core areas that include railway, aerospace and defense equipment. With its well-developed manufacturing and commerce, this industrial city is a major tourist destination all over the world. It is one of the major emerging economies that contribute significantly to the economic growth of Turkey.
Konya
Konya is referred to as the city of food industries. This beautiful city is the birthplace of Etli Ekmek and is also referred to as the city of Jalal al-Din Muhammad al-Rumi. Since it is the largest city in Turkey in terms of area, it contains many delicious foods that express its distinguished culinary history. So, in this city, you can enjoy the delicacy experience. This Turkish industrial city trades annually at a value of nearly five billion liras due to its diverse combination of countries, including Germany, Russia, Iran and Iraq.
Izmir
The proportion of Izmir industry in the GDP is 9.26%, and the industry in Izmir covers about 5.6% of the Turkish industry. Also, 1.31% of the workers work in some important industrial fields in Izmir. Some of the advanced and productive industries in Izmir include textiles, food, tobacco, medical devices, automobiles, home furnishings, building materials, defense and aviation industries, and beverages.
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