In response to the need for development, industrial cities were established in Türkiye in the past two decades, as Türkiye achieved great development in all fields, the most prominent of which is the industrial field
The industrial market in Turkey is considered a promising market due to the availability of materials and labor, the government’s encouragement of investors to establish investment projects, in addition to the reputation of Turkish products in Arab and international markets
The most famous industrial cities in Turkiye
Istanbul: It is considered the economic capital of Turkey, as many of Turkey's exports are concentrated in Istanbul, and many different factories have been established there, in addition to the fact that it has many export offices and centers for factories from other states. Recently, huge industrial cities have been established that manufacture various and diverse products. Istanbul is famous for its large wholesale markets such as: (Lalali, Merter and Gungoren) markets, which are considered the most important destination for wholesale clothing and shoe traders. As for (Estoch) market, it is considered one of the largest wholesale markets for various products. There is also (Mega Center) market, which specializes in food products
Bursa: Bursa is home to many different products, but the most important of these are clothing (especially children’s clothing), in addition to furniture produced in the Ongul region of Bursa, which is considered the most important region for manufacturing home and office furniture and furnishings
Denizli: It is one of the most important manufacturers and exporters of home textiles
Konya: Konya is famous for exporting machinery and production lines, in addition to some industrial products
Kayseri: It is considered the first in Türkiye in manufacturing PVC doors and windows
Mersin and Adana: This region is considered one of the most important producers of agricultural materials, and its crops are exported largely to Central Asia and Northern Europe
Gaziantep: Gaziantep has developed significantly in recent years, and the government has provided many supports to factories in this region, which is characterized by its acceptable and competitive product prices. Many industries are concentrated there, such as carpets, fabrics, textile industries, and shoes, and many traders from neighboring countries prefer to import from Gaziantep due to the short distance
Production of industrial cities in Turkiye
Food products
Industrial cities and wholesale food stores are spread across various cities in Turkey, selling local, manufactured and protected products with the latest packaging methods that comply with international specifications. The most famous industrial cities for food products are: Rami Market for Food Trade, New Park Turkey, the famous Egyptian Bazaar Market that sells wholesale and retail, and the Ferko Organic Market that harvests vegetables and fruits without adding chemicals and industrial hormones. There are also factories for packaging legumes and various oils in all Turkish cities, including: (SEFERTAS FOOD, FOOD ORGANİC FOOD MERGAN GIDA)... and many others
Clothing and textile products
Turkish industries are distributed across regions and states, and some cities such as Istanbul, Bursa and Gaziantep are distinguished by famous markets for clothing and textile products that people from all over the world visit for their quality and reasonable prices. Among those markets in Istanbul are (Bayazid, Laleli, Merter and Gungoren) markets... and others that produce the best clothes at the most reasonable prices
Furniture and furnishings products
In recent years, it has gained a leading distinctive designs, which made it witness a great demand from various Arab and international countries to buy furniture and furnishings due to its ability to keep pace with modern, durable shapes at reasonable prices. Furniture-producing factories are distributed in many Turkish provinces, and entire cities have been established to produce furniture and furnishings of various types and designs. Among the most important furniture cities in Istanbul are: Masko City, classified as the largest furniture city in Turkey with an area of 483 thousand square meters, and includes 778 furniture-producing companies. Modco City, the famous furniture city in the Asian side of Istanbul. Mobasco Furniture City in Kocaeli Province, which includes 92 furniture showrooms distributed over an area of 92 thousand square meters. BELLONA, DOGTAS and KONFOR companies are among the leading companies in the manufacture of high-end Turkish furniture, exporting to all countries of the world
Chemical Products
Turkey is one of the best countries in the world in the field of chemical industry, and the chemical industry in Turkey is considered one of the most prominent economic resources of various types; whether basic chemicals, intermediate chemicals, or petrochemical materials. The chemical industry has grown rapidly since 1970, especially the petrochemical industries, which are mainly spread in four Turkish cities: (Izmir, Izmit, Kirklareli and Batman). Among the chemical products in Turkey - prepared for export - are: pharmaceutical products, organic chemicals and fertilizers, mineral fuels, aromatic oils, cosmetics and soap, distillation products, candles, plastics and rubber, fireworks and other products
Industrial cities in other fields
In addition to the above, there are other related industrial cities, the most important of which is the automotive sector, which dates back to the sixties of the last century in Turkey, after the development and production of the first locally manufactured car began, after which the automotive industry in Turkey achieved a leading position in the world. Among the most important car manufacturing companies and agencies in Turkey are Toyota, Ford, Honda, Hyundai Renault, Fiat... and others. The Turkish industrial development led to the announcement of the manufacture and production of the first local electric car (TOGG), which was announced in 2019, and its production began in 2020. There are (Ostem) industrial cities, the oldest and largest industrial cities in Ankara, as they include several industries, which made them the largest factories in Ankara. Among the most important products produced there are the food industry and the technical industry such as metals and auto parts, chemicals, medical supplies, textile and leather factories, and others. The industrial city of (OSP) located in Sakarya province, is one of the oldest industrial areas in Turkey, and includes factories for metals, machines, building materials and iron, plastic tools, medicines and medical supplies, household and electrical appliances, paper and printing presses