Konya Plays a Key Role in Türkiye’s Sugar Industry Through Beet Production

Konya continues to stand out as one of the most important agricultural centers in Türkiye, maintaining its leading position in sugar beet production thanks to its wide farmlands and strong production capacity.

Konya remains the top producer of sugar beet in Türkiye, supported by its extensive and fertile agricultural lands. The city’s production strength is closely linked to its well-developed irrigation systems, which allow farmers to achieve consistently high yields each year.

Sugar beet cultivation is especially concentrated in districts such as Çumra, Karatay, Altınekin, Ereğli, and Ilgın. The harvested crops are processed in local sugar factories, making Konya a key supply center for the country’s sugar industry.

The sugar beet produced in Konya contributes a significant share to Türkiye’s overall sugar output. This strengthens the city’s position not only in agriculture but also in the industrial supply chain linked to sugar production.

In addition to its industrial importance, sugar beet production also supports the regional economy through by-products used in livestock farming, further contributing to the agricultural cycle in the region.