Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Konya

Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Konya

Konya, among the top 6 provinces with the highest amount of Organized Industrial Zones (OSB), attracts investors with its vast lands, high labor potential, and ease of transportation and logistics options.

 

Konya, one of Anatolia's oldest settlements, continues to be an attractive city for both living and investment, offering a rich tapestry of history, culture, ancient cuisine, and various beauties.

 

The reasons for investing in Konya, one of the important cities of the Republic of Turkey, with its area of 40,813.52 square kilometers and a population of over 2 million, can be listed as follows:

STRONG INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

11 Organized Industrial Zones

2 Industrial Zones

1 Private Industrial Zone

94 Private Industrial Zones and Industrial Sites

Over 50,000 Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Easy adaptation to changes

 

RAPIDLY GROWING EXPORT CAPACITY

Export value increased 38-fold between 2000 and 2022.

$3.3 billion in exports in 2022.

Over 2,900 exporting companies.

Exports to more than 180 countries.

 

YOUNG AND QUALIFIED HUMAN CAPITAL

5 universities.

Over 130,000 university students.

Over 85,000 technical school students.

Lower costs compared to neighboring cities.

 

STRATEGIC LOCATION

At the heart of Anatolia, with access to 10 million people within 3 hours by road and 64 million people within 6 hours.

Logistic center project in Konya Organized Industrial Zone.

Potential to reach 1.6 billion people quickly.

 

INCENTIVES, SUPPORT, AND EXEMPTIONS FOR INVESTMENTS

VAT and customs duty exemptions.

Tax incentives.

Employer's share premium support.

Land allocation.

 

ABUNDANT NATURAL RESOURCES

The sole primary aluminum producer in Turkey.

65% of Turkey's salt production.

Rich lignite resources.

Developed iron and foundry sector.

 

AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY, AND TRADE HUB

Vast agricultural lands.

The region's largest exhibition center.

A leader in the food sector.

 

STRONG SOCIAL CAPITAL AND COLLABORATION ENVIRONMENT

High level of bureaucratic support.

Strong partnerships between NGOs, public, and private organizations.

Active trade associations.

 

LIVABLE CITY

Rich historical heritage.

Low crime rate.

Diverse social and cultural activities.

Annual visitation of 3 million tourists.

 

ENERGY CITY

Karapınar Renewable Energy Resource Area, one of the most advantageous locations in the country.

High solar radiation rates and ample available land.

Favorable areas for wind energy.

Potential for biogas production from agricultural waste.