Economic Activity Gains Momentum in Konya
Konya has recently seen significant developments in its economy, with new investments, trade projects, and industrial initiatives taking center stage.
Economy
Konya Rises in Defense Industry Exports
Mustafa Büyükeğen, President of the Konya Chamber of Industry, said that Konya ranks as Turkey’s fourth-largest city in defense and aviation industry exports.
Güneysınır Distillation Plant Boosts Lavender Production and Local Economy
Established by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality in 2020, the Güneysınır Distillation Plant supports local farmers by processing medicinal and aromatic plants such as lavender, thyme, and sage.
Konya Launches Major Solar Energy Project
Konya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay announced that all the electricity consumed by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality will be sourced from renewable energy.
Major Agricultural Support from Konya Metropolitan Municipality
Konya Metropolitan Municipality has launched a significant support program to boost agricultural production. As part of the initiative, producers are offered up to 75% in grant support.
Educational Partnership in Agriculture Launched in Konya
A new cooperation protocol has been signed in Konya between the Governorship, the Provincial Directorate of National Education, and the Konya Sugar Beet Growers Cooperative to strengthen vocational education in the agricultural sector.
Konya Şeker Provides 410 Million TL Advance
Konya Şeker has extended a total of 410 million Turkish Lira in cash advances to its sugar beet producers as part of its support for the 2025–2026 agricultural campaign.
Konya’s June Exports Exceed 242 Million Dollars
Konya increased its exports by 4.2 percent in June 2025 compared to the same period last year, reaching 242.24 million dollars. The city’s total exports in the first half of the year climbed to 1.64 billion dollars.
Konya Hosts 3rd Islamic Economics and Finance Event
The 3rd Karatay International Islamic Economics and Finance Conference has begun at KTO Karatay University in Konya, focusing on the theme “Innovations and Digital Transformation in Islamic Finance.”
15,000 Jobs Expected from Konya Industrial Expansion
The ongoing expansion of the Konya Organized Industrial Zone is projected to generate 15,000 new employment opportunities.
Konya’s 22 Companies Lead in National Industry
Konya was included with 14 companies in Turkey’s Second 500 Largest Industrial Enterprises Survey.
Karatay Leads in Green Innovation
Karatay Mayor Hasan Kılca visited the construction site of the 5th Solar Power Plant in Ismil Neighborhood and stated that the Karatay Municipality continues to produce clean and sustainable energy with a capacity that will meet 1.5 times its energy needs.