Economy

Sakarya 1. OSB In October, the top five sectors in Sakarya’s exports were Automotive, Iron and Non-Ferrous Metals, Chemicals and Chemical Products, Steel, and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Industries, respectively. In October, 14 of the province’s 25 main sectors increased their exports compared with the same month of the previous year. Particularly notable were percentage and dollar-based increases in the Steel, HVAC, Mining Products, Furniture, Paper and

The October 2026 regular meeting of the Provincial Employment and Vocational Training Board was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Governor Turgut Subaşı. At the meeting, the activities carried out by the Sakarya Provincial Directorate of the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) during the first nine months of 2026 were reviewed, along with efforts to protect and increase employment. Provincial Employment and Vocational Training Board Meeting, İŞKUR During the first nine mont

MÜSİAD Başkanı Ahmet Cihan, Endonezya heyetini ağırladı The Sakarya Branch of the Independent Industrialists and Businesspeople Association (MÜSİAD) hosted an important meeting as part of efforts to strengthen international academic relations. Prof. Dr. Ibnu Qizam, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta University, one of Indonesia’s leading higher education institutions, visited the MÜSİAD Sakarya Branch along with his delegation

Sakarya 1st Organized Industrial Zone Sakarya recorded $452 million in exports in September. The province’s total exports in the first nine months of 2026 exceeded $4 billion. The top five sectors in Sakarya’s exports in September were the automotive industry, chemicals and chemical products, iron and non-ferrous metals, steel, and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. In September 2026, Sakarya exported to 113 destinations worldwide, including free z

Kaynarca and Ferizli Industrial Zones Two separate Industrial Zones will be established in Sakarya’s Ferizli and Kaynarca districts with the aim of increasing investments, attracting foreign capital and ensuring planned industrialization. The establishment decision was signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The boundaries of the Industrial Zones announced in the Ferizli and Kaynarca districts, as well as the neighborhoods covered by the zones, have been determined on a map

Sakarya 1st Organized Industrial Zone Sakarya exported a total of $3.556 billion during the January-August period of 2026. In August, the sectors with the highest export volumes were the Automotive Industry, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals, Steel, Chemicals and Chemical Products, and Machinery and Equipment. Sakarya, which ranks as Türkiye’s seventh-largest exporting province, exported to 115 destinations around the world in August 2026, including free zones. The province’s la

Turkish products will enter the African market through Ghana. The Anatolia Trade Center Wholesale Turkish Market, currently being established in Ghana’s capital, Accra, is planned to be completed by December. Providing information about the project, Alperen Buray, Chairman of the Board of Hacettepe Export, said they are working to establish a sustainable and strong trade ecosystem in Africa. Alperen Buray, Chairman of the Board of Hacettepe Export Buray stated that the center

Akgün Altuğ, President of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) Akgün Altuğ, President of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), said that 605 new companies were established in Sakarya during the first seven months of 2026. Altuğ stated that this figure was 544 in the same period last year, representing an 11% increase to 605. He also described the decline in the number of companies that closed during the same period, from 107 to 96, as a positiv

Sakarya’s exports reached USD 3.210 billion during the first seven months of 2026. In July, the city’s top five export sectors were, respectively, Automotive Industry, Iron and Non-Ferrous Metals, Steel, Chemicals and Chemical Products, and Machinery and Components. Sakarya increased its exports in 17 of its 25 main sectors in July compared to the same month of the previous year. Notable increases, both in percentage terms and export value, were recorded particularly in the S

Sakarya has provided more than TRY 2 billion in financial support to 17,338 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) over the past 23 years, strengthening the city's manufacturing capacity, entrepreneurship ecosystem, and employment, according to AK Party Sakarya Provincial Chairman Yunus Tever. Speaking after visiting companies operating in Sakarya 1st Organized Industrial Zone (OSB), Tever said the city continues to strengthen its position as one of Türkiye's leading manuf

Akgün Altuğ, SATSO President A total of 21 companies from Sakarya have been included in the Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s (ISO) Second 500 Largest Industrial Enterprises of Türkiye – 2025 list. Combined with the companies listed in the ISO Top 500, 56 Sakarya-based firms are now ranked among Türkiye’s 1,000 largest industrial enterprises, underscoring the province’s growing strength in manufacturing and exports. The results of the "ISO Second 500 Largest Industrial Enterpris

Green transformation panel The Green Transformation & Green Economy Panel was held through the collaboration of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) and Ekonomi Newspaper (NBE), bringing together leading representatives from industry, academia, and public institutions to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the green transition. The panel was moderated by Hakan Güldağ, Chairman of the Board of Ekonomi Newspaper, and Vahap Munyar, the newspaper's General

Sakarya Exports Reach $2.7 Billion in the First Half of the Year Sakarya has continued its strong export performance, recording $487.4 million in exports in June. During the first six months of the year, the city's total exports reached $2.7 billion, allowing Sakarya to maintain its position as Turkey's seventh-largest exporting province. In June, the Automotive Industry remained the leading export sector, followed by Iron and Non-Ferrous Metals, Steel, Machinery and Componen

The Export Specialist Training Program, organized through the TOBB Sakarya Young Entrepreneurs Council operating under the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) in cooperation with the Akbank Transformation Academy and Inovakademi, concluded with a final graduation ceremony. Export specialist training program Participants who successfully completed the eight-week program were awarded certificates in recognition of their achievements. The training program, which beg

trendyol.com One of Türkiye’s leading manufacturing and industrial hubs, Sakarya is also strengthening its position in e-commerce. According to data from Trendyol, sellers based in Sakarya fulfill 55.6% of all baby biscuit orders across Türkiye. Standing out with its strong performance in the mother-and-baby category, the city is using e-commerce to deliver locally manufactured products to customers nationwide. Sakarya has become one of Türkiye’s prominent e-commerce centers,

Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sakarya is taking new steps to prepare its business community for the transition to a green economy. The Green Transformation & Green Economy Panel will be held on Monday, July 6, at the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO). The panel, scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m., will be moderated by Hakan Güldağ, Chairman of the Board of Ekonomi Newspaper, and Vahap Munyar, the newspaper’s General Coordinator

Akgün Altuğ, President of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) has announced the results of its "Türkiye’s Top 1,000 Exporters 2025" survey. According to the 2025 rankings, 31 companies operating in Sakarya earned a place among Türkiye’s top 1,000 exporting companies. Of these, 29 companies are registered with the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), while two companies are registered with the Akyazı Chamber of Commerc

Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sakarya's industrial sector is preparing for the European Green Deal, carbon footprint measurement, and the transition to sustainable manufacturing. Providing information about the initiative, Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) President Akgün Altuğ announced that the Chamber will establish a Green Transformation Laboratory under the GreenShift Project to help small and medium-sized enterprises (

Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) Women Entrepreneurs Council Marmara Regional Meeting Akgün Altuğ, Chairman of the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), announced that approximately 800 new companies are expected to begin production in Sakarya over the next five years through the completion of ongoing Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ) projects, creating employment for 75,000 people. Akgün Altuğ, President of Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and

The “Hungary Country Day” program was organized through the collaboration of the Consulate General of Hungary in Istanbul and HEPA Türkiye. Held at the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), the event provided participants with detailed information on investment opportunities in Hungary, the country’s economic structure, trade cooperation prospects, potential sectors for Turkish businesses, and visa-related matters. During the event, Consul General of Hungary in Is