Match4Industry 2026
Kocaeli at a Glance
Located in the East Marmara region of Türkiye, Kocaeli is a major hub for Türkiye’s manufacturing industry. The province alone contributes 13% of Türkiye’s total manufacturing output. Kocaeli plays a key role in several strategic sectors:
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45% of Türkiye’s automotive production
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27% of the chemical industry
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19% of the metal industry
The region is home to over 3,900 industrial facilities, 10% of which are foreign direct investments. Kocaeli also hosts 85 of Türkiye’s top 500 largest industrial companies. In 2025, Kocaeli achieved $45.11 billion in exports and $82.07 billion in imports, accounting for 19.91% of Türkiye’s total foreign trade volume.
The region boasts a dynamic business and innovation ecosystem with 14 Organized Industrial Zones, 2 Free Trade Zones, 5 Techno Parks & the IT Valley, 139 R&D Centers and 15 Design Centers. With 36 ports and industrial docks around the Gulf of İzmit, Kocaeli stands as a significant port city and an industrial hub.