Samsun industrial zone area triples to 30,000 decares

Samsun's industrial capacity has seen significant expansion, with the total area of organized industrial and technology zones increasing from approximately 10,000 decares in 2023 to 30,000 decares by 2026. This growth has also driven employment figures up from 10,000 to over 18,000 workers within these zones.

During a visit to the Samsun Technology Organized Industrial Zone (OSB), Governor Orhan Tavlı reported that the occupancy rate for the 38 industrial parcels in the zone has reached 42 percent. Construction is currently underway for 12 companies in the area, including Sampa, Borsan, and Bilmed, while new parcels have been allocated to Merida Park and Unity Strateji.

To support this industrial growth, vocational school enrollment for 9th-grade students has doubled, rising from 4,500 in 2023 to approximately 9,000 in 2026. Samsun currently hosts 12 organized industrial and technology zones, seven of which are active.