Karaman's economy has a structural diversity with agriculture, industry and service sectors developing together. The region is particularly productive in agriculture, which accounts for a large part of the city's economic activity. The main agricultural products include cereals, legumes, sugar beet and apples. These products both meet domestic market needs and have export potential to the foreign market. Karaman also stands out as a region where organic farming activities are on the rise.
The industrial sector has an important place in Karaman's economy and many small and medium-sized industrial enterprises operate in the city. Especially the food processing industry stands out in this field. In addition to traditional products such as tahini pita and walnut sausage, there are also modern food processing facilities in the city, which process local agricultural products and offer them to wider markets. This processing capacity increases the export potential of the region and creates new job opportunities.
The service sector is developing especially in the fields of health, education and retail. While Karaman serves as a regional health center, the education sector also maintains its vitality thanks to the university in the city. The retail sector is concentrated in the city center and bazaar areas, both meeting the needs of local people and serving visitors from outside the city.
As for employment opportunities, employment opportunities in Karaman are generally concentrated in agriculture and food processing industries. However, in recent years there has also been an increasing employment potential in the service sector. The education and health sectors offer various career opportunities, especially for professional workers. However, since Karaman's economic structure is based on small and medium-sized enterprises, entrepreneurship and start-up opportunities are also quite favorable.
As a result, Karaman's economy is dynamic and diversified, integrating traditional agricultural activities with modern industry and service sectors. This diversity offers opportunities for residents and new investors to work and build careers in different fields. In this way, Karaman promises a wide economic potential to both local people and new entrepreneurs from outside the city.