Türkiye’s automotive industry continues its upward trajectory, recording a 23% year-on-year increase in July 2025 with $3.838 billion in exports. According to the Automotive Industry Exporters’ Association and data shared by İhlas News Agency, the sector retained its top position in Türkiye’s total exports, accounting for 15.4% of national export volume.
In the January–July 2025 period, the sector’s total exports rose by 15% compared to last year, totaling $23.822 billion.
Supplier Industry Leads Export Categories
The largest contributor to July exports was the automotive supplier industry, generating $1.363 billion. Other significant segments included:
Passenger Cars: $1.204 billion (up 4%)
Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs): $627 million (up 26%)
Buses, Minibuses, Midibuses: $318 million (up 124%)
Tractor-Trailers (Çekiciler): $223 million (up 260%)
Top Export Destinations and Market Movements
Germany remained the top export market for the supplier segment, posting a 17% increase in imports from Türkiye.
Significant growth in supplier exports was also recorded in:
USA: +6%
Romania: +29%
France: +5%
Italy: +15%
UK: +10%
Poland: +15%
Belgium: +28%
Morocco: +44%
However, exports to Russia fell sharply by 50%.
Passenger Cars: Diverse Growth Patterns
France led the passenger car segment with an 11% increase.
Türkiye’s exports to Germany surged 86%, Slovenia 58%, Netherlands 83%, Belgium 46%, Greece 100%, and Morocco 250%.
Conversely, exports to UK (-28%), Italy (-23%), and Spain (-14%) declined.
Explosive Growth in Commercial Vehicles
Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs)
Germany: +679%
France: +177%
Italy: +23%
Spain: +196%
UK and Slovenia saw declines of 11% and 23%, respectively.
Bus, Minibus, Midibus
Germany: +898%
France: +197%
Spain: +188%
Italy: +160%
UK: +33%
Tractor-Trailers (Çekiciler)
Significant increases were observed across Spain, Germany, UK, France, and Slovenia.
Germany Tops the List Once Again
Germany was the largest single-country market in July, with $639 million in exports (up 69%).
For the January–July period:
UK ranked second with $429 million
France followed closely at $427 million (up 48%)
Additional export highlights included:
Italy: +4%
Spain: +35%
Slovenia: +23%
Belgium: +43%
Romania: +39%
USA: +11%
Poland: -14%
EU Drives Demand for Turkish Autos
The European Union remained the dominant regional market, accounting for 71% of Türkiye’s automotive exports, worth $2.728 billion in July.
Exports to EU countries rose by 34%.
Other regional trends:
North America: +14%
Africa: +47%
Middle East: +19%
Other Americas: +25%
Far East: +115%
CIS Countries (ex-Soviet states): -27%
Türkiye’s Automotive Industry Eyes Global Expansion
The consistent rise in export volume across a wide variety of vehicle categories reflects the resilience and global competitiveness of Türkiye’s automotive sector. Driven by innovation, supply chain adaptability, and strong regional ties—especially with Europe—the industry is positioning itself as a critical player in global mobility supply.
As Türkiye continues to diversify its automotive offering, particularly with rising EV and hybrid exports, the industry is set to remain a cornerstone of the nation’s economic strength.
