TÜRKİYE'S AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY EXPORT REACHES 41.5 BILLION USD IN 2025

According to OIB data, Türkiye's automotive industry exports increased by 11.6% in 2025, reaching USD 41.5 billion, once again positioning the sector as Türkiye's export champion. Over the past 20 years, automotive has led national exports 19 times, underlining its structural strength and global competitiveness. December 2025 exports rose by 8% to USD 3.76 billion, with the sector accounting for 16.2% of Türkiye's total exports.

Baran Çelik, Chairman of OIB, emphasized that rapid adaptation to the transformation of the EU market—Türkiye's largest destination—combined with high value-added manufacturing, has been decisive in sustaining export leadership. He reaffirmed the industry's commitment to representing Türkiye's competitive edge in global trade and maximizing its contribution to the national economy in 2026 and beyond.

Segment Performance (2025)

• Supply Industry: +6% to USD 15.77 billion (38% share)
• Passenger Cars: +4%
• Light Commercial Vehicles: +28%
• Buses–Minibuses–Midibuses: +30%
• Tractors: +54%

Key Markets

• Germany: +36% to USD 6.61 billion (top market in 2025)
• Strong annual growth in France, Spain, Slovenia, Belgium, Romania

Regional Outlook

• EU Exports (2025): USD 30.11 billion (72.5% share)
• Growth in Africa and Other Americas; declines in CIS and Middle East
• December 2025: EU remained the leading region with USD 2.68 billion (+8.5%)

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