Türkiye’s automotive sector posts strong 2025 performance, enters 2026 with growth momentum
According to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TEA), automotive exports increased by 12% as yearly to reach USD 41.5 billion in 2025.
Figures released by the Automotive Manufacturers Association (AMA) show that total automotive production in January–December 2025 increased by 4% compared to the previous year, reaching 1,419,464 units. Passenger car production, however, declined by 4% to 872,538 units. Including tractor production, total output amounted to 1,445,921 units.
Commercial vehicle production on the rise
In 2025, commercial vehicle production increased by 19% as yearly. Light commercial vehicle production increased by 21%, while heavy commercial vehicle production edged up by 1%. The commercial vehicle market expanded by 8%, with the light commercial vehicle market growing by 10%, whereas the heavy commercial vehicle market contracted by 4%.
Overall capacity utilization in the industry stood at 67%. By vehicle type, capacity utilization rates were recorded at 68% for light vehicles, 57% for trucks, 68% for buses and midibuses, and 35% for tractors.
Export volumes exceed 1 million units
Automotive exports in 2025 increased by 4% in unit terms to 1,057,920 vehicles. During this period, passenger car exports declined by 8%, while commercial vehicle exports surged by 28%. Tractor exports fell by 13% as yearly to 11,261 units.
According to data from the Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters’ Association (IEA), passenger car exports increased by 4% to USD 11.8 billion. In value terms, exports by main industry manufacturers increased by 15%, while supplier industry exports grew by 6%.
Domestic market surpasses 1.4 million units
Türkiye’s domestic automotive market expanded by 10% in 2025 compared to the previous year, reaching 1,413,903 units. Passenger car sales increased by 11% to 1,084,496 units.
Over the same period, the share of domestically produced vehicles stood at 30% in passenger car sales and 22% in the light commercial vehicle market.
With solid export and production performance, Türkiye’s automotive industry closed 2025 on a strong note and entered 2026 with sustained growth momentum.
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