Germany Leads Turkish Automotive Exports in Record February
Germany leads Turkish automotive exports in record February
İSTANBUL – Türkiye’s automotive industry, the country’s top export sector, achieved its highest-ever February sales, reaching $3.54 billion, according to the Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters’ Association (OİB).
Top export markets
Germany remained Türkiye’s largest automotive market, with exports totaling $544 million. France followed with $459 million, marking a 45% year‑on‑year increase, while Italy ranked third at $338 million, up 31%.
Performance by product group
- Supplier industry: $1.35 billion (+10%)
- Passenger cars: $1 billion (+9%)
- Commercial vehicles: $654 million (+36%)
- Buses, minibuses, midibuses: $327 million (+55%)
- Tractor-trailers: $172 million (+48%)
"We recorded the highest February exports in our history, with growth across all major product groups. This performance proves the Turkish automotive industry’s agility within the global supply chain."
The results underscore Türkiye’s rising role as a key player in the global automotive market, driven by innovation, strong European demand, and a diverse product range.
