According to information from the Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OİB), the automotive sector, which has been the export champion 18 times in the last 19 years, achieved an export value of $2,999,898,000 in the first month of 2025, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period last year.
The automotive sector ranked first in the country's exports in January, accounting for 14.2% of Türkiye’s total exports. With this strong start to the year, the industry reached its highest-ever January export figure.
A breakdown of the automotive sector by product groups showed that the supply industry led the way. Exports in this category increased by 8% compared to January of the previous year, reaching $1,257,022,000. There was also a significant rise in passenger car exports, which surged by 23.19% to $951,014,000. In January of last year, passenger car exports stood at $771,933,000, showing a notable increase this year.
Other product categories also stood out in the distribution process in January. Exports of motor vehicles for goods transportation were recorded at $443,892,000, while exports of buses, minibusses, and midibuses reached $196,172,000. Additionally, tractor exports amounted to $85,868,000. Meanwhile, exports of railway vehicles, mineral fuels and oils, and two-wheeled vehicles (bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles) totaled $65,930,000.
Germany remained Türkiye’s largest trade market in the automotive sector. Automotive exports to Germany increased by 11% in January compared to the same month last year, rising from $416,356,000 to $462,000,000. The United Kingdom ranked second, but exports to the country declined by 1% to $330,074,000. Automotive exports to France saw a 20% increase, reaching $324,826,000. Spain climbed to fourth place with a 48% increase, totaling $253,269,000 in exports. Italy, however, recorded an 11% decrease, with exports amounting to $230,425,000.
Türkiye’s automotive sector has maintained its growth momentum, making a strong start to 2025 in exports.
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