Automotive Industry First Four Months Data for 2025
Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) for the period of January-April 2025 automotive production ve export announced its figures. These data provide important clues about the dynamics of the sector. In the first four months, total automotive production decreased by 2% compared to the same period of the previous year. 464.290 It has reached a number of units. Especially automobile production, down 2% 295.377 The total production, including tractor production, is 475.212 number has been reached.
Noticeable Declines in Commercial Vehicle Production
In the first four months of the year, production in the commercial vehicle group decreased by 3% compared to the same period of the previous year. Heavy commercial vehicle 25% in the group, light commercial vehicles group, there was a decrease of 1%. This situation affects the market dynamics in the sector. In addition, the capacity utilization rate of the automotive industry was 66%. The capacity utilization rates by vehicle group are as follows:
- Light vehicles (cars + light commercial vehicles): %67
- Truck group: %49
- Bus-midibus group: %60
- Tractor: %44
Significant Successes in Exports
In the first four months of the year, automotive exports remained parallel to the same period of the previous year in terms of units. 333.351 During this period, automobile exports decreased by 6% compared to the same period of the previous year, while commercial vehicle exports increased by 9%. According to the data of the Turkish Exporters Assembly, total automotive industry exports ranked first in the sectoral export ranking with 2025% in the first four months of 17.
Increase in Automotive Exports in Dollars
According to Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OIB) data, total automotive exports in the first four months of the year increased by 2024% compared to the same period of 5. 12.5 billion dollars In dollar terms, main industry exports increased by 3% and supplier industry exports increased by 7%. This is an important factor that increases the competitiveness of the Turkish automotive industry in the international market.
Total Market Data in the First Four Months of 2025
In the first four months of 2025, the total market will increase by 2% compared to the same period of the previous year. 395.025 During this period, the automobile market increased by 5% 309.204 However, there was a 6% decline in the commercial vehicle market, a 12% decline in the heavy commercial vehicle market and a 5% decline in the light commercial vehicle market compared to the same period of the previous year.
Change in Domestic Vehicle Share
In the January-April period of 2025, the share of domestic vehicles in automobile sales was 31% and 21% in the light commercial vehicle market compared to the same period of the previous year. These rates show the impact of domestic production on the market. The increase in domestic vehicles can be evaluated as a reflection of both consumer preferences and economic factors.
Conclusion and Future Prospects
The automotive sector is experiencing significant changes as of 2025. Fluctuations in production and export figures affect the dynamics of the market and play an important role in determining future strategies. For the sustainable growth of the sector, domestic production must be increased and exports must be supported. In this context, it is important to strengthen the automotive industry with innovative solutions and provide competitive advantage in the global market.
