The automotive sector has an important place in Türkiye's economic structure and comes to the agenda with new developments every year. In the January-May period of this year, there have been remarkable changes in automotive production and exports. According to OSD reports, total automotive production increased compared to the same period of the previous year. percent 1,4 decreased and amounted to 598 thousand 495 units.
Automobile and Commercial Vehicle Production
Automobile production, percent 4,3 While the total production decreased to 375 thousand 183 units with a decrease of XNUMX percent, the total production was XNUMX percent with tractors. percent 3 decreased and was recorded as 612 thousand 238. In this period, production in the commercial vehicle group increased by 4%, while there was a 7% increase in the light commercial vehicle group. However, production in the heavy commercial vehicle group, percent 19 showed a decrease in the rate.
Capacity Utilization Rate
The capacity utilization rate of the automotive industry in this period percent 68 It has been determined as. On the basis of vehicle groups, this rate is for light vehicles (cars and light commercial vehicles) percent 69, in the truck group percent 53, in the bus-midibus group percent 62, in tractors percent 44 remained at the level.
Increase in Automotive Exports
Automotive exports in the first 5 months of the year in terms of units percent 5 increased to 440 thousand 221. During this period, commercial vehicle exports increased by 26%, while automobile exports decreased by 6%. Tractor exports, on the other hand, compared to the same period of the previous year percent 41 decreased and was recorded as 4 thousand 298. According to the data of the Turkish Exporters Assembly, total automotive industry exports in the first 2025 months of 5 percent 17 It maintained its first place in the sectoral export ranking.
Domestic Market Data
Domestic vehicle share in the domestic market percent 31 While this rate is determined as , for light commercial vehicles this rate is percent 20, in heavy commercial vehicles percent 63 In the first 5 months of this year, the total market, compared to the same period of the previous year, percent 3 increased and reached 506 thousand 592 units. The automobile market is percent 5 increased to 394 thousand 327.
Changes in the Commercial Vehicle Market
When we look at the commercial vehicle market during this period, the total commercial vehicle market compared to the same period last year percent 4, heavy commercial vehicle market percent 13, the light commercial vehicle market is percent 2 This data reveals the dynamics of the sector and the competition in the domestic market.
The Future of the Automotive Industry
The automotive sector is a growing and developing field every year. Automotive production, supported by advanced technology and innovation, has great potential for both the domestic market and exports. Türkiye's automotive industry is in a competitive position worldwide and can further strengthen this position with innovative solutions.
While the automotive sector continues to be the backbone of the Turkish economy, developments are changing the dynamics in the sector and shaping the future. Increases in export figures, production efficiency and the increase in the share of domestic vehicles show Türkiye's potential in the automotive sector. The future success of the sector must be supported by the right strategies and innovative approaches.
