Eight-Month Production and Export Data Announced in the Automotive Industry

According to data for the January-August period announced by the Automotive Manufacturers Association, total automotive production realized a 7.3 percent decrease compared to the same period of the previous year, amounting to 841,583 units. Automotive exports dropped by 12 percent in unit terms to 597,594 levels.

January-August Production Figures

According to data from the Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD), total automotive production in the January-August period of this year realized a 7.3 percent decrease compared to the same period of the previous year, down to 841,583 units.

While automobile production dropped by approximately 19 percent to 458,169 units, total production including tractor manufacturing reached the level of 854,860 units.

Production Increase in the Commercial Vehicle Segment

In the January-August period, production in the commercial vehicle group recorded an increase of 12 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.

During the same period, production in the heavy commercial vehicle group increased by 7 percent, and production in the light commercial vehicle group rose by 12 percent.

Capacity Utilization Rates

The overall capacity utilization rate of the automotive industry in the January-August period was realized at the 59 percent level.

On a vehicle group basis, capacity utilization rates were 60 percent for light vehicles, 57 percent for the truck group, 67 percent for the bus-midibus group, and 27 percent for tractors.

Export Units and Value Distribution

Automotive exports dropped by 12 percent in unit terms in the January-August period compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching 597,594 units.

According to data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly, total automotive exports increased by 2.5 percent compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 27.2 billion dollars.

Domestic Market Sales and Local Share

In the 8 months of this year, the total market decreased by 12 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, recorded at 745,597 units.

The local vehicle share in automobile sales was realized at 35 percent, while the local share in the light commercial vehicle market stood at 23 percent.