Turkey automotive exports exceed $31 billion in first nine months

Turkey's automotive industry reached a significant milestone, with total exports exceeding $31.145 billion during the first nine months of the year. In September alone, the sector recorded $3.94 billion in exports, accounting for approximately 15.2% of the country's total export volume.

The supply industry emerged as a major contributor, accounting for $1.46 billion in September and representing 39% of the total automotive exports for the nine-month period. Other key product groups included passenger cars at $1.098 billion and motor vehicles for goods transport at $800 million for the month of September.

Germany remains the primary market for Turkish automotive exports, with $629 million in September, followed by France ($506 million) and the United Kingdom ($453 million). The European Union continues to be the dominant destination, capturing 73.4% of the sector's monthly export value, totaling approximately $2.89 billion in September.