Global automotive supply industry sends goods to an impressive 202 nations worldwide
In the first half of 2025, Istanbul's automotive supply industry has experienced significant growth, with exports reaching an impressive $7.68 billion[1]. This marks a 6.17% increase compared to the same period in 2024 when exports were $7.23 billion.
The total automotive exports from Turkey during this period were $19.98 billion, with automotive supply products constituting about 38.4% of that amount[1]. The top export destinations for these products were:
- Germany: $1.67 billion, a 5.3% increase year-over-year.
- France: $542.5 million, a 13.6% growth.
- United States: $527.1 million, up 7.4%.
- Romania: $509.6 million.
- Italy: $454 million.
- Spain: $440.2 million, showing a strong 32.5% increase.
- United Kingdom: $359.7 million, slightly down by 0.6%. 8-10. Poland, Czechia, and Belgium: (Belgium $188.8 million) with an 11.7% increase (for Belgium) [1].
Other countries like Poland and Czechia also featured in the top 10 importers[1]. Together, the top 10 countries accounted for $5.23 billion of exports, while the remaining 192 countries accounted for $2.45 billion[1].
The Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OİB) compiled the data for Turkey's automotive supply industry exports, indicating that the industry exported products to 202 countries, free zones, and autonomous regions between January and June 2025.
This data highlights Istanbul’s automotive supply industry’s strengthening export presence globally, with Germany as the primary market, followed by significant growth in France and Spain[1].
[1] Data sourced from the Uludağ Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OİB) for Turkey's automotive supply industry exports in the first half of 2025.
The strengthening export presence of Istanbul's automotive supply industry has not only maintained its top position in Germany but also registered significant growth in France and Spain. The finance sector would be intrigued by the industry's contribution to Turkey's total exports, comprising 38.4%, amounting to $19.98 billion [1].
