EU‑Turkey Vehicle Trade Hits €37 Billion Milestone in 2025

In 2025, vehicle trade between the EU and Turkey surged to €37 billion, marking a historic turning point for the sector.

A Pivotal Year for EU‑Turkey Automotive Trade

The EU exported 811,957 new vehicles to Turkey, valued at €18.8 billion, a 24.8% increase over 2024. Turkey rose to become the EU's third‑largest market for new vehicles, accounting for 11.1% of the EU's total vehicle exports, up from 8.3% in 2024.

Quantitative Shift in Export Flows

■797,721 new vehicles shipped from Turkey to the EU, worth €18.2 billion (+18.5%)

■713,476 new cars exported from the EU to Turkey, valued at €15.6 billion

■566,888 Turkish‑produced cars sent to the EU, amounting to €9.9 billion

Electric Vehicles Accelerate Their Market Share

■124,055 electric cars exported from the EU to Turkey, totaling €3.7 billion and representing 17.4% of the EU's vehicle export portfolio.

■7,517 electric cars shipped from Turkey to the EU, worth €176 million, only 1.3% of Turkey's vehicle export value.

Balancing the Commercial Vehicle Trade

■98,481 commercial vehicles and buses exported from the EU to Turkey, valued at €3.2 billion.

■230,833 commercial vehicles and buses sent from Turkey to the EU, worth €8.2 billion.

Strategic Implications and Market Outlook

■EU‑produced cars now represent 49% of total vehicle sales in Turkey, while domestically produced Turkish cars capture 30% of the market.

■Chinese‑manufactured cars have grown to 8% of the Turkish market share.

Market participants are watching the expanding EU‑Turkey vehicle flow—and the shift toward electric models—reshape regional supply‑chain dynamics. This trend positions the EU automotive sector to view Turkey as a critical growth engine, potentially exerting upward pressure on both European auto equities and Turkish manufacturers' stock valuations.