Turkey's Public Transport Exports Surge 16.5% to $1.7 Billion in First Half: Notable Gains in Nigeria and Romania Markets

Turkey's bus, minibus, and midibus exports reached $1.727 billion in the first half of the year, marking a 16.5% increase compared to the same period last year. The sector's total exports for January-June 2025 were $1.482 billion, rising to $1.727 million this year.

■France, Germany, and Italy remain the top export destinations.

■France's exports increased by 8.4% to $302 million.

■Germany's exports rose by 5.9% to $247 million.

■Italy saw a 54.6% increase, reaching $182 million from $118 million last year.

■Romania's exports surged 36.3% to $80 million from $59 million.

■Nigeria, which had no exports last year, achieved $16 million in exports in the first six months.

■New markets like the U.S., Portugal, and the Czech Republic also contributed to the expansion.

Markets reacted positively to this data. The growth in public transport exports signals Turkey's increasing competitiveness in global markets, potentially boosting the national economy while also benefiting supply chains abroad.