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Turkey’s commercial vehicle exports rose 8.3% to $5.19 billion
Turkey’s exports of vehicles for carrying goods reached $5.19 billion in the first nine months of 2026, covering light commercial vehicles, pickups and trucks.
That was an 8.3% increase from the same period in 2025.
The exports went to 79 countries and territories, and made up 16.6% of Turkey’s total automotive exports.
The United Kingdom was the biggest buyer, taking $1.13 billion worth, or 21.8% of these exports.
Germany and France followed, with exports worth $861 million and $596 million, respectively.
The figures show changes in trade with individual markets, including a sharp rise in exports to the Netherlands, but no further outlook is given.
Turkey’s exports of motor vehicles for transporting goods rose 8.3% year on year to $5.19 billion in January-September.
The exports accounted for 16.6% of Turkey’s total automotive industry exports, which reached about $31.14 billion.
The United Kingdom was the largest destination, with exports worth about $1.13 billion.
Exports in this vehicle category went to 79 countries, autonomous regions and free zones.
- Who
- Turkey’s automotive industry.
- What
- Exports of motor vehicles for transporting goods rose 8.3% to $5.19 billion.
- When
- January-September 2026, compared with the same period in 2025.
- Where
- From Turkey to 79 countries, autonomous regions and free zones; the United Kingdom was the largest destination.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Export value
- $5.19 billion
- Year-on-year growth
- 8.3%
- Period
- January-September
- Largest destination
- United Kingdom
- Exports to United Kingdom
- $1.13 billion