Turkey Becomes Third-Largest Market for EU Vehicle Exports in 2025

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) reported that Turkey became the third-largest market for European Union vehicle exports in 2025, with total bilateral trade reaching 37 billion euros.

Key points

• EU exports to Turkey rose 24.8% to 18.8 billion euros, while Turkish exports to the EU increased 18.5% to 18.2 billion euros.
• Electric vehicles accounted for 17.4% of EU vehicle exports to Turkey, compared to 1.3% for Turkish exports to the EU.
• EU-manufactured vehicles represented 49% of total car sales in Turkey during 2025.
• Turkey exported 230,833 commercial vehicles and buses to the EU, valued at 8.2 billion euros.

Why it matters

The record-breaking trade volume highlights the deepening integration between the Turkish and European automotive sectors, which is critical for regional supply chains and economic cooperation.