Turkish automotive production falls 6 percent in first half of 2026
Türkiye’s total automotive production declined by 6 percent year-on-year in the first six months of 2026 to 663,397 units, according to data released by the Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD).
Passenger car production fell by 16 percent during the period, reaching 368,480 units.
In contrast, production in the commercial vehicle segment increased compared with the same period of the previous year. Total commercial vehicle production rose by 10 percent, while heavy commercial vehicle production increased by 9 percent and light commercial vehicle production grew by 10 percent.
During the January-June period, the automotive industry’s capacity utilization rate stood at 62 percent.
