Nine months in automotive: production down 6%, export units down 11%; commercial vehicle output up 12%
According to OSD data, total January–September production fell to 971,159 units and car production dropped 17%. Capacity utilisation was 61%, while exports rose 3% in dollar terms.
The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) published its figures for the first nine months of 2026.
Production
- Total production fell 6% to 971,159 units; 986,584 including tractors.
- Car production fell 17% to 528,366 units.
- Commercial vehicle production rose 12%: light commercial +13%, heavy commercial +7%.
- Capacity utilisation was 61% (light vehicles 62%, trucks 59%, buses and minibuses 67%, tractors 27%).
Exports
- Total exports fell 11% in units to 685,671; car exports fell 27% to 317,970 units.
- Commercial vehicle exports rose 11% and tractor exports 13%.
- By value, TİM data show total automotive exports up 3% to 31.1 billion dollars. In dollar terms, main industry exports rose 2.2% and supplier industry exports 3.7%.
The domestic market shrank 13% to 832,521 units; the car market fell 15%.
What does this mean for a molder?
The 17% fall in car production means lower volumes for molders making car parts such as interior trim, bumpers and consoles. On the other hand, light commercial vehicle production is rising and supplier exports are growing in dollar terms. For the new light commercial line in Bursa, see our Tofaş K9 story.
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