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source: Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD)
url: https://www.osd.org.tr/osd-yayinlari/otomotiv-sektoru-aylik-degerlendirme-raporlari
document_type: pdf
date_retrieved: 2026-03-16
period: February 2026
parent_publication: Automotive Industry Monthly Evaluation Report
indicators_covered: [Auto Sales, Total Vehicle Market, Passenger Car Market, Commercial Vehicle Market]
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# OTOMOTİV SEKTÖRÜ AYLIK DEĞERLENDİRME RAPORU
## Automotive Industry Monthly Report
### February 2026 / ŞUBAT 2026

## Executive Summary

Turkey's **total automotive market** in February 2026 reached **91,053 units**, declining **3.0% year-on-year** from February 2025's 93,849 units.

**Passenger car market** totaled **69,776 units**, down **8.2% year-on-year** from 76,021 units in February 2025.

For the **January-February 2026** cumulative period, total market sales reached **168,595 units**, up **2.6% year-on-year** from 164,309 units in the same period of 2025.

The market composition continues to reflect strong commercial vehicle demand alongside softening passenger car sales.

## February 2026 Market Analysis (Month-on-Month Year-on-Year Comparison)

### Total Automotive Market

| Metric | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 | YoY Change | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Total Market (all vehicles)** | 93,849 | 91,053 | -2,796 | **-3.0%** |
| **Passenger Cars** | 76,021 | 69,776 | -6,245 | -8.2% |
| **Commercial Vehicles** | 17,828 | 21,277 | +3,449 | +19.3% |

### Market Composition (February 2026)

- **Passenger Cars**: 69,776 units (76.6% of total market)
- **Commercial Vehicles**: 21,277 units (23.4% of total market)

## January-February 2026 Cumulative Performance

### Year-to-Date Market (Jan-Feb 2026 vs Jan-Feb 2025)

| Metric | 1-2 / 2025 | 1-2 / 2026 | YoY Change | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Total Market** | 164,309 | 168,595 | +4,286 | +2.6% |
| **Passenger Cars** | 131,965 | 130,831 | -1,134 | -0.9% |
| **Commercial Vehicles** | 32,344 | 37,764 | +5,420 | +16.7% |

The January-February 2026 period shows a mixed trend: while total market volume grew 2.6% year-on-year, this was driven entirely by commercial vehicle strength (+16.7%), as passenger car sales declined slightly (-0.9%).

## 12-Month Rolling Performance

For the **March 2025 - February 2026** rolling period (the most recent 12-month data):

| Metric | 3/2024-2/2025 | 3/2025-2/2026 | YoY Change | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Total Market** | 1,256,816 | 1,418,184 | +161,368 | +12.8% |
| **Passenger Cars** | 965,988 | 1,083,362 | +117,374 | +12.2% |
| **Commercial Vehicles** | 290,828 | 334,822 | +44,000 | +15.1% |

The 12-month rolling data demonstrates robust annual growth of 12.8% in total market volume, with both passenger cars (+12.2%) and commercial vehicles (+15.1%) contributing to the expansion.

## Import Analysis

### Import by Category (February 2026)

| Category | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Passenger Cars** | 51,499 | 44,582 | -13.4% |
| **Total Imports** | 63,507 | 59,786 | -5.9% |

February 2026 saw declining import volumes, with passenger car imports down 13.4% year-on-year. Total imports fell 5.9% as supply chains continued to normalize post-pandemic adjustment.

### Year-to-Date Imports (Jan-Feb)

| Category | 1-2 / 2025 | 1-2 / 2026 | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Passenger Cars** | 88,917 | 83,305 | -6.3% |
| **Total Imports** | 111,106 | 109,874 | -1.1% |

## Export Analysis

### February 2026 Export Performance

| Category | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Passenger Car Exports** | 45,810 | 37,988 | -17.1% |

Passenger car exports declined 17.1% year-on-year in February, reflecting global demand softness and supply-side constraints.

## Market Dynamics & Observations

### 1. **Contrasting Trends by Segment**
- **Passenger Cars**: February weakness (-8.2% YoY) extends the current softening trend, driven by both local and export market challenges.
- **Commercial Vehicles**: Strong performance (+19.3% YoY) continues to support overall market growth, with commercial segment now representing 23.4% of total sales.

### 2. **Import vs. Domestic Production**
- Imports of passenger cars fell 13.4% in February, suggesting either reduced international supply or dampened local demand for imported models.
- Total market decline (-3.0%) was smaller than passenger car decline (-8.2%), indicating commercial vehicle demand absorption from imports or local supply.

### 3. **Year-to-Date Momentum**
- January-February 2026 shows positive momentum (+2.6% YoY) driven primarily by commercial vehicle growth.
- Passenger cars remain soft in the year-to-date period (-0.9%), but the overall market benefit from commercial strength.

### 4. **Rolling 12-Month Strength**
- The 12-month rolling period shows robust double-digit growth (+12.8%), demonstrating that the market has substantially recovered and exceeded 2025 levels.
- This suggests that current month-on-month softness in February 2026 may be seasonal or cyclical rather than trend-reversal.

### 5. **Export Pressure**
- Passenger car export weakness (-17.1% YoY in February) indicates headwinds in international demand or competitive pressures affecting Turkish manufacturers.
- This contrasts with strong domestic commercial vehicle demand.

## Data Sources

**Parent Publication**: OTOMOTİV SEKTÖRÜ AYLIK DEĞERLENDİRME RAPORU 2 / 2026  
**Automotive Industry Monthly Report 2 / 2026**  
**Published**: 16 March 2026  
**Data Period**: February 2026  
**Organization**: OSD (Otomotiv Sanayii Derneği / Automotive Manufacturers Association of Turkey)  
**Reporting Authority**: Turkish automotive market tracking (Türkiye Otomotiv Sanayii Müdürlüğü / ODD)

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**Key Indicator**: Total Automotive Vehicle Sales (Pazar/Market) February 2026 = **91,053 units**, **-3.0% YoY**