EXPORTS OF THE AUTO PARTS INDUSTRY OF TURKEY
Turkey’s automotive spare parts industry exports are increasing significantly, with the focus on replacement components.
The main spare parts products exported are engine parts, tyres and tubes, accessories for bodies, road wheels and parts, rubber parts for motor vehicles, transmission shafts and cranks.
In fact, Turkey exports many cars, buses, and trucks in parts. In terms of the breakdown of spare parts exports by province, Bursa, Istanbul, Kocaeli, and Izmir have the major share. The number of companies in the spare parts industry is about 4000. Approximately 500 auto parts exporters operate in the country, and around 70% of their output is exported to the European Union.
Turkish spare parts are exported to a wide range of countries worldwide. The main export markets are Germany, France, Italy, Romania, the United Kingdom, the USA,
Spain, Iran, Belgium, Poland, and the Russian Federation
Turkish spare parts industry produces almost all parts and components.
At present, the local Parts and components production consists of:
- Complete engines and engine parts
- Chassis parts and spare parts
- Radiators: Forged and cast parts
- Heating, ventilating & air conditioning systems (HVAC systems)
- Electrical equipment and illumination systems
- Power trains, Batteries
- Brake and clutch parts and components
- Design and engineering services
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Suspension systems
- Security systems and safety parts
- Rubber and plastic parts
- Castings and forgings
- Batteries
- Auto glass
- Seats