The Heavy Commercial Vehicle Market Stabilized in 2025 and Achieved a Strong Year-End Performance

Türkiye’s heavy commercial vehicle market followed a course shaped by limited contraction and selective demand conditions throughout 2025. In the January–December 2025 period, the total heavy commercial vehicle market decreased by 2% compared to the previous year, totaling 38,957 units. Throughout the year, cautious fleet investments and cost-focused purchasing decisions came to the forefront.

Truck tractor sales declined by 6% in the January–December 2025 period, with 17,321 units delivered. The 16-ton and above truck segment remained flat at 14,850 units, while the under-16-ton truck segment increased by 1% to 6,786 units. This performance indicates that fleets based their new vehicle investments not only on capacity expansion but also on operational efficiency and utilization needs.

Strong Year-End Performance in December

In December 2025, the heavy commercial vehicle market increased by 5% year-on-year, reaching 5,534 units.

During the same period:

• Truck tractor sales increased by 5% to 2,351 units,

• 16-ton and above truck sales rose by 17% to 2,140 units,

• The under-16-ton truck market declined by 10% to 1,043 units.

Another noteworthy development was that the 16-ton and above truck/tractor market performed 28% above the average of the last ten Decembers. In this period, tractor sales increased by 15% and truck sales by 48%, signaling a renewed strengthening of investment capacity in the final month of the year.

Moderate but Stable Growth in the Semi-Trailer Market

In the January–December 2025 period, the semi-trailer market grew by approximately 5% year-on-year, reaching 10,031 units.

Similarly, in December 2025, the semi-trailer market recorded a 5% year-on-year increase to 1,224 units, indicating moderate yet stable growth momentum in the segment.

TAİD President Burak Hoşgören: “2025 Was a Cautious but Successful Year for the Heavy Commercial Vehicle Market”

TAİD President Burak Hoşgören stated in his year-end assessment:

“2025 was a year in which market stabilization came to the forefront under volatile conditions for our heavy commercial vehicle sector. While the market maintained a cautious trajectory throughout the year, it achieved a strong finish in December. Despite the annual contraction in the tractor segment, the strong December performance indicated that postponed demand was activated and that fleets have begun entering 2026 better prepared. The stability in the truck segment and the limited yet healthy growth in the semi-trailer market demonstrate that the sector is undergoing a cautious but controlled transformation process.”

Expectations and New Trends for 2026

In 2026, the heavy commercial vehicle sector is expected to accelerate investments focused on operational efficiency, total cost of ownership (TCO), digitalization, and sustainability.

The expansion of pilot projects for electric and low-emission vehicles, along with the wider adoption of advanced driver assistance systems, are expected to be among the key highlights. Fleets are entering a new era in which vehicle investments are evaluated not only on unit volume but also on long-term performance and flexibility criteria.