Heavy Commercial Vehicle Market Stabilized in 2025, Year Ended Strongly

According to data released by the Turkish Commercial Vehicles Association (TAID), the total heavy commercial vehicle market reached 38,957 units in 2025.

The Turkish heavy commercial vehicle market experienced a limited contraction and selective demand in 2025. Between January and December 2025, the total heavy commercial vehicle market decreased by 2% compared to the previous year, reaching 38,957 units. Throughout the year, cautious fleet investments and cost-focused purchasing decisions were prominent in the market.

Tractor sales decreased by 6% to 17,321 units in the January-December 2025 period; the 16-ton and above truck market remained relatively flat at 14,850 units, while sales of trucks under 16 tons increased by 1% to 6,786 units. This picture reveals that fleets are making new vehicle investments based on operational efficiency and usage needs, as well as capacity increases.

Strong performance and a powerful close in December

In December 2025, the heavy commercial vehicle market reached 5,534 units, a 5% increase compared to the same month of the previous year. During the same period, tractor sales increased by 5% to 2,351 units, and sales of trucks weighing 16 tons and above increased by 17% to 2,140 units. The market for trucks under 16 tons, however, decreased by 10% to 1,043 units. Another noteworthy point is that the 16-ton and above truck/tractor market exceeded the average December figures of the last 10 years by 28%. During this period, tractor sales increased by 15% and truck sales by 48%, indicating a renewed strengthening of investment capacity in the final month of the year.

The semi-trailer market shows a measured but steady growth trend

In the January-December 2025 period, the semi-trailer market reached 10,031 units, representing an increase of approximately 5% compared to the previous year. Similarly, in December 2025, the semi-trailer market recorded a 5% year-on-year increase of 1,224 units, indicating a measured but stable growth trend in the market.

TAID President Burak Hoşgören stated, "The heavy commercial vehicle market completed a cautious but successful year in 2025."

TAID President Burak Hoşgören, in his year-end assessment, stated: “2025 was a year in which stabilization under volatile conditions was paramount for our heavy commercial vehicle sector. The market, which proceeded cautiously throughout the year, closed strongly in December. Despite the year-on-year contraction in the tractor market, the strong performance seen in December showed that deferred demand came into play and fleets began to enter 2026 better prepared. The stability in the truck segment and the limited but healthy growth in the semi-trailer market revealed that the sector is undergoing a cautious but controlled transformation process.”

2026 expectations and new trends

In 2026, investments in the heavy commercial vehicle sector are expected to accelerate, focusing on operational efficiency, total cost of ownership (TCO), digitalization, and sustainability. The widespread adoption of pilot programs for electric and low-emission vehicles, and the increased use of driver assistance systems are among the key trends. A new era is beginning where fleets will evaluate vehicle investments not only based on quantity but also on long-term performance and flexibility criteria.