World’s leading trade fair brand for the automotive aftermarket industry, Automechanika’s one and only event in Türkiye, Automechanika Istanbul will take place on May 23- 26, 2024 at İstanbul TUYAP Fair and Congress Center. Automechanika Istanbul brings industry, retail and seminars together in one place. The latest edition brought a total of 58.024 professionals from all around the world together with 1437 exhibitors from 41 countries and 10 country pavilions. Hundreds of suppliers are able to display thousands of products physically at the venue and digitally at the same time. Ali Özçete, Chairman of the Turkish Automotive Aftermarket Association (OSS), stated that the automotive aftermarket industry approached 10 billion USD in 2024 with steady growth, and that the targets for 2025 are even higher.
He said, “This development presents new opportunities for both manufacturers and consumers. Additionally, global market trends and technological innovations are opening new doors. In this context, Automechanika Istanbul 2025, where innovative products are showcased and the latest trends are shared, holds great importance for strengthening international collaborations and discovering new markets for our sector.” He underlined that the sector reached a size of 8.85 billion USD by 2023 and gained strong momentum in 2024 with 5% growth, nearly reaching 10 billion USD.
“This growth clearly demonstrates the sector’s steady progress. Our aim is to sustain this momentum, exceed the 10 billion USD and further advance our sector on both national and international platforms,” he pointed out. “As the main supporter of Automechanika Istanbul 2025, the most important trade event contributing to the sector’s growth and global visibility, we believe it plays a critical role in achieving this vision. Automechanika Istanbul is an essential platform for demonstrating the strength of our sector in both local and global markets, supporting its sustainable growth. We believe exhibitors and visitors will once again enjoy a fruitful fair experience, discovering the latest industry innovations and strengthening business relationships,” he added.
Baran Çelik, Chairman of the Board of the Automotive Industry Exporters’ Association (OIB), announced that the industry has once again claimed the title of Türkiye’s top exporter for the 18th consecutive year. Setting the 2025 export target at 39 billion USD, Baran Çelik underlined that Automechanika Istanbul 2025 will once again be a crucial meeting point for the Turkish automotive industry. “We are preparing thoroughly to ensure the fair offers new opportunities for international business collaborations for our exporters and manufacturers,” he said.