Turkey aims to become one of top 3 caravan producers globally by 2035

Ülkü Kocaoğlu, a former foreign trade manager, established a caravan and motorhome production facility in 2021 in the Hamzabey Organized Industrial Zone (Turkey) on a 5,000 sqm site, utilizing government incentives. The factory employs 22 people and exports to Germany, Bulgaria, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The company also converts minibuses into motorhomes, adding value before export.

Ahmet Fazlıoğlu, head of the Caravan Manufacturers and Suppliers Association, said Turkish companies stand out in the European market by investing in R&D, offering modern interior solutions, lightweight and durable materials, and advanced technological systems. In the first four months of the year, Turkey exported caravans worth $4.1 million, achieving a trade surplus of $2.8 million. Main buyers were Germany, the UK, France, Austria, and Spain. The sector expects sustainable growth of at least 40% over the next decade, targeting exports to Scandinavia, the US, Canada, and the Gulf countries.

The Turkish Caravan Manufacturers and Suppliers Association has unveiled a '2035 Sector Roadmap' targeting a top-three global position. In the first four months of 2025, Turkey exported $4.1 million worth of caravans (trailers) and recorded a trade surplus of $2.8 million. Key export markets include Germany, the UK, France, Austria, and Spain. Industry priorities include enforcing European safety standards (EN 1949), combating unregistered production, training skilled personnel, and reducing special consumption tax on motorhomes to boost the domestic market.

Turkey's caravan sector is strengthening its position in the global market through R&D investments, geographic advantages, and flexible design capabilities. In the first four months of 2025, Turkey exported caravans worth $4.1 million and imported $1.3 million, achieving a trade surplus of $2.8 million. Key buyers included Germany ($906,300), the UK ($713,700), and France ($376,000). The Caravan Manufacturers and Suppliers Association forecasts sustainable growth of at least 40% over the next decade and aims to make Turkey one of the top three global players by 2035.