Turkey's caravan industry is boosting competitiveness through R&D investments, geographic advantages, and flexible design solutions. Ahmet Fazlıoğlu, head of the Caravan Manufacturers and Suppliers Association, noted that local companies stand out on the European market with modern interior solutions, lightweight and durable materials, and advanced technological systems.
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 were Germany ($906,300), the UK ($713,700), France ($376,000), as well as Austria and Spain.
The association presented a '2035' roadmap aiming for Turkey to become one of the top three global producers. The sector forecasts sustained growth of at least 40% over the next 10 years, focusing on exports to Scandinavia, the US, Canada, and the Gulf countries. Priorities include adopting European safety standards (EN 1949), combating illegal production, training skilled workers, and reducing taxes on motorhomes to boost the domestic market.