Industry Findings: Turkey’s large, government-backed industrial incentives for EVs, batteries and semiconductors have concentrated automation demand into ambitious heavy-industry projects and new vehicle plants. That incentive-led pipeline forces integrators to supply high-throughput cells that can meet production ramp milestones tied to grant timelines. Vendors who align deployment roadmaps with national incentive tranches and offer fast scale-up capabilities gain privileged access to long multi-line contracts, shifting the commercial dynamic from spot sales to program-based partnerships.
Industry Progression: Rapid EV and automotive investments are concentrating high-volume automation pipelines and attracting global OEMs to localise production: BYD’s $1bn EV plant deal in Turkey (announced in 2024) and related factory projects have created multi-line automation requirements, which shifts buying toward suppliers who can deliver high-throughput assembly robotics, local certification and short ramp-up cycles — accelerating platform consolidation among vendors capable of supporting large vehicle-scale programs.
Industry Player Insights: A large number of providers operate in Turkey including KUKA, ABB Robotics, FANUC Corporation, Güçbir Robotics, Stäubli, EMF Industrial Robotics, and Yaskawa. Turkey’s accelerating EV and battery ecosystem is fuelling demand for high-throughput robot lines; for example, in 2024 Turkish battery and component developers expanded automation partnerships to meet export capacity targets. This trend rewards vendors who deliver reliable assembly robotics, fast local service, and industry-specific safety validation that supports Turkey’s growing electrification supply chain.