Swedish automotive safety systems maker Autoliv will cut approximately 2,200 jobs [1] as it winds down all manufacturing operations in Türkiye [2].
The move signals a significant retreat from the Turkish industrial landscape and reflects a broader restructuring of the company's footprint across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Autoliv expects the closure of its Türkiye plants to be completed by the first half of 2028 [1]. The company said this decision followed a strategic review indicating that production capacity within the EMEA region exceeds future demand [2]. To address this imbalance, Autoliv plans to shift its production to other existing facilities within the EMEA region [2].
The financial impact of the exit is substantial. The company said it expects charges associated with the closure to reach $142 million [2]. This restructuring allows the firm to consolidate its operations and reduce overhead in a market where capacity has outpaced the actual need for safety components.
While the company did not provide specific details on the timeline for individual plant shutdowns, the overall exit is slated for early 2028 [1]. The loss of 2,200 positions [1] represents a significant reduction in the local workforce for the automotive supplier.
Autoliv specializes in airbags and seatbelts, providing critical safety components to global car manufacturers. The shift of production to other regional hubs is intended to optimize the supply chain and align manufacturing output with current market requirements [2].
“Autoliv will cut approximately 2,200 jobs as it winds down all manufacturing operations in Türkiye.”
This exit demonstrates a strategic pivot by Autoliv to optimize its regional footprint in response to shifting automotive demand. By consolidating production and accepting a $142 million charge, the company is prioritizing efficiency over geographic breadth, suggesting that the growth projections for the Turkish automotive sector no longer align with the firm's global capacity requirements.
