Latest news on the China Tires Industry market

China PCR tire exports fall further in May on cost pressure, trade barriers

China's PCR tire exports declined for the second consecutive month in May, weighed on by rising production costs, higher shipping freight, and lingering trade restrictions in the EU.

China Apr truck & bus tire exports up 10.62% MoM

China Apr truck & bus tire exports rose 10.62% MoM to 434,600 tonnes (GACC, OilChem), driven by prepricehike shipments, Middle East recovery and strong Africa demand. OilChem expects May exports to fall to around 400,000 tonnes as oneoff supports fade and export orders weaken.

China Apr passenger car tire exports down 6.85% YoY

China's April passenger car tire exports fell 6.85% YoY to 275,300 tonnes (GACC, OilChem), pressured by EU anti-dumping duties and pre-released shipments. However, Jan-Apr cumulative exports rose 4.73% YoY, with Africa and Southeast Asia surging 40.80% and 34.41% respectively. OilChem expects May ex

Semi-steel tire capacity utilization rate expected to decline in May

China's semi-steel tire capacity utilization rate is expected to decline in May due to mounting sales and production pressures (OilChem). Raw material costs for a mid-tier brand 205/55R16 tire rose 17.86% from end-2025, pushing theoretical profit to Yuan -0.81/kg as of April 23, 2026 (OilChem). Fini

China sees TBR tires exports up 4.03% YoY in Q1

During the first quarter of 2026, China TBR tire exports amounted to 1.123 million tonnes, registering a year-on-year growth of 4.03%. March exports of TBR tires rose 13.95% month-on-month to 392,900 tonnes, yet fell 9.42% compared with the same period last year.

China's Mar passenger car tire exports reach 277,200 tonnes

China's passenger car tire exports rose MoM but fell YoY in Mar 2026, with a slight MoM price increase. According to GACC and OilChem, exports reached 277,200 tonnes, up 7.63% MoM, while the avg. price was $2,676.79/t, up 0.19% MoM. EU anti-dumping and Middle East tensions dampened exports to those

China's automobile market shows Q1 divergence, tire demand to get Q2 lift

The divergence in Q1 automobile market led to mixed trends in tire demand, with PCR tire demand decreasing yet TBR tire demand increasing. While, the tire demand is expected to improve in Q2 amid multiple factors like persistent geopolitical risks, high oil prices, auto shows, and consumption stimul

China tire orders weaken MoM as production cuts loom in late April

Pre-price-hike stockpiling in March pulled demand forward, dragging down China's PCR and TBR orders in April. With high channel inventories and persistent export headwinds, the market has entered a destocking phase, raising the prospect of production cuts by late April.

China truck and bus tire exports up 5.87% in 2025

In 2025, China's truck and bus tire exports reached 4.86 million tonnes, up 5.87% YoY, despite a 1.15% MoM dip in December to 413,700 tonnes. The average export price fell to $2,074.30/t, down 3.28% YoY. Exports are projected to dip temporarily in early 2026 but expected to maintain annual

China tire output to exceed 840 million units in 2026

China's tire industry is projected to maintain marginal growth amidst continued capacity expansion and accelerated overseas expansion in 2026. Total annual output of both TBR and PCR tires is expected to exceed 840 million units, with intensifying production-sales pressure and constrained capacity u