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 utilization becoming defining features of the market.

China's tire production is forecast to see minimal growth in 2026. Combined output of truck and bus radial (TBR) and passenger car radial (PCR) tires is expected to increase by approximately 1%, surpassing 840 million units in total. The industry's growth dynamics and competitive landscape are undergoing significant transformation, driven by simultaneous