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.

According to the data of General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), in April 2026, China's truck and bus tire exports rose 10.62% month-on-month and 5.95% year-on-year to 434,600 tonnes, beating expectations due to pre-shipment ahead of price hikes, recovery in the Middle East, and