The Asia automotive tire market was valued at $61,523.4 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $109,007.4 million by 2024, witnessing a CAGR of 10.0% during 2019–2024. Categorized on vehicle type, passenger cars held the largest volume share in 2018.
Furthermore, commercial vehicles are expected to witness notable growth in their sales on account of their growing usage in logistics and construction activities. This, in turn, would propel the demand for tires for light, medium, and heavy commercial vehicles, and hence boost the APAC automotive tire market.
Growing Popularity of Next-Generation, High-Performance Tires is a Key Trend Witnessed in the Market
Growing popularity of next-generation, high-performance tires is the key trend observed in the APAC automotive tire market. The fuel-efficient and low-noise high-performance tires have been mainly used in luxury passenger cars; and in recent years, they have made inroads in crossover utility vehicle and premium sport utility vehicle segments. The mainstream adoption of these tires is encouraging tire makers, across the world, to invest in new technologies for the development of ultra-high-performance tires to increase speed and overall performance of tires. Many manufacturers are developing these tires by employing patented technologies, specialized silica compounds and polymers, and unique tread designs to meet changing consumer demands and achieve desired performance. In addition, with increasing tire demand, several tire manufacturers are offering next-generation, high-performance tires with ride comfort, all-season or multi-season driving capacities, and less tread wear.
Competitive Landscape of the APAC Automotive Tire Market
The APAC automotive tire market is consolidated in nature, with the existence of established manufacturers such as The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Continental AG, Pirelli & C. S.p.A., Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Michelin Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd., Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd., Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Hankook Technology Group Co. Ltd., Apollo Tyres Ltd., Nokian Renkaat Oyj, and Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.
Collaborations and acquisitions and facility expansions are key strategies adopted by the players to increase their foothold in the APAC automotive tire market. For instance, in August 2018, Continental AG announced its plans to acquire the Kmart Tyre and Auto Service (KTAS) chain for approximately $244 million. With 258 branches and more than 1,200 employees, KTAS is one of the largest tire and auto service chains in Australia. The acquisition is part of the company’s Vision 2025, which targets systematic expansion of its tire division across the world.
Furthermore, commercial vehicles are expected to witness notable growth in their sales on account of their growing usage in logistics and construction activities. This, in turn, would propel the demand for tires for light, medium, and heavy commercial vehicles, and hence boost the APAC automotive tire market.
Growing Popularity of Next-Generation, High-Performance Tires is a Key Trend Witnessed in the Market
Growing popularity of next-generation, high-performance tires is the key trend observed in the APAC automotive tire market. The fuel-efficient and low-noise high-performance tires have been mainly used in luxury passenger cars; and in recent years, they have made inroads in crossover utility vehicle and premium sport utility vehicle segments. The mainstream adoption of these tires is encouraging tire makers, across the world, to invest in new technologies for the development of ultra-high-performance tires to increase speed and overall performance of tires. Many manufacturers are developing these tires by employing patented technologies, specialized silica compounds and polymers, and unique tread designs to meet changing consumer demands and achieve desired performance. In addition, with increasing tire demand, several tire manufacturers are offering next-generation, high-performance tires with ride comfort, all-season or multi-season driving capacities, and less tread wear.
Competitive Landscape of the APAC Automotive Tire Market
The APAC automotive tire market is consolidated in nature, with the existence of established manufacturers such as The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Continental AG, Pirelli & C. S.p.A., Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Michelin Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd., Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd., Bridgestone Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Hankook Technology Group Co. Ltd., Apollo Tyres Ltd., Nokian Renkaat Oyj, and Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd.
Collaborations and acquisitions and facility expansions are key strategies adopted by the players to increase their foothold in the APAC automotive tire market. For instance, in August 2018, Continental AG announced its plans to acquire the Kmart Tyre and Auto Service (KTAS) chain for approximately $244 million. With 258 branches and more than 1,200 employees, KTAS is one of the largest tire and auto service chains in Australia. The acquisition is part of the company’s Vision 2025, which targets systematic expansion of its tire division across the world.
