China: Retreaded Pneumatic Tyre Market 2025

Retreaded Pneumatic Tyre Market Size in China

The Chinese retreaded pneumatic tyre market was estimated at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Retreaded Pneumatic Tyre Production in China

In value terms, retreaded pneumatic tyre production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 20%. Retreaded pneumatic tyre production peaked at $X in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Retreaded Pneumatic Tyre Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of retreaded pneumatic tyres were finally on the rise to reach X units after nine years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic decline. The exports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, retreaded pneumatic tyre exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X units) was the main destination for retreaded pneumatic tyre exports from China, with a 19% share of total exports. Moreover, retreaded pneumatic tyre exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ghana (X units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Thailand (X units), with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia amounted to -21.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (+13.7% per year) and Thailand (-12.3% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Tajikistan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for retreaded pneumatic tyre exported from China worldwide, with a combined 56% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Tajikistan, with a CAGR of +33.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average retreaded pneumatic tyre export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, dropping by -26.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 63% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Retreaded Pneumatic Tyre Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of retreaded pneumatic tyres imported into China dropped rapidly to X units, falling by -44.9% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 423% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, retreaded pneumatic tyre imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 360%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X units) constituted the largest retreaded pneumatic tyre supplier to China, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, retreaded pneumatic tyre imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X units), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand totaled +61.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+2.3% per year) and France (+33.2% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of retreaded pneumatic tyres to China, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand totaled +86.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+8.6% per year) and France (+31.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average retreaded pneumatic tyre import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 27% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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