China's tyre export market saw a measured increase during the first two months of 2025, according to newly released trade figures. The data shows growth across all key export indicators—volume, value, and weight—though all gains remained in single-digit territory.
A total of 107 million new pneumatic rubber tyres were exported from China in January and February 2025, marking a 7.5% year-on-year increase. The export value of these tyres reached 23.82 billion yuan, or around £2.54 billion, reflecting a 5.2% rise compared to the same period in 2024.
In terms of weight, China exported 1.32 million tonnes of tyres, which was up 3.3% year-on-year. This steady, if modest, increase signals resilience in China’s tyre export sector amid a backdrop of continued global economic uncertainty.
Automobile tyres, a core segment within China’s tyre exports, also showed growth. In the first two months of the year, China exported 1.16 million tonnes of automobile tyres. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year, while the export value rose by 5.6% to 20.3 billion yuan.
The figures suggest that despite industry headwinds such as inflation, raw material fluctuations, and supply chain instability, China’s tyre sector is managing to maintain a slight upward trajectory.
◻ How many tyres did China export in Jan–Feb 2025?
107 million new pneumatic rubber tyres.
◻ What was the export value?
23.82 billion yuan (approx. £2.54 billion / €3.03 billion).
◻ How much did exports increase?
◦ Quantity: +7.5%
◦ Value: +5.2%
◦ Weight: +3.3%
◻ How did automobile tyre exports perform?
◦ Weight: 1.16 million tonnes (+3.2%)
◦ Value: 20.3 billion yuan (+5.6%)
◻ Are there predictions for the second half of 2025?
No concrete forecasts yet, but key influencing factors include:◦ Raw material and supply chain pressures
◦ Chinese economic performance
◦ Global demand shifts, especially around EVs
◦ Sustainability efforts impacting production and exports
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