Rubber and Tire Machinery Makers Record Solid Growth Performance

According to the ERJ Tire & Rubber Machinery Survey 2025, rubber and tire machinery makers have recorded solid growth performance, with total sales among respondents reaching $3,735 million, a year-on-year increase of 14.1%. This growth is slower than the 18.6% gain recorded in 2024, likely due to global geopolitical and trade tensions. The survey found that Chinese-based manufacturers were the main drivers of growth, with sales totaling $1,789 million, a 19.8% increase from the previous year. In contrast, European-based companies reported an 11.9% year-on-year growth in sales to $1,529 million, down from the 22.0% increase recorded in the previous year. The slower growth in Europe is likely due to the region’s higher exposure to global geopolitical events, energy costs, and inflation, as well as tire industry consolidation.