Chinese Tire Makers Stay on Growth Track

According to the ERJ China Tire Report 2026, sales among China’s largest tire makers increased by 7.2% year-on-year to around $40,175 million in 2025. This growth rate is slightly off the 8.3% recorded for 2024 sales, indicating considerable resilience in the Chinese tire sector despite increasing global trading challenges. The report, based on data from the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA), shows that major players such as Zhongce Rubber Co. Ltd (ZC Rubber) and Sailun Tyre recorded significant growth, with 19.1% and 18.6% year-on-year increases in sales, respectively. Other notable performers include Jiangshu Tongyong, which moved up three places with a 24.3% gain, and Shangdong Huasheng Rubber, Aeolus Tyre, and Wanli Tyre, which recorded year-on-year sales increases of 11.4%, 13.4%, and 22.4%, respectively. However, some companies, such as Guizhou Tyre and Triangle Group, experienced slight revenue declines. The report suggests a general trend of positive revenue development among China’s largest tire makers, with exceptions among players further down the sales rankings.