
U.S. - Tyres For Motor Cars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Imports of Passenger Car Tyres Reach Highest Level in July 2023 Reaching $862M in the United States
U.S. Passenger Car Tyre Imports
In July 2023, the amount of tyres for motor cars imported into the United States rose slightly to 14M units, picking up by 4.4% on the previous month's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when imports increased by 27% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 14M units in August 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to July 2023.
In value terms, passenger car tyre imports rose modestly to $862M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 26% against the previous month. Imports peaked in July 2023.
COUNTRY | Import Value of Passenger Car Tyre in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
Mexico | 141 | 145 | 135 | 133 | 131 | 112 | 122 | 136 | 156 | 135 | 150 | 154 | 171 |
Thailand | 107 | 100 | 74.1 | 81.6 | 65.3 | 75.6 | 92.6 | 73.5 | 105 | 112 | 104 | 116 | 123 |
Indonesia | 56.7 | 69.9 | 70.7 | 75.6 | 59.5 | 57.2 | 78.1 | 64.9 | 83.7 | 67.9 | 52.9 | 59.9 | 70.3 |
Canada | 52.5 | 57.6 | 52.2 | 52.3 | 60.0 | 49.9 | 54.1 | 63.5 | 68.3 | 56.9 | 61.3 | 60.9 | 52.1 |
South Korea | 66.0 | 61.0 | 53.4 | 52.9 | 64.3 | 70.2 | 57.5 | 51.2 | 59.4 | 66.9 | 69.6 | 59.8 | 50.6 |
Vietnam | 30.5 | 38.9 | 31.7 | 25.2 | 24.6 | 26.4 | 28.4 | 25.7 | 35.7 | 41.7 | 48.2 | 41.8 | 45.3 |
Chile | 30.8 | 26.7 | 32.8 | 35.2 | 27.0 | 30.5 | 27.6 | 26.6 | 27.9 | 25.1 | 32.5 | 23.5 | 28.9 |
Others | 327 | 333 | 303 | 310 | 313 | 293 | 258 | 218 | 295 | 301 | 304 | 310 | 320 |
Total | 811 | 832 | 753 | 766 | 745 | 715 | 718 | 660 | 832 | 806 | 823 | 826 | 862 |
Imports by Country
Thailand (3.2M units), Mexico (2M units) and Vietnam (1.3M units) were the main suppliers of passenger car tyre imports to the United States, together accounting for 46% of total imports.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (with a CAGR of +3.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest passenger car tyre suppliers to the United States were Mexico ($171M), Thailand ($123M) and Indonesia ($70M), together comprising 42% of total imports. These countries were followed by Canada, South Korea, Vietnam and Chile, which together accounted for a further 21%.
Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +3.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In July 2023, the passenger car tyre price amounted to $60.7 per unit (CIF, US), leveling off at the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in October 2022 when the average import price increased by 4.1% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $63.7 per unit in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to July 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Romania ($98.6 per unit), while the price for China ($35.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the passenger car tyre market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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