According to a new research released by Future Market Insights, increasing automotive production and ever-rising size of vehicle Fleet to Boost the Tire Materials Market to US$100B by 2028.

Tires are a vital part of the automotive industry and thus, the production and sales of vehicles directly affect the dynamics within the tire industry. Increasing automotive production in emerging economies has been driving the demand for tires from OEM manufacturers, which has led to an increase in tire production activities. Growing tire production is driving the demand for tire materials. In a vehicle, a tire is one such part that must be replaced frequently, after every 2-3 years.

Expansion of the tire industry is expected to fuel the demand for tire materials while the growing fleet size will add to tire replacement activities and indirectly influence the demand for tire materials. Increasing middle-class population, coupled with rising urbanization in developing countries, is expected to increase the number of vehicle owners as many people will be able to afford vehicles.

East Asia will become a prominent regional market for Tire Materials

The global tire industry has been witnessing a shift in tire manufacturing activity, with East Asia and South Asia accounting for more than 50% of tire manufacturing facilities. Easily available raw materials, economic & political stability, and availability of skilled & cheap labor have attracted key tire manufacturers to invest in East Asia and South Asia.

China and Japan are prominent tire manufacturing countries wherein China is estimated to be the leading tire producer and the presence of companies such as Bridgestone Corporation and Yokohama Rubber Company makes Japan a promising tire manufacturing country, owing to which East Asia is estimated to be the prominent market for tire materials.

North America and Europe tire industries are estimated witness a slowdown in the coming years, due to the increasing competition from Chinese tire manufacturers and their low-ranged products. However, North America and Europe are anticipated to be potential markets for tire materials, owing to the predominance of key tire manufacturers in the region.

Silica to witness an upsurge in demand with increasing production of green tires

Synthetic rubber and fillers used in automotive tires have significantly changed over the past decade. Attributing to the rising environmental concerns, many regions have formed regulations that mandate tire labeling. The implementation of labeling initiatives and growing environmental concerns have led to an increase in the production of high-performance tires or green tires. Regulatory bodies have also laid incentives for manufacturers and consumers with a preference for performance tires.

Due to the adoption of green technology, silica is extensively being used as a filler material as an effective replacement for carbon black in the recent years. The adoption of silica in the production of green tires has reduced CO2 emissions almost by 7% and increased fuel efficiency. Thus, increasing focus towards the reduction of carbon footprint and greenhouse gas effects is driving the demand for silica in tire production.

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Tire Materials Market to Reach $100B by 2028; Silica to displace Carbon Black