Today (31 July), we published the August 2025 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. You can download the preliminary contents from here. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring our readers unique insights into: First-half results summary Profitability drops across the board in first half Michelin’s view of market development
Why some tire makers are more profitable than others
Later today (30 June), we will publish the July 2025 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. You can download the contents pages here In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring our readers unique insights into: Tire costs around the world Costs breakdown of tire makers That was then… Tire makers’
Tariffs and Dumping and Profitability, Oh My!
Today (30 May), we published the June 2025 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring our readers unique insights into: EU alleges dumping of PCR EC studying alleged dumping of China PCR, LT How is the industry responding Background to the case CRIA: EU
EU investigates alleged dumping of PCR tires from China
A group called The Coalition Against Unfair Tyre Imports (CAUTI) has made more allegations of dumping of tires into the European market by tire makers based in China. This time, the allegations address car and light truck tires. CAUTI previously (June 2017) complained against bus and truck tires made in China. It is not clear
Tariffs spread confusion across global tire industry
Today (30 April), we will publish the May 2025 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distribute it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring our readers unique insights into: Grey market in tires How the tire trade really works What do we mean by ‘grey market US imposes tariffs on tires Enso
Why did Chris Delaney leave Goodyear?
Chris Delaney former head of Goodyear’s business in EMEA left Goodyear suddenly in March The timing coincided with the murder of his wife and the arrest of his secretary on charges of murder and illegal possession of a weapon. His position at Goodyear is temporarily being filled by Goodyear’s CFO, Christina Zamarro. In a stock
US to hit all car, truck tire imports with 25% tariffs
A document uploaded earlier this week to the US Federal Register website appears to show that the US will impose 25% import duties on virtually all car and light truck tires effective from a date unspecified, but before 3 May 2025. Other tire types, such as heavy truck tires, agricultural and off-road tires will be
TireTech reveals depth of change across tire industry
Today (31 March), we published the April 2025 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. You can download the full contents from here. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring our readers unique insights into: American Tire Works’ plans New player to enter US replacement market ATW Management team: Seeking a replacement
What’s behind this year’s results data
All of the top tire makers have now released their results for the full year 2024, and the data confirms the trends we have been discussing throughout the last 18 months or so. The top tire makers are losing volumes at a rate of around 5% per year. Meanwhile, a group of new companies, that
Latest rankings of tire makers based on 2024 results
Today (28 February), we published the March 2025 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring our readers unique insights into: 2024 Annual results analysis A year of emergency and crisis management Annual sales data – Initial ranking, February 2025 Michelin’s view of market development

