Earlier this week, I was in Brussels at a meeting around the new ESPR, hosted by the European Commission. It could have gone better. It would have gone better if stakeholders in the tire industry had done more to create a good outcome. A team of consultants is seeking to develop strategies and recommendations to
Tag: strategy
Q1 results reveals more set-backs for tire majors
Today (2 June), we published the June 2026 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. We have changed the timing a bit, to ensure we get the very latest news. Previously we always published on the last working day of the month, but when that fell over the weekend, we missed
Threats to the European trade in tires
Today (30 April), we published the May 2026 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In this issue of our top-level analysis of the global tire industry, we report on different issues that are going to add cost to tires and one of them is existential for anyone who imports tires
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
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
What’s likely to happen in the tire industry in 2025
We have now (31 December) published the January 2025 edition of our global tire industry strategy report, and distributed it to subscribers. You can download the full contents. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring our readers unique insights into: What’s happening in tires? Why did those executives move to the ‘Jackals’? Global Capacity/production Suppliers suffer
Tire industry growth is not coming from the majors
Crystal balls have been cloudy for some time, but now they have gone completely opaque. Nothing in the tire industry is certain any more, except that performance requirements will increase, while resources to deliver that performance will continue to fall. Our analysis shows that the tire industry has started on a fundamental transition which is
Big-name tire makers lose share
On Thursday (29 February), we will published the March 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distribute it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: 2023 Annual results analysis Tire industry sees mixed picture worldwide Annual sales data – Initial ranking, February 2024 Michelin’s view of market development
What changes will affect the global tire industry in 2024?
Earlier today (30 December), we published the January 2024 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: Global outlook for 2024 What the tire industry looks like in 2023-24 Two paths for tire makers A tale of two tire industries China’s
EUDR set to create chaos in tire industry
Later today (31 October), we will publish the November 2023 edition of our global tire industry newsletter, and distributed it to subscribers. In yet another bumper-sized issue, we bring you unique insights into: EUDR triggers uncertainty EUDR causes concern through value chain ANRPC condemns EUDR Rubber causes de-forestation More details on 6PPD ‘ban’ DTSC gives detail

