The European replacement tire sector has begun 2025 with mixed results, with consumer tire sales continuing their recovery trajectory, while the commercial and agricultural segments remain constrained by broader macroeconomic factors. The latest figures offer a nuanced perspective on a sector straddling post-COVID resurgence and geopolitical volatility.
Highlights
• Q1 2025 sees 14% YoY surge in all-season consumer tire sales
• Truck and bus tire sales volumes in Q1 2025 fall 4% YoY
• Imports of PCLT tires grow by 12% YoY in Jan-Feb 2025