Tyres for buses or lorries market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Spanish bus and lorry tyre market was shaped by a series of regulatory changes that increased compliance costs and influenced market value. The extension of producer responsibility through Real Decreto 731/2020, which mandated annual reporting and waste tyre management plans, raised operational expenses for manufacturers. Subsequent rules, including Real Decreto-ley 3/2022 on sustainable road transport, introduced new controls on vehicle emissions and dimensions, indirectly pushing up tyre prices. This regulatory pressure contributed to the market's value growth from $586 million in 2021 to $653 million in 2023, even as physical volumes began to contract.

Macroeconomic headwinds, including inflation and international conflicts, dampened demand growth in unit terms. The market volume fell from 3 522 thousand units in 2021 to 3 264 thousand units in 2023. In 2023, the introduction of European winter tyre labelling rules (M+S/3PMSF) for trucks and buses forced adjustments in seasonal tyre supply and distributor logistics, supporting the shift toward higher-value 'quality' segment tyres but constraining overall unit sales.

A sharp decline in market volume to 2 197 thousand units occurred in 2024, primarily driven by new trade barriers. The development of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy procedures against Chinese tyre imports reduced product availability in the Spanish market. Concurrently, rising operational costs for fleets—such as CO₂-based tolls in Europe—further pressured demand. These factors outweighed reported growth in distribution channel activity, leading to a significant contraction in the physical market.

Production tyres for buses or lorries in Spain

According to Faostat, there is no production of tyres for buses or lorries in Spain.

Exports tyres for buses or lorries from Spain

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of tyres for buses or lorries from Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 3 492 K units, representing a 14.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 7.5%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 2.6%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 125 K units, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, the country distribution of Spain's tyre exports in kind was diverse. France accounted for 18.8% of exports, Germany for 13.9%, and Portugal for 9.5%. Together, these three countries made up just 42.2% of total export flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's exports of tyres for buses or lorries in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 676.9 million US dollars, marking an 11.5% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.8%. The peak value was achieved in 2018 at 848.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, Spain's tyre exports in value terms were distributed across numerous countries. Even the top destinations—France, Germany, and Belgium—collectively represented only 43.0% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports tyres for buses or lorries to Spain

Imports in kind, K unit

Imports of tyres for buses or lorries into Spain declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 692 K units, reflecting a 12.1% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 21.7%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 7.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Between 2017 and 2020, imports in kind of tyres for buses or lorries to Spain were relatively evenly spread among countries. China accounted for 14.4% of imports, France for 12.8%, and Slovakia for 10.4%. Together, these three countries comprised only 37.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's imports of tyres for buses or lorries in value terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 352.8 million US dollars, showing a modest decline of 8.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.6%, which corresponds to an annualized decline rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The partner structure for Spain's tyre imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented. China accounted for 12.5% of imports, Germany for 11.4%, and Poland for 9.5%. Together, these three countries made up only 33.4% of total import flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020