Tyres for passenger cars market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The passenger car tyre market in Germany contracted from 73.3 million units in 2018 to 56.9 million units in 2020. The initial decline in 2018 was reflected in the replacement segment, which recorded a slight drop in sales.

After stabilizing around 58–59 million units in 2021–2022, the replacement market showed a marginal 0.23% increase in 2023, indicating that saturation had been limiting growth. A pronounced expansion followed in 2024, with total market volume reaching 64.0 million units. This rebound was primarily driven by a strong consumer shift toward all-season tyres, whose share rose from 33% to 36% and lifted replacement sales by 6.8%. Moderate price increases also persisted, influenced by the EU‑Mercosur trade agreement, international tariffs, and tighter EU environmental regulations.

Production tyres for passenger cars in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Germany's production of passenger car tyres declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 088 million US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year drop of 29.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 29.6%, with an annualized decline rate of 11.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 2 967 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in the same year at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Germany's production of passenger car tyres declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 36 268 thousand units were produced, down by 26.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 36.4%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 14.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports tyres for passenger cars from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

Germany's exports of passenger car tyres declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 54 617 thousand units, down by 20.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 26.6%, with an annualized decline rate of 9.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in kind was scattered. France accounted for 15.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 7.6%, and Italy for 6.9%, together making up just 30.1% of total flows. No single partner stood out as clearly dominant during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Germany's exports of passenger car tyres declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 401 million US dollars, down by 17.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 20.2%, with an annualized decline rate of 7.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 4 321 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in the same year at 1.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the market base for exports in value terms was wide. France accounted for 13.1% of exports, the United Kingdom for 7.7%, and the United States for 7.3%, together making up just 28.1% of total flows. The remaining 71.9% was shared by numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports tyres for passenger cars to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

Germany's imports of passenger car tyres declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 75 244 thousand units, marking a solid fall of 12.9% compared with 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18.1%, with an annualized decline rate of 6.4%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 92 035 thousand units, while the largest increase occurred in the same year at 0.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of imports in kind was dispersed. Poland accounted for 10.0% of imports, China for 9.0%, and Romania for 8.1%, together forming just 27.2% of total flows. The remaining 72.8% was split among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Germany's imports of passenger car tyres declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 788 million US dollars, marking a substantial fall of 10.4% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 14%, with an annualized decline rate of 4.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 4 657 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in the same year at 5.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of passenger car tyres to Germany were not concentrated on a few key markets. The Netherlands accounted for 9.9% of imports, Romania for 9.1%, and France for 8.2%, jointly making up only 27.2% of total flows.

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

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