Tyres for passenger cars market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the passenger car tyre market in Russia showed significant fluctuations. In 2018, market volume reached 47.2 million units, supported by production localization and rising domestic demand. However, in 2019, demand volatility and broader economic changes led to an 8.1% drop in production and a market contraction to 45.3 million units. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a sharp 19% decline to 36.8 million units, driven by reduced industrial activity and a global automotive downturn.

The subsequent period was marked by recovery and structural shifts. In 2021, the market rebounded by 26% to 46.2 million units, fueled by a surge in demand for both summer and winter tyres and increased imports from China. Sanctions and currency fluctuations in 2022, however, led to a 25% market drop to 34.5 million units, despite the growing share of Chinese tyres. The market recovered to 38.8 million units in 2023, as domestic production rose by 13% and consumer preference for crossover and SUV tyres remained strong, accompanied by a 5% decrease in average prices.

In 2024, market volume expanded sharply by 43% to 55.7 million units, the highest level in the observed period, with production increasing to 35.4 million units. By 2025, production declined to 28.1 million units, indicating a market adjustment following the prior surge.

Production tyres for passenger cars in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Following two consecutive years of decline, Russia's production of passenger car tires rebounded in 2021. Output reached 47 216 thousand units, marking a substantial year-over-year increase of 25.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 37 626 thousand units, which also saw the steepest decline of 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Exports tyres for passenger cars from Russia

Exports in kind, K unit

Russia's exports of passenger car tires grew for the second straight year in 2021. Shipments totaled 20 083 thousand units, representing a modest 8.7% increase compared to the previous year. The export volume hit its lowest point in 2019 at 14 668 thousand units, which also experienced the largest decline of 27.1%. However, exports rebounded sharply in 2020 with a 26.0% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

An analysis of Russia's passenger car tire exports in physical terms from 2018 to 2021 reveals a highly diversified market distribution. Germany accounted for 14.3% of exports, Kazakhstan for 10.7%, and Belarus for 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 32.7% of total export flows, while the remaining 67.3% went to numerous other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

After declining for two years, Russia's passenger car tire exports in value terms recovered in 2021. Export revenue reached 796.9 million US dollars, reflecting a 21.3% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 6.9% overall, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 657.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 7.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Russia's passenger car tire exports in value terms were widely distributed across multiple markets. Germany accounted for 15.9% of export value, Kazakhstan for 10.5%, and Canada for 7.6%. Combined, these three countries represented only 34.1% of total export flows, indicating significant diversification across other trading partners.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports tyres for passenger cars to Russia

Imports in kind, K unit

Following two years of contraction, Russia's imports of passenger car tires in physical terms increased in 2021. Import volume reached 18 954 thousand units, showing a moderate 9.0% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 5.3% overall, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.8%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 17 389 thousand units, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 13.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, China was the leading source of passenger car tire imports to Russia in physical terms, accounting for 23.2% of imports. South Korea followed with 16.0%, and Japan with 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 51.8% of total import flows during this period.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Russia's imports of passenger car tires in value terms reached 762.9 million US dollars in 2021, representing a strong 23.9% increase compared to 2020. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 615.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 21.1%. In contrast, imports peaked in 2019 at 780.0 million US dollars.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

During the 2018-2021 period, Russia's passenger car tire imports in value terms came from a broad range of trading partners. China accounted for 18.9% of import value, South Korea for 15.0%, and Japan for 13.8%. Together, these three countries represented 47.7% of total import flows, with the remainder distributed across numerous other sources.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021