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Japan Tire Market Gains from Increasing Vehicle Sales and Rising Aftermarket Demand

The increasing sale of vehicles and rising demand for tires in the aftermarket is driving the Japan tire market.

According to the TechSci Research report, "Japan Tire Market - Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition, Opportunity and Forecast, 2028", the Japan tire market is anticipated to grow at a healthy CAGR over the forecast period. The year-on-year rise in vehicles fleet size and sale of two-wheelers, passenger cars, buses, and trucks are leading to a significant surge in the Japan tire market. Prominent flagship tire companies, such as Michelin, Bridgestone, Continental, and Prometon Tire Group S.r.l., are constantly investing in research and development in order to develop technologically advanced OTR tires, which is expected to boost this market over the next few years.

Technological advancements in tire helps enhance the tire performance, as the upgraded tread and compound are designed to perform efficiently even at low temperatures, providing traction and grip on wet, snowy, or slippery terrain. Technological advancements are being witnessed in the entire tire industry, wherein tire manufacturers present in the country are competing by implementing new and advanced technologies in tire manufacturing. Rapid development in the technology of tire production is likely to enhance the overall Japan tire market, and the market is anticipated to increase in the coming year.

In Japan, the sales of tire for the year 2021 was around 126 million units. These tire sales include replacement and OEM sales. The passenger car had the highest market share by 73.29% over the commercial vehicle and other vehicles in terms of sales of tires in the country. Automotive manufacturers use radial tires at the time of manufacturing. Vehicles in Japan comes with pre-equipped radial tires, due to which radial tires has the highest market share of 56.98% over the bias tires. In 2022, light commercial vehicles had a market share of 16.92% in tire sales.

The replacement rate of the tires among two-wheelers and passenger cars are too high, which generates high tire demand in aftermarket. By increasing demand for the vehicles among citizens have led to an increase in tire sales in the aftermarket and demand from the vehicles manufacturing companies.

Many tire manufacturing companies in the country has increased their tire production capacity to meet the tire demand from the aftermarket and the demand from vehicle manufacturing companies. Japan tire market is predicted to grow at a good CAGR, in volume terms, during the period of 2023-2028. Moreover, improving economic conditions, coupled with growing per capita income, are the other prominent factors expected to drive the Japan tire market during the forecast period.

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In Japan tire market, the aftermarket has the highest market share over the OEM in the demand category segment. The aftermarket has the share of 62.79%, with total number of tires sales around 73.63 million units in the year 2022, and the aftermarket is expected to have the highest market share of 61.43% by 2028.

The demand for tires is mostly generated from the aftermarket as the fleets of passenger cars, two-wheelers, light commercial vehicles, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, and other vehicles are increasing with time. Also, the replacement rate of tires in passenger cars and two-wheelers are high, due to which, the demand for tires in aftermarket is always high.

The production of passenger cars accounted for 66,19,242 units in 2021. However, the demand from the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) was low compared to the aftermarket. In 2022, due the increasing production of passenger cars and other vehicles, the demand for tire also increased, which is likely to continue in the near future, and is expected to increase the sales of tires.

The radial tires segment is leading the Japan tire market with 56.89% share in 2022. The fleet of radial tires was about 66.72 million units, whereas bias tires had the market share of 43.11% with total fleet of 50 million units of tires last year.

 Many automotive manufacturers prefer the radial tires. The demand for radial tires is also high in the aftermarket because they provide the needed performance and durability for passenger cars and other vehicles. Radial tires feature a radial ply placement, that is, in radial tires, the construction sports plies are placed radially from one tire sidewall to the other on top of steel belts. With this structure, the sidewall flexibility is optimized, heat build-up is prevented, and the overall tread life is extended.

Radial tires are also helpful in increasing the fuel efficiency as radial tires’ structures allow to maintain the ideal tire shape under heavy load. Radial tires have higher durability compared to bias tires due to the strength of its construction. Also, radial tires are easier to control due to the optimal ply placement of radial plies, which enables the tire to closely follow the road surface. With all these features, the radial tire is leading the Japan tire market and is projected to continue doing do over the next few years.

Some of the major players operating in the Japan Tire Market include:

  • Bridgestone Tire Solution Japan Co., Ltd.
  • Nihon MichelinTire Co., Ltd.
  • Continental Japan Co., Ltd.
  • Goodyear Japan Ltd.
  • Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
  • Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Pirelli & C. S.p.A.
  • The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
  • Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd.
  • Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co.

 

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Many companies are investing in R&D for innovation and improvement in tires. With this, companies are likely to offer better driving experience and vehicle safety to consumers. These investments by major tire manufacturing companies will help in making tires easily available for buyers in the market, which is likely to aid the Japan tire market in the coming years," said Mr. Karan Chechi, Research Director with TechSci Research, a research-based global management consulting firm.

Japan Tire Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car Light Commercial Vehicle, Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicle, Two Wheelers, Three Wheelers, OTR), By Tire Type (Radial, Bias), By Demand Category Type (OEM, Replacement), and By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2028” has evaluated the future growth potential of Japan Tire Market and provides statistics & information on market size, structure, and future market growth. The report intends to provide cutting-edge market intelligence and help decision makers take sound investment decisions. Besides, the report also identifies and analyzes the emerging trends along with essential drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Japan Tire Market.

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