Japan Tire Market Size - By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars (SUV, Sedan, Hatchback & Bakkies), Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) (Light Trucks, Light Buses, Pickup Trucks & Vans), Medium & Heavy Commercial... ... m & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (Bus, Truck), Two Wheelers (Moped, Scooters, Motorcycles), Off the Road (OTR) (Earthmoving Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Industrial & Mining Equipment)), By Type of Tire (Radial, Bias), By Demand Type (OEM, Replacement), By Season (All-Season, Summer), By Sales Channel (Online, Dealers/ Exclusive Outlets), By Rim Size (Up to 12, 12.1” to 15”, 15.1.” to 18”, 18.1” to 20”, 20.1” to 22.5”, 22.6” to 26”, 26.1” to 35”, 35.1” to 47”, Above 47”), By Price Category (Low, Medium, High) and others Read more
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- Jan 2025
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Market Definition
Japan has been a swift adopter of technologies, entwined with the extensive presence of prominent automakers & tire manufacturers, participating actively in the production, distribution, & development of various vehicles & their components. The immense support from the government through investments & favorable policies plays a crucial role in attracting new tire manufacturers for establishments and expanding the tire industry in Japan.
Market Insights & Analysis: Japan Tire Market (2025-30)
The Japan Tire Market sales volume was 121.29 million units in 2024 and is projected to reach 136.29 million units in 2030. Along with this, the market is also estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 1.03% during the forecast period, 2025-30.. For several years, Japan has been an automotive hub and held its position as the fourth-largest automotive market worldwide in 2022. Such dominance is predominantly characterized by the extensive presence of renowned automakers like Toyota, Honda, & Nissan, which ensures a steady production & sales of vehicles and, consequently, high-quality tires to match the industry standards.
| Report Coverage | Details |
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| Historical Years | 2020-23 |
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Base Years
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-30
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| Sales Volume in 2024 | 121.29 Million Units |
| Sales Volume in 2030 | 136.29 Million Units |
| CAGR (2025-30) | 1.03% |
| Top Key Players |
Bridgestone Corporation, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited, Yokohama Rubber Company Limited, Toyo Tires & Rubber Company Limited, Kumho Tire Japan Inc., Japan Michelin Tire Co Ltd., Japan Goodyear Inc., Japan Pirelli Inc., Hankook Tire Japan, and others |
| Key Report Highlights |
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Besides, the country is home to one of the leading global tire manufacturers, such as Yokohama Rubber Company Limited, Bridgestone Corporation, Yokohama, and more, widely recognized for their cutting-edge engineering & groundbreaking designs. As the Japanese automotive industry seeks to diversify its efforts and attract domestic & foreign investors, there are increased research & development investments, leading to advancements in tire technology.
Collaborations and partnerships between automotive companies & potential investors are also extending to tire manufacturers, consequently driving innovation & competitiveness in the market. Moreover, the accelerated adoption of EVs, which was once considered a weakness, has widened avenues for tire manufacturers to capitalize on the rising demand for specialized EV tires, thereby creating lucrative prospects for the Japanese tire industry through 2030.
- Introduction
- Product Definition
- Research Process
- Assumptions
- Market Segmentation
- Preface
- Executive Summary
- Impact of COVID-20 on Japan Tire Market
- Expert Verbatim-Interview Excerpts of industry experts
- Japan Tire Market Analysis, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Analysis
- Revenues in (USD Billion)
- Units Sold in Million
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Vehicle Type
- Passenger Cars
- SUV
- Sedan
- Hatchback & Bakkies
- Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV)
- Light Trucks
- Light Buses
- Pickup trucks & Vans
- Medium & High Commercial Vehicles
- Bus
- Truck
- Two Wheelers
- Moped
- Scooters
- Motorcycles
- Off the Road (OTR)
- Earthmoving Equipment
- Material Handling Equipment
- Industrial & Mining Equipment
- Passenger Cars
- By Demand Type
- OEM
- Replacement
- By Type of Tire
- Radial
- Bias
- By Season
- All Season
- Summer
- By Sales Channel
- Online
- Dealers/ Exclusive Outlets
- Others
- By Rim Size
- Upto 12
- 12.1” to 15”
- 15.1.” to 20”
- 20.1” to 20”
- 20.1” to 22.5”
- 22.6” to 26”
- 26.1” to 35”
- 35.1” to 47”
- Above 47”
- By Price Category
- Low
- Medium
- High
- By Region
- Hokkaido
- Tohoku
- Kanto
- Chubu
- Others
- By Company
- Market Shares, By Revenue
- Strategic Factorial Indexing
- Competitor Placement in MarkNtel Quadrant
- By Vehicle Type
- Market Attractiveness Index
- By Type of Vehicle
- By Demand Type
- By Type of Tire
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- By Rim Size
- By Price Category
- By Country
- By Competitors
- Total Units Sold
- Market Share
- Market Size & Analysis
- Japan Passenger Car Tire Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Analysis
- Units Sold in Million
- Revenues in USD Billion
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Type of Vehicle
- Sedan
- SUV
- Hatchbacks & Others
- OEM Vs Replacement
- By Radial Vs Bias
- By Region
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- By Tire Rim Size
- By Leading Companies
- By Type of Vehicle
- Passenger Car Tire Market Attractiveness Indexing
- By Type of Vehicle
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- Market Size & Analysis
- Japan Light Commercial Vehicle Tire Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Analysis
- Units Sold in Million
- Revenues in USD Billion
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Type of Vehicle
- Light Trucks
- Light Buses
- Pick-Up Trucks & Vans
- OEM Vs Replacement
- By Radial Vs Bias
- By Region
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- By Tire Rim Size
- By Leading Companies
- By Type of Vehicle
- Light Commercial Vehicle Tire Market Attractiveness Indexing
- By Type of Vehicle
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- Market Size & Analysis
- Japan Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicle Tire Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Analysis
- Units Sold in Million
- Revenues in USD Billion
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Type of Vehicle
- Trucks
- Bus
- OEM Vs Replacement
- By Radial Vs Bias
- By Region
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- By Tire Rim Size
- By Leading Companies
- By Type of Vehicle
- Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicle Tire Market Attractiveness Indexing
- By Type of Vehicle
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- Market Size & Analysis
- Japan Two-Wheeler Tire Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Analysis
- Units Sold in Million
- Revenues in USD Billion
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Type of Vehicle
- Motorcycles
- Scooters & Mopeds
- OEM Vs Replacement
- By Radial Vs Bias
- By Region
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- By Tire Rim Size
- By Leading Companies
- By Type of Vehicle
- Two-Wheeler Tire Market Attractiveness Indexing
- By Type of Vehicle
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- Market Size & Analysis
- Japan OTR Vehicle Tire Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
- Market Size & Analysis
- Units Sold in Million
- Revenues in USD Billion
- Market Share & Analysis
- By Type of Vehicle
- Earth Moving Equipment
- Construction & Agricultural Vehicle
- Material Handling Equipment
- OEM Vs Replacement
- By Radial Vs Bias
- By Region
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- By Tire Rim Size
- By Leading Companies
- By Type of Vehicle
- OTR Vehicle Tire Market Attractiveness Indexing
- By Type of Vehicle
- By Season
- By Sales Channel
- Market Size & Analysis
- Japan Tire Market Value Chain Analysis
- Key Stakeholders in Value Chain
- Margin at Various Levels
- Japan Tire Market Regulations, Policies, Regulation, Product Benchmarks
- Japan Tire Market Trends & Insights
- Japan Tire Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Challenges
- Impact Analysis
- Japan Tire Market Hotspot & Opportunities
- Japan Tire Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Success & Growth
- Japan Tire Market Import & Export Statistics
- Competition Outlook
- Competition Matrix
- Product Portfolio
- Target Markets
- Research & Development
- Strategic Alliances
- Strategic Initiatives
- Company Profiles of Top Companies (Business Description, Product Segments, Business Segments, Financials, Strategic Alliances/ Partnerships, Future Plans)
- Bridgestone Corporation
- Sumitomo Rubber Industries Limited
- Yokohama Rubber Company Limited
- Toyo Tires & Rubber Company Limited
- Kumho Tire Japan Inc
- Japan Michelin tire Co Ltd
- Japan Goodyear Inc
- Japan Pirelli Inc
- Hankook Tire Japan
- Competition Matrix
- Disclaimer
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