The Spanish National Association of Tyre Distributors and Importers (ADINE) published its data on tyre imports from Asia, showing an increase in March 2025 and Q1 2025.
Tyre Imports from Asia in the First Quarter of 2025
Truck and/or bus tyres imported from Asia increased by 16.7% from January 2025 to March 2025, reaching 109,590 units. Regarding the country of origin, tyre imports significantly increased from Vietnam (+41.5%), Thailand (+39.3%), and Japan (+135.7%), according to ADINE.
The import of agricultural tyres from Asia grew by 32.3% with 59,120 units, with India standing out compared to other countries, accounting for 67% of total imports.
Finally, construction, mining, and off-highway tyre imports from Asia increased by 55%, totalling 36,770 units. India accounted for 45% of the total imports (16,630 units) and China accounted for 34% (12,440 units).
March 2025 Imports
Truck and/or bus tyre imports grew by 26.3% in March only, reaching 35,350 units, with Vietnam (+27.3%), Thailand (+59%), and Japan (+160.9%) being the top countries of origin. Agricultural tyres imported from Asia registered a sharp increase of 97.8% in March 2025, with 27,790 imported units, with 12,800 coming from India (46%) and 12,360 from China (44%). However, imports of construction, mining, and construction tyres declined by 49.9%, reaching 7,270 units, with India being the most prominent country of origin, with 4,620 units (64%).
Óscar Bas, Executive Secretary at ADINE, stated: “The sharp increase in imports in the first quarter reflects a clear upturn in import activity, partly driven by the recovery of logistics flows from Asia and increased supply forecasts by distributors. However, this growth is happening in a complex international situation, marked by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the Red Sea, which are once again putting pressure on ocean freight costs and could affect market equilibrium in the coming months.”
“Furthermore, the recent announcement by the European Commission regarding the opening of an anti-dumping investigation regarding the imports of new passenger car and light truck tyres from China adds a factor of uncertainty. This procedure, if successful, could lead to the imposition of additional duties that would alter the current market equilibrium, affecting both logistics planning and the competitiveness of imports,” he added.
