| Product Code: ETC11351145 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Feb 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
South Africa`s import trend for the automotive tire market witnessed a growth rate of 3.77% from 2023 to 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.04% from 2020 to 2024. This upward trajectory can be attributed to the increasing demand for vehicles in the region, driving the need for more automotive tires to support the expanding automotive industry.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Overview |
3.1 South Africa Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 South Africa Automotive Tire Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Africa Automotive Tire Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Tire Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Sales Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
4 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for vehicles in South Africa |
4.2.2 Increasing investments in infrastructure development |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in tire manufacturing |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices |
4.3.2 Competition from imported tires |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental standards |
5 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Trends |
6 South Africa Automotive Tire Market, By Types |
6.1 South Africa Automotive Tire Market, By Vehicle Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, By Vehicle Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, By Passenger Car, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial vehicle, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 South Africa Automotive Tire Market, By Tire Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, By Radial Tires, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, By Bias Ply Tires, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 South Africa Automotive Tire Market, By Sales Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, By Offline, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, By E-commerce, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Sales, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 South Africa Automotive Tire Market, By Material Type |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, By Rubber, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic Materials, 2022 - 2032F |
7 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of automotive tires |
8.2 Adoption rate of technologically advanced tires |
8.3 Number of vehicles on the road in South Africa |
8.4 Percentage of locally manufactured tires |
8.5 Tire replacement rate due to wear and tear |
9 South Africa Automotive Tire Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Opportunity Assessment, By Tire Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Opportunity Assessment, By Sales Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2022 & 2032F |
10 South Africa Automotive Tire Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 South Africa Automotive Tire Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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