| Product Code: ETC11227689 | 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 |
In the South African tires market, the import trend experienced a growth rate of 3.77% from 2023 to 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.04% for the period 2020-2024. This positive import momentum could be attributed to increased demand for quality tires, possibly driven by a growing automotive industry or shifts in consumer preferences.

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 Tyres Market Overview |
3.1 South Africa Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 South Africa Tyres Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Africa Tyres Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vehicle Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2022 & 2032F |
4 South Africa Tyres Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growth in the automotive industry in South Africa |
4.2.2 Increasing demand for high-performance and specialty tires |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative tire products |
4.2.4 Government initiatives promoting automotive manufacturing and sales |
4.2.5 Growing focus on sustainability driving the demand for eco-friendly tires |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting tire manufacturing costs |
4.3.2 Economic challenges affecting consumer purchasing power |
4.3.3 Competition from low-cost tire imports |
4.3.4 Volatility in exchange rates impacting tire pricing and profitability |
4.3.5 Regulatory changes affecting tire manufacturing and distribution processes |
5 South Africa Tyres Market Trends |
6 South Africa Tyres Market, By Types |
6.1 South Africa Tyres Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Radial, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Bias Ply, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Tubeless, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Tube Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 South Africa Tyres Market, By Material |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Natural Rubber, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Synthetic Rubber, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Recycled Material, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Carbon-Based, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 South Africa Tyres Market, By Vehicle Type |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Passenger Cars, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Vehicles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Two-Wheelers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Off-Road Vehicles, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 South Africa Tyres Market, By End Use |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By OEMs, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Aftermarket, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Fleet Operators, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 South Africa Tyres Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture and Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
7 South Africa Tyres Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Africa Tyres Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Africa Tyres Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Africa Tyres Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of tires in the South African market |
8.2 Percentage of revenue from the sale of innovative tire products |
8.3 Adoption rate of eco-friendly tires in the market |
8.4 Percentage of market share held by domestic tire manufacturers |
8.5 Customer satisfaction and loyalty metrics for tire brands |
9 South Africa Tyres Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Africa Tyres Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 South Africa Tyres Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 South Africa Tyres Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vehicle Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 South Africa Tyres Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2022 & 2032F |
10 South Africa Tyres Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Africa Tyres Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 South Africa Tyres Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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