Japan tire market is projected to cross $ 35 billion by 2025, on the back of increasing production of vehicles and expanding automobile fleet size in the country. Moreover, rising R&D investments in automobile industry and increasing purchasing power of people is positively influencing Japan tire market. Additionally, surging penetration of energy efficient vehicles is further likely to aid the growth of Japan tire market in the coming years.

Japan is the world’s third largest developed economy. The country is home to major tire manufacturing companies – Bridgestone Corporation, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Toyo Tire & Rubber Company and Yokohama Rubber Company. Moreover, with presence of over sixteen automobile majors, including Toyota, Honda, Daihatsu, Nissan, Suzuki, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Isuzu, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Mitsuoka, Japan is one of the major automobile hubs in the world.

The Japan tire market is segmented based on vehicle type, tire type, demand category, and by region. Based on tire type, the market can be bifurcated into radial and bias, of which, the radial tire segment is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. Based on vehicle type, the market can be fragmented into passenger car, light commercial vehicles, medium & heavy commercial vehicles, two-wheeler and off the road vehicles. The passenger car segment dominated the Japan tire market on account of large fleet and increasing vehicle production and sales of passenger cars. Major player operating in Japan tire market include Bridgestone, Yokohama, Sumitomo, Toyo, and various Chinese tire brands.

Years considered for this report:

  • Historical Years: 2015-2018
  • Base Year: 2019
  • Estimated Year: 2020
  • Forecast Period: 2021-2025


Objective of the Study:

  • To analyze and forecast the size of tire market in Japan.
  • To classify and forecast Japan tire market based on vehicle type, tire type, demand category type and regional distribution.
  • To identify drivers and challenges for Japan tire market.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in Japan tire market.
  • To conduct pricing analysis of Japan tire market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in Japan tire market.


To perform the study, we conducted primary as well as exhaustive secondary research. Initially, TechSci Research prepared an exhaustive list of tire players operating in the country. Subsequently, TechSci Research conducted primary research surveys, which included primary calls, email responses, etc., with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also asked about their major competitors. Through this technique, TechSci Research could include manufacturers which could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. TechSci Research analyzed product offerings, distribution channels, and regional presence of all major tire suppliers across Japan.

Our report calculated Japan Tire market size by using a bottom-up approach, where data for various end-user segments was recorded and forecast for the future years. TechSci Research sourced these values from the industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical data of these product types and applications for getting an appropriate, overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, news articles, press releases, company annual reports, investor presentations and financial reports were also studied by TechSci Research.

Key Target Audience:
Tire manufacturers, suppliers and other stakeholders
Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
Organizations, forums and alliances related to tire market
Market research and consulting firms

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as manufacturers, suppliers and partners, end users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Report Scope:
In this report, Tire market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Market, by Vehicle Type:
  • Passenger Car
  • LCV
  • M&HCV
  • Two-Wheeler
  • OTR
Market, by Tire Type:
  • Radial
  • Bias
Market, by Demand Category:
  • OEM
  • Replacement
Market, by Region:
  • Kanto
  • Chubu
  • Kansai

Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in Japan tire market.

Available Customizations:
The following customization options are available for the report:

Company Information
Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).