Africa two wheeler tire market is projected to grow from an estimated $ 194 million in 2020 to $ 260 million by 2025. Major factors responsible for the rising sales of two wheeler tires in Africa include growing fleet size of two wheeler, inefficient public transport and increasing dependence on two wheelers as a mode of transportation from one place to another. Another reason proliferating the demand for two wheeler tires in Africa is poor road infrastructure, which shortens the replacement cycle of two wheeler tires.

The Africa two-wheeler tire market is segmented based on vehicle type, tire type, demand category, by country and by company. Based on vehicle type, the market can be bifurcated into tires for motorcycle and scooter/mopeds. The two wheeler tire market of Africa is dominated by tires for motorcycles, and the segment is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period as well. The dominance of motorcycle tires in Africa is by virtue of high preference of motorcycles for both personal as well as goods transportation. Based on tire type, the market can be segmented into radial and bias two wheeler tires. The bias type two wheeler tire segment accounts for the major share in Africa two wheeler tire market due to ease of availability, low price and huge product portfolio for bias two wheeler tires of major companies.

Based on demand category, the market can be segmented into OEM and Replacement segments. Replacement segment has the lion’s share in Africa two wheeler tire market as most of the countries in Africa do not have two wheeler production, resulting in very low market share of OEM segment in the region’s two wheeler tire market. Based on country, the market is segmented into South Africa, Egypt, Libya, Kenya, Ethiopia, Angola, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Tanzania, Nigeria and Djibouti. Among these, Nigeria has the largest market share, followed by Egypt owing to comparatively larger two wheeler fleets in both the countries.

Africa two wheeler tire market is being captured by large number of Chinese two wheeler tire players, which accounted for more than 50% market share in 2019. Apart from this, around one-third of the market share in Africa two wheeler tire market is acquired by other leading global brands like Michelin, Goodyear, Dunlop, Continental and Pirelli. An increasing number of tire players from other Asian countries such as India, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc., are also entering various country markets of Africa two wheeler tire market.

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 market size of Africa Two-Wheeler tire market.
  • To classify and forecast Africa Two-Wheeler tire market based on Vehicle type, Tire type, Demand category type, By Company and Country.
  • To identify drivers and challenges for Africa Two-Wheeler tire market.
  •  To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in Africa Two-Wheeler tire market.
  • To conduct pricing analysis Africa Two-Wheeler tire market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in Africa Two-Wheeler tire market.

Key Target Audience:

  • Tire manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and other stakeholders
  • Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
  • Organizations, forums and alliances related to two wheeler 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, Africa Two wheeler tire market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Market, by Vehicle Type:

  • Motorcycle
  • Scooter/Mopeds


Market, by Demand Category:

  • OEM
  • Replacement


Market, By Tire Type:

  • Radial
  • Bias


Market, By Country:

  • South Africa
  • Egypt
  • Libya
  • Kenya
  • Ethiopia
  • Angola
  • Zimbabwe
  • Sudan
  • Tanzania
  • Nigeria
  • Djibouti