Tyre sales stabilise across Europe

The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association published today figures concerning its members’ sales in the third quarter of 2014.

In the third quarter of 2014, after the strong performance of the first half of the year, sales stabilised on the levels of 2013, with the exception of Agricultural tyres, where the market decreased.
All in all, the first nine months show a general increase in sales, which are supported by the increase of new car registrations.

The ETRMA has also published its statistics booklet, which gives an overview of the tyre and rubber industry for the year 2013.  “This is the 6th edition of our statistics overview, which every year gives an accurate picture of where our industry stands, not only in terms of sales, but also of production and trade”, said Ms Cinaralp, Secretary General of ETRMA. The booklet also goes beyond the realm of tyres providing data on general rubber goods, as well as on the vehicle industry and the natural and synthetic rubber demand, consumption and trade.