Tire Manufacturers China

China consumed 5.50 million metric tons of rubber in 2008, accounting for 24.8% of the world’s total consumption (22.18 million metric tons).

The 2008 consumption increased 6% from the 2007 level mainly due to the booming automotive industry. Driven by the automotive industry, China's output of tires, the main rubber finished products, increased 10% in 2008.

Rubber consumption in the Chinese market in 2008 by industries:

  1. Tire (sans cycle tire): 3.85 million metric tons.
  2. Cycle tire: 420 thousand metric tons.
  3. Pipe and Belt: 450 thousand metric tons.
  4. Footwear: 400 thousand metric tons.
  5. Emulsion: 200 thousand metric tons.
  6. Others: 180 thousand metric tons.

Total: 5.50 million metric tons.