Global Airless Tires Market Growth Analysis | 2023-28

Market Insights

The global airless tires market is estimated to grow from USD 33.27 billion in 2022 to USD 64.44 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 11.60% during the forecast period.

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What is an airless tire?

Airless tires, also known as non-pneumatic tires (NPT), are a type of tire that does not require air pressure to function. Unlike traditional pneumatic tires, which rely on air-filled chambers to support the vehicle's weight and provide cushioning, airless tires are designed to be solid or have a structure that eliminates the need for air.

Market Dynamics

The airless tires market is driven by a host of factors, some of which are noted below:

The surge in demand for maintenance-free tires

Airless tires are made up of solid polyurethane with a saw-toothed tread and have the same bounce and load handling as an air-filled tire, except for the periodic maintenance required. It will not crack or decay and provides a soft ride, rollability, noise level, and overall floor protection flaws that are common in foam-filled and air-filled tires. In the forecast period, the increased demand for maintenance-free tires will accelerate the expansion of the airless tires market.

The surge in demand for all-terrain and military vehicles

With the increased utility of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for a variety of purposes such as military, agriculture, construction, and forestry, the demand for airless tires increases. Airless tires have conventional off-road tread on the exterior and a hollow inside, and spokes assist the tread in gripping. This aids drivers in traversing difficult terrain and has turned the market towards airless tires. 

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The surge in demand for fuel-efficient tires

The availability of crude oil is decreasing, and its price is increasing with time. Here comes the major role of tires, their rollability is directly proportional to the consumption of oil. Huge tire manufacturers are shifting towards producing airless tires, which is indeed driving the market’s growth. Tire manufacturers are shifting towards producing airless tyres which is driving the market. Airless tires have greater contact with the road, which increases the rolling resistance compared to a perfectly inflated pneumatic tire.

Government policies and guidelines

Governments and other regulatory organizations throughout the world are establishing and proposing tire labeling legislation and initiatives to promote vehicle efficiency, reduce the negative environmental effects of traditional tires, and raise awareness of airless tires.

Market challenges

Higher capital investments

In May 2021, Ceat Limited stated that it would invest $168.4 million in the establishment of a tire manufacturing plant in India. This indicates the cost of setting up a manufacturing plant with well-equipped and advanced machinery is much higher. Thus, the high expenses of setting up tire manufacturing facilities limit the expansion of the market globally.

Limited performance

The performance of airless tires varies depending on their application. Bicycle airless tires are more difficult to maintain; they might break the spokes of the wheels. Another problem with airless tires used in heavy vehicles is that they dissipate heat buildup, possibly resulting in blowouts and accidents. The limited performance of airless tires restricts their usage in commercial, military, and passenger automobiles, acting as a key deterrent factor in the airless tires market.

Key Players

Some of the key players in the airless tires market are-

• Amerityre Corporation
• Bridgestone Corporation
• Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
• Harris Tires
• Michelin
• Resilient technologies
• Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
• The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
• The Hankook Tire & Technology Group
• Toyo Tires.

Segmentations

This report studies the market covering 11 years of trend and forecast. The airless tires market report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market. 

The market is segmented into the following categories:

Airless Tires Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Product Type:

• Radial 
• Bias

Airless Tires Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Vehicle Type:

• Military Vehicles 
• LCV 
• HCV 
• Terrain Vehicles
• Utility Vehicles
• Motorcycles

Airless Tires Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Material Type:

• Rubber
• Plastic 

Airless Tires Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Sales Channel Type:

• OEM 
• Aftermarket 

 Airless Tires Market Size, Share & Forecast, by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

Segment Analysis

Product Trends

The market is segmented as radial and biased. The radial segment is projected to register a higher growth rate in the market owing to excellent flexibility, high strength, improved shock absorbent features, and superior performance capabilities. Other factors such as lower consumption of fuel by it and the strong preference of industry players towards manufacturing radial tires are expected to accelerate the product demand during the forecast period.

Vehicle Trends

The market is segmented into military vehicles, LCVs, HCVs, terrain vehicles, utility vehicles, and motorcycles. HCV is projected to register a strong growth rate in the market owing to ongoing initiatives by the industry players to introduce non-pneumatic tires for the vehicles as these tires provide excellent durability and lesser wear & tear as compared to conventional tires. The growing adoption of airless tires in HCV and increasing construction and infrastructure globally require tires that are capable of carrying more weight and can be worked for rugged activities, fueling the airless tires market growth over the forecast period.

Material Trends

The market is segmented into rubber and plastic. Plastic material is expected to be the dominant segment of the market owing to the high recyclable ability of this material and being the most preferred material by airless tire production manufacturers during the forecast period. On the other hand, rubber is also estimated to witness significant growth owing to the growing production of rubber tires by market players during the forecast period.

Sales Channel Trends

The market is segmented as OEM and aftermarket. The OEM segment is estimated to account for the larger share of the airless tires market owing to the shifting inclination of consumers towards airless tires for excellent performance in multiple terrains during the forecast period. Safety driving provisions, excellent service with a minimized maintenance cost, and improved durability are expected to drive product demand in the market during the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

North America is projected to be the leading region in the market owing to the growing implementation of airless tires in military applications and utility terrain vehicles, and the constant focus on offering products for military and defense purposes by the industry players during the forecast period.  

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On the other hand, Asia-Pacific is estimated to witness significant growth which can be attributed to the presence of manufacturers, easy availability of raw materials, and high vehicle ownership in the region during the forecast period.

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.

More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.

We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

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