Chinese exports of rubber tires grew 5.2% in the first five months of the year.

Chinese exports of rubber tires totaled 60.26 million units in May 2026, a volume 3.7% lower than that shipped in April and 2.5% below that recorded in May 2025, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China, which were analyzed in the new bi-weekly rubber report. DATAGROAccording to the document, despite the temporary setback, the result was 12.7% above the average of the last five years for the month, reinforcing the growth of Chinese manufacturers' participation in the international market over the last few years. In the accumulated period from January to May, China exported 303.75 million tire units, a growth of 5.2% compared to the same period in 2025. In terms of revenue, exports totaled US$798.66 million in May, a decrease of 3.8% year-on-year, but 14.21% above the historical average for the month. In the accumulated period of 2026, shipments generated US$3.97 billion, an annual increase of 5.8%, highlighting the maintenance of a robust pace of Chinese tire exports in 2026. For more information, read the full report at [link to report]. analysis section of the DATAGRO Portal.

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