China exported 2.35 million tons of rubber tires in the first quarter of 2026, a 5% increase compared to the previous year, according to data from… General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), released last Saturday (18). 

On the other hand, the value of shipments was 30.7 billion RMB, 0.7% below the accumulated amount for the same period in 2025. 

New pneumatic tires totaled 2.26 million tons, a 4.8% increase compared to the previous year, however, the accumulated value was 38.1 billion RMB, a 0.8% decrease compared to 2025. 

Automotive tires, on the other hand, registered 1.97 million tons, a 4.2% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. However, as with other models, the value of shipments was RMB 32.1 billion, a 2% decrease compared to the same period in 2025.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.