Retreaded car tires trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in retreaded car tires was worth $59.0 million in 2024, about 29.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and down 15% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59.0M | 29.4K t |
| 2023 | $69.7M | 35.1K t |
| 2022 | $69.0M | 40.0K t |
| 2021 | $64.0M | 36.4K t |
| 2020 | $57.8M | 29.8K t |
| 2019 | $65.4M | 38.3K t |
| 2018 | $51.8M | 22.3K t |
| 2017 | $56.6M | 23.8K t |
Top retreaded car tires exporting countries
Slovakia is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by Spain and the United States. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 95 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $11.3M | 19% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 11% |
| United States | $5.7M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 7% |
| Romania | $3.7M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 4.3% |
| China | $2.4M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $2.3M | 4% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (21%), Mexico (10%) and France (6%). 179 countries imported it, and the top three take 38% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.5M | 21% |
| Mexico | $5.8M | 9.9% |
| France | $3.8M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 6.2% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 3% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Guyana | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Slovakia | $1.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $11.36 per kg and the Netherlands $1.25 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4012.11: Retreaded tyres : of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars). HS 4012 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most retreaded car tires?
Slovakia exported $11.3 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Spain (11%) and the United States (10%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most retreaded car tires?
Germany imported $12.5 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (10%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in retreaded car tires?
It was worth $59.0 million in 2024, about 29.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $69.7 million. 95 countries reported exports and 179 reported imports.
What is the average price of retreaded car tires per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $11.36 per kg and the Netherlands $1.25 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for retreaded car tires?
The HS code for retreaded car tires is subheading 4012.11, in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4012 page.
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