Will the rubber industry's exports continue to grow in 2025? Data on tires and natural rubber draw attention?

The latest data from the General Administration of Customs shows that from January to November 2025, China's cumulative export volume of rubber tires reached 8.83 million tons, up 3.7% year-on-year. The cumulative export value reached 153.691 billion yuan, increasing by 2.5% year-on-year. This indicates that China's rubber industry has demonstrated strong competitiveness and development resilience in the complex international environment.

I.The export volume and price of rubber tires have both risen, and the market performance is stable

From January to November 2025, the cumulative export volume of rubber tires in China reached 8.83 million tons, increasing by 3.7% year-on-year. Among them, the export volume of new pneumatic rubber tires was 8.5 million tons, increasing by 3.5% year-on-year. The export value was 147.724 billion yuan, increasing by 2.3% year-on-year. In terms of the number of tires, China has cumulatively exported 643 million, an increase of 3.8% year-on-year, further confirming China's position as the global center for tire manufacturing and supply.

II.The natural rubber industry has developed steadily, with a significant increase in imports

From January to September 2025, China's cumulative imports of natural rubber reached 4.7172 million tons, up 19.64% year-on-year. This growth reversed the narrow downward trend that had lasted for nearly two years since peaking in 2023.

The export volume of natural rubber from China has continued to increase. From January to September 2025, the cumulative export volume reached 73,800 tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 20.28%. As a superpower in the consumption of natural rubber, China's self-produced rubber is hard to meet domestic consumption, and its import dependence is relatively high. From January to September 2025, although the absolute value of China's natural rubber export volume was relatively small, the year-on-year growth was significant, and its impact on supply and demand was limited.

III.Industry Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities coexist

Overall, the export data for the first 11 months of 2025 has delivered a satisfactory report card for China's rubber industry. Amid multiple challenges such as increased uncertainty in global economic recovery, fluctuations in raw material prices and trade barriers, China's rubber industry has successfully withstood external pressure and achieved steady growth in exports, thanks to its complete industrial chain advantages, continuous technological innovation and expanding global layout.

Looking ahead, as the global automotive industry transitions towards electrification and intelligence, and Chinese rubber enterprises continue to invest in high value-added and high-performance products, the Chinese rubber industry is expected to maintain its scale advantage while further enhancing its position in the global value chain and achieving higher-quality development.

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