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Published April 2026Insight Research8 min read2026 Edition9 sources, 7 primary-gradeStandard source depth

Thai Tire Export: Bridgestone, Michelin, Yokohama, Sumitomo, and the World's Top-3 Tire-Manufacturing Hub

Thailand world's top-3 tire-manufacturing hub β€” ~USD 5-7B annual tire export FY2024 (after China, Vietnam). Bridgestone Thailand (Japanese; tier-1 ~25-30% Thai tire production), Michelin Thailand (French; ~15-20%), Yokohama Thailand (Japanese; ~10-15%), Sumitomo Rubber Thailand (Japanese; ~10%), Continental Thailand (German; ~5-7%). Thai natural-rubber Sri Trang STA feedstock advantage. Watchpoints: US 19% tariff, EU CSDDD, Chinese tire-export competition.

Key takeaways

  1. 1

    Thailand world's top-3 tire-manufacturing hub (after China, Vietnam).

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    ~ annual tire export FY2024.

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    Bridgestone Thailand ~, Michelin ~, Yokohama ~, Sumitomo ~, Continental ~.

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    Sri Trang Agro-Industry STA natural-rubber feedstock advantage.

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    EEC, Bangkok-Pattaya-Rayong industrial cluster.

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    Watchpoints: US tariff, EU CSDDD, Chinese anti-dumping cycle, EV-tire transition.

Questions this report answers

How big is Thai tire export? Per Customs / DITP: Thailand world's top-3 tire-manufacturing hub (after China, Vietnam) β€” ~ annual tire export FY2024. Tier-1: Bridgestone Thailand ~, Michelin Thailand ~, Yokohama Thailand ~, Sumitomo Rubber Thailand (Falken) ~, Continental Thailand ~, Goodyear Thailand ~, Maxxis Thailand ~.[, , ]

What's the natural-rubber feedstock advantage? Per STA: Thai natural-rubber feedstock advantage (Sri Trang Agro-Industry STA tier-1 natural-rubber producer, Vasin Group, Von Bundit). EEC, Bangkok-Pattaya-Rayong industrial cluster anchored.[]

What's market mix, watchpoints? Per Bangkok Post / Reuters: Major export markets: US (~), EU (~), Japan, Korea (~), ASEAN (~), Middle East, Africa, Latin America (~). Watchpoints: US tariff impact, EU CSDDD compliance, Chinese tire-export anti-dumping cycle, EV-tire transition (BYD, Tesla EV-tire requirements), TBR (Truck/Bus Radial) vs PCR (Passenger Car Radial) segment shift.[]

Public-record references
Data as of: 2025-2030 horizon

Executive summary

Thailand world's top-3 tire-manufacturing hub; ~ annual tire export.[]

Bridgestone ~, Michelin ~, Yokohama ~, Sumitomo ~, Continental ~. STA natural-rubber feedstock advantage.[, ]

US ~, EU ~, Japan+Korea ~. Watchpoints: US tariff, EU CSDDD, Chinese anti-dumping, EV-tire transition.[]

Public-record references
Data as of: 2025-2030 horizon

Thai tire export structure

Global rank

Value

World's top-3 tire-manufacturing hub

Notes

After China, Vietnam.

Annual export

Notes

FY2024.

Bridgestone Thailand

Value

~25-30% production share

Notes

Japanese-affiliated tier-1.

Michelin Thailand

Value

~15-20%

Notes

French-affiliated tier-2.

Yokohama, Sumitomo, Continental

Value

~25% combined

Notes

Japanese, German tier-3.

Natural-rubber feedstock

Value

Sri Trang STA, Vasin, Von Bundit

Notes

Thai-rubber advantage.

Public-record references
Data as of: 2024-2026

Analyst framing

Why this report matters

Thailand world's top-3 tire-manufacturing hub. ~USD 5-7B annual tire export. Bridgestone ~25-30%, Michelin ~15-20%, Yokohama ~10-15%, Sumitomo ~10%, Continental ~5-7%. STA natural-rubber feedstock. US ~25-30%, EU ~20-25%. Watchpoints: US tariff, EU CSDDD, Chinese anti-dumping, EV-tire.

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