2025 U.S. Tire Industry Monthly Tire Shipment Subscription: In-Depth Insights into Passenger, Light Truck, and Truck & Bus Tire Shipments and Trade Activity
U.S. Tire Industry Monthly Tire Shipment Report” to its growing portfolio of market intelligence offerings. This comprehensive resource delivers detailed, data-driven insights into shipment activity across the United States, covering a wide range of tire categories and trade flows. The report is a vital tool for professionals engaged in market analysis, investment, logistics, and manufacturing, particularly those focused on the dynamic and highly competitive tire sector.
Overview of the Report
The Monthly Shipment Report is designed to provide stakeholders with an authoritative view of U.S. shipment trends, covering Passengers, Light Trucks, and Truck & Bus . It compiles and analyzes shipment data from member companies representing more than 80% of the total U.S. tire market. In addition, the report incorporates reliable estimates for non-member company activity, delivering a holistic view of the industry’s monthly performance.
This subscription-based publication also includes trade data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign Trade Division, highlighting import and export activity across a variety of categories. These statistics are classified by Harmonized Schedule (HS) codes 4011, 4012, 4013, and 4014, enabling users to drill down into specific segments.
Each monthly report is segmented by country of origin (for imports) or country of destination (for exports). Key metrics include:
- Monthly and year-to-date (YTD) unit volumes
- Monthly and YTD average declared values
- Year-over-year (YoY) comparisons for units and values
This dual focus on both domestic shipments and international trade provides stakeholders with a multi-dimensional understanding of market dynamics.
Content Structure and Reporting Schedule
The publication is offered in two main formats each month: a Preliminary Report and a Full Report.
Preliminary Report
Released approximately seven working days after the close of each reporting month, the Preliminary Report offers early insights into market activity. It includes estimated year-over-year percentage changes for original equipment (OE) and replacement shipments, allowing companies to respond quickly to developing trends.
Full Report
Available roughly 37 calendar days following the end of the reporting month, the Full Report delivers a comprehensive dataset that includes:
- OE Shipments: Tires shipped to original equipment vehicle manufacturers
- Replacement Shipments: Tires delivered to the aftermarket for passenger, light truck, and commercial vehicles
- USTMA Tire Exports: U.S.-based exports reported by member companies of the U.S. Manufacturers Association
- USTMA Tire Production: Domestic production statistics by member companies
- U.S. Government-Reported Imports: Comprehensive breakdown of imports by product type and country of origin
Each category features detailed breakouts of total versus radial tire shipments, giving analysts deeper insight into market preferences, technological shifts, and supply chain movements.
Use Case and Licensing Terms
The U.S. Tire Industry Monthly Shipment Report is specifically tailored to serve a wide audience of professionals working in the transportation, automotive, investment, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. Due to the proprietary nature of the data and analysis, the subscription comes with specific licensing and usage guidelines.
While subscribers may share the report internally within the purchasing organization, each separate business entity — even those under the same corporate umbrella — must obtain its own subscription if operating in a different geographic region. For example, if a financial services firm’s New York office subscribes to the report, its London or Singapore branches would need to purchase separate subscriptions to access the same content.
This ensures compliance with distribution rights while maintaining the value and exclusivity of the data provided.
Professionals Who Will Benefit
The report caters to a wide variety of roles across multiple industries, particularly those with decision-making responsibilities or investment interests tied to the and transportation sectors. Key roles that would find high value in this report include:
- Market Analysts
- Market Intelligence Managers
- Sales and Marketing Managers
- Commercial Intelligence Managers
- Directors of Marketing and Sales
- Fund Managers and Analysts
- Financial and Investment Advisors
- Investment Bankers and Strategists
- Certified Financial Planners
- Economists
These professionals can leverage the insights from the Monthly Tire Shipment Report to support a wide range of functions, such as market forecasting, competitive benchmarking, strategic planning, and investment analysis.
Key Topics Covered
The U.S. Tire Industry Monthly Tire Shipment Report is structured to provide clarity and depth across several key areas:
- Total Shipment Activity Summary: Overview of shipments across all categories
- Passenger Tire Shipments: Monthly and YTD data with OE and replacement breakdowns
- Light Truck Tire Shipments: Detailed metrics including radial vs. total volumes
- Truck & Bus Tire Shipments: Data on large commercial s critical to freight and transport sectors
These segments are further enhanced by trade activity reports and comparative analytics that track market performance over time.
Leading Companies Featured
The report aggregates data and insights from some of the most influential companies in the U.S. and global tire market. These companies represent both domestic manufacturers and global brands with a strong presence in the U.S. market:
- Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
- Continental Tire the Americas
- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
- Double Coin North America (CMA)
- GITI Tire (USA), Ltd.
- Hankook Tire America Corporation
- Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Pirelli Tire North America
- Sailun Co. Ltd.
- Sumitomo Rubber Industries
- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc.
- Yokohama Tire Corporation
These manufacturers provide the data that powers the report’s statistical models, making it one of the most accurate and up-to-date shipment trackers available.
