Turkish tire market has significantly progressed for the last ten years. The sector has grown over 50% in line with international standards.

Export value of 1.1 billion US dollars, majorly to the European countries display the impornatce of the industry in Turkey.

In consideration of increasing production capacities and export volumes, Turkey is a nominee to be one of the global rim manufacture centers.

In addition to winter tires that are obligatory to use in Turkey during winter time, the market for winter-related accessories like chains of tire, snow pallets and snow socks is also expanding due to the improving safety consciousness.

Recycling of end-of-life tires enables product economy and helps reduce oil importation. Turkey aims to get to the levels of EU countries in both aspects and has serious potential to achieve it thanks to the increase in number of production plants and their capacities.

Day by day, e-commerce becomes popular for tire industry in Turkey. Virtual service providers are thus increasing in number. Retail markets, coating systems, fleet management, road assistance and insurance companies are also important players of the market.