Pirelli: Tyre Demand Strong in April

Pirelli’s latest “Tyre Market Watch” trend figures report strong global demand during April. According to Pirelli’s figures, volumes increased by approximately 15 – 20 per cent in passenger tyres and by approximately 30 in the truck tyres segment (up 60 per cent in OE and 20 per cent in the replacement market). Commenting on the Tyre Market Watch numbers, Deutsche Bank analysts highlighted the fact that in Latin America where 34 per cent of Pirelli’s sales and 43 per cent of its production is based, tyre demand “remains strong, in excess of 25 per cent up both in passenger and in truck tyres.” In summary the analysts characterised the second quarter as: “a good start even if volumes growth is mostly attributable to less profitable OE markets.”

Source: Pirelli