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An airless tire, also recognized as a non-pneumatic tire (NPT), is a tire that doesn't rely on air or require periodic inflation with air or fuel. These tires find application in heavy machinery operating in environments prone to tire punctures, offering a puncture-resistant solution.
The primary classifications of airless tires include radial tires and bias tires. Radial tires are a predominant tire design adopted in many automobiles and equipment due to their superior performance, durability, enhanced fuel efficiency, and safety features. These tires are crafted from various materials such as rubber and plastic, and they cater to diverse vehicles such as military vehicles, commercial and passenger vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, utility vehicles, and two-wheelers. These airless tires are available in a range of rim sizes including those under 15 inches, between 15-20 inches, and over 20 inches. They are typically distributed through original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket sales channels.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the airless tires market by increasing costs of imported polymers, engineered rubber compounds, advanced molds, and precision manufacturing equipment used in radial and bias airless tire production. Industrial and defense vehicle segments in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on specialized imported materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on export-oriented tire manufacturing. These tariffs are raising production costs and slowing commercialization timelines. However, they are also encouraging local material sourcing, domestic tire manufacturing investments, and innovation in alternative composite materials.
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The airless tires market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.27 billion in 2025 to $1.35 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing deployment of heavy-duty machinery in mining and construction, demand for low-maintenance vehicle components, adoption of specialty tires in defense applications, advancements in polymer material science, growing use of utility vehicles in rugged terrain.
The airless tires market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.74 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of autonomous and unmanned vehicles, rising focus on lifecycle cost reduction, growing adoption in electric and utility vehicles, advancements in load-bearing airless tire designs, increasing investments in next-generation mobility solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of non-pneumatic tires in harsh environments, rising demand for puncture-resistant tire solutions, growing use in military and industrial vehicles, expansion of lightweight polymer-based tire designs, enhanced focus on maintenance-free mobility.
The expanding e-commerce sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the airless tire market in the coming years. The e-commerce sector encompasses the electronic commerce industry, where goods and services are bought and sold over the internet. As the e-commerce landscape grows, delivery fleets require increased reliability and cost-efficient maintenance, making airless tires-recognized for their puncture resistance and durability-a crucial solution that enhances operational efficiency and meets the evolving needs of the e-commerce sector. For example, in February 2025, according to the Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, total e-commerce sales in 2024 were estimated at $1,192.6 billion, marking an 8.1 percent increase (+-1.1) compared to 2023. Hence, the growth of the e-commerce sector is propelling the expansion of the airless tire market.
Major players in the airless tire market are strategically forging partnerships to conduct trials and assessments of airless tires. Strategic partnerships involve companies capitalizing on each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefits and shared success. A notable instance is the collaboration between Michelin, a prominent tire manufacturer based in France, and DHL, a leading US-based logistics company. Announced in January 2023, the partnership aims to equip approximately 50 DHL Express vans with Michelin UPTIS airless tires for last-mile deliveries in Singapore by the end of 2023. The Michelin UPTIS prototype represents a tire assembly designed for cars and light vans, eliminating the need for compressed air with its puncture-resistant design. By embracing the Michelin UPTIS tire, DHL seeks to enhance fleet efficiency, optimize productivity, and ensure seamless business operations by mitigating concerns related to tire pressure issues and punctures.
In February 2024, Titan International, Inc., a US-based manufacturer of off-highway wheels, tires, assemblies, and undercarriage products, completed the acquisition of Carlstar Group LLC for around US$ 296 million. Through this acquisition, Titan aimed to expand and diversify its product offerings and distribution networks, positioning itself as a more complete, one-stop provider of specialty tires across the agricultural, construction, powersports, and trailer sectors. Carlstar Group is a US-based manufacturing company specializing in the production of specialty tires and wheels.
Major companies operating in the airless tires market are Bridgestone Corporation, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Michelin Group, Continental AG, Pirelli Tyre S.p.A, Hankook Tire Co. Ltd, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd, Yokohama Rubber Company, Toyo Tire Corporation, Nokian Tyres plc, Apollo Tyres Ltd, Kumho Tire Co. Inc., Maxxis International, MRF Limited, Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd, Falken Tire Corporation, Amerityre Corporation, Tannus Ltd, SciTech Industries, GRI Tires
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the airless tires market in 2025. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the airless tires market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the airless tires market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The airless tires market consists of sales of non- radial tires and bias-ply tires. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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