Japan Tire Industry Outlook to 2017
Lower Domestic Demand to Augment Tire Exports
Region:Asia
Product Code:KR41
April 2013
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About the Report
The report titled "Japan Tire Industry Outlook to 2017 - Lower Domestic Demand to Augment Tire Exports" provides a comprehensive analysis of the various aspects such as market size of the Japan tire industry and segments operating in the Japan tire space. The report also covers the market shares of major players in Japan
The tire market in Japan, which is hugely driven by the sales of passenger cars, registered revenues of USD ~ million in 2012. With the advent of new varieties of tires and owing to an exceptional financial performance by leading tire manufacturers in the country, the revenues increased by 26.3% in comparison to 2011 where the total revenues were USD ~ million. Historically, tire sales in Japan have been greatly affected by a gamut of different factors, including the Great East Japan Earthquake, which led to a decline in the total output of tires in 2011. Additionally, automobile production, prices of natural rubber and crude oil and disposable incomes, play an important role in determining the growth of the domestic tire industry. Japan was the second largest manufacturer of tires in Asia in terms of revenue, having recorded sales of USD ~ million in 2012. The Japan tire industry has grown at a CAGR of 2% from USD 23,686.9 million in 2008 to USD ~ million in 2012.
The tire market in Japan is an oligopolistic market, comprised of four major tire manufacturers that specialize in designing and producing tires for a range of vehicles. Market revenues of Bridgestone have increased noticeably from USD 8,636.6 million in 2008 to USD ~ million in CY'2012, making it the largest player in the tire market in Japan. Sumitomo Rubber was the second largest tire company in Japan with a market share of ~% in 2012.
A major portion of the tires produced in Japan is exported to other countries. The domestic demand of tires has witnessed a slow growth recently and tire manufacturers have been increasingly focusing on shipping a larger chunk of their tire produce to other countries. Another major development in the tire industry in Japan has been the demand of used tires by a variety of end user industries. Total used tire market in Japan was valued at ~ million units in terms of quantity in 2011, with a major portion of the demand accounted for by the paper manufacturing industry.
The market for tires in Japan has been growing slowly compared to other countries in Asia. Although the overall share in the revenues in Asia is still high, domestic demand has been relatively low owing to the presence of a number of factors. Revenues from the tire industry in Japan are expected to expand to USD ~ million in 2017, growing with a CAGR of ~% from 2012 to 2017.
KEY TOPICS COVERED IN THE REPORT
? The market size of the Japan tire industry.
? The market size of the Japan OEM tire market.
? The market size of the Japan replacement tire market.
? The market size of the Japan used tire market.
? Market segmentation of the Japan tire industry on the basis of replacement, OEM and exports and types of vehicles.
? Market segmentation of the Japan OEM and replacement tire market on the basis of types of vehicles.
? Market segmentation of the Japan used tire market on the basis of tire replacement and vehicle scrapping, and reuse, heat utilization and exports.
? Trends and Development in the Japan tire industry.
? Competitive landscape and detailed company profiles of the major manufacturers of tires in Japan.
? Future outlook and projections of the Japan tire industry on the basis of revenues.
Products
Tire, OEM Tire Market, Replacement Tire Market, Tire Exports, Tire Imports, Used Tire Market, Vehicle Scrapping, Heat Utilization, Reuse
Companies
Bridgestone, Sumitomo Rubber, Yokohama, Toyo Tire & Rubber
Table of Contents
1. Asia Tire Industry Introduction
1.1. Asia Tire Industry Market Size, 2008-2012
1.2. Asia Tire Industry Market Segmentation by Geography, 2008-2012
2. Japan Tire Industry Introduction
2.1. Japan Tire Industry Market Size By Revenue, 2008-2012
2.2. Japan Tire Market Segmentation
2.2.1. By Type of Vehicles, 2006-2012
2.2.2. By OEM, Replacement and Exports, 2006-2012
2.2.2.1. Japan OEM Tire Market Size and Segmentation by Vehicles, 2006-2012
2.2.2.2. Japan Replacement Tire Market Size and Segmentation by Vehicles, 2006-2012
2.3. Japan Tire Exports by Value and Quantity, 2006-2012
2.4. Japan Tire Imports By Value, 2006-2012
2.5. Japan Used Tire Market
2.5.1. Japan Used Tire Market Size By Volume, 2007-2011
2.5.2. Japan Used Tire Market Segmentation
2.5.2.1. By Tire Replacement and Vechicle Scrapping, 2007-2011
2.5.2.2. By Reuse, Heat Generation and Exports, 2007-2011
2.6. Market Shares of Major Players in the Japan Tire Industry, 2008-2012
2.7. Japan Tire Industry Trends and Developments
Tire Labeling System
Rising Demand of Used Tires
Changing Tire Manufacturing Trend
Road Sensing Technology
The Advent of Run Flat Tires
2.8. Japan Tire Industry Future Outlook and Projections, 2013-2017
2.8.1. Cause and Effect Relationship Analysis of the Japan Tire Industry
2.9. Company Profiles
2.9.1. Bridgestone
2.9.1.1. Business Overview
2.9.1.2. Financial Performance
2.9.1.3. Business Strategies
Focus on Horizontal and Vertical Expansion
Focus on Large and Ultra Large Tire Segment
Focus on Technlogically Superior Product Offerings
2.9.2. Sumitomo rubber
2.9.2.1. Business Overview
2.9.2.2. Financial Performance
2.9.2.3. Business Strategies
Focus on Eco-Friendly Tire Market
Focus on Global Expansion
Research and Development Strategy
2.9.3. Yokohama
2.9.3.1. Business Overview
2.9.3.2. Financial Performance
2.9.3.3. Business Strategies
Globalization Strategy
Focus on Commercial Tires
Focus on Increasing Production Capacity
2.9.4. Toyo Tire & Rubber
2.9.4.1. Business Overview
2.9.4.2. Financial Performance
2.9.4.3. Business Strategies
Focus on Technology
Expansion Strategy
Branding Strategy
2.10. Macroeconomic Factors
2.10.1. Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle Production in Japan, 2006-2017
2.10.2. Population in Japan, 2006-2017
2.10.3. Personal Disposable Incomes in Japan, 2006-2017
2.10.4. Natural Rubber Imports in Japan, 2006-2017
3. Appendix
3.1. Market Definitions
3.2. Abbreviations
3.3. Research Methodology
Data Collection Methods
Approach
Variables (Dependent and Independent)
Final Conclusion
3.4. Disclaimer
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