The Largest Tire Manufacturers in the World (New)

The Largest Tire Manufacturers in the World (New): Michelin PHOTO CREDIT: Michelin Media

When it comes to the vast automotive industry, tires play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient transportation. With millions of vehicles traversing the globe, tire manufacturers are at the forefront of innovation and production. As of the end of 2022, the Michelin is the world's largest tire manufacturer, followed by Bridgestone (Japan), Goodyear (United States), Continental (Germany) and Sumitomo (Japan).

Here are a few notable records from the tire industry:

In 2021, Michelin ends Bridgestone's 11-year reign as world's No. 1 tire maker. Looking back, the Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) was named the world’s largest tire manufacturer for the eleventh consecutive year in the 2010-2020 rankings from Tire Business, an Akron, Ohio-based trade publication.

Goodyear and Cooper Tires are two of the largest tire manufacturers in the United States, with Goodyear being the largest. Both companies have a strong presence in North America, offering a diverse range of tires to meet the different needs of consumers.

Let’s take a look! The top 30 tire manufacturer are ranked as follows (based on 2022 revenue):

The Largest Tire Manufacturers in the World (Based on 2022 Revenue)
2022	2021	Manufacturer	Country
1	1	Michelin	France
2	2	Bridgestone	Japan
3	4	Goodyear	United States
4	3	Continental	Germany
5	5	Sumitomo	Japan
6	7	Pirelli	Italy
7	6	Hankook	South Korea
8	8	Yokohama	Japan
9	9	ZC Rubber	China
10	11	Toyo	Japan
11	10	Maxxis	Taiwan, China
12	16	Sailun	China
13	15	Apollo	India
14	13	Giti	Singapore
15	18	Kumho	South Korea
16	17	MRF	India
17	12	Linglong	China
18	14	Cooper	United States
19	24	Titan	United States
20	20	Nexen	South Korea
21	19	Nokian	Finland
22	22	JK	India
23	21	Double Coin	China
24	25	CEAT	India
25	23	Triangle	China
26	27	Trelleborg	Sweden
27	26	Kenda	Taiwan
28	28	Guizhou Tyre	China
29	N/A	BKT	India
30	N/A	Prometeon	Italy