Insee FocusTyre production in France: a concentrated industry

Jean-Philippe Chereul et Arnaud Massieu, Service de statistiques nationales d’entreprises, Insee

In 2014, the value of tyre production amounted to €2.43 billion in France. Production of tyres for passenger cars stood at €1.38 billion, 12% of European production. The tyre industry has been subject to variations in automobile production. It must now face increased foreign competition from Eastern European and Asian countries.

Insee Focus
No 54
Paru le :Paru le16/02/2016
Jean-Philippe Chereul et Arnaud Massieu, Service de statistiques nationales d’entreprises, Insee
Insee Focus No 54- February 2016