Iran’s Three-Month Tire Output Up 3%

Iran produced 63,848 tons of tires during the first three months of the current Iranian year (March 21-June 21), registering a 3% growth compared to the figure for the period last year. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, the country produced over 5.8 million tires during the three months to May 21, IRNA reported. Of the total output, over 5.1 million were passenger car tires. Production of pick-up truck tires during the said period stood at 6,848 tons, showing a 25% increase year on year, the figures showed. In addition, 13,470 tons of bus tires were manufactured, marking 5% of growth year on year.

Having an annual production capacity of 426,000 tons of tire, Iran accounts for 41% of tire output in the Middle East, according to the deputy director of the nonmetal industries office of the ministry.
Mohsen Safdari said in January that 11 tire production units are active in the country creating jobs for 14,500 people. He said 426,000 tons is the nominal capacity, while the real output is less than this figure as some units are working with 60%-70% of their capacity. “The Iranian tire industry is dependent on foreign raw materials by 40%, so we are self-reliant by 60% in this field,” he added. - Tehran Times