Aircraft Tires Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Aircraft Tires Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

The aircraft tires market is expected to register a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecast period (2021-2026).

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the commercial and general aviation markets in 2020. Expansion plans of the airlines were either canceled or postponed, due to which, the orders and deliveries have witnessed a sharp contraction in 2020 compared to the previous year. This has affected the revenues of aircraft component suppliers. Also, with lower flight activity, the demand for aftermarket remained low in 2020.

However, as the passenger traffic is anticipated to return to pre-COVID levels in the latter half of the forecast period, aircraft production and deliveries are expected to increase gradually, which is expected to help the growth of the aircraft tires industry during the forecast period.

With the increasing defense spending of various countries, due to increasing geopolitical tensions, the demand for procurement and modernization of military aircraft is anticipated to steadily increase in the coming years, which will propel the growth of the aircraft tires market during the forecast period.

Key Market TrendsThe Commercial Aviation Segment Expected To Grow With The Highest CAGR During The Forecast Period

The commercial aviation segment currently dominates the market due to relatively higher deliveries of new commercial aircraft as well as higher flight hours compared to military and general aviation aircraft. The commercial segment witnessed a decline in 2019 and 2020 compared to 2018 due to the grounding of Boeing 737MAX aircraft and the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively. In 2020, Airbus and Boeing delivered 566 and 157 aircraft compared to 380 and 863 aircraft in 2019, respectively. However, with the passenger traffic gradually increasing, the aircraft deliveries are anticipated to increase in the coming years propelling the demand for OEM sales of the market. Also, with the higher flight activity of the commercial aircraft, the wear and tear of tires are relatively higher, thereby generating demand for aftermarket tires. The airlines are partnering with aircraft tire manufacturers to support the regular tire replacement demand. For instance, in January 2021, Air France signed a partnership extension agreement with Michelin to continue to operate as its exclusive tire supplier for its aircraft fleet over a period of 10 years. According to the agreement, Michelin will provide modern aircraft tires, such as Radial Michelin AIR X tires (new or retreaded tyres) to the fleet of Air France’s short-, medium- and long-haul aircraft. Such demand for aftermarket tires from various airlines and aircraft operators is anticipated to accelerate the growth of the segment during the forecast period.

Asia-Pacific Region to Experience the Highest Growth During the Forecast Period

Over the past few years, major countries in the region like China, India, and Japan have witnessed a rapid increase in their passenger traffic, resulting in large orders for new aircraft from airlines operating in the region. Growth in passenger traffic in the region was primarily due to growing tourism in countries, like China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam among others. The aviation market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to move ahead of the North American aviation market in the next few years. Major airlines in China have an order backlog of approximately 350 aircraft, whereas the major airlines in India have more than 700 aircraft in the order book. However, due to the impact of COVID-19 majority of the airlines in the region have delayed their aircraft delivery schedule.

The poor connectivity between the metros and smaller cities have led to growth in the general aviation segment of the region. With increasing military spending, fueled by growing political tension in the region, ongoing procurements of military aircraft, along with increasing manufacturing capabilities of the region, are boosting the growth of the region during the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

The market of aircraft tires is a highly consolidated market with few players accounting for the majority share in OEM and aftermarket segments. The prominent players in the aircraft tires market are Bridgestone Corporation, Manufacture Francaise des Pneumatiques Michelin (Michelin), Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (Goodyear), Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Limited, and Specialty Tires of America Inc. In the commercial and military segments, Michelin, Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd., and Goodyear are the major players in the market, owing to their high brand value and long-term agreements with the aircraft OEMs. For instance, in addition to commercial aircraft sales, Goodyear is a major tire supplier to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), which provides approximately 90,000 aircraft and ground vehicle tires every year. The tires are delivered under DoD Global Tire Program (GTP) with an average annual contract worth USD 48 million. The aircraft tire manufacturers are currently investing in rubber with new compositions that make them lighter (decrease fuel consumption) and further enhance heat and pressure-bearing properties. Also, the development of new tires for electric VTOL air taxis is anticipated to open new market opportunities for tire manufacturers.

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