Tire Wholesaling in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: January 2024
NAICS 42313Revenue
$76.5bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
52,526
Businesses
3,338
Wages
$X.Xbn
Tire Wholesaling in the US industry analysis
Tire wholesalers comprise merchant distributors of used and new tires and tubes. Rising per capita disposable income and consumer spending levels have boosted tire demand following the pandemic. Also, the world price of rubber, the primary input for tires, increased dramatically, raising the price of tires and stimulating revenue growth while threatening returns. During the pandemic, global economic activity faltered, and total vehicle miles fell, putting downward pressure on revenue. Rebounding demand and rising rubber prices, as the pandemic subsided, led to a surge in revenue. Overall, revenue climbed at an expected CAGR of 3.2% to $81.8 billion through the current period, including a 2.3% jump in 2024, where profit recovered to 3.1% of revenue.
Trends and Insights
- Wholesalers have expanded their internet presence. Online ordering systems and better inventory management has enabled tire wholesalers to reach more customers.
- Rising tire prices have caused many consumers to hold off on buying replacement tires. This trend has placed downward pressure on the passenger vehicle tire segment.
- Wholesalers commonly establish distribution facilities near populated areas since regions that have a greater population density will have more vehicles, repair shops, retailers and car dealerships.
- Tire wholesalers are highly competitive because of low product differentiation and price competition. Wholesalers compete for regional presence and strong distribution networks.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $76.5bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Climbing rubber prices have boosted revenue and has limited profit growth for wholesalers
- The world price of rubber has risen dramatically, increasing the price of tires. Wholesalers have passed down costs to downstream consumers and increased profit.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Positive vehicle trends will boost demand for tires
- The number of motor vehicle registrations, which indicates the number of cars on the road, will increase through the outlook period. An increase in the number of cars indicates a higher volume of tires needing replacement.
Biggest companies in the Tire Wholesaling in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
American Tire Distributors Inc. | 4,265.0 | 148.1 | 3.5 | |
Tbc Corp | 1,902.9 | 138.0 | 7.3 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Passenger vehicle tires, Medium- and large-truck tires and Light-truck tires. Passenger vehicle tires is the largest segment of the Tire Wholesaling in the US.
Trends and Insights
The decline in new car sales hinders the passenger vehicle tire segment
- Passenger vehicle tires comprise the industry's largest product segment. This segment closely relates to domestic travel trends, new car sales and total vehicle miles. Pent-up demand for travel has encouraged the need for passenger vehicle tires.
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Competitors
- Used Car Parts Wholesaling in the US
- Tire Manufacturing in the US
Complementors
- Automobile Wholesaling in the US
- Auto Parts Wholesaling in the US
- Tire Dealers in the US
International industries
- Auto Parts Wholesaling in Canada
- Motor Vehicle New Parts Wholesaling in Australia
- Motor Vehicle New Parts Wholesaling in New Zealand
- Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesaling in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry operators primarily engage in wholesale distribution of new or used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles.
What's included in this industry?
Motor vehicle tires and tubes wholesalingTire and tube repair materials wholesalingUsed tire (except scrap) wholesalingCompanies
American Tire Distributors Inc.Tbc CorpPurchase this report to view all 2 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
SYNTHETIC RUBBERWAREHOUSE CLUBSACQUISITIONIndustry Code
NAICS 42313 - Tire Wholesaling in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Wholesalers have expanded their internet presence. Online ordering systems and better inventory management has enabled tire wholesalers to reach more customers.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Rising tire prices have caused many consumers to hold off on buying replacement tires. This trend has placed downward pressure on the passenger vehicle tire segment.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Wholesalers commonly establish distribution facilities near populated areas since regions that have a greater population density will have more vehicles, repair shops, retaile...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Tire wholesalers are highly competitive because of low product differentiation and price competition. Wholesalers compete for regional presence and strong distribution networ...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The largest wholesalers capitalize on strong tire retailer relationships. These companies often dominate specific niches and seek to establish a regional presence.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of American Tire Distributors Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Tbc Corp's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for American Tire Distributors Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Tbc Corp, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Companies must often obtain state-specific wholesale licenses. These requirements are minor and present no real barriers to entry for tire wholesalers.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Tire wholesalers have introduced new technology to increase operating efficiencies. Regardless, wholesalers continue to rely on wages for everyday operations.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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- US Census Bureau
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- US International Trade Commission
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry in United States is $76.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry in 2024?
There are 3,338 businesses in the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Tire Wholesaling in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Tire Wholesaling market in United States are American Tire Distributors Inc. and Tbc Corp
What does the Tire Wholesaling in the US in United States include?
Motor vehicle tires and tubes wholesaling and Tire and tube repair materials wholesaling are part of the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Tire Wholesaling in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is American Tire Distributors Inc..
How competitive is the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Tire Wholesaling in the US industry in United States.
