On December 16, 2025, the Japan Automobile Tire Manufacturers Association (JATMA) released its Japanese domestic tire demand forecast for 2025 and 2026. According to the forecast, total tire demand for 2025 is expected to exceed that of 2024 across all categories—new car tires, aftermarket tires, and two-wheeled vehicle tires. Specifically, total demand for 2025 is expected to increase by 2%…
