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Global Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

Publisher GlobalInfoResearch
Published Sep 24, 2025
Length 144 Pages
SKU # GFSH20418182

Description

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord market size was valued at US$ 5320 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 6747 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.6% during review period.

Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord is a high-strength wire used in the construction of tires, particularly in the steel-belted radial tires commonly found in automobiles, trucks, and heavy machinery. It is made from thin strands of steel wire that are twisted together to form a robust and flexible cord. These steel cords provide superior strength, durability, and resistance to tension, helping to reinforce the tire’s structure and improve its performance. By enhancing the tire’s ability to withstand stress, impact, and heat, steel cords play a crucial role in extending tire lifespan, improving safety, and ensuring better traction and stability on the road. Steel cord also helps in optimizing the tire's load-bearing capacity and contributes to the overall fuel efficiency of vehicles.

Market Drivers:

1. Growing Automotive Industry

As the global automotive industry continues to expand, particularly in emerging economies, the demand for high-performance tires is on the rise. Steel cord is an essential component in tire reinforcement, providing improved strength, durability, and safety for tires, which in turn boosts demand.

2. Increasing Demand for High-Performance Tires

High-performance tires, which require better reinforcement materials, are gaining popularity, especially for sports cars, luxury vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Steel cords help improve the overall performance of tires by offering superior strength, longevity, and safety, driving their demand in the tire manufacturing industry.

3. Demand for Enhanced Fuel Efficiency

The need for more fuel-efficient vehicles is propelling the demand for tires that reduce rolling resistance. Steel cords provide better structural integrity, which leads to tires that are lighter yet stronger, helping improve fuel efficiency.

4. Technological Advancements in Tire Manufacturing

Continuous advancements in tire technology, such as the development of smarter tires with improved tread designs, have increased the reliance on steel cords for reinforcement. The integration of advanced materials with steel cord reinforcement contributes to better overall tire performance.

5. Tire Safety Regulations

Stringent regulations and safety standards imposed by governments worldwide, particularly regarding tire strength and performance, drive the demand for high-quality materials like steel cord for tire reinforcement. Steel cord provides enhanced durability, which helps meet these regulatory requirements.

6. Growth in the Commercial Vehicle Sector

The commercial vehicle sector, which includes trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles, requires strong, durable tires. Steel cords are used extensively for reinforcing tires in these vehicles, where durability and load-bearing capacity are critical.

Market Challenges:

1. Fluctuating Raw Material Prices

The prices of raw materials required to manufacture steel cords, such as steel, can be volatile due to global supply chain issues, economic conditions, and geopolitical factors. These price fluctuations can increase production costs for manufacturers, affecting the profitability of businesses in the steel cord and tire industries.

2. High Manufacturing Costs

Producing steel cord requires significant investment in specialized equipment, technology, and skilled labor. The manufacturing process itself is also energy-intensive, which can lead to high production costs. These costs may be a challenge for smaller manufacturers or those operating in regions with higher labor or energy costs.

3. Supply Chain Disruptions

The steel cord industry is heavily reliant on a well-established and stable supply chain for raw materials, manufacturing, and distribution. Disruptions, such as those caused by natural disasters, trade tensions, or pandemics, can result in delays, increased costs, or shortages of materials, affecting the timely production of steel cord for tire reinforcement.

4. Competition from Alternative Reinforcement Materials

Steel cord faces competition from alternative materials, such as synthetic materials, aramid fiber, and polyester, that are used for tire reinforcement. These alternatives often offer benefits like lighter weight, lower costs, or enhanced performance in specific applications. As manufacturers explore these alternatives, they may reduce their reliance on steel cords.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2020-2031

Global Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Bekaert, Jiangsu Xingda Steel Cord, ArcelorMittal, Hyosung, Shandong SNTON Steel Cord, Bridgestone, Shougang Century, Tokusen, Tokyo Rope MFG, Hubei Fuxing New Material, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Normal Tensile (NT)
High Tensile (HT)
Super Tensile (ST)
Ultra Tensile (UT)

Market segment by Application
Commercial Vehicles
Passenger Car

Major players covered
Bekaert
Jiangsu Xingda Steel Cord
ArcelorMittal
Hyosung
Shandong SNTON Steel Cord
Bridgestone
Shougang Century
Tokusen
Tokyo Rope MFG
Hubei Fuxing New Material
BMZ
Henan Hengxing
Junma Group
Sumitomo Electric Industries
DAYE SHARES
Zenith Steel Group
KISWIRE LTD
LEI DA Group

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.

Table of Contents

144 Pages
1 Market Overview
2 Manufacturers Profiles
3 Competitive Environment: Tire Reinforcement Steel Cord by Manufacturer
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
5 Market Segment by Type
6 Market Segment by Application
7 North America
8 Europe
9 Asia-Pacific
10 South America
11 Middle East & Africa
12 Market Dynamics
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
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