– The popularity of SUVs is growing, and thus the volume of sales of tyres dedicated to this type of vehicle – in the second quarter of 2019 it increased by as much as 23%. The growth in the commercial segment in the first half of 2019 is also very positive – it reflects the expansion of the fleet in courier companies and the demand of the SME sector. The first half of 2019 was a period of stable sales of truck and bus tyres – recorded results remain at a similar level as in the corresponding period of 2018. The two-digit sales dynamics in motorcycle tyres that we have been observing for several years confirms that Poles still like two-wheelers – says Giansimone Bertoli, president of the board of the Polish Tyre Industry Association.
– Yet another six months of growing market share of premium class tyres proves that the awareness of drivers is increasing. A simple calculation shows that, despite the slightly higher purchase price, these tyres offer better performance, which improves safety and ensures longer durability than the mid-range or budget tyres. Tyres are the only element of a car in contact with the road – their quality and technical condition has a huge impact on safety. Using good quality tyres significantly shortens the braking distance, saves money on fuel and can often save people’s lives – adds Piotr Sarnecki, general director of the Polish Tyre Industry Association.
– The tyre market provides a good picture of the general economic situation. The low passenger car tyre replacement sales mirror new car registrations in the European Union, which also declined in this first semester – says Fazilet Cinaralp, Secretary General of ETRMA.
Source: Polish Tyre Industry Association