Polyurethane Tire Market Report 2026

The polyurethane tire market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.6 billion in 2025 to $1.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of warehouse and distribution centers, growth in forklift and conveyor usage, rising adoption of indoor material handling systems, demand for longer-lasting industrial tires, availability of advanced polyurethane compounds.

The polyurethane tire market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing automation in warehousing operations, rising demand for maintenance-free industrial components, expansion of smart factories, growing preference for lightweight material handling equipment, increased use of AGVs indoors. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of high-durability indoor wheels, rising demand for low rolling resistance tires, growing adoption in automated material handling equipment, expansion of custom-molded polyurethane tires, enhanced focus on noise and floor protection.

The swift growth of the retail and e-commerce sectors is anticipated to boost the expansion of the polyurethane tire market in the coming years. The e-commerce industry encompasses businesses and individuals utilizing the Internet to buy and sell goods and services. With the rising trend of online shopping, both retail and e-commerce have experienced substantial growth, resulting in an increase in large warehouses globally. This has led to a heightened demand for polyurethane tires on forklifts used to transport goods within these warehouses. For example, in August 2024, the United States Census Bureau reported that U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2024 reached approximately $282.3 billion, reflecting a 5.3% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023. Thus, the rapid expansion of the retail and e-commerce industries is driving the growth of the polyurethane tire market.

Major companies in the polyurethane tires market are focusing on developing new tires with enhanced thermal performance to achieve a competitive advantage. Thermal performance refers to the capability of a system, device, material, or component to effectively manage and control heat. For example, in September 2024, Henkel, a Germany-based supplier of adhesives and sealants, collaborated with 4JET, a technology firm specializing in surface treatment processes, to launch an innovative method for producing silent tires designed specifically for electric vehicles. This cutting-edge process tackles the challenges related to tire noise, thereby improving driving comfort and reducing sound emissions. By employing advanced materials and techniques, the new silent tires aim to enhance the overall driving experience for electric vehicle users, making their rides quieter and more efficient.

In September 2024, Henkel, a Germany-based adhesives and specialty materials company, partnered with 4JET to develop a process for integrating acoustic polyurethane (PU) foam directly into tires for electric vehicles, creating silent tires. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to streamline tire manufacturing by producing PU foam in situ using a laser-activation method, reducing rolling noise and material waste while enhancing EV tire performance. 4JET Technologies GmbH is a Germany-based provider of laser-based process technologies.

Major companies operating in the polyurethane tire market are Amerityre Corporation, Stellana AB, Thombert Inc., Uremet Corporation, Albion Casters, Softex Industrial Products Pvt Ltd, FallLine Corporation, Aleader Tire & Wheel Industrial Co Ltd, Advanced Urethane Technologies Inc., American Urethane Inc., Argonics Inc., Casters of Amarillo Inc., Dura-Belt Inc., Blickle Räder und Rollen GmbH, Hamilton Caster and Manufacturing Company, Colson Group USA, Superior Tire and Rubber Corp, Sunray Inc., Wicke Group, Trelleborg Wheel Systems.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyurethane tire market in 2025. North America was the second largest region in the polyurethane tire market in 2025. The regions covered in the polyurethane tire market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the polyurethane tire market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The polyurethane tire market consists of sales of center-grooved polyurethane tires, router-sipped polyurethane tires, and diamond-sipped polyurethane tires. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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