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China's tire machinery industry automation market development forecast
The tire machinery segment dominates over 90% of the automation products market in the rubber machinery industry, and this trend is expected to remain stable in the near future. As a result, we will focus on the development trends of automation within China’s tire machinery sector. The key factors influencing the automation market are the breadth and depth of automation product application. The breadth depends on the scale of the industry, while the depth is determined by the level of equipment automation.
1) Rising Demand for Tire Machinery
Currently, domestic tire production capacity has far exceeded local demand, yet there remains significant room for growth. The Chinese automotive market has consistently grown at a rate of over 30% for several years, and even though growth slowed in 2005, it still maintained an annual increase above 20%. This indicates strong potential for the tire market. In addition to supporting new vehicle production, the rapid expansion of the auto market will lead to a surge in car ownership, creating a massive replacement market. Overall, the outlook for China’s future market is positive.
Major international tire brands have established production bases in China to enhance their competitive edge in the global market. Tire manufacturing is a labor-intensive and high-tech industry, and China benefits from a large and cost-effective labor force. Setting up production facilities here helps reduce costs, and tires produced in China are highly competitive globally, leading to increased exports. This further drives the expansion of the tire industry.
However, the current structure of China's tire production capacity is not yet optimal. There is an over-reliance on conventional bias-ply tires, while the proportion of radial and all-steel tires lags significantly behind that of developed countries. This imbalance means continued investment in modern equipment is necessary.
Additionally, China’s original rubber machinery is outdated, and there is a growing need for equipment upgrades. Before 1996, most rubber equipment had low levels of automation, resulting in inefficient production and lower product quality. These manufacturers are eager to modernize their facilities, which presents a major opportunity for automation suppliers.
2) Increasing Automation in Rubber Machinery
The automation level of China’s rubber machinery is steadily rising. This is evident in the enhanced continuity of equipment, no longer limited to standalone automation. More PLCs, frequency converters, motion control systems, and HMI interfaces are being integrated into individual machines. For example, basic vulcanizing machines may only include 5% or less automation components in terms of total cost. In contrast, advanced electric vulcanizing machines equipped with PLCs, sensors, and photoelectric switches can account for up to 20% of the total cost. The number of PLC points used has also increased, from under 64 to over 128.
As the rubber machinery market expands and automation levels improve, the size of the automation market for China’s rubber industry will continue to grow. This trend reflects both the industry’s evolving needs and the increasing value of automated solutions in enhancing productivity and quality.