02/06/2026
Tire prices are still under pressure from raw materials, energy costs and ocean freight.
For tire importers and distributors, the key question is not only “When will prices drop?”
A better question is:
When is the right procurement window?
In the current market, price changes may first appear through fewer factory price-increase notices, selective discounts, longer quotation validity, inventory offers and negotiation space on regular or slow-moving sizes.
Different tire lines need different purchasing strategies:
✅ TBR / OTR / hot PCR: secure supply and delivery first
✅ Regular PCR: consider staged purchasing
✅ Slow-moving sizes: watch for discount opportunities
✅ Long-term orders: discuss price protection or rebate mechanisms
Lucky Lion supports tire importers, distributors and wholesale buyers with sourcing coordination, product portfolio planning and order ex*****on support.
Read the full insight here:
https://www.luckylionglobal.com/Insights/tire-procurement-window-high-price-cycle
A professional tyre market analysis for distributors and importers covering raw material costs ocean freight product line differences and procurement strategies during a high tyre price cycle.
