Astutus Research Data Platform

The Forecasting Foundation for the Global Tire Industry

The Complete Data Solution for Tire Market Forecasting

Quarterly-updated, model-ready intelligence covering usage, imports, production, demand growth, and circularity.

Miles Driven (VKMT) — The Core Demand Signal

Passenger car and LCV miles driven (VKMT) across Europe — updated quarterly and forecast forward.

This is our flagship dataset that strengthens and validates internal forecasting models. It reveals how real-world usage is evolving across passenger cars, LCVs, fleets and fuel types.

  • Quarterly updates aligned to planning cycles
  • Segmented by country, vehicle type, ownership and age
  • Available across 26 European nations, with expanded EMEA coverage
A screenshot of the Astutus Research VKMT Europe dataset.

Heavy Vehicle Usage Intelligence

Truck Miles Driven (VKMT) across Europe combines verified historical movement data with forward projections to 2030.

Freight intensity is shifting unevenly across regions, driven by trade flows, regulation, infrastructure investment, and economic divergence. Truck VKMT delivers a complete view of heavy vehicle usage strengthening commercial tire demand modelling.

  • Verified truck movement data from 2010–2025
  • Forecasts to 2030
  • Coverage across 20+ European markets
A screenshot of the Astutus Research Truck VKMT dataset.

Trade Flow & Competitive Pressure Intelligence

Monthly tracking of tire imports into the EU and UK, covering 23 key origin markets across PC, PCLT, LT and TBR segments.

This dataset provides real-time visibility into volume movements, market share changes, and pricing trends by origin.

  • Monthly import volume tracking by segment
  • Market share analysis across 23 origin markets
  • Price trend monitoring with country-level granularity
Screenshot of the Astutus Research European tyre imports dataset.

Recycling & Circularity Intelligence

A comprehensive, model-ready view of used tire generation across Europe, with historical data and forecasts to 2030.

ELT volumes are rising, increasing pressure on processing and recycling plants. This dataset provides a forward-looking view of waste generation by country and segment, supporting capacity planning and risk assessment.

  • Annual ELT volumes by country (2019–2030)
  • Segmentation by PCLT, Truck & Bus, and Specialty
  • Channel breakdown: replacement vs. vehicle scrappage
A screenshot of the Astutus Research recycling and end-of-life tyre data set.

Global Tire Manufacturing Capacity

A comprehensive view of global tire manufacturing capacity combining historical data with projections to 2030.

This dataset provides structured visibility into capacity by country, region, manufacturer, and cost tier — enabling benchmarking, scenario modelling, and long-range planning.

  • Capacity tracking by country and region (2006–2030)
  • Manufacturer and regional capacity share
  • Plant-level and aggregate benchmarking
Tire Plant Capacity dashboard

Replacement Tire Demand Forecast Intelligence

Updated forecasts of sell-out Passenger Car & Light Truck (PCLT) replacement demand across Europe.

This dataset provides forward visibility into annual growth trends from 2025 to 2030, delivered separately for 26 European markets and supported by regional comparisons and CAGR analysis.

  • Forecasts for 2025–2030
  • Annual growth and CAGR benchmarking
  • Structured for integration into internal demand models
A screenshot of the Astutus Research PCLT tyre demand growth dataset.

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