Tire Market Share in Japan, 2013
Nikkei press estimated the 2013 tire market share in Japan. The top supplier Bridgestone occupied 46.1% share in 2013. Practically speaking, the Japanese market is occupied by only four manufacturers (Bridgestone, Sumitomo Rubber, Yokohama Rubber, Toyo Tire & Rubber).
Goodyear tires are sold by Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
Michelin used to make their tires in Japan until 2010. But Michelin had withdrawn their factory from Japan.
Figure : Tire Market Share in Japan, 2013
| Manufacturer | Market share (%) |
| Bridgestone | 46.1 |
| Sumitomo Rubber | 25.2 |
| Yokohama Rubber | 16.2 |
| Toyo Tire & Rubber | 12.4 |
| Others | 0.1 |
The source of the market share is Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun newspaper, the article on 2014 July 28th.
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