Saudi Arabia Tire Industry
Did you know that Saudi Arabia is one of the foremost collectors and recyclers of used tires while also being a significant car racing and manufacturing enthusiast? What is meant by the region being a vehicle enthusiast is to point out that not only does the country collect and recycle a massive amount of used tires, but it also produces and manufactures them for racing cars and different kinds of vehicles.Imagine a tire being manufactured by one, let’s say, National Tire Corporation (NTC), one of the tire manufacturing companies in the country, is utilized by you, runs and travels to every place your vehicle has been, completed its life cycle, and is replaced now. The tire would go through the waste management and recycling stages in the country itself, maybe returning to you as a recycled product.
Saudi Arabia is Booming in Its Tire Market Sector
Though numerous regions and countries in the global end manufacture cars and tires, Saudi Arabia is one of the few companies setting up new plants and factories to massively manage the increasing number of waste products they collect. Where is so much vehicle waste getting gathered from? Well, the answer is that Saudi Arabia is booming in its tire market sector.
To add some perspective, let’s look at the study by Markntel Advisors titled, “Saudi Arabia Tire Market, Forecast: (2022-2027)”, which states that the rising per capita annual income of the citizens is supplying the growing vehicle fleet of the country with more four-wheelers and cars. Moreover, the prevalent urge of citizens to own private vehicles is adding to the number of vehicle purchases and replacements, meaning more tires!
Understanding the vehicle enthusiasm of the citizens increasing car manufacturing is pretty simple. But to dive deep into how waste tires became a massive problem for the country and how its solution came to be. To add some perspective, let’s look at the study by Markntel Advisors titled, “Saudi Arabia Tire Market, Forecast: (2022-2027)”, which states that the rising per capita annual income of the citizens is supplying the growing vehicle fleet of the country with more four-wheelers and cars. Moreover, the prevalent urge of citizens to own private vehicles is adding to the number of vehicle purchases and replacements, meaning more tires!
Government Support
The Saudi Arabian government has been actively supporting the tire industry by providing incentives for local manufacturing and investing in infrastructure development. This support is expected to continue, with the government’s focus on economic diversification and the expansion of the country’s transportation network.
Manufacturing Process and Quality Standards
The tire manufacturing process in Saudi Arabia adheres to high quality and safety standards, with a focus on using advanced technology. The government has implemented strict regulations for tire quality and safety, in line with international standards.
Future Prospects for the Saudi Arabia Tire Industry
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of the tire industry in Saudi Arabia is promising. There is projected growth in demand for tires in the automotive, construction, and transportation sectors, with potential for new entrants in the domestic and export markets. Advancements in technology and a focus on sustainable practices are driving innovation in the industry, positioning Saudi Arabia as a significant player in the global tire market.
Recycling Tires
To solve the rising problem of increasing tire waste causing several severe environmental issues, the country started focusing more on recycling to protect the environment and developing sustainable recycled products to maintain the growing economy. You must already know that these are made of rubber, but did you know we utilize both natural rubber and synthetic rubber in manufacturing tires? Therefore, to break down the waste product, the process involves shredding them into small chips and then removing other elements and fabrics to produce rubber in powdered form.
Manufacturing Process and Quality Standards
The tire manufacturing process in Saudi Arabia adheres to high quality and safety standards, with a focus on using advanced technology. The government has implemented strict regulations for tire quality and safety, in line with international standards.
The Most Valuable Components We Get from Recycling:
With expanding technology and the upgradation of established recycling plants, we are increasingly incorporating the pyrolysis process. We are obtaining hydrocarbon gases, biofuel, and carbon black through this:
- The hydrocarbon gases produced can be used as fuel in power generation or powering different industrial processes such as manufacturing cement or other construction raw material.
- Biofuel, as you may know, is pretty flexible with its utilization. Here we obtain Pyrolysis oil, which can be used for power or electricity generation, fueling several industrial processes, and transportation. Imagine the tire which mobilized your vehicle is getting recycled and returning as fuel for transportation; isn’t that amazing!
- Carbon Black is a fine black powder mainly used as a filling to produce different rubber products.
Manufacturing and Utilization of Tires
Saudi Arabia did not use to majorly manufacture tires previously as it imported the products before. But growing consumer and economic interest in vehicles pushes the country to set up its own plants. The growing infrastructural developments to diversify the economic focus of the middle east away from oils and into numerous sectors are opening doors for various new industries. And tire falls under a similar lucrative opportunity! Resulting in,
The South Korean company Kumho is partnering with Blatco, Saudi Arabia’s tire company, intending to establish a manufacturing factory in Riyadh. Blatco, or Black Arrow Tire Company, is dedicated to achieving this goal and making one of its kind factory in the Middle East of North Africa region.
Other than recycling and manufacturing, there’s the car racing enthusiasm of the country, turning it into a Tire Cycle Empire.
Saudi Arabia’s Fastest Street Track: The Jeddah Corniche Circuit
The country is also very much into and enthusiastic about formula one races. This can be seen by the establishment and inauguration of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in 202, built in the city of Qiddiya. It is considered the second longest, falling just behind Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. The arrival of this circuit has opened doors for numerous big companies to enter the Saudi Arabian demographic and obviously influenced the automotive sectors. Moreover, the presence of advanced tire manufacturers and designers in the region would produce more unique products, entertaining car enthusiasts.
Without Further Ado
Talking about automobiles is only complete with the technological advancements we regularly add to them and their components. With time even the tires are expected to evolve as smart tires. Keeping up with Saudi Arabia’s ventures in the different stages of the tire life cycle would surely provide you with the front seat to the Tire Empire’s new adventures, which could soon touch your vehicle!
