Economic Impact
The tire manufacturing industry brings jobs and investment to the U.S. economy. The tire industry supports more than 250,000 U.S. jobs totaling almost $20 billion in wages across our supply chain. USTMA member companies employ nearly 100,000 highly skilled workers, support charitable initiatives across the country, and invest billions of dollars engineering safe and sustainable tires.
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USTMA member facilities support the growth of the U.S. economy through jobs and wages, the discovery and development of innovative products, and the support of charitable initiatives in our communities. Tires manufactured by USTMA members safely transport millions of Americans and millions of tons of goods each day throughout the U.S. In 2017, our companies accounted for 82% of the 317 million passenger, light truck and truck tire shipments in the U.S. Learn More
- The U.S. tire manufacturing industry represents 62,031 manufacturing jobs and $4.96 billion in manufacturing-related wages.
- The industry supports another 183,715 supplier jobs and an additional $11.74 billion in wages.
$27 billion in annual sales.
USTMA member companies invested $3.26 billion in research and development across their global operations in 2017.
Note that USTMA members Giti, Kumho and Nokian are not included in this total.
- 58 manufacturing facilities located in 17 states.
- The tire manufacturing industry generates $9.9 billion in state and local tax revenue.
Tire Manufacturers’ Operations in the U.S.
There are 57 manufacturing facilities located in 17 states. The tire manufacturing industry generates $9.9 billion in state and local tax revenue. To learn more about the U.S. tire manufacturing industry’s economic impact click here.
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Supporting the Community at Large
Our Sustainability Pillars
USTMA recognizes three essential pillars of sustainability: safety, environment, and economic impact. In addition to driving the U.S. economic engine, explore how USTMA members embrace sustainable mobility of the future and employ innovation and technology to create the safest products and workplaces.
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