The European TBR market enters 2026 with cautious optimism. After two years of supply chain disruption and price volatility, availability has stabilised and lead times from Asian manufacturers have returned to pre-2022 levels for most popular sizes.
Demand drivers remain strong. Cross-border e-commerce logistics continue to grow at double-digit rates, and the EU's infrastructure investment programmes are sustaining demand for construction equipment tyres — including OTR and heavy TBR sizes.
On the pricing side, raw material costs — particularly natural rubber and carbon black — have remained broadly stable through Q4 2025. This has allowed most manufacturers to hold prices or offer modest reductions on high-volume sizes in the 315/70R22.5 and 385/65R22.5 range.
The trend toward fuel-efficient drive axle tyres (A and B label ratings) continues to accelerate, particularly among large logistics operators managing fleet CO₂ reporting obligations under EU ESG frameworks.
For fleet procurement teams, 2026 represents a good window to lock in multi-year supply agreements at competitive rates. Okelcor's trade team can provide forward pricing on volume commitments for key TBR sizes — contact us to discuss your requirements.