Russia’s car tyre output decreased 24.3% on the year to 19.83 million units in 2009, the Economic Development Ministry has said.
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The reduction reflects lower demand from both the OE and aftermarket sectors last year as Russia’s severe recession hit new car purchase – and therefore car production – as well as demand from existing car owners.
The statistics also showed that truck tyre output decreased 30.2% on the year to 7.07 million units in the period, the ministry said.
