Maritime Industry Briefing: EV Tire Market Growth Signals Broader Transport Electrification Trends

## Maritime Industry Briefing ### EV Tire Market Expansion Points to Wider Transport Electrification Momentum The global market for electric vehicle-specific tires is on track for substantial growth over the next decade, according to a new report from Radial Insights — a trend that carries indirect but meaningful implications for the maritime and port logistics sectors. The EV-Specific Tires Market was valued at USD 10.95 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 12.55 billion in 2026 to USD 38.611 billion by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.30%, the report states. Key drivers include rising global battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) homologation requirements, and faster tire replacement cycles associated with the higher torque and weight characteristics of electric drivetrains. While the report focuses primarily on the passenger and light commercial vehicle segments, the trajectory underscores a broader electrification shift across ground transport that port operators and terminal managers are increasingly navigating. Ports worldwide are accelerating the transition of their landside vehicle fleets — including yard tractors, reach stackers, and cargo handling equipment — to electric alternatives, driven by tightening emissions regulations in port zones and decarbonisation commitments from terminal operators and shipping lines alike. Specialised tyre requirements for electric port equipment represent a niche but growing procurement consideration for terminal operators. EV-specific tyres are engineered to handle increased load-bearing demands and regenerative braking stresses, factors equally relevant to heavy-duty port machinery as to passenger vehicles. The Radial Insights findings also reflect the pace at which OEM supply chains are adapting to electrification — a dynamic mirrored in the maritime equipment manufacturing sector, where suppliers of electric cranes, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and shore power infrastructure are scaling capacity to meet port decarbonisation demand. For maritime logistics professionals, the broader takeaway is that electrification-related supply chain complexity — from specialised components to revised maintenance cycles — is becoming a standard operational consideration, both at sea and on the quayside. *Source: Radial Insights via PR Newswire*