Tires
- Sales down 0.5%
- Sales up 2.4% before changes in the scope of consolidation and exchange-rate effects
- Adjusted EBIT down 1.8%
Structure
The Tires group sector (70% of consolidated sales) offers a premium portfolio of innovative tire solutions for the passenger car, truck, bus, two-wheeler and specialty segment, as well as intelligent products and services related to tires. For specialist dealers and fleet managers, Tires provides digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, which keep fleets mobile and increase their efficiency. With its tires, the group sector contributes to safe, efficient and convenient mobility. In the reporting year, the group sector was divided into five business areas:
- Original Equipment
- Replacement APAC
- Replacement EMEA
- Replacement The Americas
- Specialty Tires
As part of a realignment, the Original Equipment and Specialty Tires business areas were transferred to regional business areas effective January 1, 2026.
Business and sales performance
Sales in the Tires group sector contracted slightly to €13,798 million (PY: €13,861 million) on the back of negative exchange-rate effects coupled with weak demand in the original-equipment business for passenger cars and in the truck-tire segment. This was offset by growth in the global replacement markets for car tires as well as continued positive mix effects in sales. Before changes in the scope of consolidation and exchange-rate effects, sales rose by 2.4%.
ContiTech
- Sales down 6.0%
- Sales down 3.3% before changes in the scope of consolidation and exchange-rate effects
- Adjusted EBIT down 19.3%
Structure
The ContiTech group sector (31% of consolidated sales) draws on its materials expertise to develop solutions for industrial applications made from rubber, metal and textiles. Its broad portfolio of hoses, conveyor belts, air springs and drive belts is designed for the operating conditions in industrial environments, which can be challenging. At the same time, ContiTech offers surface materials with an appealing look and feel for use in home and vehicle interiors. ContiTech’s industrial growth areas are primarily in energy, mining, agriculture and construction, as well as exterior and interior design. In the reporting year, the group sector was divided into five business areas:
- Industrial Solutions Americas
- Industrial Solutions APAC
- Industrial Solutions EMEA
- Original Equipment Solutions
- Surface Solutions
Business and sales performance
Sales in the ContiTech group sector decreased by 6.0% year-on-year to €6,005 million in 2025 (PY: €6,387 million). Before changes in the scope of consolidation and exchange-rate effects, sales declined by 3.3%. Two factors contributed to this: the downtrend in the automotive original-equipment business in Europe and North America and the year-on-year sales decline in the industrial and automotive replacement business due to the ongoing weak markets, particularly in the industrial environment – specifically the printing and packaging industry – and in the commercial-vehicle and off-highway business.Further information on this topic can be found in the PDF version.
