Sometimes it’s hard for buyers to find suitable tire suppliers in the importing business. A tire company grows from small to medium and big, in different developing periods, tire buyers need to match suitable suppliers. Global sourcing for the world tire factories takes time and energy.
SNS and B2B platforms provide more chances to get in touch with a tire supplier anywhere, anytime. Everything links faster. Suitable offers, nice delivery time, competitive prices, stable quality, market support, etc. which do you think are more valuable?
In the year 2023, many Chinese tire suppliers will be back to world tire exhibitions stage. More new tire products and new suppliers could visit at one time, face to face, without time difference.
This article will list a timetable of 2023 tire exhibition.
And give some suggestions about how to find right tire supplier in exhibitions.
Part A, TOP 9 Tire exhibitions in the year 2023
| NO. | TIME | EXHIBITION | LOCATION | PRODUCTS |
| 1 | Mar 8th-10th | TYREXPO ASIA 2023 | Singapore | OTR. TBR. PCR. |
| 2 | Mar 13th-16th | EQUIP AUTO ALGERIA 2023 | Algeria | Spare Parts, Equipment |
| 3 | April 5th-8th | TAPA SHOW 2023 | Thailand | Vehicle parts, Accessories |
| 4 | April 24th-27th | TIRES & RUBBER 2023 | Russia | Rubber Goods, Tires, Raw Materials, Equipment |
| 5 | May 15th-17th | CHINA (GUANGRAO) INTERNATIONAL RUBBER TIRE & AUTO ACCESSORY EXHIBITION | China | Rubber, Tire, Auto Accessory |
| 6 | June 8th-11th | AUTOMECHANIKA ISTANBUL | Turkey | Automotive aftermarket products |
| 7 | June 14th-16th | LATIN AMERICAN&CARIBBEAN TYRE EXPO | Panama | Tires, Auto Parts |
| 8 | June 23th-25th | AUTOMECHANIKA HO CHI MINH CITY | Vietnam | Automotive aftermarket products |
| 9 | July 12th-14th | PAACE AUTOMECHANIKA MEXICO | Mexico | Automotive aftermarket products |
| 10 | July 18th-21th | 21TH CHINA INTERNATIONAL TIRE&WHEEL (QINGDAO) FAIR | China | Tires, Wheels |
| 11 | Aug 22th-25th | INTERAUTO | Russia | Automotive |
| 12 | Sept 5th-7th | AUTOMECHANIKA JOHANNESBURG | South Africa | Automotive aftermarket products |
| 13 | Oct 2th-4th | AUTOMECHANIKA DUBAI | UAE | Automotive aftermarket products |
| 14 | Oct 27th-29th | PAKISTAN AUTO SHOW 2023 | Pakistan | Spare Parts, Machine, Raw Materials |
| 15 | Oct 31th-Nov 3rd | SEMA SHOW | USA | Custom Vehicles, Tires, Automotive Products |
| 16 | Nov 29th-Dec 2nd | AUTOMECHANIKA SHANGHAI | China | Automotive aftermarket products |
About 16 exhibitions this year, related to tires and spare parts. Here recommend TOP 9 exhibitions that are more professional. You could choose any of them, depending on your location, time for getting visa, local language and more.
01, TYREXPO AISA 2023, Mar 8th-10th, Singapore
It’s the leading tire exhibition in Asia, held every 2 years a time. Buyers are mainly from Aisa areas, like Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, and Cambodia, also European, American, African, and Australian buyers.
Especially in the year 2023, buyers can’t wait to participate in this professional exhibition, after Chinese tire suppliers joined in it after the epidemic.
As for exhibitors, most are from China and Asia countries, like Thailand, India, and Korea. Little from European countries.
Hold in March, a crucial time to make the annual purchasing schedule for the year.
Singapore as an international area is an easier choice for buyers from worldwide. Easy language and convenient visa procedure. Mark it, if you have a plan for tire exhibitions.
OCSEN GROUP is the leading tire supplier in China. We also attend Singapore Tyrexpo exhibition in 2023. In the 3-day trade show, we serve customers from more than 16 countries and areas. And bring 24pcs sample tires, covering PCR, TBR, OTR, TBB tires. Tire brands are MAXWIND, SUPERMEALLIR, TOPRUNNER, EVERFOCE, RUNEVER, and TIREBOSS.
Middle and higher quality level tires are ready for different demands.
TBB tires, 5.00-12, 7.50-16, 12.00-24. 750-16, 640/650-16.
Truck tires, 225/80R17.5, 235/75R17.5, 275/70R22.5, 295/80R22.5, 315/80R22.5, 385/65R22.5, 1100R20, 1200R20.
PCR tires, 265/65R17, 225/55R18, 205/55R16, 205/55R16, 285/50R20.
02 133rd Canton Fair 2023 Spring, April 15th-19th, China/ 134th Canton Fair 2023 Autumn, Oct 23th-27th, China
It does not appear in the list above, because Canton Fair is a comprehensive exhibition, including global import and export.
It holds twice a year. Spring show in April and autumn show in Oct.
If you are selling different products and want to find buyers at one time. Then it will be the right chance to meet suppliers at one time.
Canton Fair has 3 phrases below,
| Phase 1, April 15th to 19th | Electronics & Household Electrical Appliances, Lighting Equipment, Vehicle Spare Parts, Machinery, Hardware & Tools, Building Materials, Chemical Products, Energy Resources |
| Phase 2, April 23rd to 27th | Consumer Goods, Gifts, Home Decorations |
| Phase 3, May 1st to May 5th | Textiles & Garments, Shoes, Office Supplies, Cases & Bags and Recreation Products, Medicines, Health Products & Medical Devices, Food |
Stay in Guangzhou city, China 1 month, to view all above products. After exhibition, visit the supplier’s office or factory and make the orders right after that. Some buyers sign the sales contract and give cash directly in the booth. It’s true, I have got cash or orders in the show many times.
The tire show is in Phase 1, from April 15th-19th. You could get a guidebook from the Question Desk. Remember to register Canton Fair, if you are a new visitor.
Guangzhou city is with many young people, also lots of foreigners here to study or do business. It’s very open and friendly to foreigners. Lots of young people could speak English well.
03 25th TIRES & RUBBER 2023, April 24th-27th, Russia
It’s a 20-year history exhibition, helping 4000+ visitors with exhibitors from 6 countries.
Buyers come from Russia and Middle Asia countries and areas.
You will find tire, rubber, tire retreading, and tire recycling products in this exhibition.
04 CHINA (GUANGRAO) INTERNATIONAL RUBBER TIRE & AUTO ACCESSORY EXHIBITION, July 18th-21th, China
If you are old potatoes in tire business, you should hear about this exhibition.
Guangrao city is the base for Chinese tire factories. It grows many well-known tire brands.
Tire suppliers or factories will not miss this chance to show their strength.
05 LATIN AMERICAN&CARIBBEAN TYRE EXPO, June 14th-16th, Panama
It’s the most important tire and auto part shows in Latin America. If you are from Latin America, the Caribbean, or South American countries, the Panama tire show is designed for you.
This year, the Panama tire exhibition will be held in a new center, with 59,000 square meters and more than 500 exhibitors will attend. They are tire manufacturers, service companies, auto parts factories, retreading companies, wheels suppliers, tools, and equipment companies.
06 21TH CHINA INTERNATIONAL TIRE&WHEEL (QINGDAO) FAIR, July 18th-21th, China
Hold in Qingdao city, more than 70% of tire containers are loaded from Qingdao port to the world.
Qingdao city is not far from Guangrao city. If you are professional in the tire business, choosing 1 of these 2 exhibitions is ok.
After the exhibition, it’s easier for you to visit tire company’s office, warehouse, and factories.
07 AUTOMECHANIKA DUBAI, Oct 2th-4th, Dubai
Automechanika tire shows are old friends of tire business. Dubai is an international business center and financial center for Middle East and African countries. Lots of African buyers’ first Chinese tire is bought from Dubai. Also many Middle East tire companies have branch offices in Dubai. Dubai has similar Muslim culture with them and it’s more open to the world. Lots of Chinese businessmen set up offices in hospital road, Dubai. It’s the start of the tire business dream and creating lots of wealth legends in the middle east.
Located in Dubai world trade center, it’s the largest international trade exhibition in the middle east for the aftermarket industry.
08 SEMA SHOW, Oct 31th-Nov 3rd, USA
You could find truck tire and car tire suppliers here. And it’s more than that. Cool things happen with new creations and trends for custom vehicles. Lots of super movie stars also join the show to get new ideas.
It serves buyers in the USA, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and South America.
If you missed the LATIN AMERICAN&CARIBBEAN TYRE EXPO, don’t forget to join Sema Show.
09 AUTOMECHANIKA SHANGHAI, Nov 29th-Dec 2nd, China
Shanghai city is the business center, and world trade center in China. It’s the same as Guangzhou city, very convenient for foreigners. Choose one of three to visit, which is convenient for you.
CHINA (GUANGRAO) INTERNATIONAL RUBBER TIRE & AUTO ACCESSORY EXHIBITION, or
21TH CHINA INTERNATIONAL TIRE&WHEEL (QINGDAO) FAIR, July 18th-21th, China, or
AUTOMECHANIKA SHANGHAI, Nov 29th-Dec 2nd.
Part B, 4 Skills to Find Right Tire Suppliers in Exhibition
01 Size of the booth. Big booth size often stands for strong financial strength. Big booth strength means high booth sales decoration costs, more tire samples, and more sales accommodation costs.
02 New tire patterns &special tire sizes in the market stand for R&D ability of a company. The management in a growing up company always put plenty of money and energy into making new tire patterns &sizes, per the feedback of their sales. This kind of company will be easy and flexible to corporate with when doing business. They could help you grasp business chances if you have nice projects.
03 Ages of the salespeople in the booth. Young sales person are the future of a company’s development. If the sales team mixed with some young people, who work less than 3 years, maybe it has more space to grow up.
04 Talk with the sales. Know more about the tire price level, new tire patterns, tire size range, and tire customers in your local market. The salesperson who helps you in business also matters. Try to find a salesperson easy-going, and easy to communicate with.
The more you compare, the more you will know and then find the right tire supplier to help your business.
Part C, What is the Good Tire Supplier?
This is a big topic and varies from different buyers.
To make it short, the supplier that matches your business is the right supplier. Find a reliable supplier, with suitable tires, and grow with him together.
We will write this part in the following article.
Thanks for reading. Contact me if you have any ideas to share.
