Jilin City tires and other auto parts prices

Recently, the reporter visited a number of tire sales and automobile parts network outlets in Changyi District and Chuanying District. It was learned that the price of some rubber auto parts such as automobile tires has generally been raised. Some citizens are concerned that price increases such as tires will lead to price changes. In this regard, industry insiders predict that: car prices will not be affected, in the long term may also show a downward trend.

Prices of tires and other automobile parts have changed Since late February, the prices of various brands of tires have risen rapidly. Mr. Wang, owner of a car tire marketing store in Changyi District, said: “The car tires began to increase prices at the end of February this year. The original price of Kumho tires was RMB 220 for each, and the current price was RMB 260 each; the original price of Michelin tires was RMB 300 each. The current price is 400 yuan each; the original price of the return tire is 240 yuan each and the current price is 280 yuan each."

In addition, some rubber auto parts and some high-end auto parts prices have quietly risen. Ms. Gao, who is engaged in auto parts business, said: “Since the end of February this year, rubber-like auto parts and components have started to increase in price. Like the triangular-arm rubber sleeves specifically used for car buffers, the original price is 10 yuan each and the current price is 12 yuan each. Yuan; The original water pipe for the car is 12 yuan each and the current price is 15 yuan each; the original price of the front wheel bearing shell is 20 yuan each and the current price is 22 yuan each.

Raw material prices are the main reason According to industry insiders, a large part of the rubber used in domestic industries depends on imports, and natural rubber accounts for more than 40% of the tire production costs. Due to the reduced production of rubber in major rubber-producing countries such as Thailand and Indonesia, the price of international rubber has been pushed up. Japan is a big country for automobile production. Affected by the earthquake, the supply and demand of international natural rubber have changed again. It is expected that the rubber market will not rise sharply, but there is still room for growth in the short term.

Industry insider Mr. Wang said that due to rising prices, the raw material price of rubber itself has been increased compared to the past, and the freight rate has also been higher than before. As a result, the price of tires and other rubber auto parts has increased.

4S store sales are not affected The rising prices of tires and other auto parts have not affected car sales and auto repair shop business. Mr. Lee from a 4S shop in Jiangnan said that owners who want to replace tires will not give up their tires because of price increases, and car sales have not been affected. "Since people want to buy a car, they will not lose tire money," said Mr. Li.

The heads of several auto repair shops and auto parts stores said that the business has not been affected by rising prices of tires and other auto parts.

Regarding the public's concern that the price of the car will rise, many people in the industry have stated that the car price will not be affected, and in the long term, there may be a downward trend.