The automotive tyre industry has had to restrategize during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tyre manufacturers and distributors have implemented safety precautions in worksites and dealt with less foot traffic. The industry is volatile and closely linked to automobile production as well as raw material availability and prices. New technology and innovation are forcing companies to rethink business models. Global supply chain disruptions and the pandemic's economic impacts have dramatically affected the tyre industry's operating margins and automotive OEM margins. The outlook for the automotive tyre sector in 2020 remains cautious with a expected over 20% fall in annual sales.