Russia Moves to Replace Imported Synthetic Rubber in Tires

Russia has begun a plan to replace natural rubber in its tire production with synthetic rubber, according to the state‑owned company Sibur. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce dependence on imported materials. Sibur said the transition is already underway, though it did not provide specific timelines or figures for the shift.

The company’s statement highlighted that the plan to use synthetic rubber is being implemented across the country’s tire manufacturing sector. No additional details were given about the scale of the replacement or the sources of the synthetic rubber.

The initiative follows earlier reports that Russia is seeking to lessen its reliance on foreign supplies for key industrial inputs amid ongoing international sanctions.