State-wise Distribution of Authorised Tyre Recyclers
Rankings of India's top 8 states by number of authorised tyre recycling plants — Maharashtra leads with 82 plants (14.86% of national total), followed by Gujarat (77, 13.95%) and Haryana (54, 9.78%).
| Rank | State | Number of Plants | Share of Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 82 | 14.86% |
| 2 | Gujarat | 77 | 13.95% |
| 3 | Haryana | 54 | 9.78% |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 49 | 8.88% |
| 5 | Madhya Pradesh | 48 | 8.70% |
| 6 | Telangana | 41 | 7.43% |
| 7 | Rajasthan | 36 | 6.52% |
| 8 | Tamil Nadu | 35 | 6.34% |
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How to read this table
- Each row is one state ranked by number of authorised plants; Share of Total shows each state's percentage of all authorised plants nationally.
- These numbers represent authorised (CPCB-registered) plants — actual operating plants may be fewer due to idle or dormant authorisations.
- States not shown in this table collectively account for approximately 24% of national authorised plants — distributed across many smaller clusters.
About this table
Tyre recycling in India is geographically concentrated — the top 8 states account for roughly 76% of all authorised plants. This state-wise distribution reflects the location of waste tyre generation (vehicle density), industrial infrastructure availability, and the regulatory environment across different states. For an entrepreneur selecting a plant location, this data tells both where competition is highest and where supply chains are most established.
Maharashtra leads with 82 plants (14.86% of the national total), reflecting its large vehicle fleet, established industrial zones around Pune and Nashik, and relatively mature SPCB consent process. Gujarat (77 plants, 13.95%) is the second-largest cluster, concentrated in industrial corridors near Ahmedabad and Surat — Gujarat's MSME-friendly industrial policy and GIDC industrial estates have made it attractive for tyre recycling operations. Haryana (54 plants, 9.78%) benefits from proximity to the NCR vehicle fleet and access to the Delhi-NCR market for crumb rubber and reclaimed rubber buyers. Uttar Pradesh (49 plants, 8.88%) and Madhya Pradesh (48 plants, 8.70%) have large states with distributed vehicle fleets and lower industrial land costs than Maharashtra or Gujarat.
Telangana (41 plants, 7.43%) has seen rapid growth in authorised tyre recyclers after the state established industrial estates specifically for recycling activities. Rajasthan (36 plants, 6.52%) and Tamil Nadu (35 plants, 6.34%) round out the top 8. For entrepreneurs in states not in this top 8, the lower plant density typically means less local competition for feedstock — but also less developed tyre scrap aggregation infrastructure, making feedstock logistics more challenging to establish.
Key insights
- Maharashtra and Gujarat alone account for nearly 29% of all authorised tyre recyclers nationally — indicating that industrial zone availability and market proximity are the two strongest location factors.
- The top 4 states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh) together account for 47% of authorised plants — competition for waste tyre feedstock is most intense in these states.
- States in the top 8 have established aggregation networks for tyre scrap — entering these markets means competing with existing recyclers for the same feedstock, which may support entry for better-capitalised operations while making it harder for thin-margin new entrants.
- Lower-density states (not in top 8) offer lower feedstock competition but require building aggregation relationships from scratch — a viable strategy for operators willing to invest in supply chain development.
Methodology & sources
Plant count data is based on CPCB-authorised tyre recycler registrations as reported publicly. Authorised plant counts include plants that may be dormant or operating below capacity — active operating plant counts would be lower. Data reflects the state of registrations as of the reporting period; new authorisations are added monthly through CPCB and SPCB approvals.
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