On December 18, Shandong Linglong Tyre Co.,Ltd. stated in response to investor inquiries that its Serbian plant is the first production base established by a Chinese tire manufacturer in Europe, primarily targeting the European market. The facility aims to maximize its geographical advantages amid global trade decoupling trends.
As of December 18, 2025, the Serbia plant has passed audits by multiple global automakers. It has begun mass production for certain vehicle models in 2025, with full-scale OEM production scheduled to commence in 2026.
In the first three quarters of 2025, OEM shipments accounted for approximately 4% of Linglong Serbia's total output, with this proportion expected to grow steadily. The company anticipates profitability in the first half of 2026, driven by full-capacity production of both passenger and truck tire lines, increasing OEM orders, and rising European demand due to EU anti-dumping measures on Chinese passenger tires.

