Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited has secured Gulf Standardisation Organisation certification, opening six Gulf markets to its tyre exports. The company disclosed the approval in a material information notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday.
“We are pleased to inform our valued shareholders that GTR Tyres has been officially approved and certified by the Gulf Standardization Organization (GSO),” the notice read.
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The certification allows Ghandhara Tyre to export products to Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. These six states form the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Certification Opens Major Gulf Markets
GSO operates a common conformity system for new vehicles and tyres sold across Gulf markets. The process checks compliance with regional technical rules designed to protect users and the environment.
Ghandhara Tyre said the approval supports its strategy to expand exports and enter new international markets.
“This development marks an important milestone for the company and reflects its ongoing commitment to expanding its export portfolio, exploring new international markets, and strengthening its position in the global tyre industry,” it added.
The company said it remains focused on strengthening its international presence and supplying products that comply with global standards.
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The approval follows another export breakthrough in July. Ghandhara Tyre secured registration with the US Department of Transportation, clearing a key requirement for exports to the United States. The company said its locally manufactured tyres meet applicable US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Together, the US and Gulf certifications give the manufacturer access to major overseas markets. Actual export volumes will depend on commercial agreements, distributors and demand.
Company Expands Products and Export Strategy
Ghandhara Tyre started in 1963 as a private limited company before becoming a public company. It previously operated as The General Tyre & Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited.
The company manufactures and trades tyres and tubes for automobiles and motorcycles. Its range covers passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers, light trucks, buses, tractors and off-road vehicles.
Ghandhara Tyre has added products for the expanding SUV and crossover segments. It also wants to increase export sales through wider product diversification.
The company entered a seven-year technical assistance agreement with China’s Shandong Huasheng Rubber Company in September 2024. The partnership aims to improve manufacturing through advanced technical expertise and proprietary knowledge.
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The two companies have also explored cooperation in passenger car radial and truck and bus radial tyres. Ghandhara Tyre identified exports as a central priority for the proposed collaboration.
The new certification could improve the company’s competitiveness in Gulf markets, where conformity approval is required for tyre access. It may also support Pakistan’s efforts to increase value-added industrial exports and earn foreign exchange.
Ghandhara Tyre has not disclosed expected shipment volumes, launch dates, target distributors or projected revenue from the six GCC markets.
