Ukraine’s only tire manufacturer has shut down: what happened to the ROSAVA plant
20 April 14:18
The ROSAVA tire factory in Bila Tserkva—Ukraine’s sole manufacturer of automobile tires—has ceased operations. The company has completely halted production, and approximately 1,200 employees have lost their jobs. This was reported by “AC GarageNews,” according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
What is known about the ROSAVA plant
The company had been operating since 1972 and supplied products to more than 50 countries.
In recent years, the factory produced tires under the Premiorri brand, which targeted the budget segment.
What is known about the suspension of tire production
According to local and industry media, the plant in Bila Tserkva is effectively halting or has already halted production, and layoffs have become widespread.
Specifically, this involves about 1,200 people who lost their jobs in a very short time.
In media reports, employees say the process happened quickly, without following standard layoff procedures.
How the layoffs took place
According to former employees, people were offered the choice of either resigning by mutual agreement or accepting changes to their working conditions. Local reports also mention that some staff members could be transferred to other legal entities, while certain production areas were to be restructured or moved outside the scope of the previous operational model.
However, according to these accounts, employees were not provided with guarantees of stable employment.
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Why the ROSAVA plant shut down
The official reasons for the complete halt in production have not been publicly disclosed. At the same time, reports on the company mention several factors that could have influenced the situation.
First, the plant has been at the center of legal disputes and bankruptcy proceedings for many years. Court documents confirm that bankruptcy proceedings against PJSC “Rosava” were initiated in late 2018, and the company was declared bankrupt and placed into liquidation. These processes are ongoing.
Second, industry publications cite import pressure—specifically competition from cheaper tires from China—as a possible cause.
Why ROSAVA’s closure matters for Ukraine
The shutdown of ROSAVA is not just a problem for a single company. It represents the loss of the country’s sole domestic manufacturer of automobile tires, which operated in Bila Tserkva for decades and was a major employer for the city. The closure of such a plant simultaneously deals a blow to local employment, the region’s industrial potential, and Ukrainian auto parts manufacturing as a whole.
What will happen next with the plant
As of now, the plant’s future remains uncertain. There are no official detailed comments from the owners regarding future production, a possible restart, or permanent closure available to the public.
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