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Group 1: Market Overview - The overall performance of domestic rubber products has been flat, with the RU2601 contract facing resistance from previous high levels, and the market's ability to replicate last September's strong rally remains to be observed [1] - Supply from major producing regions is affected by weather conditions, leading to a decrease in Thai rubber prices to 54.2 THB/kg, down 15% from 64.4 THB/kg a year ago, while Yunnan rubber prices slightly increased by 0.7% to 14,500 CNY/ton [2] - Cumulative imports of natural rubber from January to July reached 1.6534 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 35.01%, while mixed rubber imports totaled 1.9067 million tons, up 12.47% year-on-year, indicating a total import growth of 21.92% [2] Group 2: Demand Dynamics - In July, there were signs of improvement in the market, with the capacity utilization rate of all-steel tires significantly increasing both month-on-month and year-on-year, and heavy truck sales showing a strong year-on-year growth [3] - Tire exports reached a record high in July, with 812,600 tons exported, representing an 8.87% month-on-month increase and an 11.48% year-on-year increase, while cumulative exports from January to July totaled 4.9339 million tons, up 7.18% year-on-year [3] - The inventory of sample enterprises for all-steel tires remains low, with available days of inventory at 39.22 days, down 0.23 days from the previous month and 4.12 days from the same period last year, indicating potential supply constraints [3] Group 3: Seasonal Trends and Future Outlook - Historically, there is a high probability of price increases for all-steel tire products before and after the Mid-Autumn Festival, as this period typically sees significant restocking by channels and end stores [4] - Continuous rainfall has disrupted natural rubber production in major producing areas, leading to supply increases falling significantly below expectations, while demand remains resilient with strong heavy truck sales [4] - The price trend of raw materials will be a key variable affecting future market conditions, with the recommendation for investors to maintain a low-position long strategy supported by both fundamental and macroeconomic factors [4]