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Core Viewpoint - The domestic futures market for rubber has experienced a significant decline, with the main contract for No. 20 rubber futures closing at 12,100.00 yuan/ton, down 2.18% [1] Market Data Summary - As of September 30, the Shanghai Futures Exchange reported 42,034 tons of No. 20 rubber futures warehouse receipts, a decrease of 403 tons from the previous trading day [2] - The Osaka Exchange indicated that as of September 20, 2025, the rubber (RSS) inventory in designated warehouses was 3,015 tons, down 202 tons from 3,217 tons as of September 10 [2] - LMC Automotive's latest report shows that the seasonally adjusted annualized sales of global light vehicles in August 2025 were slightly above 94 million units, remaining stable compared to the previous month [2] - The European Automobile Manufacturers Association reported a 5.3% increase in EU passenger car market sales in August 2025, totaling 677,786 units [2] Institutional Perspectives - Ningzheng Futures anticipates strong expectations for future production increases, while downstream tire manufacturers have completed pre-holiday inventory replenishment, leading to weak market trading. The overall situation indicates low inventory and weak demand for rubber [3] - Hualian Futures notes that expectations for increased volume during peak season and weak oil prices are pressuring the market, alongside increasing macro trade frictions. The impact of typhoons was less than expected, leading to a depletion of positive effects. The current price level has not significantly affected rubber tapping enthusiasm, and the premium of rubber glue over cup rubber is at a very low level, indicating no major supply issues [3] - From January to August this year, imports of natural and synthetic rubber increased by approximately 19%, but the growth rate slowed to 7.8% in August. Qingdao dry rubber inventory continues to show a slight decline, while the difficulty of inventory reduction remains high. The inventory of styrene-butadiene traders is recovering significantly, while factory inventory has decreased substantially [3] - On the demand side, the domestic real estate sector continues to drag down rubber demand, with July data remaining weak. However, the commencement of large-scale infrastructure projects is expected to benefit heavy truck demand in the long term, with heavy truck sales improving by approximately 35% year-on-year in August [3] - The operating rate of all-steel tires remained stable week-on-week, while the inventory is balanced and below levels of previous years. The operating rate of semi-steel tires rebounded after a decline, with inventory at high levels [3] - The current recommendation is to remain cautious and observe market conditions [3]