SAILUN GROUP(SH:601058) Xinda Securities·2025-06-06 09:13Investment Rating - The report provides a positive outlook for the tire industry, highlighting robust demand and strategic expansions by key players like Sailun [3][4]. Core Insights - The tire industry is experiencing a decline in raw material prices, which is beneficial for manufacturers [3][6]. - Sailun Group has successfully launched its first high-performance tires in Indonesia and Mexico, marking significant milestones in its global expansion strategy [3][4]. - Sailun has entered the top ten of the global tire brand value rankings, reaffirming its position as the most valuable tire brand in China with a 13% increase in brand value [3][4]. - The tire raw material price index has decreased significantly, with a 2.95% month-on-month decline and an 8.28% year-on-year decline [6][7]. Summary by Sections Raw Materials - The raw material price index for tires in May was 156.89, reflecting a 2.95% decrease month-on-month and an 8.28% decrease year-on-year [6][7]. - Specific prices include natural rubber at 14,955 CNY/ton (down 2.52% month-on-month, up 5.48% year-on-year), styrene-butadiene rubber at 12,459 CNY/ton (down 0.22% month-on-month, down 7.79% year-on-year), and carbon black at 6,815 CNY/ton (down 7.46% month-on-month, down 21.72% year-on-year) [6][7]. Production and Export - In May, the average operating rate for full steel tires in China was 58.80%, a decrease of 6.34 percentage points month-on-month, while for semi-steel tires, it was 72.53%, down 6.68 percentage points month-on-month [25]. - In April, China's rubber tire production was 102 million units, a 5.07% decrease month-on-month but a 14.03% increase year-on-year [27]. Consumption - The replacement market shows resilience, with stable demand in the U.S. and a 1.95% month-on-month increase in imported semi-steel tires [3][41]. - In April, U.S. automotive parts and tire store retail sales were $11.529 billion, reflecting a 1.20% decrease month-on-month but a 0.60% increase year-on-year [68]. Shipping Costs - In May, shipping costs remained stable at a low level, indicating a potential for cost management in the tire supply chain [4]. Key Companies - Sailun Tire is highlighted as a key player in the industry, with significant achievements in production and brand value [3][4].