橡胶周报：宏观提振供需改善，胶价或将震荡偏强-20250714

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Viewpoints - The price of natural rubber futures is expected to fluctuate and strengthen in the short - term. The interference of weather in the main producing areas supports the raw material price to remain firm, terminal demand has improved, and the "anti - involution" policy has boosted market sentiment, driving the rubber market higher [8][83] - It is recommended to stay on the sidelines, while aggressive investors can consider buying on dips [9][84] Summary by Directory Price Analysis Futures Price - Last week, the price of the main natural rubber futures contract RU2509 ranged from 13,900 to 14,185 yuan/ton, showing an upward - trending oscillation and a slight overall increase. As of the close on July 11, 2025, it closed at 14,360 yuan/ton, up 355 points or 2.53% for the week [6][13] Spot Price - As of July 11, 2025, the spot price of Yunnan state - owned whole latex (SCRWF) was 14,350 yuan/ton, up 300 yuan/ton from the previous week; the spot price of Thai three - smoke sheets (RSS3) was 19,500 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan/ton from the previous week; the spot price of Vietnamese 3L (SVR3L) was 14,600 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan/ton from the previous week [18] - As of July 11, 2025, the arrival price of natural rubber in Qingdao was 2,280 US dollars/ton, up 30 US dollars/ton from the previous week [21] Basis and Spread - Using the spot quotation of Shanghai Yunnan state - owned whole latex (SCRWF) as the spot reference price and the futures price of the main natural rubber contract as the futures reference price, the basis between the two slightly shrank. As of July 11, 2025, the basis was maintained at - 10 yuan/ton, 35 yuan/ton narrower than the previous week [24] - As of July 11, 2025, both the domestic and foreign prices of natural rubber increased slightly compared to the previous week [26] Important Market Information - Trump has imposed tariffs on 25 trading partners in four batches, with tax rates ranging from 20% to 50% [28] - Fed officials have different views on interest rate cuts. Some believe in multiple rate cuts this year, while others are cautious due to tariff - induced inflation concerns [27][29][30] - China's June CPI rose year - on - year, and PPI declined month - on - month. The auto market showed signs of recovery in June [32][33][34] Supply - side Situation - As of May 31, 2025, the total output of natural rubber in major producing countries was 722,700 tons, an increase of 217,500 tons or 43.05% from the previous month [40] - As of May 31, 2025, China's monthly output of synthetic rubber was 699,000 tons, a year - on - year increase of 3.7%; the cumulative output was 3.534 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 6.2% [44][48] - As of May 31, 2025, China's imports of new pneumatic rubber tires were 9,100 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 5.21% [51] Demand - side Situation - As of July 10, 2025, the operating rate of semi - steel tire enterprises was 72.92%, up 2.51% from the previous week; the operating rate of all - steel tire enterprises was 64.56%, up 0.81% from the previous week [54] - As of May 31, 2025, China's monthly automobile production was 2.6485 million vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 11.65% and a month - on - month increase of 1.14%; monthly sales were 2.6863 million vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 11.15% and a month - on - month increase of 3.74% [58][61] - As of May 31, 2025, China's monthly heavy - truck sales were 88,769 vehicles, a year - on - year increase of 13.59% and a month - on - month increase of 1.26% [66] - As of May 31, 2025, China's monthly output of tire casings was 101.993 million pieces, a year - on - year decrease of 1.2% [69] - As of May 31, 2025, China's exports of new pneumatic rubber tires were 61.82 million pieces, a month - on - month increase of 7.17% [74] Inventory - side Situation - As of July 11, 2025, the natural rubber futures inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 188,690 tons, a decrease of 160 tons from the previous week [81] - As of July 6, 2025, China's natural rubber social inventory was 1.293 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 200 tons or 0.02%; the total social inventory of dark - colored rubber was 791,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.25%; the total social inventory of light - colored rubber was 502,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.45% [81] - As of July 6, 2025, the total inventory of natural rubber in bonded and general trade in Qingdao was 632,400 tons, a month - on - month increase of 300 tons or 0.05%; the bonded area inventory was 78,800 tons, a decrease of 2.36%; the general trade inventory was 553,600 tons, an increase of 0.40% [81] Fundamental Analysis - Supply: Global natural rubber supply has entered an increasing period. Recent weather disturbances in major producing areas have restricted glue output, but there is a strong expectation of increased supply later. In May 2025, China's natural rubber imports were 453,400 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 13.35% and a year - on - year increase of 30.41% [82] - Demand: Last week, the operating rates of tire enterprises rebounded. The terminal auto market showed signs of recovery in June, and consumption - boosting policies were continuously introduced. In May 2025, China's tire exports increased year - on - year [82] - Inventory: Last week, the inventory on the Shanghai Futures Exchange continued to decline slightly, while China's natural rubber social inventory and Qingdao's total inventory changed little [82] 后市展望 - The price of natural rubber is expected to fluctuate and strengthen in the short - term. Key factors to watch include weather in major rubber - producing areas, terminal demand changes, zero - tariff policy progress, EU anti - dumping investigation updates, and Sino - US tariff changes [83] Operation Strategy - It is expected that the main natural rubber futures contract will fluctuate and strengthen in the short - term. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines, while aggressive investors can consider buying on dips [9][84]