天然橡胶日报：偏空震荡-20260204

Report Industry Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Bearish and volatile" [1] Core Viewpoint of the Report - In the short term, the price of natural rubber will fluctuate bearishly, and attention should be paid to the previous high pressure [6] Summary According to the Table of Contents 1. Market Performance - On February 4, the closing price of the main natural rubber contract was 16,385 yuan/ton, with a daily increase of 1.64% [1] - The intended transaction price of the mainstream supply of 24-year SCRWF in the Shanghai market was 16,050 - 16,100 yuan/ton, up 150 yuan/ton from the previous trading day [1] - The intended transaction price of the mainstream supply of Vietnamese 3L mixed rubber was 16,550 - 16,650 yuan/ton, up 150 yuan/ton from the previous trading day [1] - In the spot market, the futures market fluctuated strongly, and the spot market followed the increase, but the downstream demand was weak and the trading was light [1] 2. Supply - Last week, the supply of natural rubber gradually declined both at home and abroad, and the supply pressure will gradually weaken [2] - The cost of rubber is strongly supported, and the raw material price is expected to remain firm [2] - According to the production rules of ANRPC members, production is expected to decline in the first quarter, and imports are likely to decline in January and February [2] 3. Demand - On January 30, 2026, the operating rates of semi-steel and all-steel tires in China were 74.84% and 62.44% respectively, both higher than the historical average [3] - Due to high raw material costs, some sample enterprises arranged for the Spring Festival holiday from late January to early February, which will lead to a decline in production capacity utilization [3] - The terminal demand for all-steel tires is weak, and the replenishment enthusiasm for semi-steel tires is slightly better [3] 4. Inventory - As of the end of January, the inventory of natural rubber in Qingdao was 591,200 tons, an increase of 71,800 tons or 13.82% from the end of December 2025, and the inventory accumulation accelerated [4] - The inventory in the bonded area was 105,700 tons, an increase of 20,200 tons or 23.63% from the end of December 2025 [4] - The general trade inventory was 485,500 tons, an increase of 51,600 tons or 11.89% from the end of December 2025 [4] 5. Basis - As of February 3, the basis was -280 yuan/ton, lower than the annual average and at a historical low, with room for expansion [5]