Group 1: Report Overview - The report focuses on the rubber market, analyzing factors such as cost, supply, demand, and price trends [1] - It also provides an assessment of rubber products like RU and NR, and offers trading strategy recommendations [15] Group 2: Core Views - Rubber prices are expected to experience significant fluctuations in the short - term due to macro - economic factors, and then gradually return to the fundamentals of demand and supply [10][11] - The market logic involves bullish sentiment driven by China's winter storage expectations and policy - related positives, while bearish sentiment stems from weak demand and potential negative impacts of tariff policies [13] - The demand for rubber is currently flat, with tire factories facing inventory pressure, and supply expectations vary, with some predicting a small increase in production [13] Group 3: Monthly Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - Reasons for rubber price fluctuations: factors include geopolitical tensions, changes in Fed personnel, and macro - capital sentiment. The price may be limited in its decline due to capital allocation to commodities and may have an upward potential due to state reserve purchase expectations [10][11] - Key points for rubber RU: after fluctuations, it will return to the fundamentals of weak demand and increasing inventory [12] - Trading strategy: consider a neutral approach in the short - term, and pay attention to the opportunity of going long on NR and short on RU2609 for potential band trading [13][15] Group 4: Cost End - The cost of rubber in Thailand is generally considered to be 30 - 35 Thai baht for cup rubber. In Hainan, China, the cost of whole latex is around 13,500 yuan, and in Yunnan, it is 12,500 - 13,000 yuan [48] Group 5: Futures and Spot Market - Rubber maintains its seasonal pattern, with prices more likely to fall in the first half of the year. The ratio of rubber to other commodities such as crude oil and copper shows certain trends [22][30] - Overseas demand for rubber is expected to weaken marginally, while Chinese demand remains stable [27] Group 6: Profit and Ratio - The ratios of rubber to various commodities such as copper, Brent crude oil, and others generally show normal trends without significant special values [37][40] Group 7: Demand End - The operating rate of tire factories' all - steel tires is 60.7% (- 1.74%), and there is inventory pressure on all - steel tires [13] - The demand from the mid - stream, such as truck and commercial vehicle sales, is gradually improving, and the export of truck tires is booming but expected to decline slightly later [56][59] Group 8: Supply End - The rubber production in December 2025 showed different trends in various regions. For example, Thailand's production decreased year - on - year, while Vietnam's increased [98] - The export of rubber also had different year - on - year and month - on - month changes in different regions in December 2025 [99] - The data on rubber imports are less available after 2021, reducing the analyzability of imports [63] Group 9: Industry - related Data and Forecasts - The capacity of butadiene and ethylene is expected to increase in the coming years. The butadiene capacity will follow the increase of refining projects, and the supply pressure of butadiene will decrease in 2026 compared to 2025 [117][120][123] - The price of butadiene rubber is mainly affected by the price of butadiene, and the balance of supply and demand depends on the progress of downstream supporting projects [123]

Report Summary - The rainfall in the main Southeast Asian natural rubber producing areas decreased from January 14 to January 20, 2026, reducing the impact on tapping work [6] - On January 9, 2026, the Shanghai International Energy Exchange officially released the new regulations for 20 - rubber futures, mainly including introducing the concept of "substitute" and adjusting the delivery rules [6] - In 2025, China's automobile production and sales reached 34.531 million and 34.4 million respectively, with year - on - year increases of 10.4% and 9.4% [6] Core View - This week, the rubber market showed a sideways - oscillating trend. The market sentiment cooled down, and the emotional premium in the market faded. The rubber fundamentals changed little. Without positive resonance, the market will oscillate in the short term [7][28] Multi - empty Focus Bullish Factors - The demand for replenishing stocks of natural rubber overseas raw materials supports the upward trend of raw material prices [11] - The price of butadiene is running strongly [11] Bearish Factors - The inventory of natural rubber is increasing slightly, and the inventory reduction is not smooth [11] - The production of butadiene rubber is at a high level, and the inventory in the factory fluctuates at a high level [11] - The slow reduction of tire inventory restricts the capacity utilization rate of enterprises [11] Data Analysis - As of January 15, 2026, the prices of glue and cup - lump in Thailand have increased, while the raw material prices in Hainan and Yunnan in China have changed little. The cost support of rubber is strengthening [14] - As of January 11, 2026, the social inventory of natural rubber in China was 1.256 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 1.9%. The inventory in Qingdao continued to accumulate [16] - This week, the price of domestic butadiene continued to rise. As of January 15, 2026, the theoretical production profit of butadiene rubber turned from profit to loss, and the production profit was under pressure [17] - As of January 16, 2026, the weekly output and inventory of butadiene rubber in China increased. The supply was loose, and the inventory fluctuated at a high level [20] - As of the week of January 16, 2026, the capacity utilization rate of tire enterprises rebounded after the holiday, but the downstream demand was limited, and the inventory had pressure to reduce, which restricted the increase of the capacity utilization rate. The capacity utilization rate will decline seasonally during the Spring Festival [21] - As of January 15, 2026, the spread of the "RU - NR" main contract was strong, and the spread of the "NR - BR" main contract shrank, mainly due to the difference in the driving force of the raw material end [23] Market Outlook - The market sentiment cooled down this week, and the emotional premium in the market faded [26] - The cost support of natural rubber is strengthening, but the inventory continues to accumulate. The price of butadiene rubber raw material is rising, but the production profit is under pressure. The capacity utilization rate of the tire industry rebounds after the holiday but will decline seasonally during the Spring Festival [28] - The rubber market will oscillate in the short term due to the fading of market sentiment premium and technical pressure [28]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Rubber's own fundamental factors have limited driving force on the market, and the market mainly fluctuates within a range. The follow - up should focus on the impact of weather factors on the increase of rubber tapping volume [6][25]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Report Summary - **Market Focus**: ANRPC's August 2025 report predicts that global natural rubber production in August will drop 0.7% to 1.379 million tons, up 3.8% from the previous month; consumption will drop 1% to 1.256 million tons, up 0.8% from the previous month. In the first 8 months, cumulative production will slightly drop 0.03% to 8.856 million tons, and cumulative consumption will drop 0.6% to 10.146 million tons. In 2025, global natural rubber production is expected to increase 0.5% to 14.892 million tons, and consumption is expected to increase 1.3% to 15.565 million tons. During October 8 - 14, 2025, rainfall in Southeast Asian main producing areas of natural rubber increased compared with the previous period. After the holiday, the rubber market fluctuated with external macro - emotions, and its own fundamentals had limited driving force. The rubber price was relatively firm after the National Day holiday, with cost support due to rainfall in main producing areas. Inventory continued to decline, but downstream demand dragged down the fundamentals [6]. - **Fundamental Overview**: Natural rubber raw material prices are relatively firm, and it continues to have a small - scale inventory reduction. The price of butadiene, the raw material of butadiene rubber, is running weakly, and the inventory reduction of butadiene rubber is not smooth. The overall production capacity utilization rate of tires decreased during the National Day holiday [7]. 3.2 Multi - Empty Focus - **Bullish Factors**: Rubber raw material prices are stable, providing cost support, and the inventory pressure of natural rubber is not obvious [10]. - **Bearish Factors**: The overall tire operating rate decreased due to the holiday, and the inventory reduction of butadiene rubber is not smooth [10]. 3.3 Data Analysis - **Raw Material Price**: As of October 9, the price of Thai raw material glue was 53.9 Thai baht/kg, and the price of cup lump was 50.7 Thai baht/kg. The price of Yunnan glue for producing whole - milk rubber was 13,900 yuan/ton, and for producing concentrated latex was 14,100 yuan/ton. The price of Yunnan rubber blocks was 13,000 yuan/ton, and the price of Hainan glue for producing whole - milk rubber was 14,500 yuan/ton, and for producing concentrated latex was 15,700 yuan/ton [11]. - **Inventory**: As of September 28, 2025, China's natural rubber social inventory was 1.088 million tons, a 1.4% decrease from the previous month. The total inventory of bonded and general trade in Qingdao was 456,500 tons, a 1.01% decrease from the previous period. As of the week of October 10, the production capacity utilization rate of high - cis butadiene rubber in China was 74.69%, up 4.15% from before the holiday. The in - factory inventory of butadiene rubber was 26,600 tons, and the trader inventory was 5,700 tons, both unchanged from before the holiday [14][18]. - **Raw Material Price of Butadiene Rubber**: After the National Day, the domestic butadiene market declined slightly. As of the week of October 10, the theoretical production loss of butadiene rubber was 167 yuan/ton, and the theoretical production profit of butadiene rubber enterprises was slightly repaired [15]. - **Tire Production Capacity Utilization**: As of the week of October 10, the production capacity utilization rate of all - steel tire sample enterprises was 41.53%, a 13.83% increase from the previous period and a 0.78% decrease year - on - year. The average inventory available days of sample enterprises was 39.87 days. The production capacity utilization rate of semi - steel tire sample enterprises was 42.15%, a 17.5% decrease from the previous period and a 36.62% decrease year - on - year. The in - factory inventory available days of sample enterprises was 45.7 days [19]. - **Contract Spread**: As of October 9, the spread of the "RU - NR" January contract slightly shrank, and the spread of the "NR - BR" main contract slightly strengthened [21]. 3.4 Market Outlook - **Macro - aspect**: The domestic financial market digested holiday events. After the Hamas announced a permanent cease - fire, the geopolitical disturbance cooled down, the risk - aversion sentiment declined, and the domestic stock market was affected [25]. - **Fundamental - aspect**: After the National Day holiday, the rubber price was relatively firm, with cost support due to rainfall in main producing areas. The inventory continued to decline, but downstream demand dragged down the fundamentals. The production capacity utilization rate of tires will gradually recover after the holiday, but the subsequent recovery space is limited [25].

Report Summary - During the period from August 20th to August 26th, 2025, rainfall in the main natural rubber producing areas in Southeast Asia increased compared to the previous period. High precipitation areas north of the equator were mainly concentrated in southern Thailand and southwestern Cambodia, affecting rubber tapping. South of the equator, high precipitation areas were in eastern Malaysia and eastern Indonesia, also affecting tapping [5]. - This week, the rubber market showed narrow - range fluctuations. The domestic stock market reached new highs, but had limited impact on the commodity market. As the 09 - contract delivery approached, the real - end weight of commodity trading increased. The rubber fundamentals were neutral, with short - term inventory pressure and stable downstream tire开工率 [6]. Market Focus Bullish Factors - Weather disturbances stabilized rubber raw material prices, providing cost support [10]. - The inventory structure of all - steel tire enterprises improved, and their开工率 was good [10]. Bearish Factors - The capacity utilization of semi - steel tire enterprises was limited by inventory [10]. - There was inventory accumulation pressure in some rubber inventories [10]. Data Analysis Natural Rubber Raw Material Prices - As of August 21st, Thai fresh glue was 54.7 Thai baht/kg, cup rubber was 49.2 Thai baht/kg, Yunnan glue in China was 14,200 yuan/ton, and Hainan glue was 13,200 yuan/ton. Rain in major producing areas boosted prices slightly, supporting rubber costs [11]. Natural Rubber Inventory - As of the week of August 15th, China's natural rubber social inventory was 1,285,363 tons, a week - on - week increase of 7,504 tons. Qingdao Free Trade Zone inventory increased by 1,598 tons, while Qingdao general trade inventory decreased by 4,719 tons [14]. Butadiene Price - This week, the domestic butadiene price fluctuated in a narrow range. Due to some device maintenance and reduced production, output decreased. Although inventory increased due to ship arrivals, supply pressure was not obvious. As of August 21st, the delivered price in Shandong was 9,400 - 9,450 yuan/ton, and the ex - tank self - pick - up price in East China was 9,100 - 9,200 yuan/ton. As of August 22nd, the theoretical production loss of butadiene rubber was 324.8671 yuan/ton [15]. Butadiene Rubber Supply - Demand - As of the week of August 22nd, the in - factory inventory of butadiene rubber was 23,200 tons, a decrease of 250 tons from last week, and the trader inventory was 7,410 tons, an increase of 420 tons. High - cis butadiene rubber production was 27,765 tons, an increase of 1,860 tons from last week. The overall supply - demand structure was relatively loose [18]. Tire Enterprise Capacity Utilization - As of the week of August 22nd, the capacity utilization of all - steel tire sample enterprises was 64.97%, a week - on - week increase of 2.35% and a year - on - year increase of 7.01%. The average inventory - available days were 39.76 days, a week - on - week increase of 0.25 days and a year - on - year decrease of 3.92 days. For semi - steel tire sample enterprises, the capacity utilization was 71.87%, a week - on - week increase of 2.76% and a year - on - year decrease of 7.81%. The in - factory inventory - available days were 47.05 days, a week - on - week increase of 0.32 days and a year - on - year increase of 10.57 days [19]. Contract Spreads - As of August 21st, the spread of the "RU - NR" September contract remained stable as the delivery month approached, and the spread of the "NR - BR" main contract fluctuated in a narrow range after the main contract change [21]. Market Outlook - From a macro perspective, the domestic stock market reaching new highs had limited impact on the commodity market, and the real - end weight of commodity trading increased as the 09 - contract delivery approached. - Fundamentally, raw material prices were stable, with rain in major producing areas providing limited price support. Qingdao Free Trade Zone inventory increased, and overall social inventory rose. All - steel tire开工率 continued to rise, while semi - steel tire capacity utilization increased slightly with slow inventory reduction. - Overall, the rubber fundamentals were neutral, with short - term inventory pressure and stable downstream tire开工率. Currently, there were no obvious fundamental contradictions, and prices fluctuated within a range [25].

Report Summary - The retail sales of the national passenger car market in July were 1.826 million units, a year-on-year increase of 6.3% and a month-on-month decrease of 12.4%. The cumulative retail sales since this year were 12.728 million units, a year-on-year increase of 10.1%. The market showed a high-base deceleration feature and followed a "low at the beginning, high in the middle, and flat at the end" trend [5]. - The rainfall in the main natural rubber producing areas in Southeast Asia increased slightly compared with the previous period. In the northern hemisphere, high-precipitation areas were mainly concentrated in southern Myanmar and sporadic areas in southern Cambodia, while precipitation in most other areas was low, which had a greater impact on rubber tapping. In the southern hemisphere, high-precipitation areas were mainly distributed in eastern Malaysia and eastern Indonesia, and rainfall in most other areas was at a medium level, which had a weaker impact on rubber tapping [5]. - The global manufacturing purchasing managers' index in July was 49.3%, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month. The resilience of the global manufacturing industry weakened compared with the previous month and continued to operate weakly [5]. - In July 2025, China's imports of natural and synthetic rubber (including latex) were 634,000 tons, a month-on-month increase of 5.84% and a year-on-year increase of 3.43%. The cumulative imports from January to July were 4.709 million tons, a cumulative year-on-year increase of 20.77% [5]. - The price of natural rubber raw materials remained stable. The supply-demand structure of natural rubber was relatively loose. The price of butadiene, the raw material for butadiene rubber, fluctuated within a narrow range. The inventory of butadiene rubber plants increased slightly. The operating rate of tire enterprises remained stable [5]. - This week, the rubber futures market maintained a volatile trend. As the premium of macro sentiment faded and the internal contradictions in the fundamentals were not obvious, there was no clear trend guidance and the amplitude narrowed. The overall rubber demand had support at the bottom but faced pressure at the top. The cost support of rubber remained stable. The inventory pressure was greater than that of the same period last year but the increase was relatively limited. Overall, the fundamentals of rubber were moderately weak, mainly due to the expectation of increased supply in the future. With overseas tariffs in effect, there was no obvious increase in tire demand. The weak expectation made it difficult for prices to break through the upside, and prices continued to fluctuate within a range. External macro disturbances were likely to widen the price fluctuation range [5]. Multi-Empty Focus Bullish Factors - The "anti-involution" related industry bill in China provided policy guidance for prices [8]. - The inventory structure of all-steel tire enterprises improved and the operating rate was good [8]. Bearish Factors - The inventory reduction of semi-steel tires was not obvious [8]. - Rubber imports increased [8]. - Global manufacturing data was weak [8]. Data Analysis Natural Rubber Raw Material Prices - As of August 7, the price of fresh latex in Thailand was 54 Thai baht per kilogram; the price of cup lump was 48.3 Thai baht per kilogram; the price of latex in Yunnan, China was 14,000 yuan per ton; and the price of latex in Hainan was 13,100 yuan per ton. This week, raw material prices showed little fluctuation. The impact of weather in the main rubber producing areas weakened, and prices remained stable in the short term. Cost support remained stable [9]. Natural Rubber Supply-Demand Structure - As of August 1, the spot inventory in Qingdao Free Trade Zone was 75,472 tons, continuing the destocking trend since mid-May and increasing by 13,730 tons compared with the same period last year. The spot inventory of general trade was 556,298 tons, showing a slow inventory accumulation trend since the beginning of the year and increasing by 142,534 tons compared with the same period last year. The third-party inventory in China was 1,288,849 tons, fluctuating within a narrow range this year and increasing by 73,929 tons compared with last year. Overall, the rubber supply-demand structure this year was relatively loose [12]. Butadiene Price for Butadiene Rubber - This week, the domestic butadiene market showed a slight upward trend with limited increase. Although there were sporadic plant restarts during the week, there were plant overhauls in Shandong and South China, resulting in a decline in production. At the same time, the restarted plant in Shandong had no spot for external sales, and the commissioning of new产能 in the Northeast was postponed. The supply did not increase as expected, which supported the positive sentiment of merchants. Recently, the operating rates of downstream industries were acceptable, and the phased buying boosted the trading volume. The suppliers of butadiene raised prices, driving the market to rise slightly. However, due to the impact of the downstream product trends, the market increase was limited. As of the week of August 8, 2025, the theoretical production loss of butadiene rubber was 406.2857 yuan per ton. The price of butadiene rubber was weak and the corporate profits were under pressure [13]. Butadiene Rubber Inventory - As of the week of August 8, the inventory of butadiene rubber plants was 24,150 tons, an increase of 350 tons from last week. The inventory of traders was 7,290 tons, a decrease of 230 tons from last week. This week, traders reduced inventory slightly while plant inventory increased. The overall inventory structure was loose [15]. Tire Enterprise Operating Rates - As of the week of August 8, the capacity utilization rate of all-steel tire sample enterprises was 60.06%, a month-on-month increase of 0.80% and a year-on-year increase of 0.73%. The average inventory turnover days of sample enterprises were 39.37 days, a month-on-month decrease of 0.08 days and a year-on-year decrease of 3.66 days. The inventory pressure of all-steel tire enterprises was alleviated and the operating rate remained stable. The capacity utilization rate of semi-steel tire sample enterprises was 69.71%, a month-on-month decrease of 0.27% and a year-on-year decrease of 9.93%. The average inventory turnover days of sample enterprises were 46.45 days, a month-on-month increase of 0.81 days and a year-on-year increase of 9.50 days. The inventory reduction of semi-steel tire enterprises remained difficult, which restricted the enthusiasm of enterprises to start production [17]. Futures Contract Spreads - As of August 7, the spread of the September "RU - NR" contract showed a strong volatile trend; the spread of the September "NR - BR" contract fluctuated within a range [19]. Market Outlook - From the perspective of the downstream tire demand for rubber, the export performance of all-steel tires has been excellent this year, which has reduced the inventory accumulation pressure in factories and boosted the operating rate of enterprises. However, the slow inventory reduction of semi-steel tire enterprises has suppressed the recovery of the operating rate. Overall, rubber demand has support at the bottom but faces pressure at the top. - The impact of weather in the main rubber producing areas has weakened, and raw material prices have remained stable in the short term, providing stable cost support. - As overseas supply recovers, rubber imports continue to increase. The inventory pressure is greater than that of the same period last year, but the increase is relatively limited. - Overall, the fundamentals of rubber are moderately weak, mainly due to the expectation of increased supply in the future. With overseas tariffs in effect, there is no obvious increase in tire demand. The weak expectation makes it difficult for prices to break through the upside, and prices will continue to fluctuate within a range. External macro disturbances are likely to widen the price fluctuation range [23].