Report Industry Investment Ratings No relevant content provided. Core Views Glass and Soda Ash - Soda ash remains in an obvious oversupply situation, with weakening spot sales recently. In the medium term, after the PV glass capacity growth slows down and the float glass capacity stabilizes, there is still pressure on supply and demand, and there may be further cold repair expectations. It is recommended to wait for a new opportunity to short. [1] - The glass market has seen a significant weakening in the recent market sentiment, and the spot sales have also declined sharply. The inventory has shifted from manufacturers to middle - men, and the overall spot price is difficult to increase further. It is recommended to hold short positions. [1] Industrial Silicon - Driven by the good atmosphere in the commodity market, industrial silicon has risen. In August, the supply and demand of the industrial silicon market both increase, and it is expected to reach a tight balance. If the price drops to 8000 - 8500 yuan/ton, it is advisable to try long positions. [2] Polysilicon - In August, the supply and demand of polysilicon both increase, but the supply growth rate is larger, and there is still pressure on inventory accumulation. If there is new progress in capacity integration or clearance, polysilicon is expected to rise again; otherwise, it may fluctuate and decline under the pressure of inventory and warehouse receipts. It is advisable to try long positions at low prices and buy put options to try short positions at high prices. [3] Natural Rubber - In the short term, the positive factors on the supply side are concentrated, and the spot inventory continues to decline. The rubber price is expected to be strong. It is recommended to short at high prices if the raw material supply in the peak - production season is smooth. [4] Logs - From a fundamental perspective, last week, due to the reduction of available goods in some specifications and the reluctance of traders to sell, the spot price was continuously raised. The demand remains strong, and the inventory has decreased significantly. The short - term futures market is expected to fluctuate strongly, and it is recommended to go long at low prices. [5] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Glass and Soda Ash Price and Spread - Glass: The prices in North China, East China, Central China, and South China have all declined, while the futures prices of glass 2505 and 2509 have increased. The 05 basis has decreased. [1] - Soda ash: The prices in North China, East China, and Central China remain unchanged, while the price in Northwest China has decreased. The futures prices of soda ash 2505 and 2509 have increased, and the 05 basis has decreased. [1] Supply - The soda ash production rate and weekly output have increased, while the float glass daily melting volume and PV glass daily melting volume remain unchanged. [1] Inventory - The glass inventory and soda ash factory and delivery - warehouse inventories have all increased, while the glass factory's soda ash inventory days remain unchanged. [1] Real Estate Data - The year - on - year growth rates of new construction area, completion area, and sales area have all decreased, while the growth rate of under - construction area has decreased significantly. [1] Industrial Silicon Spot Price and Basis - The prices of East China oxygen - passing SI5530 industrial silicon, East China SI4210 industrial silicon, and Xinjiang 99 silicon have all increased, while the corresponding bases have decreased. [2] Monthly Spread - The spreads of 2508 - 2509, 2510 - 2511, and 2511 - 2512 have decreased, while the spreads of 2509 - 2510 and 2512 - 2601 have increased. [2] Fundamental Data - The national industrial silicon output, national and regional production rates, and exports have increased, while the organic silicon DMC output has decreased. [2] Inventory - The Xinjiang factory inventory has decreased slightly, while the Sichuan factory inventory and social inventory have increased slightly. [2] Polysilicon Spot Price and Basis - The average prices of N - type re - feeding material, N - type granular silicon, and other products remain unchanged, while the N - type material basis has decreased significantly. [3] Futures Price and Monthly Spread - The main contract price has increased, while the spreads of "current month - first - continuous" and "first - continuous - second - continuous" have changed significantly. [3] Fundamental Data - The weekly and monthly polysilicon production, export volume, and net export volume have increased, while the import volume has decreased. The silicon wafer production has changed in different periods. [3] Inventory - The polysilicon inventory, silicon wafer inventory, and polysilicon warehouse receipts have all increased. [3] Natural Rubber Spot Price and Basis - The prices of Yunnan state - owned whole - latex and Thai standard mixed rubber have increased, while the prices of cup rubber, glue, and some raw materials in Xishuangbanna have dropped to zero. The basis and non - standard price difference have decreased. [4] Monthly Spread - The spreads of 9 - 1 and 1 - 5 have decreased, while the spread of 5 - 9 has increased. [4] Fundamental Data - In June, the production of Thailand and India increased, while the production of Indonesia decreased. The tire production and natural rubber import volume in China increased, while the tire export volume decreased. The production cost and profit of Thai dry rubber have changed. [4] Inventory - The bonded area inventory has decreased, while the Shanghai Futures Exchange factory - warehouse futures inventory has increased. The inbound and outbound rates of dry rubber in Qingdao have changed. [4] Logs Futures and Spot Price - The prices of log futures contracts 2509, 2511, and 2601 have increased, while the basis has decreased. The spot prices of some radiation pine and spruce in ports remain unchanged or increase slightly. The new round of foreign quotation remains unchanged. [5] Cost - The RMB - US dollar exchange rate and the import theoretical cost remain unchanged. [5] Monthly Data - The port shipping volume and the number of departing ships from New Zealand to China, Japan, and South Korea have decreased. [5] Inventory - The inventory in major ports in China, Shandong, and Jiangsu has decreased. [5] Demand - The daily average outbound volume in China remains unchanged, with a slight increase in Shandong and a slight decrease in Jiangsu. [5]

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Industry Investment Ratings - Iron ore: Upward [2] - Coking coal and coke: Upward [2] - Rolled steel and rebar: Bullish [2] - Glass: Upward [2] - Soda ash: Bullish [2] - CSI 300 Index Futures/Options: Sideways [4] - SSE 50 Index Futures/Options: Rebound [2] - CSI 500 Index Futures/Options: Upward [4] - CSI 1000 Index Futures/Options: Upward [4] - 2-year Treasury Bonds: Sideways [4] - 5-year Treasury Bonds: Sideways [4] - 10-year Treasury Bonds: Rebound [4] - Gold: Bullish sideways [6] - Silver: Bullish [6] - Pulp: Sideways with a bullish bias [6] - Logs: Bullish sideways [6] - Soybean oil: Sideways correction [6] - Palm oil: Sideways correction [6] - Rapeseed oil: Sideways correction [8] - Soybean meal: Sideways with a bullish bias [8] - Rapeseed meal: Sideways with a bullish bias [8] - Soybean No. 2: Sideways with a bullish bias [8] - Soybean No. 1: Sideways with a bullish bias [8] - Live pigs: Sideways with a bearish bias [8] - Rubber: Sideways [10] - PX: On the sidelines [10] - PTA: On the sidelines [10] - MEG: On the sidelines [10] - PR: On the sidelines [10] - PF: Sideways with a bearish bias [10] Core Views - The anti-involution policy has boosted the sentiment of the black market, but the long-term supply-demand surplus pattern of iron ore remains unchanged. The coking coal and coke market is expected to be bullish in the short term, and the steel and glass markets are supported by macro and policy factors. The stock index futures market shows a mixed trend, and the bond market is expected to rebound slightly. The precious metals market is expected to be bullish, and the pulp and log markets are expected to be bullish sideways. The oil and fat market may correct in the short term, and the agricultural products market shows a mixed trend. The soft commodities market is expected to be sideways, and the polyester market is on the sidelines [2][4][6][8][10] Summary by Categories Black Industry - Iron ore: The global iron ore shipment volume increased, and the supply is still abundant. The iron ore port inventory increased slightly, and the short-term fundamentals are acceptable. The long-term supply is expected to increase, and the demand is relatively low. The price has broken through the previous high and is expected to be bullish [2] - Coking coal and coke: After the second round of price increases, the cost pressure of coke remains, and the market is expected to be bullish. The current fundamentals are healthy, and the price is expected to be bullish in the short term. The coking plant's operation is stable, and the supply is slightly tight. The downstream demand is weak, but the steel mill's procurement enthusiasm has increased [2] - Rolled steel and rebar: The anti-involution policy has boosted the supply-side sentiment, and the steel industry's stable growth expectation has pushed up the market sentiment. The construction material demand has declined in the off-season, but the profit of the five major steel products is acceptable, and the supply-demand contradiction is not prominent. The total demand is expected to be low, and the price is supported by macro and policy factors [2] - Glass: The anti-involution trading may continue, and the macro environment is neutral to bullish. The demand for glass deep processing orders has weakened, but the speculative demand is strong. The supply is expected to increase, and the pressure remains. The downstream inventory is low, but the rigid demand has not recovered. The long-term demand is difficult to increase significantly, and the price is expected to be bullish in the short term [2] Financial Industry - Stock index futures/options: The previous trading day, the CSI 300 Index rose 0.67%, the SSE 50 Index rose 0.28%, the CSI 500 Index rose 1.01%, and the CSI 1000 Index rose 0.92%. The construction materials and engineering machinery sectors saw capital inflows, while the education and banking sectors saw capital outflows. The European leaders' visit to China and the stable LPR have boosted the market sentiment. The market risk aversion has eased, and it is recommended to hold long positions in the stock index [4] - Treasury bonds: The yield of the 10-year Treasury bond increased by 1bp, and the market interest rate was stable. The central bank conducted 170.7 billion yuan of 7-day reverse repurchase operations, with a net withdrawal of 5.55 billion yuan. The bond market is expected to rebound slightly, and it is recommended to hold long positions in Treasury bonds [4] Precious Metals Industry - Gold: The pricing mechanism of gold is shifting from the traditional real interest rate to central bank gold purchases. The currency, financial, and hedging attributes of gold are prominent. The US debt problem and the trade tension have supported the price of gold. The Fed's interest rate and tariff policies may be short-term disturbances, and the price is expected to be bullish sideways [6] - Silver: The price of silver is expected to be bullish. The inflation data shows resilience, and the market uncertainty before the new tariff deadline has increased the demand for hedging funds. The Fed's interest rate cut expectation in September has supported the price of silver [6] Light Industry - Pulp: The spot market price of pulp is rising, but the cost is falling, which weakens the support for the price. The papermaking industry's profitability is low, and the demand is in the off-season. The anti-involution policy has boosted the market sentiment, and the price is expected to be sideways with a bullish bias [6] - Logs: The daily出库 volume of logs has increased, and the cost has risen, which strengthens the support for the price. The supply pressure is not large, and the anti-involution policy has boosted the market sentiment. The price is expected to be bullish sideways [6] Oil and Fat Industry - Soybean oil, palm oil, and rapeseed oil: The production of Malaysian palm oil decreased in June, but the inventory increased. The export may slow down in July. The production of US biodiesel is increasing, which supports the demand for soybean oil. The domestic inventory of the three major oils is rising, and the supply is abundant. The demand is in the off-season, but the biodiesel expectation has boosted the price. The price may correct in the short term [6][8] Agricultural Products Industry - Soybean meal, rapeseed meal, soybean No. 2, and soybean No. 1: The estimated yield of US soybeans has been reduced, but the end-of-year inventory has increased. The growth of US soybeans is good, and the consumption of soybean meal is expected to increase. The domestic supply of soybeans is abundant, and the price is expected to be sideways with a bullish bias [8] - Live pigs: The average trading weight of live pigs is decreasing, and the price has risen slightly but is expected to decline. The supply of live pigs is increasing, and the consumption demand is restricted by high temperatures. The slaughtering enterprise's operating rate is expected to decline slightly [8] Soft Commodities Industry - Rubber: The raw material supply of natural rubber is tight due to rainfall, and the price has risen. The tire industry's capacity utilization rate has recovered, but the growth is restricted by the market demand. The inventory of natural rubber is increasing, and the price is expected to be sideways [10] Polyester Industry - PX: The geopolitical situation has eased, which has pressured the oil price. The short-term supply of PX is tight, and the price follows the oil price [10] - PTA: The cost is sideways, and the supply has increased. The downstream polyester factory's operating rate has decreased slightly, and the medium-term supply-demand is expected to weaken. The price follows the cost in the short term [10] - MEG: The recent arrival volume is small, and the port inventory has decreased slightly. The terminal demand is weak, and the supply pressure has eased. The medium-term supply-demand is expected to be balanced. The cost has rebounded, and the price is expected to be bullish sideways [10] - PR: The cost is supportive, but the downstream demand is rigid. The polyester bottle sheet market is expected to be sorted out narrowly [10] - PF: The support is weak, and the industry supply pressure is large. The polyester staple fiber market is expected to be sideways with a bearish bias [10]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating Most of the industries in the report are rated as "oscillating", with the exception of the log industry which is rated as "oscillating weakly", and the sugar industry which is expected to "oscillate weakly" in the long - term and "oscillate" in the short - term [7][8][9][10][12][14][16][17][18]. 2. Core View of the Report The report analyzes multiple agricultural and related industries, finding that most industries are currently in an oscillating state. Some industries face supply - demand imbalances, such as the oversupply in the hog industry; others are affected by factors like weather, policies, and trade relations, such as the possible weather - related speculation in natural rubber and the impact of trade agreements on protein meal [1][7][8]. 3. Summary by Variety 3.1 Oils and Fats - **View**: Oscillating and differentiating, with soybean and rapeseed oils oscillating strongly yesterday. - **Logic**: Good growth of US soybeans, a decrease in US soybean oil inventory, an increase in the expected demand for soybean oil in biodiesel, and the Brazilian biodiesel blending ratio increase. However, there is also pressure from the increase in palm oil production and the high inventory of domestic rapeseed oil [7]. 3.2 Protein Meal - **View**: Due to the signing of the Sino - Australian trade memorandum of understanding, the double - meal oscillated and slightly declined. - **Logic**: Abroad, the growth of US soybeans is smooth, but the export prospects are worrying; Brazil's exports are still high. Domestically, the signing of the Sino - Australian memorandum implies new Australian seed imports, with supply pressure leading to weak spot prices, but concerns about Sino - US trade support the futures prices. It is expected to oscillate in the short - term and be strong in the long - term [8]. 3.3 Corn/Starch - **View**: Spot transactions are light, and futures and spot prices oscillate weakly. - **Logic**: Futures prices rebounded slightly during the day and then fell back. On the spot side, supply at ports and deep - processing plants decreased, and there were price adjustments at some deep - processing plants. Deep - processing production and consumption data changed slightly, and there is a risk of supply shortage before the new grain is listed in large quantities [9][10]. 3.4 Hogs - **View**: Upstream slaughtering puts pressure on hog prices. - **Logic**: In the short - term, large hogs are being slaughtered at an accelerated pace, but the average weight has bottomed out and rebounded, and farmers are still reluctant to sell standard hogs. In the medium - term, the number of new - born piglets has been increasing, and there is room for an increase in hog slaughter in the second half of the year. In the long - term, the current production capacity is still high. The demand for pork has increased week - on - week, and the weight - reduction trend is blocked. In the short - term, the market has positive sentiment, but in the medium - and long - term, there is supply pressure in the third quarter [1][10]. 3.5 Natural Rubber - **View**: There may be weather - related speculation, but the expected increase is limited. - **Logic**: The rubber price rose rapidly at the end of trading yesterday, possibly due to weather - related speculation about a typhoon landing in Hainan Island or external capital. The trading logic follows the macro - sentiment, and the fundamentals are currently stable. The supply is affected by the rainy season, and the demand is relatively stable [12][13]. 3.6 Synthetic Rubber - **View**: The futures price rebounded after a decline. - **Logic**: The futures price followed the commodity adjustment and then rebounded due to the impact of natural rubber. The upward driving force is not obvious, but there is support from the macro - environment and the improvement in butadiene trading. It is expected to oscillate within a range [14]. 3.7 Cotton - **View**: Cotton prices increased with increased positions, breaking through the 14,000 - yuan mark. - **Logic**: In the medium - and long - term, the cotton market is loose, and the new cotton in Xinjiang is expected to increase in production. The demand is in the off - season, but the current commercial inventory is low. Yesterday, the futures price increased with increased positions, but there are multiple factors restricting further increases, and there is a risk of decline when new cotton is listed in large quantities [14]. 3.8 Sugar - **View**: Sugar prices fluctuated within a narrow range. - **Logic**: In the medium - and long - term, sugar prices are under downward pressure due to the expected supply surplus in the 25/26 sugar - making season. In the short - term, the decline in Brazilian sugar production and high domestic sales rates support sugar prices, but the increase in Brazilian production and exports and domestic imports will increase supply pressure [16]. 3.9 Pulp - **View**: The trend is dominated by the macro - environment, with a stalemate - type fluctuation. - **Logic**: The futures price fluctuated horizontally, and the supply - demand relationship is in a stalemate. The upward driving force comes from the macro - environment, but there is pressure at 5200 - 5300 yuan. In the short - term, there is a slight rebound space, and in the medium - term, there may be a phased increase, but the height is limited [17]. 3.10 Logs - **View**: There are few fundamental contradictions, and the short - term futures price oscillates. - **Logic**: Spot prices are weak due to the impact of delivery products, and the cost of importers has increased. Although it is the off - season, the overall demand is stable, and the market is in the bottom - building stage. There is no clear driving force for upward or downward movement in the short - term [18][19].

Group 1: Overview of Chinese Investment in Côte d'Ivoire's Agriculture - Chinese enterprises have significantly contributed to the development of Côte d'Ivoire's rubber industry, with a comprehensive contribution rate expected to exceed 50% by the end of this year [2][3] - The arrival of Chinese rubber companies has transformed local agricultural practices, enhancing the value-added of agricultural products and creating numerous job opportunities [3][6] - The establishment of processing plants by Chinese companies has led to increased income for local farmers and has made these facilities attractive employment options for the youth [1][2] Group 2: Rubber Industry Development - Côte d'Ivoire's rubber export volume has surged from 16,000 tons in 1996 to 1.35 million tons in 2024, with China becoming the largest rubber exporter to the country since 2019, maintaining an annual export volume of around 400,000 tons [2][6] - The processing capacity of rubber in Côte d'Ivoire has been enhanced, with a processing plant in San Pedro having an annual capacity of 100,000 tons [2][6] - The transformation from raw rubber export to initial processing has been a key focus, supported by Chinese investment and expertise [3][4] Group 3: Rice Production and Agricultural Modernization - The Gégédou area has become a model for agricultural cooperation between China and Côte d'Ivoire, achieving a rice yield increase from 2.5 tons to 4 tons per hectare under Chinese guidance [4][5] - Over 2,000 local officials and farmers have received training in various agricultural practices, promoting sustainable development in the rice industry [4][5] - The introduction of mechanized farming techniques has been pivotal in enhancing productivity and efficiency in rice cultivation [5][6] Group 4: Cocoa Processing and Market Position - A new cocoa processing plant in Abidjan, built by a Chinese company, is set to enhance Côte d'Ivoire's position in the global cocoa market, which is currently dominated by foreign firms [6][7] - The plant has a processing capacity of 50,000 tons and is complemented by the largest cocoa bean storage center in Africa, which spans 67,000 square meters [6][7] - The cocoa industry is crucial for Côte d'Ivoire, accounting for 40% of the country's total export revenue, and the establishment of local processing capabilities is expected to strengthen its market influence [6][7]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Oils and Fats: Oscillating with a bullish bias [4] - Protein Meal: Oscillating [4] - Corn and Starch: Oscillating [4] - Live Pigs: Oscillating with a bullish bias [5] - Natural Rubber: Oscillating [6] - Synthetic Rubber: Oscillating [9] - Cotton: Oscillating [10] - Sugar: Oscillating [11] - Pulp: Oscillating with a bearish bias [12] - Logs: Oscillating with a bearish bias [13] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report analyzes the market conditions of multiple agricultural products. In the short - term, the prices of live pigs and oils and fats may show a bullish trend, while protein meal, corn, and other products will oscillate. In the long - term, the supply of live pigs may face pressure, and the sugar market may decline due to expected supply increases [2][4][5]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Views 3.1.1 Oils and Fats - Yesterday, the market oscillated and showed differentiation. The market should continue to monitor changes in the US biodiesel policy. Due to technical buying and optimistic demand expectations for soybean oil in the US biofuel industry, US soybeans rose on Wednesday, and domestic oils oscillated and showed differentiation yesterday, with palm oil being relatively strong. In the future, oils may continue to oscillate with a bullish bias, but the sustainability of the upward trend should be noted [4]. 3.1.2 Protein Meal - The price rose first and then fell, continuing to oscillate. Internationally, the US "Big and Beautiful" Act was passed, and US soybeans rebounded from the lower limit of the range. Domestically, soybean meal inventories continued to accumulate, and supply pressure may lead to a weakening of spot prices. In the long - term, protein meal may be supported by cost and oscillate in the short - term [4]. 3.1.3 Corn and Starch - The futures market remained weak, and the spot market stabilized. The current fundamentals of the corn market are affected by factors such as rainfall, changes in supply rhythm, and wheat substitution. The short - term trend is oscillating [4][5]. 3.1.4 Live Pigs - Affected by the expected supply - side reform in the industry, the live pig futures market rebounded. In the short - term, pig prices have temporarily changed from weak to strong, but in the long - term, there is still supply pressure [2][5]. 3.1.5 Natural Rubber - Rubber prices continued to fluctuate with commodities. The current fundamentals of natural rubber are relatively stable, with limited price changes, and the market is waiting for new variables [6][8]. 3.1.6 Synthetic Rubber - The weak raw materials dragged the market down. The current fundamentals of synthetic rubber are not significant, and the market mainly follows the fluctuations of natural rubber and overall commodities. The market may continue to decline, and attention should be paid to the previous low support [9]. 3.1.7 Cotton - Low inventory supports cotton prices. Although there are expectations of increased production in the new season, the current low inventory structure is expected to be beneficial to cotton prices, and the short - term price may be relatively resistant to decline [10]. 3.1.8 Sugar - The external market continued to weaken, and the domestic - foreign price difference widened. Domestically, there is an expectation of concentrated arrivals of imported sugar, and the sugar price is expected to be under pressure [11]. 3.1.9 Pulp - The futures market continued to rebound, but the spot market did not follow. The supply - demand situation of pulp is weak, and the futures market is expected to oscillate with a bearish bias [12]. 3.1.10 Logs - The fundamentals changed little, and the market oscillated. The log market is in a traditional off - season, and the medium - term supply - demand pattern is expected to be weak on both sides [13]. 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring - The report lists the data monitoring of multiple varieties, including the prices of live pigs, oils and fats, cotton, etc., but does not provide detailed analysis in this part [16][47][66][105][118][133][152]. 3.3 Rating Standards - The report provides rating standards such as "bullish", "oscillating with a bullish bias", "oscillating", "oscillating with a bearish bias", and "bearish", and the time period is the next 2 - 12 weeks [165].

Core Points - The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened in Changsha, showcasing the growing economic ties and cooperation between China and Africa, with over 4,700 enterprises and more than 30,000 attendees participating, marking the largest scale in the event's history [1] - The theme of this year's expo is "China-Africa Joint Action to Pursue Modernization," highlighting the potential for deepening bilateral economic cooperation and shared development opportunities [1] Group 1: Expo Highlights - The expo featured over 800 African specialty products, the highest number to date, emphasizing the increasing attraction of African goods in the Chinese market [1] - The African Goods Exhibition, a key highlight, covered nearly 5,800 square meters and included a dedicated area for African brand products, allowing visitors to experience diverse cultural and economic offerings from over 20 African countries [2] - The introduction of the "African Goodies Exhibition" aimed to better integrate African products into the Chinese market, showcasing over 150 unique items from 13 African nations [3] Group 2: Economic Cooperation - Recent years have seen deepening China-Africa economic cooperation in infrastructure, technology, and local industrial development, with significant projects like the Congo-Brazzaville National Highway being highlighted [4] - The expo also showcased the first batch of China-Africa industrial chain cooperation projects, focusing on agriculture, industry, mining, infrastructure, and renewable energy, with 14 implementation plans and 5 support projects announced [5] - The collaboration aims to create a comprehensive industrial transformation in Africa, with a focus on enhancing local production capabilities and value-added manufacturing [6] Group 3: Future Prospects - African nations, such as Tunisia and Zambia, expressed aspirations to enhance trade routes and increase local production of higher-value goods, with China playing a crucial role in these developments [6][7] - Kenya's government invited increased Chinese investment in infrastructure projects, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in energy, transportation, and digital economy sectors for economic transformation [7] - The expo serves as a new platform for China-Africa cooperation, aiming to build a resilient community and drive modernization efforts in both regions [8]

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant role of Chinese technology in enhancing the rubber industry in Côte d'Ivoire, which is Africa's largest rubber producer, leading to increased production and efficiency [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Overview - Côte d'Ivoire's rubber production has surged from 815,000 tons in 2019 to 1,550,000 tons in 2023, making it the third-largest rubber producer globally [2]. - The term "white gold" is used to describe natural rubber in Côte d'Ivoire, emphasizing its economic importance [2]. Group 2: Company Contributions - Meilan Group has established three rubber processing plants in Côte d'Ivoire, with a total annual production capacity expected to reach 480,000 tons following the completion of two additional plants [1][2]. - The latest plant, which began operations in October last year, has a production capacity of 100,000 tons per year [1]. - The company is implementing advanced technologies, including a sedimentation system and biomass power generation, to support low-carbon rubber production [2]. Group 3: Local Impact - Local rubber farmers benefit from the proximity of processing plants, which allows them to deliver latex quickly and receive fair prices, improving their livelihoods [2]. - The establishment of local processing facilities has created job opportunities, enabling young people to work in their hometowns rather than seeking employment elsewhere [2].

Core Viewpoints - The expected increase in Yunnan's natural rubber production by 2025, with recent risks of raw material price declines [3][4] - Concentration of concentrated latex processing plant capacities leading to significant price differences across regions [3][4] - Increased capacity layout of concentrated latex processing plants may intensify raw material competition in the future [3][5] - Low-cost regions like Myanmar and Laos are expected to increase natural rubber supply due to tariff reductions and capacity layouts [3][7] Group 1: Production and Pricing Outlook - Yunnan's total latex production is estimated to be between 170,000 to 180,000 tons in 2024, with concentrated latex production at 60,000 to 70,000 tons [4] - The overall weather conditions and tapping times are expected to be better than last year, leading to increased raw material production [4] - Raw material prices are currently under downward pressure, with procurement prices for latex ranging from 13,300 to 14,200 CNY per ton [19][31] Group 2: Capacity and Competition - By April 2025, new concentrated latex processing plants are expected to add 82,000 tons of capacity, primarily in Jinghong [5] - The concentration of processing plants in specific areas, such as Mengla, has led to higher procurement prices for latex in those regions [4] - The competition for raw materials is expected to intensify as more processing plants come online, particularly in Jinghong [5] Group 3: Regional Supply Dynamics - The natural rubber supply from Laos and Myanmar is projected to increase significantly, with imports from Laos rising by 106% and from Myanmar by 371% in early 2025 [7] - The tariff reductions effective from December 2024 are anticipated to further boost imports of natural rubber [7] - The raw material price is closely linked to futures prices, with a noted lag in the impact of low raw material prices on production levels [7] Group 4: Industry Structure and Trends - Yunnan's natural rubber industry is a crucial sector, with the province accounting for 62% of China's total production [8][10] - The area under rubber cultivation in Yunnan is approximately 563,000 hectares, with a significant portion managed by private enterprises [10] - The processing capacity in Yunnan includes major players like Yunji Group and Haijiao Group, with a total capacity of around 500,000 tons [11]