1. Report's Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core View of the Report - On Thursday, the natural rubber futures trended downward. With domestic production areas in a state of suspension, and Thailand's northeastern region set to gradually halt production in January while its southern region is in peak season, the total inventory of natural rubber in Qingdao continues to accumulate. In the short - term, the elasticity of the supply side weakens, and raw rubber prices remain relatively firm. The demand side supports stable production of all - steel tires. Synthetic rubber has seen a significant decline recently. It is expected that the natural rubber price will undergo oscillatory adjustments [2] 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs Futures Market - **Price Changes**: The previous day's closing prices of RU, NR, and BR were 16175, 13135, and 12925 respectively, with price drops of - 210, - 165, and - 435 and percentage drops of - 1.28%, - 1.24%, and - 3.26% compared to two days ago. The spreads of RU - BR, NR - BR, and RU - NR were 3040, 3250, and 210 respectively with changes of - 45, 225, and 270 compared to the previous values [2] - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: The trading volumes of RU, NR, and BR were 283333, 62662, and 112386 respectively. The open interests were 12925, 50827, and - 684 respectively, with changes of - 435, - 544, and 10 [2] - **Basis**: The current basis of RU, mixed - RU, and smoke - sheet - RU were - 175, - 915, and 2125 respectively, compared to previous values of - 185, - 1260, and 2115 [2] Spot Market - **Domestic Spot Prices**: The current prices of whole - latex in Shandong, Shanghai, and Kunming were 15900, 16000, and 15800 respectively, with percentage drops of - 1.08%, - 0.93%, and - 1.23%. The prices of smoke - sheet in Shandong and Shanghai were 18300, with a percentage drop of - 1.08%. The prices of mixed rubber in Qingdao and Yunnan were 15260 and 15750 respectively, with a change of 0.89% and - 1.25% [2] - **Downstream Spot Prices**: The current prices of Thai smoke - sheet, Thai cup - lump, and Thai latex were 61, 53.52, and 59 (Thai baht/kg) respectively, with percentage changes of - 0.31%, 1.50%, and 0.34% [2]

Group 1: Raw Materials and Spot Prices - As of January 12, cup rubber is priced at 52.23 THB/kg (down 0.53), latex at 57.00 THB/kg (up 1.00), Hainan private rubber at 15,500 CNY/ton (up 500), Qingdao bonded zone Thai standard at 1,920 USD/ton (up 10), and Thai mixed rubber at 15,100 CNY/ton (up 50) [1] Group 2: Tire Production Rates and Inventory - As of January 8, the capacity utilization rate for Chinese semi-steel tire sample enterprises is 63.78%, down 2.75 percentage points month-on-month and down 13.97 percentage points year-on-year. The full-steel tire capacity utilization rate is 55.50%, down 2.43 percentage points month-on-month and down 3.37 percentage points year-on-year [1] - The average inventory turnover days for semi-steel tire sample enterprises is 47.36 days, up 0.31 days month-on-month and up 6.04 days year-on-year. For full-steel tire sample enterprises, the average inventory turnover days is 44.62 days, up 0.34 days month-on-month and down 1.52 days year-on-year [1] Group 3: Export Data and Market Trends - In the first eleven months of 2025, Indonesia's natural rubber exports (excluding compound rubber) totaled 1.458 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 1%. Exports to China amounted to 284,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 88% [2] - Overall, Indonesia's total natural rubber and mixed rubber exports reached 1.551 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 4%, with exports to China increasing by 119% [2] Group 4: Supply and Demand Dynamics - Supply from Southeast Asia is expected to increase due to the high production period, but cooler temperatures in northeastern Thailand and international market restocking demand may keep overseas raw material prices high. Demand remains cautious post-holiday, with tire production expected to improve as companies resume operations [3] - The market is primarily focused on inventory digestion and replenishment, with short-term sales unlikely to see significant improvement. Overall social inventory remains sufficient, and replenishment remains cautious [3] Group 5: Price Expectations - It is anticipated that rubber prices will maintain a range-bound fluctuation between 15,500 and 16,500 CNY, supported by lower raw material prices but pressured by weak demand. Future attention will be on the production situation in Thailand [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Report's Core View - This week, the domestic natural rubber futures market declined while the overseas market rose. Due to the improvement in weather in overseas main - producing areas after the holiday, the increase in supply will put pressure on raw material prices, and the cost support may weaken. Although the spot inventory of natural rubber continues to accumulate and some downstream enterprises plan to have short - term maintenance during the "New Year's Day" holiday, after the holiday, funds will return to the market. Affected by the external market during the holiday, with limited self - contradiction driving, it is expected that the natural rubber price will follow the overall trend of the energy and chemical sector and fluctuate slightly stronger [9][102]. - Valuation: The spread between the main contracts of RU and NR remained stable at 2980 yuan/ton, and the spread between mixed standard rubber and the main contract of RU decreased by 65 yuan/ton. Investment strategies include waiting and seeing for RU in the unilateral aspect, waiting for opportunities to short at high prices; observing in the inter - period and cross - variety aspects [103]. 3. Summary by Directory Industry News - In the first 11 months of 2025, Vietnam's total exports of natural rubber and mixed rubber decreased by 5.6% year - on - year, and the total exports to China decreased by 0.6% year - on - year [5]. - On December 31, the Ministry of Commerce and other departments issued the implementation rules for the 2026 automobile trade - in subsidy, expanding the scope of support compared with 2025 [6]. - In the first 11 months of 2025, Thailand's total exports of natural rubber and mixed rubber increased by 4.6% year - on - year, and the total exports to China increased by 24% year - on - year [7]. Market Trends - This week, the domestic rubber futures market declined, while the overseas market rose. For example, the closing price of RU2605 decreased by 1.11% compared with the previous period, and the closing price of Singapore TSR20:2605 increased by 0.17% [9][11]. Price Basis and Calendar Spread - The basis of whole milk - RU05 increased by 26.04% compared with the previous period, and the 05 - 09 calendar spread increased by 100.00% compared with the previous period [12]. Other Spreads - Spreads such as RU - NR, RU - BR, NR - SICOM TSR20, and RU - JPX RSS3 decreased [16]. - This week, most rubber spot prices declined, and futures prices declined more, resulting in a stronger basis [20]. - The spread between whole milk and Thai mixed rubber and the spread between 3L and Thai mixed rubber widened [23]. Substitute Prices - The price of butadiene at the raw material end of butadiene rubber continued to rise, providing obvious bottom support for the short - term market price, and most spot offers maintained a firm price and tried to sell [29]. Capital Trends - The virtual - to - physical ratio and the settled funds of RU and NR both decreased. For example, the virtual - to - physical ratio of RU decreased by 16.46% compared with the previous period, and the settled funds decreased by 11.80% [32][34]. Fundamental Data Supply - Weather in Thai producing areas: The rainy season in southern Thailand is gradually coming to an end with decreasing rainfall, and the rainy season in northeastern Thailand has passed, but the rainfall is higher than the same period [37]. - Weather in domestic producing areas: The rainy seasons in Hainan and Yunnan producing areas have basically ended [39]. - Raw material prices: Due to the easing of overseas geopolitical tensions, raw material prices declined. For example, the price of cup lump in the Hat Yai market in Songkhla Province, Thailand, decreased by 2.54% compared with the previous period [41][43]. - Raw material spreads: The spread between water and cup in Thailand widened, the spread between Hainan glue going into the concentrated latex factory and going into the whole milk factory was stable, and Yunnan has basically stopped tapping [45]. - Upstream processing profit: As raw material prices declined, the rubber processing profit in Thailand generally improved. For example, the production profit of Thai standard rubber increased by 18.53% compared with the previous period [48][50]. - Delivery profit: The delivery profit in Hainan decreased, and Yunnan has basically stopped tapping, so the data update was suspended [53]. - Thai exports: In November, Thailand's natural rubber exports decreased month - on - month, with a slight increase in latex exports and a decrease in the exports of smoked sheets, standard rubber, and mixed rubber [60]. - Thai exports to China: In November, the quantity of Thailand's natural rubber exports to China decreased month - on - month, with an increase in the exports of latex, smoked sheets, and standard rubber and a decrease in mixed rubber [63]. - Indonesian exports: In October, Indonesia's total natural rubber exports decreased significantly year - on - year and month - on - month due to a large decrease in standard rubber exports, while the exports of mixed rubber continued to increase month - on - month. The total exports to China also decreased month - on - month [66]. - Vietnamese exports: In October, Vietnam's natural rubber exports increased month - on - month, with a large increase in latex exports. The exports to China increased seasonally, with large increases in standard rubber and latex exports [72]. - Ivorian exports: In November, Cote d'Ivoire's rubber exports decreased month - on - month, and the quantity of exports to China decreased significantly month - on - month [74]. - Rubber imports: In November, China's imports of natural rubber (including mixed rubber and composite rubber) were 643,600 tons, a month - on - month increase of 25.98% and a year - on - year increase of 14.76%. The imports of Thai mixed rubber, Thai standard rubber, and Ivorian standard rubber increased significantly month - on - month, while the imports of Vietnamese standard rubber and mixed rubber decreased year - on - year [78]. Demand - Tire capacity utilization and inventory: Some enterprises have short - term maintenance plans during the "New Year's Day" holiday, mostly for 3 - 5 days, and most enterprises maintain normal production. Tire inventory continued to accumulate last week (the current data has not been updated) [81]. - Tire exports and heavy - truck sales: In November, heavy - truck sales increased month - on - month with a higher growth rate, passenger car sales continued to grow but the year - on - year and month - on - month growth rates continued to decline, and tire exports recovered slightly month - on - month [84]. - Road transport turnover: In November, the road freight turnover increased month - on - month, while the passenger turnover decreased month - on - month [88]. Inventory - Spot inventory: The current natural rubber inventory in China continued to accumulate seasonally. Qingdao's inventory increased, and the increase rate of the increase in light - colored rubber inventory compared with the previous period weakened [94][96]. - Futures inventory: The natural rubber futures inventory in the Shanghai Futures Exchange and the 20 - rubber futures inventory in the Shanghai International Energy Exchange both increased to some extent. For example, the natural rubber futures inventory in the Shanghai Futures Exchange increased by 7.09% compared with the previous week [99].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The natural rubber market is expected to follow the overall commodity market sentiment in the short - term, with prices likely to experience a rapid rise followed by high - level consolidation. As the domestic production areas enter the off - season at the end of the month and the overseas high - yield period continues, upstream factories are stocking up moderately, leading to a slight decline in raw material prices. The continuous accumulation of port inventory may provide short - term support to the natural rubber market. Attention should be paid to the extent of inventory accumulation and downstream holiday arrangements [103]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Industry News - In the first 11 months of 2025, Thailand's total exports of natural rubber and mixed rubber reached 4 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 4.6%, with 2.518 million tons exported to China, a year - on - year increase of 24% [5]. - In November 2025, the global natural rubber production was expected to decrease by 2.6% to 1.474 million tons, and consumption to decrease by 1.4% to 1.248 million tons. For the whole year of 2025, global production was expected to increase by 1.3% to 14.892 million tons, and consumption to increase by 0.8% to 15.565 million tons [6]. - In November 2025, EU passenger car sales increased by 2.1% year - on - year to 887,491 units, and the cumulative sales in the first 11 months increased by 1.4% year - on - year to 9.86 million units [7]. 3.2 Price - This week, both domestic and foreign rubber prices rose significantly, with Singapore TSR20 rubber having the largest increase. On December 26, 2025, the closing prices of RU2605, NR2605, Singapore TSR20:2605, and Tokyo RSS3:2605 increased by 3.88%, 3.47%, 3.91%, and 2.35% respectively compared to the previous period [10][12]. - The basis and spreads showed different trends. For example, the RU - NR, RU - BR, and RU - JPX RSS3 spreads increased, while the NR - SGX TSR20 spread decreased [19]. - The prices of substitute products, such as domestic butadiene rubber, increased this week. The factors driving the increase in supply and market prices mainly included the expectation of reduced production profits for butadiene rubber due to the destocking of butadiene in January of the next year, the strengthening of cost - side support, and the expectation of macro - level benefits such as reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts in January of the next year [33]. 3.3 Fundamental Data 3.3.1 Supply - Weather conditions: The rainy season in southern Thailand is approaching its end with decreasing rainfall, and the rainy season in northeastern Thailand has passed with relatively low temperatures. The rainy seasons in Hainan and Yunnan in China have basically ended [41][43]. - Raw material prices: As Hainan's production area gradually stops tapping, the enthusiasm of factories for purchasing rubber has significantly decreased. Affected by the high - yield period of overseas rubber tapping, Thai raw material prices are weak [45]. - Export situation: In November 2025, Thailand's natural rubber exports decreased month - on - month, with only latex showing a slight month - on - month increase. In October 2025, Indonesia's total natural rubber exports decreased significantly both year - on - year and month - on - month, mainly due to a sharp decrease in the export volume of standard rubber. In October 2025, Vietnam's natural rubber exports increased month - on - month, with a relatively large increase in latex exports. In November 2025, Cote d'Ivoire's rubber exports decreased month - on - month, and the export volume to China decreased significantly month - on - month [62][68][74][76]. - Import situation: In November 2025, China's imports of natural rubber (including mixed rubber and compound rubber) were 643,600 tons, a month - on - month increase of 25.98% and a year - on - year increase of 14.76% [80]. 3.3.2 Demand - Tire production and sales: During the period, the capacity utilization rates of tire sample enterprises showed mixed trends. The inventory of tires continued to accumulate. In November 2025, the sales volume of heavy - duty trucks increased month - on - month, and the growth rate accelerated. The sales volume of passenger cars continued to grow, but the year - on - year and month - on - month growth rates continued to decline. The export of tires recovered slightly month - on - month [83][86]. - Road transportation: In November 2025, the freight turnover of road transportation rebounded month - on - month, while the passenger turnover decreased month - on - month [90]. 3.3.3 Inventory - The inventory of natural rubber in China continued to accumulate seasonally, with the accumulation of dark - colored rubber being greater than that of light - colored rubber. The inventory accumulation continued to put pressure on prices, and it is expected that the inventory will continue to accumulate in the later period [96].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core View of the Report - This week, natural rubber is expected to operate in a weak and volatile manner. Supply is in the peak season with weakening upward momentum of raw materials. Downstream tire factories have basically completed pre - holiday restocking, and it is difficult for the spot inventory of natural rubber to see a significant reduction. Coupled with the increasing risk - aversion sentiment of funds approaching the holiday and the weakening of the macro - commodity sentiment, it is expected that RU will fluctuate weakly [97]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Industry News - In the first eight months of 2025, Thailand's total exports of natural rubber and mixed rubber were 2.906 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 6.3%, and its total exports to China were 1.807 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 27% [5]. - In August 2025, the global light - vehicle sales reached 7.2 million units, a year - on - year increase of 4.1%, and the cumulative sales from January to August increased by 5% to 59 million units [6]. - On September 24, 2025, the US government officially announced the implementation of the US - EU trade agreement, imposing a 15% tariff on EU - imported cars and auto products since August 1 [6]. - In August 2025, EU passenger - car sales increased by 5.3% year - on - year to 677,786 units, but the cumulative sales in the first eight months decreased by 0.1% year - on - year [7]. 3.2 Price - This week, RU was weak, while the futures prices of standard rubber and smoked sheets rose. On September 26, 2025, the closing price of RU2601 was 15,470 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 0.42%; the closing price of NR2601 was 12,465 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 0.56%; the closing price of Singapore TSR20:2601 was 172.6 cents/kg, a month - on - month increase of 0.52%; the closing price of Tokyo RSS3:2601 was 308.3 yen/kg, a month - on - month increase of 0.49% [10][12]. 3.3 Basis and Spread - **Basis and Calendar Spread**: On September 26, 2025, the basis of whole - milk rubber to RU01 was - 820 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 1.80% and a year - on - year increase of 43.06%; the 01 - 05 calendar spread was 35 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 600.00% and a year - on - year increase of 124.14% [18]. - **Other Spreads**: RU - NR, RU - BR, and RU - JPX RSS3 spreads decreased, while the NR - SGX TSR20 spread increased. The prices of imported rubber in the market decreased this week, and the trading of non - standard basis was light. The spread between whole - milk and Thai - mixed rubber and the spread between 3L and Thai - mixed rubber decreased [19][22][25]. 3.4 Substitute Prices - This week, the overall price of synthetic rubber declined. The supply of butadiene increased, and the cost side lacked driving force. The pre - holiday restocking was coming to an end, and downstream buyers continued to purchase on dips [30]. 3.5 Capital Flows - The virtual - to - physical ratio of RU decreased slightly, and the settled funds decreased significantly. The virtual - to - physical ratio of NR continued to decline, and the settled funds also declined significantly. On September 26, 2025, the virtual - to - physical ratio of RU was 12.10, a month - on - month decrease of 0.65% and a year - on - year increase of 10.54%; the virtual - to - physical ratio of NR was 27.26, a month - on - month decrease of 8.82% and a year - on - year increase of 252.19% [33][35]. 3.6 Fundamental Data 3.6.1 Supply - **Weather in Producing Areas**: In Thailand, the rainfall in the southern part was slightly lower than the same period last year, and the rainfall in the northeastern part was at a seasonal high. In China, affected by typhoons, the precipitation in Hainan increased on the 25th and 26th, but the average precipitation in the past month decreased compared with last week. Yunnan is gradually entering the end of the rainy season [38][40]. - **Raw Material Prices**: Raw material prices were differentiated. The price of Thai cup lump rebounded, while the prices of Thai latex, smoked sheets, and Hainan latex decreased [42]. - **Raw Material Spreads**: The spread between Thai latex and cup lump decreased, and the spread between Hainan latex for concentrated latex production and that for whole - milk rubber production increased [50]. - **Upstream Processing Profits**: The overall rubber processing profit improved [51]. - **Delivery Profits**: The delivery profit of whole - milk rubber in Hainan continued to decline, while that in Yunnan increased marginally [56]. - **Exports**: In August, Thailand's natural rubber exports continued to increase month - on - month, but the exports of standard rubber decreased significantly both year - on - year and month - on - month. The exports of natural rubber from Thailand to China, Indonesia to China, and Vietnam to China all showed different degrees of growth. In August, China imported 520,800 tons of natural rubber (including mixed rubber and compound rubber), a month - on - month increase of 9.68% and a year - on - year increase of 5.39% [62][65][68][72][76][79]. 3.6.2 Demand - **Tire Capacity Utilization and Inventory**: Currently, most tire enterprises maintain their previous operating levels. The overall operating rate is slightly adjusted. The tire inventory continues to rebound slightly. During the "National Day" holiday, some enterprises plan to take a 5 - 8 - day holiday, which will have a greater impact on the capacity utilization rate of sample enterprises in the next period [85]. - **Tire Exports and Heavy - Truck Sales**: In August, the exports of all - steel and semi - steel tires decreased month - on - month but remained at a relatively high level year - on - year. In August, the sales volume of heavy trucks continued to recover both year - on - year and month - on - month, and the sales volume of passenger cars increased both year - on - year and month - on - month [86]. - **Highway Transportation Turnover**: In August, the freight turnover of highway transportation improved slightly both year - on - year and month - on - month, while the passenger turnover decreased year - on - year [89]. 3.6.3 Inventory - **Spot Inventory**: The current natural rubber inventory continues to decline. The inventory in Qingdao continues to decline moderately, the Yunnan rubber inventory shows a slight increase, and the decline in Vietnam is gradually expanding compared with the previous period [91]. - **Futures Inventory**: On September 26, 2025, the futures inventory of natural rubber on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 149,400 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 3.55% and a year - on - year decrease of 37.78%; the futures inventory of 20 - numbered rubber on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange was 42,900 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 3.62% and a year - on - year decrease of 67.28% [94].

Group 1: Market Overview - The overall performance of domestic rubber products has been flat, with the RU2601 contract facing resistance from previous high levels, and the market's ability to replicate last September's strong rally remains to be observed [1] - Supply from major producing regions is affected by weather conditions, leading to a decrease in Thai rubber prices to 54.2 THB/kg, down 15% from 64.4 THB/kg a year ago, while Yunnan rubber prices slightly increased by 0.7% to 14,500 CNY/ton [2] - Cumulative imports of natural rubber from January to July reached 1.6534 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 35.01%, while mixed rubber imports totaled 1.9067 million tons, up 12.47% year-on-year, indicating a total import growth of 21.92% [2] Group 2: Demand Dynamics - In July, there were signs of improvement in the market, with the capacity utilization rate of all-steel tires significantly increasing both month-on-month and year-on-year, and heavy truck sales showing a strong year-on-year growth [3] - Tire exports reached a record high in July, with 812,600 tons exported, representing an 8.87% month-on-month increase and an 11.48% year-on-year increase, while cumulative exports from January to July totaled 4.9339 million tons, up 7.18% year-on-year [3] - The inventory of sample enterprises for all-steel tires remains low, with available days of inventory at 39.22 days, down 0.23 days from the previous month and 4.12 days from the same period last year, indicating potential supply constraints [3] Group 3: Seasonal Trends and Future Outlook - Historically, there is a high probability of price increases for all-steel tire products before and after the Mid-Autumn Festival, as this period typically sees significant restocking by channels and end stores [4] - Continuous rainfall has disrupted natural rubber production in major producing areas, leading to supply increases falling significantly below expectations, while demand remains resilient with strong heavy truck sales [4] - The price trend of raw materials will be a key variable affecting future market conditions, with the recommendation for investors to maintain a low-position long strategy supported by both fundamental and macroeconomic factors [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - The natural rubber market is expected to continue its weak consolidation in the short - term. The supply from the producing areas is increasing, raw material prices are falling, cost support is weakening, terminal demand is weak, and the market's bearish sentiment is rising [81][82]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Industry News - ANRPC predicts that global natural rubber production in 2025 will increase by 0.5% year - on - year to 1.4892 billion tons, and consumption will increase by 1.3% to 1.5565 billion tons. In June, production was expected to fall by 1.5% to 1.191 million tons, and consumption to rise by 0.7% to 1.271 million tons. The price showed a bearish trend due to supply improvement, rising port inventories, and trade tariff uncertainties [5]. - In the second quarter of 2025, the European replacement tire market sales decreased by 3.5% year - on - year to 57.044 million pieces. Except for motorcycle and scooter tires, the sales of other types of tires were lower than those in the first half of 2019 [6]. - In the first half of 2025, Thailand's total exports of natural rubber and mixed rubber increased by 13.2% year - on - year to 2.257 million tons, and exports to China increased by 35% to 1.423 million tons [7]. 3.2 Market Trends - This week, both domestic and foreign markets had a significant correction. On August 1, 2025, the closing prices of RU2509, NR2509, Singapore TSR20:2509, and Tokyo RSS3:2509 decreased by 8.18%, 8.60%, 8.11%, and 4.57% respectively compared with the previous period [10][11]. - The spreads of RU - NR, RU - BR, NR - SGX TSR20, and RU - JPX RSS3 narrowed. The spreads of whole milk - Thai mixed decreased, while the spreads of 3L - Thai mixed increased [21][30]. - The prices of substitute rubbers such as BR and SBR decreased, and the spreads between synthetic rubbers and RU narrowed [33]. - The virtual - to - physical ratio of RU was at a relatively low level, and the settled funds were at a low level year - on - year. The virtual - to - physical ratio of NR decreased rapidly, and the settled funds also decreased rapidly [36]. 3.3 Fundamental Data Supply - In Thailand, the temperature and rainfall in the southern region increased significantly. In China, the rainfall in Hainan and Yunnan was at a high level compared with the same period in previous years [40][42]. - The prices of raw materials decreased. The prices of Thai cup rubber, glue, smoked sheets, and raw sheets decreased, while the raw materials in Yunnan were still relatively firm due to more rainfall [44][45]. - The spread between Thai glue and cup rubber widened, and the spread of Hainan glue between concentrated latex factories and whole - milk factories first rose and then fell [53]. - The overall processing profit decreased as the decline of raw materials was smaller than that of finished products [57]. - In June 2025, China's imports of natural rubber (including mixed and composite rubber) increased by 2.21% month - on - month and 33.95% year - on - year. The imports of Thai mixed rubber, Vietnamese mixed rubber, and Vietnamese standard rubber increased significantly month - on - month, while the imports of Thai standard rubber decreased significantly [61][62]. Demand - Some tire enterprises arranged maintenance at the end of the cycle, which dragged down the overall capacity utilization rate. The finished product inventory decreased as the overall shipment of enterprises was concentrated at the end of the month [65]. - In June 2025, the exports of all - steel and semi - steel tires decreased both month - on - month and year - on - year. The sales of passenger cars maintained high growth, and the sales of heavy - duty trucks improved significantly both month - on - month and year - on - year [69][70]. Inventory - This week, China's natural rubber inventory increased slightly, with a decrease in light - colored rubber and an increase in dark - colored rubber. There is a high possibility of inventory reduction in Qingdao next period, while there may still be a slight increase in inventory in Yunnan [72]. 3.4 This Week's View Summary - Supply: The supply from the main producing areas increased this week, and raw material prices continued to fall, weakening the bottom support of rubber prices [82]. - Demand: The capacity utilization rates of semi - steel and all - steel tire sample enterprises were 69.98% and 59.26% respectively, showing a weak demand [82]. - View: It is expected that the rubber price will continue its weak consolidation in the short - term due to the increasing supply, falling raw material prices, weak terminal demand, and the digestion and adjustment of macro - sentiment [82]. - Valuation: The basis between whole milk and RU main contract was stable, and the spread between mixed standard rubber and RU main contract narrowed [82]. - Strategy: Unilateral trading is expected to be range - bound and weak; the inter - period spread trading should shift from reverse arbitrage to positive arbitrage; for cross - variety trading, just observe for now [82].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The price of raw materials in the production areas is prone to rise and difficult to fall, with strong cost support. The downstream demand is average, and the acceptance of high prices is limited, resulting in light overall trading. The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has a potential impact on the supply of natural rubber. Coupled with the continuous fermentation of anti - involution, the market sentiment was bullish last week. However, considering the impact of regulatory control measures on leading varieties and the overall market sentiment, it is expected that rubber may follow the overall market atmosphere and may have a narrow - range correction [76]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Industry News - In the first half of 2025, Thailand's total exports of natural rubber and mixed rubber increased by 13.2% year - on - year to 2.257 million tons, and exports to China increased by 35% to 1.423 million tons [5]. - In the first half of 2025, EU passenger car sales decreased by 1.9% to 5.58 million vehicles, with a 7.3% year - on - year decline in June to 1.01 million vehicles. The market share of pure electric vehicles rose to 15.6%, and hybrid electric vehicles accounted for 34.8%, while the total market share of gasoline and diesel vehicles dropped to 37.8% [6]. - Thailand and Cambodia had a border conflict on July 24, with both sides accusing the other of opening fire first [7]. - In June 2025, global light - vehicle sales increased by 2.1% year - on - year to 7.73 million vehicles. The annualized sales volume after seasonal adjustment rose to 93 million vehicles/year. Trade frictions affected major markets such as the US and Western Europe, while the Chinese market maintained strong sales [8]. Market Trends - This week, both domestic and foreign markets continued to rise. On July 25, 2025, the closing price of RU2509 was 15,585 yuan/ton, up 5.23% this week; the closing price of NR2509 was 13,320 yuan/ton, up 5.09%; the closing price of Singapore TSR20:2509 was 178.90 cents/kg, up 5.30%; and the closing price of Tokyo RSS3:2509 was 332.70 yen/kg, up 2.56% [10][11]. Basis and Monthly Spread - As of July 25, 2025, the basis of whole - milk rubber to RU was - 35 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month change of - 250.00% and a year - on - year increase of 88.33%. The 09 - 01 monthly spread was - 765 yuan/ton, with a month - on - month increase of 3.16% and a year - on - year increase of 35.17% [14]. Other Spreads - Cross - variety/cross - market spreads such as RU - NR, RU - BR, NR - SGX TSR20, and RU - JPX RSS3 increased. On July 25, 2025, the RU09 - NR09 spread was 2,265 yuan/ton, up 6.09% month - on - month and down 2.58% year - on - year [22][23]. - Non - standard basis spreads: The spreads of Thai mixed rubber to RU, Malaysian mixed rubber to RU, 3L rubber to RU, and African No. 10 rubber to RU changed. For example, the Thai mixed rubber to RU spread was - 485 yuan/ton on July 25, 2025, with a large month - on - month change [24][26]. - Light - dark color spreads: The spread between whole - milk rubber and Thai mixed rubber widened, while the spread between 3L rubber and Thai mixed rubber narrowed [31]. Substitute Prices - Due to policy factors and the border conflict, the price of synthetic rubber rose, but RU rose more, widening the spread between synthetic rubber and RU. On July 25, 2025, the price of China's mainstream butadiene rubber was 12,200 yuan/ton, and the price of styrene - butadiene rubber was 12,450 yuan/ton [34]. Capital Movements - The long - short position ratio of RU was relatively low, and the funds settled were neutral year - on - year. The long - short position ratio of NR rose rapidly, and the funds settled increased rapidly. On July 25, 2025, the long - short position ratio of RU was 6.98, and that of NR was 16.72 [36][37]. Supply - Weather in Thai production areas: The temperature in southern Thailand rose, and rainfall continued to ease. In domestic production areas, recent rainfall in Hainan and Yunnan was high year - on - year, and rainfall in Hainan increased significantly month - on - month [40][41]. - Raw material prices: The raw material procurement prices continued to rise, strengthening the upstream cost support. On July 25, 2025, the price of Thai cup rubber was 50 baht/kg, and the price of Thai glue was 55.3 baht/kg [44][45]. - Raw material spreads: The spread between Thai glue and cup rubber decreased, while the spread between Hainan glue for concentrated latex plants and that for whole - milk rubber plants increased [53][54]. - Upstream processing profits: This week, the rubber processing profits recovered. On July 25, 2025, the production profit of Thai standard rubber was 108 yuan/ton [56][57]. - Rubber imports: In June 2025, China's imports of natural rubber (including mixed and composite rubber) increased by 2.21% month - on - month and 33.95% year - on - year. The imports of Thai mixed rubber, Vietnamese mixed rubber, and Vietnamese standard rubber increased significantly month - on - month, while the imports of Thai standard rubber decreased significantly [60][61]. Demand - Tire capacity utilization and inventory: This week, the overall tire capacity utilization increased slightly. The inventory of some sample tire enterprises increased slightly. On July 25, 2025, the capacity utilization of China's semi - steel tire sample enterprises was 70.06%, and that of full - steel tire sample enterprises was 62.23% [64]. - Tire exports and heavy - truck sales: In June 2025, the exports of full - steel and semi - steel tires decreased year - on - year and month - on - month. Passenger car sales maintained high growth, and heavy - truck sales improved significantly year - on - year and month - on - month [67][68]. Inventory - Spot inventory: As of July 18, 2025, China's natural rubber social inventory was 1.2891 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.47%. The inventory of dark - colored rubber was 795,600 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.23%, and the inventory of light - colored rubber was 493,500 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.85% [69]. - Futures inventory: On July 25, 2025, the futures inventory of natural rubber on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 182,000 tons, and the futures - spot inventory was 210,800 tons [72].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The price of natural rubber raw materials in Thailand remained strong this week. The social inventory of natural rubber in China decreased, with both dark and light rubber inventories declining. The capacity utilization rate of semi - steel and all - steel tire sample enterprises in China increased slightly. The downstream demand was average, and the overall transaction was light. Affected by the potential impact of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia on supply and the "anti - involution" policy, the market sentiment was bullish last week. However, considering the regulatory measures, rubber may follow the market and experience a narrow - range correction. [77] - The recommended investment strategies are: 1) Unilateral: oscillatory correction; 2) Inter - period: NR reverse spread; 3) Inter - variety: not provided. [77] 3. Summary According to the Directory Industry News - In the first half of 2025, Thailand's total exports of natural rubber and mixed rubber increased by 13.2% year - on - year, with exports to China increasing by 35%. Among them, the exports of mixed rubber increased significantly, while the exports of some types of natural rubber showed different trends. [5] - In the first half of 2025, EU passenger car sales decreased by 1.9% to 5.58 million vehicles. The market share of pure electric vehicles increased, while the market share of gasoline and diesel vehicles decreased. [6] - On July 24, 2025, there was a border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Both sides accused each other of opening fire first. [7] - In June 2025, global light - vehicle sales increased by 2.1% year - on - year to 7.73 million vehicles. The Chinese market performed strongly, while the US and Western European markets faced challenges. [8] Market Trends - This week, both domestic and foreign markets continued to rise. On July 25, 2025, the closing price of RU2509.SHF was 15,585 yuan/ton, with a weekly increase of 5.23%; the closing price of NR2509.SHF was 13,320 yuan/ton, with a weekly increase of 5.09%; the closing price of Singapore TSR20:2509 was 178.90 cents/kg, with a weekly increase of 5.30%; the closing price of Tokyo RSS3:2509 was 332.70 yen/kg, with a weekly increase of 2.56%. [11][12] Fundamental Data Supply - Weather: In the Thai southern region, the temperature rose and rainfall continued to ease. In Hainan and Yunnan of China, the recent rainfall was at a relatively high level compared to the same period, and the rainfall in Hainan increased significantly month - on - month. [40][41] - Raw material prices: The raw material procurement prices continued to rise, strengthening the upstream cost support. On July 25, 2025, the price of Thai cup rubber was 50.00 baht/kg, the price of Thai glue was 55.30 baht/kg, etc. [44][45] - Raw material price differences: The price difference between Thai glue and cup rubber decreased, while the price difference between Hainan glue entering the concentrated latex factory and the whole - milk factory increased. [53][54] - Upstream processing profits: This week, the rubber processing profits rebounded. On July 25, 2025, the production profit of Thai standard rubber was 108.00 yuan/ton, and the production profit of Thai smoked sheet was 1,891.00 yuan/ton. [57][58] - Rubber imports: In June 2025, China's imports of natural rubber (including mixed and composite rubber) increased by 2.21% month - on - month and 33.95% year - on - year. The imports of Thai mixed rubber, Vietnamese mixed rubber, and Vietnamese standard rubber increased significantly month - on - month, while the imports of Thai standard rubber decreased significantly month - on - month. [61][62] Demand - Tire capacity utilization and inventory: This week, the capacity utilization rate of tire enterprises increased slightly, and the inventory increased slightly. On July 25, 2025, the capacity utilization rate of all - steel tires was 62.23%, and the capacity utilization rate of semi - steel tires was 70.06%. [65] - Tire exports and heavy - truck sales: In June 2025, the exports of all - steel and semi - steel tires decreased both month - on - month and year - on - year. The sales volume of passenger cars maintained high growth, and the sales volume of heavy - trucks improved significantly both month - on - month and year - on - year. [67][68] Inventory - Spot inventory: This week, the natural rubber inventory in China decreased, with both dark and light rubber inventories decreasing. As of July 18, 2025, the dark rubber inventory was 79.56 tons, and the light rubber inventory was 49.35 tons. [70][71] - Futures inventory: On July 25, 2025, the futures inventory of natural rubber on the Shanghai Futures Exchange was 18.20 tons, with a week - on - week decrease of 2.48%. [73][74]