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Rubber Market Analysis Summary: 2024/11

Market Outlook:
Rubber prices remain in a weak震荡区间 (weak震荡). The logic revolves around conflicting expectations:

• Bull Case: Government policies since September 24, 2024, and reduced supply from Thailand and Indonesia.
• Bear Case: Worsening supply prospects as weather improves, coupled with sluggish demand and high inventories.

Key Drivers:

1. Supply: Thailand’s rainfall easing may boost production, but yield reduction due to drought in 2024/2025 remains a primary concern.

2. Demand: Tire plants are operating at elevated rates but face high inventories.

   • Steel Tire: 62.12% utilization rate, higher than average.
   • Commercial Vehicle Sales: Marginal improvement expected.
   • Exports: May mask weak domestic demand.

3. Policy Impact:

   • EUDR Delay: EU’s deforestation regulation implementation delay (2024 → 2025) provides a slight near-term relief for NR but indirect bearishness for RU.
   • Inventory: 63.25 MT on exchanges and in Qingdao, likely entering a buildup phase.

Price Behavior & Volatility:

• Oct 10 Drop: Primarily driven by post-holiday supply expectations, technical deterioration, and overcrowded long positions exiting.
• Technical Weakness: Elevated RoR (Return of Capital) risks limit upside.

Fundamental Pockets:

• Costs:
  • Thailand: Cup胶 costs ~30–35 THB/unit.
  • China: Hainan/Rain-silk costs ~12,000–13,000 RMB/unit.
• Profits: Rubber remains above production costs, but high inventories weigh on sentiment.

Medium-Term View:
Premier attention on fundamentals: Supply-side uncertainty dominates vs. muted demand. Caution advised:

• Key Variables: Thailand rainfall dynamics (El Niño transition), rubber policy execution, and demand recovery timing.
• Trading Strategy: Short-term trades preferred due to low conviction and liability risks.