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China’s Sept natural rubber imports hit decade-low for the month

Shandong (JLC), October 21, 2026—In September 2026, China’s natural rubber (including natural latex, compound rubber and mixed rubber) imports reached 486,000 mt, down 17.85% year on year but up 0.71%

10-21-2026 14:11:15

Natural latex prices rise on multiple bullish factors

Shandong (JLC), October 13, 2026—Global latex is in the traditional output expansion period, whereas persistent rainfall both domestically and internationally continues to hamper tapping process, slow

10-13-2026 17:14:35

Analysis on the impact of interest rate hikes on natural rubber market

Shandong (JLC), September 21, 2026—Amid expectations of interest rate hikes, natural rubber futures retreated in mid-September firstly, while with the interest rate hike in place, the bearish factors

09-21-2026 17:10:45

Natural rubber market hot topics Q&A

Shandong (JLC), September 10, 2026—Natural rubber market has been increasing strongly recently, what are the driving factors and can this trend persist? Here are some questions and answers:

09-10-2026 17:01:19

Natural latex prices move range-bound amid sluggish latex output growth and weak demand

Shandong (JLC), August 19, 2026—In August, during the traditional bumper harvest season, domestic and international tapping process, however, is interrupted by periodic heavy rain, leading to sluggish

08-19-2026 17:39:09

China’s SVR 3L inventory drops below 10,000 mt, bottom of the same period previous years

Shandong (JLC), August 12, 2026—As of end-July 2026, SVR 3L spot inventories in mainstream warehouses in Shanghai and Ningbo have dropped below 10,000 mt, hitting the bottom level compared with the sa

08-12-2026 14:45:00

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao on range-bound move in July

Shandong (JLC), July 28, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao moved in a range-bound in July. As of July 24, near-port and spot offers of STR20 in Qingdao were pegged at $2,185–2,195/mt, sli

07-28-2026 17:21:33

Domestic and international natural latex markets indicate divergent trends

Shandong (JLC), June 17, 2026—In June, as latex output grows at a slow pace in Southeast Asia interrupted by frequent rainfall, and processing plants purchase modestly, raw material prices moved up. B

06-17-2026 17:36:15

Analysis and forecast for natural rubber market

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026—In May, China’s natural rubber market has shown a strong uptrend, the questions and answers below explain the reasons behind it and provide predications for the future mar

05-19-2026 16:37:51

China’s SVR 3L prices high on tight supply and bleak demand

Shandong (JLC), May 14, 2026--China’s natural rubber market indicated an uptrend from the second half of April to the first half of May. As of May 11, prices of SCRWF (produced in 2024) in Shanghai ma

05-14-2026 15:58:34

Natural latex price higher on firm cost support

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026—High temperature and drought weather in rubber-producing regions domestically and internationally have slowed the tapping process and consequently shored up latex prices

04-15-2026 14:27:40

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao fluctuate in March

Shandong (JLC), March 31, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao fluctuated in March. As of March 26, near-port and spot offers of STR20 in Qingdao were pegged at $2,150-2,025/mt, slipping by

03-31-2026 10:29:58

China’s natural rubber prices to seesaw amid geopolitical conflicts

Shandong (JLC), March 11, 2026—The fundamentals of natural rubber remain solid. Whereas natural rubber market prices are estimated to seesaw in a short term, amid high volatility in energy and chemica

03-11-2026 17:34:23

China’s zero-tariff policy for Africa drives diversified NR import market

Shandong (JLC), March 4, 2026--Announced on February 14, China will grant zero tariff treatment to 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. The policy will take effect on May 1,

03-04-2026 17:43:12

Imported natural rubber prices in Qingdao drift higher in Jan

Shandong (JLC), January 27, 2026—In January 2026, the imported natural rubber prices in Qingdao drifted higher.

01-29-2026 11:33:34

Natural latex prices rise on multiple bullish factors

Shandong (JLC), January 16, 2026—China's natural latex market prices were climbing up progressively entering January, amid multiple bullish factors, including the tapping cessation in rubber-producing

01-16-2026 17:07:18

Thailand’s raw material prices solid on escalating conflicts, robust demand, etc.

Shandong (JLC), December 19, 2025—Affected by multiple bullish factors, such as armed clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, floods in southern Thailand, and robust demand from traders and processing

12-19-2025 17:19:38

Imported natural rubber prices in Qingdao go range-bound after declining

Shandong (JLC), November 27, 2025—In November, the imported natural rubber prices in Qingdao went range-bound after declining. As of November 21, STR20 spot and near-port offers in Qingdao were $1,830

11-27-2025 10:22:04

China’s Oct natural latex imports down on month

Shandong (JLC), November 25, 2025—China’s imports of natural latex reached 32,800 mt in October 2025, dropping by 34.10% month on month and inched up by 2.04% year on year. In January-October 2025, Ch

11-25-2025 15:17:12

Vietnam’s natural rubber exports down on year in Jan-Sep

Shandong (JLC), November 18, 2025—Vietnam exported a total of 507,400 mt of natural rubber in January-September 2025, a decrease of 10.51% year on year. In September, Vietnam exported 60,900 mt of nat

11-18-2025 16:47:28

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