STR20 Natural Rubber Qingdao Market Price

December 10, 2025, 10:09 AM

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Highlights at a glance

On December 9, the Qingdao STR20 natural rubber price index remained unchanged at $1815/ton. Futures markets traded steadily with minor fluctuations, while spot prices adjusted narrowly in line with futures. In supply, southern Thailand faced flooding risks due to heavy rains, affecting rubber tree health, while Vietnam also saw significant rainfall. Domestically, Yunnan’s production has halted for the season with stable raw material prices, whereas Hainan’s latex output declined seasonally despite favorable weather. Processing plants showed limited purchasing activity, mostly buying as needed. On the demand side, most factories operate stably, though a few report lower output due to weak orders; some ongoing maintenance is nearing completion, supporting a near-term production rebound. Overall, downstream demand remains soft, with cautious, just-in-time buying behavior. While short-term market negatives are gradually being absorbed, natural rubber prices may consolidate within a range. Geopolitical tensions and logistical disruptions continue to impact supply chains. TDD-Global offers reliable sourcing solutions from verified Chinese chemical suppliers for global buyers seeking efficient, transparent procurement.

Index

On December 9th, the Qingdao STR20 price index for natural rubber was $1815/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day.

Market Analysis

Futures Market:

Spot Market

Supply Side:
International: Southern Thailand was hit by torrential rains, causing flooding risks and resulting in yellowing and leaf drop in some rubber trees. Central Vietnam experienced heavy rainfall.

Domestic: Raw material prices in Yunnan production areas remained stable, mainly consisting of rubber blocks and lumps. Weather conditions in Hainan production areas were relatively favorable, but the dry content of fresh latex showed a significant seasonal decline, leading to an overall decrease in raw material output. Local processing plants were not very active in purchasing rubber, mainly buying raw materials on an as-needed basis.

Demand Side: It is understood that most enterprises' plants are operating stably, with a slight decrease in production at a few plants, mainly due to insufficient orders. Some plants are undergoing maintenance, and production at these plants is gradually recovering, which will provide a slight boost to overall production in the near future.

Futures and Spot Prices Overview

Market Outlook

Today, the main rubber futures contract traded steadily with slight fluctuations. Spot offers followed the futures market with narrow adjustments within a range. Domestic rubber production in Yunnan has been suspended, rainfall in southern Thailand has increased this week, and renewed geopolitical conflicts have hampered rubber procurement at factories.

Raw material prices may stabilize. Downstream orders are generally weak, with cautious purchasing based on immediate needs and limited enthusiasm for actual orders. In the short term, the previous negative factors in the natural rubber market are gradually being digested, and the market may experience range-bound consolidation.

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