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China’s SBS unit operating rate down in Mar

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026--In March, the operating rate of SBS producers was 52.68%, down 14.19% month on month and 11.30% year on year.

04-15-2026 15:04:00

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

Feb NBR import and export analysis

04-15-2026 11:21:48

NKNH outage lifts China polybutadiene market sentiment

Shandong (JLC), April 2, 2026--NKNH's shutdown has boosted sentiment in China's polybutadiene market since March 31.

04-02-2026 12:00:00

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 SBS supply tightens in late Mar

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026--China's SBS market faced severe supply constraints in late March due to elevated costs, while downstream demand from both shoe material and road construction sectors re

03-24-2026 00:00:00

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

Implications of US tariffs on Chinese rubber industry

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026--An additional 10 percent import tariff imposed by the US for all countries took effective on February 24, expected to make limited impact directly on China’s synthet

02-26-2026 11:32:33

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

China's EPDM prices to decline in Dec

Shandong (JLC), December 15, 2025--China's EPDM prices are expected to decline in December due to lower costs and ample supply.

12-15-2025 15:00:00

Polybutadiene market prices to move sideways in Dec

Shandong (JLC), December 10, 2025-Polybutadiene prices will move sideways in December.

12-10-2025 13:40:48

China’s dry SBS imports surge 76% MoM in October

Shandong (JLC), November 27, 2025—In October 2025, China imported 7,380 mt dry SBS (40021913), up by 75.76% MoM and up by 52.96% YoY. While, China’s dry SBS exports were 7,451 mt, up by 0.86% MoM.

11-27-2025 15:48:45

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 NBR imports up, exports down in October

Shandong (JLC), November 26, 2025--In October 2025, China’s NBR imports totaled 8,700 mt, up by 7.53% month on month (MoM), while the total NBR exports reached 1,900 mt, down by 28.78% MoM.

11-26-2025 16:30:27

Oct butadiene imports fall, exports rise on month

Shandong (JLC), November 25, 2025--In October, China's butadiene exports registered a month-on-month increase, while imports declined from the previous month, according to data from the General Admini

11-25-2025 16:03:00

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

China’s carbon black prices continue to climb on cost support

Shandong (JLC), November 24, 2025--China's carbon black market moved higher in November on firm cost support, though weak seasonal demand from the tire industry capped notable price gains.

11-24-2025 17:45:16

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