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Arusha Das

Head of Content, Data & Research

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SGX Technically Specified Rubber 20 (TSR20) Futures: Effective from 16th May 2011, this contract will be migrated from SICOM platform to the SGX-DT platform. It will cease trading on SICOM at the close of business day Friday, 13th May 2011. Trading hours are revised as 7.55am to 6.00pm (no lunch break). Please refer to SGX products website for the new revised contract specifications. Exchange symbol: TF. Product Specifications: https://www2.sgx.com/derivatives/products/sicom-rubber?cc=TF

<ul><li>Widespread caution around Chinese buying sentiment </li><li>Weakness in Yuan can pose significant challenge</li><li>Trade data not very optimistic</li></ul>

Widespread caution around Chinese buying sentiment Weakness in Yuan can pose significant challengeTrade data not very optimistic

Helixtap China Report: 2025 A Challenging Year For China

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Vinod Nedumudy

Rubber News Specialist

<ul><li>FY 2024-25 H1 witnesses 12% YoY growth in tire exports value </li><li>Motorcycle tire exports volume up by 37%; Columbia largest importer </li><li>Bridgestone to invest US$85 million for India expansion </li></ul>

FY 2024-25 H1 witnesses 12% YoY growth in tire exports value Motorcycle tire exports volume up by 37%; Columbia largest importer Bridgestone to invest US$85 million for India expansion 

India's Tire Exports Surge Amid R&D, Manufacturing Boost

<ul><li>January-October 2024 exports yield US$2.54 billion, up 17% YoY</li><li>405% rise in value YoY in exports to Malaysia during Jan-Oct 2024</li><li>Michelin plans to source rice husks from Vietnam for tire-making</li></ul>

January-October 2024 exports yield US$2.54 billion, up 17% YoY405% rise in value YoY in exports to Malaysia during Jan-Oct 2024Michelin plans to source rice husks from Vietnam for tire-making

Vietnam Sitting Pretty As Global Prices Paint A Rosy October

<ul><li>79% of ELTs consumed by end-use markets, up 10.5%</li><li>Tire-derived fuel tops ELT use, followed by ground rubber</li><li>Sumitomo Rubber USA announces closing of Buffalo plant</li></ul>

79% of ELTs consumed by end-use markets, up 10.5%Tire-derived fuel tops ELT use, followed by ground rubberSumitomo Rubber USA announces closing of Buffalo plant

ELTs Undertake An Impressive ‘Sustainable March’ In The US

<ul><li>Squeezed supply owing to rains lifts prices in domestic market</li><li>Exports down 23.4% MoM at US$79.5 million in Sept</li><li>Michelin seeks proactive policies to up rubber production </li></ul>

Squeezed supply owing to rains lifts prices in domestic marketExports down 23.4% MoM at US$79.5 million in SeptMichelin seeks proactive policies to up rubber production 

Rains Continue To Pummel SL Rubber, Percolate To Downstream Too

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Helixtap China Report: 2025 A Challenging Year For China

The Chinese rubber market is navigating a complex landscape characterized by significant volatility and challenges. Despite the government's...

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India's Tire Exports Surge Amid R&D, Manufacturing Boost

India's tire exports have witnessed a remarkable 11.7% year-on-year growth during the first half (April-September) of FY 2024-25, reaching INR...

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Vietnam Sitting Pretty As Global Prices Paint A Rosy October

Vietnam is having a whale of a time in rubber exports, with the spiked global prices giving handsome returns to the farmers and exporters in...

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ELTs Undertake An Impressive ‘Sustainable March’ In The US

The US tire industry is making significant strides in sustainability by substantially reducing the threat from end-of-life tires to the...

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Rains Continue To Pummel SL Rubber, Percolate To Downstream Too

Climate change is impacting Sri Lanka’s rubber sector in a big way, with rains extending beyond September hitting production hard. The continuous...

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