Head of Content, Data & Research, Helixtap

Arusha Das

Head of Content, Data & Research

Global Commodities Alternative Data and Insights

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Helixtap collects, processes and distributes proprietary data, analyses and forecasts for the rubber, latex and automotive markets

Commodities

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

Rubber News Specialist, Helixtap

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