Latest news on China Rubber markets

China sees TBR tires exports up 4.03% YoY in Q1

During the first quarter of 2026, China TBR tire exports amounted to 1.123 million tonnes, registering a year-on-year growth of 4.03%. March exports of TBR tires rose 13.95% month-on-month to 392,900 tonnes, yet fell 9.42% compared with the same period last year.

China sulfur imports hit five-year low in Q1 2026

China's sulfur imports in Q1 2026 fell sharply to a five-year low, down 37.67% YoY. The import source structure has shifted significantly, moving away from the Middle East toward more diversified suppliers.

China's Mar passenger car tire exports reach 277,200 tonnes

China's passenger car tire exports rose MoM but fell YoY in Mar 2026, with a slight MoM price increase. According to GACC and OilChem, exports reached 277,200 tonnes, up 7.63% MoM, while the avg. price was $2,676.79/t, up 0.19% MoM. EU anti-dumping and Middle East tensions dampened exports to those

China's Q1 2026 SBS exports up 19.68% YoY

China's SBS Q1 exports rose 19.68% YoY to 36.5kt (GACC), but weak domestic demand left a supply surplus as consumption hit only 188kt vs. 300-400kt supply (OilChem). Strong shipments to Europe and Southeast Asia filled plant turnaround and regional demand gaps. In Q2, high domestic costs and output

China butadiene prices slump while downstream demand to slowly recover

China butadiene prices plunged 20.34% (late March to April, OilChem) on weak domestic and export demand. This eased downstream cost pressures, with PBR losses narrowing by Yuan 1,751/t. Rising Korean cracker runs and European cargo arrivals may curb export demand; monitor May turnarounds and Middle

China's automobile market shows Q1 divergence, tire demand to get Q2 lift

The divergence in Q1 automobile market led to mixed trends in tire demand, with PCR tire demand decreasing yet TBR tire demand increasing. While, the tire demand is expected to improve in Q2 amid multiple factors like persistent geopolitical risks, high oil prices, auto shows, and consumption stimul

Geopolitical conflict drives SIS prices to Q1 peak, gradual correction likely in Q2

Geopolitical conflict in the Middle East drove Q1 prices to record highs. WTI crude futures surged 78%, isoprene prices jumped 68%, and SIS offers rose 35%. With tensions easing in April but actual feedstock relief still weeks away, high costs will support SIS prices, limiting sharp declines and poi

Q2 China NBR market: peak early, decline late amid supply-demand tussle

In Q2 2026, China's NBR market peaks early and declines late. Falling feedstock costs ease pressure, but tight global supply and unit maintenance support prices.

China butadiene prices likely to ease from highs on weak demand

In April, China's butadiene supply fell while weak downstream demand widened the supply surplus significantly. For May, limited supply cuts will fail to offset sluggish demand, pushing butadiene prices to soften from high levels.

Survey: China monthly zinc oxide enterprises operating rate Mar, 2026

Mysteel monthly survey of China's zinc oxide enterprises operating rate. Unit: %