2 Sep 2025
JPX cites ‘pickup in activity’ with concerns over raw materials and cup-lump prices
Tokyo – Natural rubber (NR) futures were mixed in the final trading week of August with activity picking up in major Far East markets.
Over the week ended 29 Aug, trading volume increased and buying interest emerged in the Chinese exchanges, reported Japan Exchange Group (JPX) 1 Sept.
According to JPX, sentiment was supported by concerns over raw material shortages and higher cup-lump prices following the recent rainy season.
A strong rally in Chinese equities and prospects of US Fed rate cuts also buoyed trading.
In Osaka, Japan, OSE’s January 2026 rubber slipped 0.4% week-on-week in quiet trading, with rollover from January into February contracts.
In Shanghai, China, SHFE and INE rubber both rose 1.2% compared to the previous week, supported by short covering on SHFE and strong buying on INE.
In Singapore, SICOM’s November delivery rubber contract gained 1.5% on solid physical demand and continued concern over raw material shortages.
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