SunSirs: US Tire Imports Increase to Benefit the Rubber Market

The latest data shows that in the first three quarters of 2025, the United States imported a total of 2,173.12 million tires, a year-on-year increase of 6.6%.

US tire imports increased by 6.6% year-on-year, indicating strong terminal demand. Butyl rubber, as a raw material for tires, is expected to increase spot demand, which is favorable for prices. The growth in demand may drive a tightening of supply in the spot market, supporting price increases.

The growth in tire import data indicates an expansion in demand, with styrene butadiene rubber widely used in tire manufacturing, and an expected increase in spot demand benefiting prices. The improvement of market supply and demand pattern may drive a moderate increase in spot prices.

The demand for tires in the United States increased by 6.6%, and nitrile rubber, as a component of tires, boosted spot demand and boosted prices. The expansion on the demand side may alleviate inventory pressure and drive positive sentiment in the spot market.

The increase in tire imports is favorable for the spot demand of butadiene rubber, while futures data shows that the price of butadiene rubber (related to butadiene rubber) has generally risen, such as the closing price of contract 2601 at 10,900 RMB/ton (up and down +50). The expectation of demand growth may further push up futures prices and strengthen the upward trend.

The growth in tire demand directly benefits the spot price of natural rubber. Futures data shows that prices have been weak recently (such as the closing price of the 2605 contract at 15,170 RMB/ton, up or down -50), but the expansion of demand may alleviate downward pressure and support the stabilization and recovery of futures prices.

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