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Futures, spot, and project pricing benchmarks
What Is the Basis Between Spot and Futures? Why Does It Matter for Procurement Timing?
Concept of basis, how to monitor it, and its procurement implications.
Can futures average prices be directly used as physical rubber transaction prices?
Futures benchmarks are formula inputs, not automatic transaction prices.
What is the Foundation of China's Natural Rubber Market?
Self-sufficiency and import structure of the world's largest consumer.
Can SGX TSR20 Be Used Directly as the SVR CV60 Price?
Relationship between benchmark price and specific grade.
What Is the Global Natural Rubber Supply–Demand Landscape?
Supply–demand profile of the ~15-million-tonne market.
How Are Customs Duty and VAT Calculated for Natural Rubber Imports into China? (Including Zero Duty on Compound Rubber under HS 4002.80)
Quick-reference guide to import duties and taxes for TSR, RSS, Latex, and Compound Rubber.
What Variables Drive Natural Rubber Prices?
Six Categories of Price Drivers and a Multi-Benchmark Pricing System.
Why Are Rubber Prices Quoted in Different Benchmarks?
Avoid direct comparison between different price benchmarks.
What Is the SGX TSR20 'Active Contract'? What Should Be Noted When Rolling Over the Price Series?
Definition of the active contract, rollover rules, and usage notes.