SHFE Natural Rubber Futures
Access China’s natural rubber futures market with MTS Capital through Shanghai Futures Exchange.
SHFE Natural Rubber Futures (RU) are natural rubber contracts traded on Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) in China. Each contract represents 10 metric tonnes and is quoted in Chinese yuan per metric tonne. Deliverable grades include domestic SCR WF and imported RSS3, subject to exchange rules.
Start trading with MTS Capital to speculate or manage natural rubber price risk in the Chinese market, with the flexibility to take long or short positions. Daytime and night sessions in Thailand time broaden access to a commodity driven by production and industrial demand.
| Feature | Investor Benefit |
|---|---|
| Chinese natural rubber market access | Trade Natural Rubber Futures, exchange code RU, on Shanghai Futures Exchange. |
| 10 metric tonnes per contract | Quoted in CNY per metric tonne, with a tick value of CNY 50 per contract. |
| Daytime and night sessions | Daytime trading includes scheduled breaks; the night session runs from 20:00 to 22:00 Thailand time. |
| Manage rubber price risk | Producers, traders, and consumers can hedge exposure while accounting for differences between futures and physical rubber prices. |
| Long and short flexibility | Trade price movements in both rising and falling markets. |
| Diversification opportunities | Add commodity exposure driven by production and industrial demand. |
| Capital efficiency | Post a portion of the contract value as margin. Leverage magnifies gains and losses. |
Contract Specification
| Specification | SHFE Natural Rubber (RU) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | SHF.RU |
| Contract Size | 10,000 kg (10 metric tonnes) |
| Tick Size | CNY 5 per metric tonne |
| Tick Value | CNY 50 (≈ USD 7.47) |
| Regular Trading Hours Thailand Time | Monday–Friday (excluding exchange holidays) 08:00–09:15 09:30–10:30 12:30–14:00 20:00–22:00 |
For more information or to open a trading account with MTS Capital,
call 02-770-7799 or contact LINE: @mtscapital.
Futures trading involves leverage, and losses may exceed the initial margin deposit. Investors should understand the product features, trading conditions, and risks before investing.
