On January 6, the natural rubber market in Qingdao saw an increase in prices. Downstream inquiries were made based on demand, raw material prices continued to rise slightly, and futures opened higher and moved upward. Traders raised their offers by 200–300 yuan/ton, with mainstream quotes for 2024 Yunnan Bao reaching 15,650–15,850 yuan/ton. Mainstream quotes for Vietnamese 3L were 15,700–15,900 yuan/ton. PriceSeek analysis of natural rubber, with a bullish-bearish score: +2. The article indicates a significant increase in natural rubber spot prices, with traders raising offers by 200–300 yuan/ton and mainstream quotes reaching 15,650–15,900 yuan/ton. This was primarily driven by downstream demand-based inquiries, rising raw material prices, and futures opening higher and moving upward. Combined with futures data from January 5, such as the closing price of contract 2605 at 15,790 yuan/ton (up 175 yuan) and an increase in open interest by 13,145 lots, it suggests strong bullish sentiment in the market. Short-term spot and futures prices are expected to maintain an upward trend. The score is +2 (significant positive), as the price increase is substantial and supported by strengthening supply-demand fundamentals.