For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Natural Rubber Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Natural Latex Rubber Price Index rose by 25.23% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tightness.
- The average Natural Latex Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 2672.33/MT, prompting restocking.
- Natural Latex Rubber Spot Price firmed as seasonal dips and higher freight pushed landed costs.
- The Natural Latex Rubber Price Forecast anticipates firmness from shipping disruption, followed by gradual easing.
- Natural Latex Rubber Production Cost Trend rose with higher freight and energy increasing logistics margins.
- Natural Latex Rubber Demand Outlook stays positive as tyre restocking and medical procurement support volumes.
- Natural Latex Rubber Price Index volatility mirrored port congestion, delays, and Northeast Asian export bids.
- High operating rates and limited prompt inventory forced buyers into purchasing, keeping short-term premiums intact.
Why did the price of Natural Latex Rubber change in June 2026 in North America?
- Seasonal tapping peaks increased latex availability, prompting softer export offers and easing June landed prices.
- Normalized vessel turnaround reduced late-booking premiums, lowering freight components and alleviating immediate CFR cost pressures.
- U.S. tyre makers moderated spot purchases as inventories remained adequate, reducing urgent import tender activity.
Natural Rubber Prices in APAC
- In Malaysia, the Natural Rubber Price Index rose by 24.42% quarter-over-quarter, driven by supply contraction.
- The average Natural Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 3245.67/MT, reflecting tight inventories.
- Natural Rubber Spot Price firmed as bonded warehouse coverage shrank and buying interest stayed resilient.
- Natural Rubber Price Forecast signals near-term upside from restocking and potential shipping cost increases soon.
- Natural Rubber Production Cost Trend rose with fertiliser and energy price increases, pressuring smallholder margins.
- Natural Rubber Demand Outlook positive from glove makers, while tyre sector purchasing moderated in June.
- Natural Rubber Price Index volatility stemmed from supply shifts, thin port stocks, and downstream buying.
- Exporters trimmed FOB offers in June as processors cleared inventory and shipping schedules remained stable.
Why did the price of Natural Rubber change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Resilient field latex flows post-wet season eased upstream tightness, increasing FOB availability and pressuring prices.
- Downstream glove and tyre buying softened as orders normalised, reducing off-take and weakening spot demand.
- Stable Port Klang logistics reduced delivery premiums despite elevated war-risk insurance and broader shipping uncertainty.
Thailand
- In Thailand, the Natural Rubber Price Index rose 27.48% quarter-over-quarter reflecting tight seasonal supply-driven exports.
- Market participants reported firmer Natural Rubber Spot Price as concentrate inventories tightened at Bangkok warehouses.
Vietnam
- In Vietnam, the Natural Latex Rubber Price Index rose by 19.5% quarter-over-quarter, tight raw-latex supply.
- Processors tightened offers while Natural Latex Rubber Spot Price remained firm amid constrained port availability.
Natural Rubber Prices in Europe
- In the Netherlands, the Natural Rubber Price Index rose by 25.87% quarter-over-quarter, driven by tighter exports and freight surcharges.
- The average Natural Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 2635.67/MT, reported by Rotterdam traders and market sources.
- Natural Rubber Spot Price strength peaked earlier in the quarter as freight-induced premiums tightened physical shipment availability.
- Natural Rubber Price Forecast indicates near-term firmness as El Niño and monsoon disruptions curtail Southeast Asian tapping yields.
- Natural Rubber Production Cost Trend reflected rising bunker fuel and insurance costs lifting landed CFR Rotterdam replacement expenses.
- Natural Rubber Demand Outlook remained supportive with Eurozone manufacturing expansion and strong tire sector order books sustaining pull-through.
- Natural Rubber Price Index eased in June as inventories rebuilt and Dutch converters reduced discretionary spot purchasing.
- Port congestion and vessel schedule normalization influenced arrival timings, moderating emergency freight surcharges into Rotterdam markets.
Why did the price of Natural Rubber change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Improved import availability from Thailand, Indonesia and Cote dIvoire increased inventories, easing upward price pressure.
- Summer maintenance at converters curtailed demand, reducing spot call-offs and allowing traders to narrow premiums.
- Euro appreciation slightly lowered euro-denominated landed costs, offsetting some freight-driven upward cost pressures for importers
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Natural Rubber Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Natural Rubber Price Index rose by 16.6757% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting export tightness.
- The average Natural Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 2134.00/MT, per landed assessments.
- Natural Rubber Spot Price firmed as regional offers strengthened, transmitting higher landed costs to buyers.
- Natural Rubber Price Forecast suggests modest gains as seasonal tapping lull supports steady manufacturing demand.
- Natural Rubber Production Cost Trend reflected higher insurance and shipping surcharges lifting landed baselines modestly.
- Natural Rubber Demand Outlook remained firm as tyre and industrial buyers maintained steady procurement levels.
- Inventory draws depressed prompt volumes, pushing the Natural Rubber Price Index higher for CFR cargoes.
- Thailand and Indonesia export constraints reduced shipments, elevating freight, insurance and increasing US landed costs.
Why did the price of Natural Rubber change in March 2026 in North America?
- Export arrivals tightened during the low-tapping winter, reducing immediate supply and allowing sellers higher offers.
- US manufacturing expansion sustained raw-material demand for tyres and industrial goods, underpinning stronger landed costs.
- Container scarcity and insurance premiums increased freight, raising landed costs and transmitting pressure on prices.
Natural Rubber Prices in APAC
- In Malaysia, the Natural Rubber Price Index rose by 12.53% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter export volumes.
- The average Natural Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 1553.33/MT, as reported officially.
- Natural Rubber Spot Price strengthened as monsoon-constrained tapping reduced raw-latex deliveries to Klang processors significantly.
- Natural Rubber Price Forecast signals volatility as exporters test FOB levels against cautious industrial demand.
- Natural Rubber Production Cost Trend was stable due to subsidised energy despite higher raw-latex procurement.
- Natural Rubber Demand Outlook improved as tyre and glove sectors accelerated restocking purchases, tightening availability.
- Natural Rubber Price Index gains reflected inventory drawdowns and exporters favouring higher-margin overseas orders instead.
- Natural Rubber Spot Price and freight uncertainties encouraged selective restocking, sustaining firmer FOB exporter pricing.
Why did the price of Natural Rubber change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Tighter raw-latex availability from monsoonal rains curtailed tapping, sharply reducing deliveries into Klang processing plants.
- Aggressive restocking by tyre and glove manufacturers reduced inventories, increasing competition for limited spot volumes.
- Rising crude and war-related insurance costs elevated synthetic rubber costs, supporting natural rubber FOB valuations.
Natural Rubber Prices in Europe
- In the Netherlands, the Natural Rubber Price Index rose by 17.7% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter inbound flows.
- The average Natural Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 2094.00/MT, reflecting lean Rotterdam inventories and firm demand.
- Natural Rubber Spot Price strengthened as seasonal supply constraints and freight premiums tightened Rotterdam availability.
- Natural Rubber Price Forecast suggests mild correction as inventory buffers rebuild and shipping constraints ease.
- Natural Rubber Production Cost Trend rose with higher field-latex costs and elevated bunker, insurance surcharges.
- Natural Rubber Demand Outlook remains firm as tyre, glove and technical rubber sectors sustain call-offs.
- Natural Rubber Price Index volatility increased as container scarcity and port congestion amplified forward buying.
- Port inventories tightened while exporters prioritized higher-paying cargoes, reducing Rotterdam inflows and shortening available pipelines.
Why did the price of Natural Rubber change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Seasonal low tapping and reduced sailings from Thailand and Indonesia constrained arrivals, tightening Rotterdam supply.
- Higher war-risk insurance and longer transit routes elevated freight, raising landed costs for Dutch importers.
- Stronger procurement by tyre and technical-rubber manufacturers, plus regulatory traceability requirements, accelerated Dutch purchasing activity.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
- In the USA, the Natural Rubber Price Index rose by 0.6% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting supply tightness.
- The average Natural Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 1829.00/MT, reflecting balanced import flows.
- Natural Rubber Spot Price eased as importers ran down inventories, keeping the Price Index soft.
- The Natural Rubber Demand Outlook remained subdued due to tyre inventory coverage and cautious procurement.
- Natural Rubber Production Cost Trend was stable as freight and currency effects remained muted domestically.
- Natural Rubber Price Forecast indicates mild downside risk near-term absent export disruptions and limited upside.
- Inventory builds and steady exports pressured the Natural Rubber Price Index, limiting sellers' pricing power.
- Major supplying countries maintained normal harvesting runs, supporting availability while substitution remained limited by synthetic cost parity.
Why did the price of Natural Rubber change in December 2025 in North America?
- Steady cargo arrivals met subdued year-end buying, prompting sellers to trim offers to maintain liquidity.
- Freight and currency dynamics were neutral, so landed-cost pressures remained minimal versus supply-demand influences.
- Downstream tyre and industrial demand eased seasonally, reducing urgency for imports and exerting downward price pressure.
APAC
- In Malaysia, the Natural Rubber Price Index rose by 1.82% quarter-over-quarter, driven by weather-related tapping.
- The average Natural Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 1380.33/MT, quoted FOB Klang.
- Natural Rubber Spot Price tightened as monsoonal rains reduced field-latex supply across Malaysian producing regions.
- Natural Rubber Price Forecast indicates near-term firmness driven by constrained feedstock and steady export demand.
- Natural Rubber Production Cost Trend subdued as energy tariffs stayed stable and processing rates adjusted.
- Natural Rubber Demand Outlook strengthened with medical-glove and tyre makers accelerating restocking ahead of year-end.
- Natural Rubber Price Index firming reflected exporter discipline and selective allocations supporting firmer FOB quotations.
- Inventories at Klang warehouses eased, tightening immediate availability and prompting exporters to prioritise contracted shipments.
Why did the price of Natural Rubber change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Monsoonal rainfall curtailed tapping days, reducing field-latex arrivals and tightening feedstock for processors in Malaysia.
- Stronger procurement from glove and tyre sectors advanced buying schedules, absorbing tight available Malaysian cargoes.
- Exporters maintained higher FOB offers aided by weaker ringgit and functional Port Klang logistics capacity.
Europe
- In the Netherlands, the Natural Rubber Price Index fell by 0.1% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting mild year-end supply abundance.
- The average Natural Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 1779.00/MT, driven by monthly supply and logistics dynamics.
- Natural Rubber Spot Price eased in December as arrivals matched softer downstream demand, keeping the Price Index subdued.
- Natural Rubber Price Forecast anticipates marginal volatility near-term, with seasonality and logistics shaping Price Index movements.
- Natural Rubber Production Cost Trend benefited from softer gas costs, relieving processing expenses but not altering Price Index.
- Natural Rubber Demand Outlook stayed moderate with tyre buyers holding inventories, limiting upward pressure on Price Index.
- Exporters' efficient production and steady arrivals supported ample supply, pressuring the Natural Rubber Spot Price and Price Index.
- Inventory levels across importers remained comfortable, constraining buying and tempering the Natural Rubber Price Forecast expectations.
Why did the price of Natural Rubber change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Higher December arrivals from Southeast Asia met subdued manufacturing, creating inventory-driven downward pressure on landed prices.
- Elevated November freight and logistics costs increased landed costs but eased in December as demurrage remained limited.
- Downstream buyers paused discretionary purchases during year-end maintenance, reducing spot demand and softening Natural Rubber Price Index.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In the USA, the Natural Rubber Price Index fell by 6.11% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting recent oversupply.
- The average Natural Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 1818.33/MT, CFR Houston imports.
- High inventories depressed the Natural Rubber Spot Price, narrowing spot-term premiums and weakening trade activity.
- Falling butadiene, related feedstock costs influenced the Natural Rubber Production Cost Trend, easing margin pressures.
- Muted automotive and industrial purchasing softened the Natural Rubber Demand Outlook, prompting importer replenishment strategies.
- Seasonal supply swings and logistics changes shaped the Natural Rubber Price Forecast for near-term stability.
- Tariff pauses and exporter shipment increases pressured the Natural Rubber Price Index, elevating volatility concerns.
- Contracted buying and improved shipping could support Natural Rubber prices, while inventories keep downward pressure.
Why did the price of Natural Rubber change in September 2025 in North America?
- Seasonal output increases in exporters created global oversupply, boosting US imports and limiting price support.
- High port and warehouse inventories allowed buyers to delay purchases, compressing spot demand and prices.
- Moderating industrial activity and softer feedstock costs reduced procurement urgency, restraining upward price near-term momentum.
APAC
- In Malaysia, the Natural Rubber Price Index fell by 5.0% quarter-over-quarter, due to weak demand.
- The average Natural Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 1355.67/MT, reported FOB Klang.
- Natural Rubber Spot Price action was limited while inventories remained comfortable and buyers stayed cautious.
- Natural Rubber Price Forecast anticipates modest term softness driven by balanced supply and cautious procurement.
- Natural Rubber Production Cost Trend showed rising input costs yet could not offset weaker demand.
- Natural Rubber Demand Outlook remained subdued as automotive and glove sectors carried out cautious procurement.
- Export demand softened while inventories remained adequate and Klang logistics ensured shipments, limiting price upside.
- Some smallholders reduced harvesting amid margin pressure, yet aggregate output remained steady without significant disruption.
Why did the price of Natural Rubber change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Weaker automotive and glove demand reduced procurement activity, applying downward pressure on Natural Rubber prices.
- Ample supply and smooth Klang logistics kept availability high, preventing price support from tighter markets.
- Rising input costs pressured producers but high inventories and cautious buying prevented cost pass through.
Europe
- In the Netherlands, the Natural Latex Rubber Price Index fell 9.6% quarter-over-quarter, driven by oversupply.
- The average Natural Latex Rubber price for the quarter was approximately USD 1780/MT, dampening demand.
- Natural Latex Rubber Spot Price softened as high Southeast Asian inventories pressured Rotterdam CFR levels.
- Natural Latex Rubber Price Forecast shows modest upside amid ample supplies and cautious importer behavior.
- Natural Latex Rubber Production Cost Trend eased as lower freight and input prices cut costs.
- Natural Latex Rubber Demand Outlook remained subdued with automotive and medical sectors delaying procurement, restocking.
- Natural Latex Rubber Price Index volatility limited as improved logistics increased flows, capping price spikes.
- Major exporter restocking cycles and Rotterdam inventories influenced buying patterns, restricting near-term upside for suppliers.
Why did the price of Natural Latex Rubber change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Southeast Asian oversupply and high exporter inventories reduced Rotterdam availability, exerting downward pressure on prices.
- Subdued automotive and medical procurement led buyers to delay purchases, sustaining weak demand into September.
- Improved logistics and easing port congestion increased flows, preventing sharp rallies despite tighter production origins.
