Rubber Futures Hit 4-Week Low

2025-09-19 09:15 By Kyrie Dichosa 1 min. read

Rubber futures slipped to around 170 US cents per kilogram in mid-September, hitting a one-month low as peak tapping season swelled supply and overshadowed temporary support from pre-holiday restocking.

Although buying ahead of China’s holiday briefly lifted prices, expanded output from Southeast Asian growers has capped gains.

Market sentiment was further weighed by weaker-than-expected economic data from China, which clouded the demand outlook for rubber.

With supply continuing to outpace demand, traders expect prices to remain under pressure in the near term, with volatility persisting until industrial demand shows stronger signs of recovery.

Adding to headwinds, slowing global electric vehicle sales and fierce competition in China’s auto market are weighing on the sector.

Still, EVs present both risks and opportunities—reducing oil demand while requiring more natural rubber per vehicle to support added weight.



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