Adverse Weather Worries Lift Rubber Futures

2025-11-27 11:00 By Luisa Carvalho 1 min. read

Rubber futures surged to near 180 US cents per kilogram, the highest level since early September, primarily driven by supply concerns.

Key producers in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam an d Malaysia, have been affected by heavy rainfall damaging crops, with more rain expected through early December.

The Rubber Authority of Thailand said severe floods in Thailand's key southern region could cut rubber in the world's top producer by as much as 90,000 metric tons, worth 4.5 billion baht ($140 million).

An estimated 40,000 tons of rubber output had already been lost in nine provinces.

Meanwhile, slower EV market growth and supply chain challenges continued to pressure the automotive-driven rubber sector.

At the same time, the EU’s plan to delay and revise deforestation regulations could prompt buyers to defer purchases, potentially reducing overall demand.



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