| Product |
Category |
Region |
Price |
Last Updated Month |
| Natural Rubber |
Packaging |
China |
2130 USD/MT |
December 2025 |
Asia
The natural rubber market in Asia presented a firm yet volatile trend during the fourth quarter of 2025. China continued to be the major driver of demand in Asia. The market in China generally moved upwards. Domestic tapping activity was low due to seasonal influences and high rainfall in Southeast Asia. Additionally, severe flooding in Thailand, which is the largest producer of natural rubber globally, affected production and sparked concerns over the overall availability of the commodity worldwide. This scenario supported the market sentiment across major Asian exchanges.
Tire production in China was relatively stable, and replacement demand was strong, which sustained good buying interest. Even though there was an increase in port inventory in China, the market was supported by high raw material costs and favorable futures sentiment towards the end of the month. The prices in the Chinese domestic market settled at around 2130 USD/MT (Spot FD) in December’25.
Europe
In Europe, the market reflected a weak trend compared to the Asian market. The demand was flat as demand for vehicles was sluggish, and high interest rates curtailed spending. Ongoing trade inquiries were also a concern for industrial activity, thus curbing growth in tire production. The demand was flat as buyers were cautious and purchasing based on their immediate requirements rather than building inventory levels. Although global supply concerns were a factor, they were not strong enough to push prices up significantly. Additionally, synthetic rubber was a hindrance to a strong increase in prices. The prices were range-bound and stable at the end of the quarter.
North America
The market's performance in North America was balanced and cautious. Demand from the automotive and replacement tire segment was moderate. Customers responded to news from the global supply chain, particularly those related to floods in Thailand. The energy market's stability was instrumental in managing production costs, although competition from synthetic materials limited the extent of cost increases. The market was stable by the end of Q4 with some upward influence from global supply chain tightness.