20.01.202616:24:10UTC+00Rubber Futures at Near 3-Week Low

Rubber futures have fallen to approximately 181 US cents per kilogram, marking the lowest point since the end of December 2025. This decline is primarily influenced by beneficial weather conditions forecasted for major producers like Thailand and Indonesia. Thailand expects a weakening of the monsoon from January 21 to 25, which coincides with its peak production period. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, heavy rainfall in the Kalimantan and Sumatra regions is predicted to subside between January 23 and 26. The rubber tapping season briefly commences in late January, followed by a low-production phase from February to May, before entering a peak harvesting season lasting until September. On the demand spectrum, recent economic indicators from China, the leading consumer, reveal ongoing frailty in the property market. This situation could potentially dampen the demand for infrastructure materials such as rubber. However, some demand has been temporarily buoyed by pre-Lunar New Year restocking activities in recent weeks.