Rubber futures fell to around 202 US cents per kilogram in mid-April, retreating from 2017 highs, weighed down by expectations of rising supply as the tapping season resumed. Additional pressure came from easing oil prices, driven by prospects of renewed US–Iran negotiations, which lowered synthetic rubber production costs and reduced the relative attractiveness of natural rubber. However, losses were partly cushioned by supply-side disruptions in China, where tapping in the key producing region of Hainan was delayed by a heat wave, temporarily tightening availability. On the demand side, China’s car sales fell more than 17% in Q1 after the removal of tax incentives, dampening tire production and natural rubber consumption from the world’s largest consumer.

Rubber rose to 203.50 USD Cents / Kg on April 16, 2026, up 0.44% from the previous day. Over the past month, Rubber's price has risen 3.93%, and is up 21.57% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Rubber reached an all time high of 815 in February of 2025. Rubber - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 17 of 2026.

Rubber rose to 203.50 USD Cents / Kg on April 16, 2026, up 0.44% from the previous day. Over the past month, Rubber's price has risen 3.93%, and is up 21.57% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Rubber is expected to trade at 208.52 US Cents/kg by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 218.66 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Soybeans 1,162.72 -1.03 -0.09% 0.08% 12.25% Apr/17
Wheat 598.22 -0.28 -0.05% -1.00% 11.09% Apr/17
Lumber 583.00 2.00 0.34% -4.43% 1.84% Apr/16
Cheese 1.65 -0.0109 -0.66% -0.36% -11.03% Apr/17
Palm Oil 4,476.00 4.00 0.09% -0.53% 11.57% Apr/16
Milk 16.84 -0.13 -0.77% 4.14% -3.05% Apr/16
Cocoa 3,455.00 -108.00 -3.03% 3.17% -58.66% Apr/16
Cotton 77.99 -0.141 -0.18% 13.52% 17.54% Apr/17
Rubber 203.50 0.90 0.44% 3.93% 21.57% Apr/16
Orange Juice 176.10 -8.50 -4.60% -7.56% -42.07% Apr/16
Coffee 290.40 -7.85 -2.63% -1.48% -22.82% Apr/16
Oat 342.30 -3.6965 -1.07% -5.90% -3.78% Apr/17
Wool 1,825.00 0 0% 2.36% 48.13% Apr/17
Rice 10.84 -0.0700 -0.64% -4.54% -19.66% Apr/17
Canola 722.71 -1.59 -0.22% -0.48% 8.13% Apr/17
Sugar 13.80 0.10 0.73% -4.50% -22.90% Apr/16
Corn 449.52 1.0189 0.23% -2.96% -6.69% Apr/17


Rubber
Natural rubber is high resilience, extremely waterproof, and stretchable material. Is used extensively in many applications and products, either alone or in combination with other materials. The biggest producers of rubber are China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Others include Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and India. Rubber Futures are available for trading on several exchanges including Osaka Exchange, Singapore Exchange (SGX), the Malaysian Rubber Exchange and the Shanghai International Energy Exchange. The Rubber prices displayed on Trading Economics are derived from over-the-counter (OTC) markets and contract-for-difference (CFD) financial instruments.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
203.50 202.60 815.00 115.00 1997 - 2026 US Cents/kg Daily

News Stream
Rubber Futures Retreat
Rubber futures fell to around 202 US cents per kilogram in mid-April, retreating from 2017 highs, weighed down by expectations of rising supply as the tapping season resumed. Additional pressure came from easing oil prices, driven by prospects of renewed US–Iran negotiations, which lowered synthetic rubber production costs and reduced the relative attractiveness of natural rubber. However, losses were partly cushioned by supply-side disruptions in China, where tapping in the key producing region of Hainan was delayed by a heat wave, temporarily tightening availability. On the demand side, China’s car sales fell more than 17% in Q1 after the removal of tax incentives, dampening tire production and natural rubber consumption from the world’s largest consumer.
2026-04-14
Rubber Futures Near 2017-Highs
Rubber futures rose above 206 US cents per kilogram, approaching levels not seen since early 2017, partly supported by rising oil prices amid the Middle East fragile ceasefire and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Higher oil prices increase synthetic rubber costs, which makes natural rubber relatively more attractive, often boosting its demand. Further supporting prices, raw material supply in leading Southeast Asian countries remains constrained due to the seasonal low-production “wintering” period between February and May. During this phase, trees shed their leaves and undergo a resting phase, which substantially affects latex production.
2026-04-09
Rubber Futures Rise to 6-Week High
Rubber futures rose to 205 US cents per kilogram, reaching their highest level in six weeks. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, along with elevated crude oil prices, are driving up synthetic rubber costs, boosting demand for natural rubber. Global shipping disruptions continue to pose risks to the supply of critical raw materials such as chemicals, petrochemical derivatives, and synthetic rubber. At the same time, supply remains constrained as Southeast Asia, the main producing region, stays in its low-production “wintering” season until June.
2026-04-06