Price Watchâ„¢ provides real-time price assessments and price forecasts for Natural Rubber across top trading regions:
| Natural Rubber Regional Coverage | Natural Rubber Grade and Country Coverage | Natural Rubber Data Coverage Explanation |
| Asia-Pacific Natural Rubber Pricing Analysis | Bulk Latex (60% DRC) Ex-Kottayam, India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Domestic Prices at Kottayam India |
| TSR (ISNR 20) Ex-Kottayam, India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Domestic Prices at Kottayam India | |
| RSS3 Ex-Kottayam, India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Domestic Prices at Kottayam India | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) Ex-South India, India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Domestic Prices at South India | |
| TSR (ISNR 20) Ex-South India, India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Domestic Prices at South India | |
| RSS3 Ex-South India, India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Domestic Prices at South India | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) Ex-West India, India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Domestic Prices at West India | |
| TSR (ISNR 20) Ex-West India, India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Domestic Prices at West India | |
| RSS3 Ex-West India, India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Domestic Prices at West India | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Nhava Sheva (THAILAND), India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India, Importing from Thailand | |
| RSS Bale 3 CIF Nhava Sheva (THAILAND), India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India, Importing from Thailand | |
| TSR (STR 20) CIF Nhava Sheva (THAILAND), India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India, Importing from Thailand | |
| TSR (SIR 20) CIF Nhava Sheva (INDONESIA), India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India, Importing from Indonesia | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Nhava Sheva (VIETNAM), India | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, West India, Importing from Vietnam | |
| TSR (SIR 20) FOB Jakarta, Indonesia | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Export Prices from Jakarta Port, Indonesia to Global Markets | |
| TSR (SMR 20) FOB Johor, Malaysia | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Export Prices from Johor Port, Malaysia to Global Markets | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) FOB Johor, Malaysia | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Export Prices from Johor Port, Malaysia to Global Markets | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) FOB Bangkok, Thailand | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Export Prices from Bangkok Port, Thailand to Global Markets | |
| RSS Bale 3 FOB Bangkok, Thailand | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Export Prices from Bangkok Port, Thailand to Global Markets | |
| TSR (STR 20) FOB Bangkok, Thailand | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Export Prices from Bangkok Port, Thailand to Global Markets | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) FOB Saigon, Vietnam | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Export Prices from Saigon Port, Vietnam to Global Markets | |
| TSR (SVR 10) FOB Saigon, Vietnam | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Export Prices from Saigon Port, Vietnam to Global Markets | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Shanghai (THAILAND), China | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Shanghai Port, China, Importing from Thailand | |
| RSS Bale 3 CIF Shanghai (THAILAND), China | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Shanghai Port, China, Importing from Thailand | |
| TSR (STR 20) CIF Shanghai (THAILAND), China | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Shanghai Port, China, Importing from Thailand | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Shanghai (VIETNAM), China | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Shanghai Port, China, Importing from Vietnam | |
| North America Natural Rubber Pricing Analysis | Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Houston (THAILAND), USA | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Houston Port, USA, Importing from Thailand |
| RSS Bale 3 CIF Houston (THAILAND), USA | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Houston Port, USA, Importing from Thailand | |
| TSR (STR 20) CIF Houston (THAILAND), USA | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Houston Port, USA, Importing from Thailand | |
| TSR (SIR 20) CIF Houston (INDONESIA), USA | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Houston Port, USA, Importing from Indonesia | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Houston (VIETNAM), USA | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Houston Port, USA, Importing from Vietnam | |
| Europe Natural Rubber Pricing Analysis | Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Rotterdam (THAILAND), Netherlands | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Rotterdam Port, Netherlands, Importing from Thailand |
| RSS Bale 3 CIF Rotterdam (THAILAND), Netherlands | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Rotterdam Port, Netherlands, Importing from Thailand | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Rotterdam (MALAYSIA), Netherlands | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Rotterdam Port, Netherlands, Importing from Malaysia | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Rotterdam (VIETNAM), Netherlands | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Rotterdam Port, Netherlands, Importing from Vietnam | |
| South America Natural Rubber Pricing Analysis | Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Santos (THAILAND), Brazil | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Santos Port, Brazil, Importing from Thailand |
| TSR (SIR 20) CIF Santos (INDONESIA), Brazil | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Santos Port, Brazil, Importing from Indoneisa | |
| Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Santos (VIETNAM), Brazil | Weekly Price Update on Natural Rubber Real-Time Import Prices at Santos Port, Brazil, Importing from Vietnam |
Natural Rubber Price Forecasts & Market Foresight Q4 2026
Outlook: Strongly Bearish
Confidence: High
In Q4 2026, global Natural Rubber prices may remain strongly bearish as subdued tyre manufacturing, cautious procurement and weak spot demand could limit consumption across key markets.
Improved tapping conditions in some producing regions might increase latex availability, while seasonal production recovery could ease supply constraints across Southeast Asia.
Elevated raw material costs and uncertain automotive demand may further discourage aggressive purchasing, leaving producers with limited scope to sustain higher offers.
Crude oil movements could influence synthetic rubber costs and substitution economics, but weaker downstream demand might outweigh any feedstock-related support.
The Natural Rubber price chart may therefore indicate a broad downward trend as buyers prioritise essential requirements and defer replenishment.
The Natural Rubber price index could decline during the quarter if improving supply, restrained tyre-sector demand and competitive export offers intensify selling pressure across regional markets.
Global Natural Rubber Market Overview by Region (October–December 2026)
| Country | Grade/ Incoterm | Outlook |
| India | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) Ex-Kottayam | Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, TSR (ISNR 20) Ex-Kottayam | Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, RSS3 Ex-Kottayam | Strongly Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) Ex-South India | Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, TSR (ISNR 20) Ex-South India | Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, RSS3 Ex-South India | Strongly Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) Ex-West India | Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, TSR (ISNR 20) Ex-West India | Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, RSS3 Ex-West India | Strongly Bearish |
| Thailand | Natural Rubber, TSR (STR 20) FOB Bangkok | Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, TSR (STR 20) CIF Nhava Sheva (THAILAND) | Bearish |
| China | Natural Rubber, TSR (STR 20) CIF Shanghai (THAILAND) | Bearish |
| USA | Natural Rubber, TSR (STR 20) CIF Houston (THAILAND) | Strongly Bearish |
| Thailand | Natural Rubber, RSS Bale 3 FOB Bangkok | Strongly Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, RSS Bale 3 CIF Nhava Sheva (THAILAND) | Strongly Bearish |
| China | Natural Rubber, RSS Bale 3 CIF Shanghai (THAILAND) | Strongly Bearish |
| USA | Natural Rubber, RSS Bale 3 CIF Houston (THAILAND) | Strongly Bearish |
| Netherlands | Natural Rubber, RSS Bale 3 CIF Rotterdam (THAILAND) | Strongly Bearish |
| Thailand | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) FOB Bangkok | Strongly Bearish |
| China | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Shanghai (THAILAND) | Strongly Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Nhava Sheva (THAILAND) | Strongly Bearish |
| Brazil | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Santos (THAILAND) | Strongly Bearish |
| Netherlands | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Rotterdam (THAILAND) | Strongly Bearish |
| Malaysia | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) FOB Johor | Strongly Bearish |
| Netherlands | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Rotterdam (MALAYSIA) | Strongly Bearish |
| Malaysia | Natural Rubber, TSR (SMR 20) FOB Johor | Strongly Bearish |
| Indonesia | Natural Rubber, TSR (SIR 20) FOB Jakarta | Strongly Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, TSR (SIR 20) CIF Nhava Sheva (INDONESIA) | Bearish |
| USA | Natural Rubber, TSR (SIR 20) CIF Houston (INDONESIA) | Bearish |
| Brazil | Natural Rubber, TSR (SIR 20) CIF Santos (INDONESIA) | Bearish |
| Vietnam | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) FOB Saigon | Strongly Bearish |
| India | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Nhava Sheva (VIETNAM) | Strongly Bearish |
| China | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Shanghai (VIETNAM) | Strongly Bearish |
| Netherlands | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Rotterdam (VIETNAM) | Strongly Bearish |
| Brazil | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Santos (VIETNAM) | Strongly Bearish |
| USA | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Houston (VIETNAM) | Strongly Bearish |
| Vietnam | Natural Rubber, TSR (SVR 10) FOB Saigon | Strongly Bearish |
| USA | Natural Rubber, Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Houston (THAILAND) | Strongly Bearish |
*Natural Rubber Forecast represents an analytical assessment based on information available at the time of publication. Actual market prices may vary due to unforeseen operational, regulatory, geopolitical, or economic developments.
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The 3-Month Forecast (Updated Monthly)
It reflects changes in Latex feedstock costs, energy prices, producer operating rates, plant outages, inventory levels, trade flows, freight rates, regional demand, and geopolitical developments affecting the global Natural Rubber market.
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It provides a strategic outlook based on expected capacity additions, supply-demand balances, feedstock economics, macroeconomic conditions, industrial production trends, trade policies, seasonal demand patterns, and long-term supply chain developments, supporting procurement, budgeting, and strategic planning.
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Natural Rubber Price Trend Q3 2026
In Q3 2026, global Natural Rubber prices have shown mixed movements as seasonal tapping conditions, rainfall patterns and supply availability across Southeast Asia have influenced market direction.
Weather-related production concerns have affected supply expectations in key producing countries, while demand from tyre manufacturers and automotive industries has supported selected grades.
Indian domestic prices have recorded substantial quarterly increases, particularly for bulk latex and TSR ISNR 20, reflecting tighter availability and procurement requirements.
Meanwhile, Thai and Malaysian bulk latex prices have declined amid varying export demand and grade-specific supply conditions, whereas Indonesian and Vietnamese TSR grades have strengthened.
The Natural Rubber price chart has reflected these differences across producing and importing markets. In September 2026, the Natural Rubber price index has shown a recovery across several export and import grades, although Indian RSS3 and some Thai-origin RSS3 prices have decreased amid divergent market conditions.
India: Natural Rubber Domestical price Ex-Kottayam; Grade – Bulk Latex (60% DRC)
According to Price Watchâ„¢, in Q3 2026, the Natural Rubber price trend in India has strengthened, with Bulk Latex (60% DRC) Ex-Kottayam increasing by approximately 19%. Domestic prices have reflected changes in seasonal tapping activity, rainfall-related supply conditions and procurement requirements from tyre manufacturers.
Weather-related disruptions in major rubber-producing areas have influenced latex availability, while demand from automotive and tyre applications has supported buying interest. Producers and buyers have also adjusted purchasing decisions according to supply availability, inventory positions and replacement costs.
Compared with solid rubber grades, bulk latex has recorded a stronger quarterly increase, indicating grade-specific differences in market tightness. In September 2026, Natural Rubber price in India have increased by approximately 1%, as domestic latex prices have continued to rise despite a more moderate monthly movement.
Indonesia: Natural Rubber Export price FOB Jakarta; Grade – TSR (SIR 20)
In Q3 2026, the Natural Rubber price trend in Indonesia has strengthened, with TSR (SIR 20) FOB Jakarta increasing by approximately 3%. Export prices have reflected supplier quotations, international procurement requirements and demand from tyre manufacturers in major consuming markets.
Changes in weather conditions across rubber-producing regions have influenced supply expectations, while movements in regional rubber futures have affected buying sentiment and export negotiations. Producers and exporters have also considered replacement costs and the competitiveness of their offers against alternative origins.
Purchasing activity has varied according to buyers’ inventory positions and immediate consumption needs. In September 2026, Natural Rubber Prices in Indonesia have increased by approximately 10%, indicating stronger SIR 20 export quotations and higher replacement costs as suppliers have responded to firmer regional market conditions.
Malaysia: Natural Rubber Export price FOB Johor; Grade – Bulk Latex (60% DRC)
In Q3 2026, the Natural Rubber price trend in Malaysia has increased, with TSR (SMR 20) FOB Johor rising by approximately 5%. Export prices have reflected grade availability, production economics and demand from tyre and industrial rubber manufacturers.
Regional weather conditions and rainfall-related concerns have influenced supply expectations across Southeast Asian producing areas, while movements in rubber futures have affected supplier and buyer sentiment.
Exporters have adjusted quotations according to prevailing market conditions and purchasing interest from overseas customers. Demand from tyre producers has remained an important influence on sales, although buying patterns have varied according to inventory requirements and replacement costs.
In September 2026, Natural Rubber price in Malaysia have increased by approximately 8%, indicating stronger SMR 20 export quotations and firmer market sentiment after the quarterly advance.
Thailand: Natural Rubber Export price FOB Bangkok; Grade – Bulk Latex (60% DRC)
In Q3 2026, the Natural Rubber price trend in Thailand has weakened, with Bulk Latex (60% DRC) FOB Bangkok declining by approximately 7%. Export prices have reflected changes in latex availability, overseas buying interest and procurement from downstream rubber manufacturers.
Seasonal rainfall and tapping conditions have influenced production expectations, while fluctuations in crude oil and regional rubber futures have affected market sentiment. Exporters have also faced varying purchasing requirements from international buyers, limiting their ability to maintain stronger offers throughout the quarter.
Demand from tyre manufacturers has remained an important factor in determining export activity and price negotiations. In September 2026, Natural Rubber price in Thailand have increased by approximately 4%, indicating a partial recovery in bulk latex export quotations as suppliers have responded to firmer replacement costs and renewed buying interest.
Vietnam: Natural Rubber Export price FOB Saigon; Grade – Bulk Latex (60% DRC)
In Q3 2026, the Natural Rubber price trend in Vietnam has strengthened, with TSR (SVR 10) FOB Saigon increasing by approximately 6%. Export prices have reflected demand from overseas tyre manufacturers, supplier quotations and changes in regional natural rubber market sentiment.
Weather conditions and production availability across Southeast Asian rubber-producing areas have influenced expectations for export supply, while purchasing requirements from international buyers have shaped selling offers.
Crude oil movements have also affected market sentiment through their influence on synthetic rubber costs and the relative competitiveness of natural rubber. Exporters have continued to assess overseas demand and replacement costs when negotiating prices.
In September 2026, Natural Rubber price in Vietnam have increased by approximately 6%, reflecting continued strength in SVR 10 export quotations and firmer buying interest across regional markets.
USA: Natural Rubber Import price CIF Houston, USA form Thailand; Grade – Bulk Latex (60% DRC)
According to Price Watchâ„¢, in Q3 2026, the Natural Rubber price trend in the United States has strengthened, with TSR (SIR 20) CIF Houston from Indonesia increasing by approximately 10%. The increase has reflected firmer Indonesian export quotations, higher replacement-cost considerations and freight-related expenses affecting the landed price.
Demand from tyre manufacturers, automotive component producers and industrial rubber users has influenced import requirements. Buyers have continued to evaluate incoming offers against existing inventories and manufacturing schedules, while changes in regional rubber market sentiment have shaped procurement decisions.
The relative cost of natural rubber compared with synthetic alternatives has also remained relevant to purchasing strategies. In September 2026, Natural Rubber price in the United States have increased by approximately 10%, indicating continued strength in Indonesian-origin SIR 20 offers and higher import replacement costs.
Netherlands: Natural Rubber Import price CIF Rotterdam, Netherlands form Thailand; Grade – Bulk Latex (60% DRC)
In Q3 2026, the Natural Rubber price trend in the Netherlands has weakened, with Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Rotterdam from Malaysia declining by approximately 3%. The quarterly reduction has reflected changes in Malaysian supplier offers, shipping expenses and import replacement costs.
European buyers have continued to assess procurement requirements against existing inventories and demand from tyre, industrial rubber and other manufacturing applications. Competition between Southeast Asian supply origins has influenced import negotiations, while freight and delivery costs have contributed to differences in landed prices.
Purchasing activity has remained sensitive to the relative competitiveness of imported material and the timing of replenishment orders. In September 2026, Natural Rubber price in the Netherlands have increased by less than 1%, indicating a modest recovery in Malaysian-origin bulk latex quotations while overall market conditions have remained comparatively subdued.
Brazil: Natural Rubber Import price CIF Santos, Brazil form Thailand; Grade – Bulk Latex (60% DRC)
In Q3 2026, the Natural Rubber price trend in Brazil has strengthened, with TSR (SIR 20) CIF Santos from Indonesia increasing by approximately 6%. Indonesian export quotations and delivery costs have influenced the landed price, while demand from tyre manufacturers and industrial rubber processors has supported procurement activity.
Importers have continued to compare supplier offers with replacement costs and existing stock levels before committing to additional purchases. Freight and logistics expenses have also contributed to the final import price, alongside changes in the availability of Indonesian-origin material.
Demand from automotive and tyre-related industries has remained an important factor in determining buying requirements. In September 2026, Natural Rubber price in Brazil have increased by approximately 11%, reflecting a strong monthly rise in Indonesian-origin SIR 20 quotations and higher replacement costs for imported material.
China: Natural Rubber Import price CIF Shanghai, China form Thailand; Grade – Bulk Latex (60% DRC)
In Q3 2026, the Natural Rubber price trend in China has weakened, with Bulk Latex (60% DRC) CIF Shanghai from Thailand declining by approximately 7%. Import prices have reflected changes in Thai-origin export quotations, freight and logistics expenses, and cautious purchasing by Chinese manufacturers.
Buyers have continued to balance immediate production requirements against inventory availability, limiting the need for aggressive replenishment. Demand from tyre manufacturers and industrial rubber processors has influenced import activity, while crude oil movements have affected market sentiment through their influence on synthetic rubber costs and substitution economics.
The competitiveness of imported latex has also depended on supplier offers and delivery costs. In September 2026, Natural Rubber price in China have increased by approximately 5%, reflecting firmer Thai-origin bulk latex quotations and higher replacement costs for imported material.







