ANRPC releases Monthly NR Statistical Report, April 2022

The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) releases the Monthly NR Statistical Report, April 2022. 

The global production of natural rubber (NR) posted a 13.6% growth, year-on-year, amounted to 941,000 tons as compared the same period in a year ago. While the global demand of NR estimated a 0.3% growth, year-on-year, to 1.210 million tons. Despite market fundamental remains favourable to NR market, but the industry was heavily impacted by other external global events during the reference period. 

The World Bank has revised downwards its projection for the global economy growth for 2022 from 4.1% to 3.2%, resulted from the unfolding developments surrounding the Ukraine conflicts and lockdowns in China as it poses uncertainty and may slowdown the global economic recovery prospects. 

For a better assessment and decision-making, ANRPC has started an online survey to gather feedback from rubber stakeholders in the value chain of NR industry on the proposed Sustainable Price Mechanism (SPM). The said proposed mechanism is to address prevailing low prices and safeguard the interests of stakeholders in the NR industry. It’s ultimately to provide a sustainable development in the entire value chain of NR industry in the long run. The duration of online survey has been extended till further notice. 

I urge for your participation in the online survey for providing feedback on this proposed mechanism. Please visit our website, to read on the Brief about the proposed Sustainable Price Mechanism (SPM) prior to providing your feedback in the online survey. The said Brief is available in Bangla, Khmer, Thai and Viet Nam; while the online survey is available in multilingual options namely English, Khmer, Indonesia, Thai and Viet Nam.  I appreciate your time and patience for providing your valuable feedback on this matter. 

The incessant support and cooperation extended by the esteemed users, statistical correspondents, and stakeholders are once again gratefully acknowledged. 

For renewal or new subscription for year 2022, subscribers may contact the Secretariat for further details at anrpc.secretariat@gmail.com. 

Thank you.

R. B. Premadasa

Secretary-General