ANRPC releases Monthly NR Statistical Report, April 2025

I'm pleased to present our analysis of the global natural rubber (NR) market for April 2025. This month, the natural rubber market experienced a continued decline for the second consecutive month, driven mainly by heightened tapping activities due to favorable weather and concerns on weak demand from the tyre industry amid ongoing uncertainties related to trade tariffs.

In early April, concerns about the new US tariffs adversely impacted market sentiment. Here’s a summary of the latest trends in the NR sector:

Recent reports from member countries of the ANRPC suggest that global NR production is expected to grow marginally by 0.5% in 2025 compared to 2024. At the same time, demand for NR is projected to have a slower growth at 1.3% in 2025. A slowdown is expected in demand, and some revision in demand is expected, especially from the USA, Mexico, and the rest of the world. This expected slowdown in slight growth comes amid rising concerns about a potential global economic slowdown, influenced by the complexities surrounding U.S. tariffs, and the possibility of reduced trade activity with higher import prices for rubber products.

Please refer to the full report for a more comprehensive understanding and detailed analysis. Current subscribers who have not renewed their subscriptions, as well as individuals interested in obtaining a subscription to this publication, are encouraged to contact the ANRPC Secretariat at secretariat@anrpc.org for additional information.

Thank you.

TOH, Heng Guan

Secretary-General