(VAN) Rubber prices on April 13 recorded mixed movements, influenced by oil prices and geopolitical factors. Domestically, prices remained stable.
Rubber prices on April 13 globally
On the global market, rubber prices showed mixed movements. In Thailand, the May 2026 rubber contract increased by 0.1% (0.1 baht) to 80.2 baht/kg. In Japan, the May 2026 rubber contract decreased by 0.6% (JPY 2.3) to JPY 385.5/kg.
On the international market, rubber futures in Japan continued their downward trend in the first trading session of the week. On the TOCOM (Tokyo) exchange, the April 2026 RSS3 rubber contract fell by 0.90% to JPY 379.40/kg. Subsequent contracts also declined, with the July contract dropping 1.16% to JPY 387.20/kg and the August contract falling 1.01% to JPY 389.40/kg. The decline ranging from around 0.9% to over 1% indicates that downward pressure remains in the Japanese market.
On the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), natural rubber prices were mixed. The April 2026 contract remained unchanged at CNY 16,905/ton, while other contracts fluctuated. Some contracts increased slightly, such as May (+0.12%) and June (+0.27%), while others declined, including July (-0.17%) and August (-0.72%). This reflects a short-term shift in market sentiment in China.
In Singapore, TSR20 rubber prices continued to decline slightly across most contracts. The May 2026 contract fell by 0.25% to 202.50 cents/kg, June decreased by 0.29%, July by 0.43%, and August by 0.38%. The September contract also edged down by about 0.05%, showing a broad but modest downward adjustment trend.
In China, the May rubber contract increased by 0.15% to CNY 16,900/ton. Meanwhile, on the Singapore Exchange (SICOM), the May TSR20 contract decreased by 0.4%, trading at 205.6 cents/kg.
Overall, global rubber prices today showed mixed adjustments across major markets. These fluctuations reflect the combined impact of multiple factors. Rubber prices in Japan were supported by rising oil prices.
Investors have shifted to a cautious stance in Asian markets as geopolitical risks in the Middle East heat up again. The ceasefire agreement in the Gulf region is at risk of collapsing, as Israel intensifies airstrikes in Lebanon, raising concerns about global energy security, particularly at the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply passes.
Thus, rubber prices on April 13, 2026 continued to move within a narrow range. The global market shows a slight downward trend or divergence across exchanges.
Rubber prices on April 13 domestically
Domestically, prices remained unchanged compared to yesterday.
Accordingly, fresh latex prices at Mang Yang Company range from VND 458 to VND 463/TSC, while scrap latex is purchased at around VND 404 to VND 459/DRC.
At Ba Ria Rubber Company, fresh latex is priced at VND 420/TSC, DRC 35-44% latex at VND 14,600/kg, and raw latex at VND 18,100/kg.
The latest quotation from Phu Rieng Rubber Company is around VND 390/DRC for scrap latex and VND 420/TSC for fresh latex.
At Binh Long Company, prices at the factory are VND 432/TSC and VND 422/TSC at production teams, while DRC 60% scrap latex is priced at VND 14,000/kg.
$1 = VND 26,361 – Source: Vietcombank.
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