Rubber prices on March 24, 2026: Mixed movements across exchanges

Rubber prices on March 24 globally

On the global market, rubber prices showed mixed movements.

At the close of trading, rubber futures for April 2026 in Thailand rose 0.7% (0.5 baht), to 75.5 baht/kg. Meanwhile, in Japan, prices for the same contract fell by 0.5% (1.9 yen), down to 353 yen/kg.

In China, April futures edged down by 0.1% (20 yuan), to 16,085 yuan /ton. On the Singapore Exchange, TSR20 rubber prices fluctuated slightly and remained around a stable range.

Specifically, the August 2026 rubber contract on the Osaka Exchange (OSE) fell by 10.1 yen (2.35%) to 356.9 yen/kg, equivalent to $ 2.24/kg.

In contrast, the May rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) rose by 135 yuan (0.84%) to 16,145 yuan /ton, equivalent to $ 2,337.31/ton.

Notably, the most actively traded May butadiene rubber contract on SHFE surged by 1,870 yuan (11.99%) to 17,470 yuan /ton, closing at its highest level since its listing on July 28, 2023. Prices were supported as Asian refineries continued to cut output, tightening feedstock supply.

Rubber prices today showed mixed movements amid concerns that supply could become more abundant.

According to experts, this growth partly indicates that the global rubber market is showing signs of recovery despite macroeconomic uncertainties. A report from the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries also noted that market sentiment remains stable, supported mainly by improving signals from the global tire manufacturing industry.

Demand for automobiles and industrial goods is gradually improving, thereby supporting the rubber market. As the tire manufacturing sector recovers from a period of slow growth, demand for natural rubber is also beginning to rise again.

On the other hand, some supply-side factors may continue to put pressure on the market in the short term. However, seasonal supply constraints in major producing countries such as Thailand and Indonesia, especially during the leaf-shedding period, are expected to tighten global supply in the coming months.

However, according to a report by Tianfeng Futures, with free trade agreements between China and rubber-producing countries such as Ivory Coast, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia, manufacturers may shift toward using natural rubber instead of butadiene rubber to optimize costs.

Data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group showed that rubber trading volume in Osaka surged after the long holiday in Japan. According to the Japan Exchange Group, prices have broken through short-term technical support levels, increasing selling pressure in the market.

In addition to demand factors, the market is also affected by the leaf-shedding season, from February to May, which reduces latex output in major producing countries, thereby tightening supply and supporting prices.

Currently, rubber from Cambodia is primarily exported to manufacturing hubs such as China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore. With large plantation areas and participation from both enterprises and smallholders, rubber remains a strategic economic sector.

In the coming time, as demand for automobiles and industrial goods improves and supply remains constrained in Thailand and Indonesia, the global rubber market is expected to maintain a positive trend.

Thus, global rubber prices on March 24, 2026, showed slight fluctuations compared to the previous day.

Rubber prices on March 24 domestically

In the domestic market, prices remained unchanged compared to yesterday.

Accordingly, at Mang Yang Rubber Company, liquid latex is priced at VND 458-463 /TSC, while mixed coagulated rubber is purchased around VND 404-459/DRC.

At Ba Ria Rubber Company, liquid latex is priced at VND 420/TSC, coagulated rubber (DRC 35–44%) is VND 14,600/kg, and raw latex material is VND 18,100/kg.

The latest quotation from Phu Rieng Rubber Company shows VND 390 /DRC for mixed rubber and VND 420/TSC for liquid latex.

At Binh Long Rubber Company, prices are VND 432/TSC at the factory and VND 422/TSC at production teams, while mixed rubber (DRC 60%) is VND 14,000/kg.

$ 1 = VND 26,114 – Source: Vietcombank.