Overview
Rubber price Kerala today reflects the broader global trend, as international rubber markets continued to weaken on December 4, 2025. The decline is mainly due to soft supply–demand fundamentals, even though firmer crude oil prices provided slight support.
Key Market Developments Affecting Rubber Price in Kerala
1. International Rubber Futures
Global price movements strongly influence Kerala rubber prices, especially for RSS4 and latex.
Osaka Exchange (OSE), Japan
- May contract dropped 1.6 yen (0.49%)
- New price: 323.8 yen/kg ($2.08/kg)
Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), China
- May contract fell 240 yuan (1.58%) → 14,990 yuan/ton
- Butadiene rubber (synthetic rubber): down 230 yuan (2.16%) → 10,435 yuan/ton
Singapore Exchange (SICOM)
- Dec contract closed at 169.3 US¢/kg, down 1.2%
These declines typically put downward pressure on natural rubber prices in Kerala.
2. Market Sentiment
- Weak global supply and demand continue to create uncertainty.
- Everbright Futures (China) reports that rubber prices are likely to stay volatile in the short term.
- This volatility can reflect in Kerala’s daily rubber price, especially for RSS4 and latex.
3. Global Consumption Trends
- Worldwide rubber consumption fell 1.8% during Jan–Oct 2025.
- Oversupply and high inventories add additional pressure.
- This oversupply is a major factor influencing rubber price Kerala today.
4. Currencies & Stock Market
- Japanese yen stable at 155.18 per USD.
- Nikkei index up 1.2%, reflecting stronger investor confidence.
Currency movements often impact import/export competitiveness, indirectly affecting rubber rates in Kerala.
5. Impact of Oil Prices
- Oil prices are firm due to disruptions in Russia’s oil infrastructure caused by Ukrainian attacks.
- Since synthetic rubber is derived from crude oil, rising oil prices sometimes offer support to natural rubber.
However, current oil firmness has not been strong enough to lift rubber prices globally or in Kerala.
6. Weather Conditions Affecting Supply
- Thailand (largest producer) expects heavy rain from Dec 4–6 → possible tapping disruptions.
- Southern Thailand is gradually resuming tapping after severe floods.
Weather-related supply changes in Thailand frequently affect Kerala rubber market prices due to global alignment.
7. China’s Economic Outlook
- China is expected to maintain 5% growth target, but demand remains soft.
- Weak Chinese consumption also suppresses rubber price Kerala today.
Conclusion – Rubber Price Kerala Today
The natural rubber market continues to face pressure from:
- Weak demand
- Oversupply
- Volatile global futures
- Weather disruptions
- Soft Chinese consumption
Buyers and sellers in Kerala should expect short-term price fluctuations, influenced by global economic conditions, crude oil movements, and production levels in major rubber-producing countries.
