Morning Rubber Report
Rubber India – 14 May 2026
Global rubber markets remained firm on Thursday as supply concerns and weather-related production issues continued supporting prices. Strong international market sentiment is also influencing rubber Agarthala price trends today.
Japanese rubber futures climbed to a two-year high, while Chinese rubber futures also traded higher amid concerns over lower production in Southeast Asia due to El Niño weather conditions.
Investors are also closely watching the meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14–15, as the discussions may impact global trade and commodity markets.
International Rubber Market Update
Japan OSE Market
Japan rubber futures extended gains for another session. The Osaka Exchange (OSE) October rubber contract rose 0.61% to 425.5 yen/kg — the highest level in nearly two years.
China SHFE Market
China SHFE September rubber contract increased 0.64% to 18,125 yuan/ton.
However, China’s butadiene rubber futures declined slightly:
June butadiene rubber contract fell 0.51% to 15,730 yuan/ton.
Singapore SICOM Market
Singapore SICOM rubber market traded slightly lower.
June rubber contract traded at 227.9 U.S. cents/kg, down 1.6%.
Main Factors Supporting Rubber Agarthala Price
1. El Niño Weather Concerns
The biggest support for rubber Agarthala price today comes from supply worries linked to El Niño weather conditions.
Although Southeast Asia is currently in the peak tapping season, earlier high temperatures and irregular rainfall affected latex production in major rubber-producing regions. This has reduced supply expectations and supported global rubber prices.
2. Stronger Synthetic Rubber Industry
Chinese brokers reported improved profits at butadiene rubber factories during the past three weeks.
Factory operating rates increased nearly 10% as demand and export orders improved. Manufacturers are also building raw material inventories due to expectations of higher crude oil prices.
3. Rising Crude Oil Prices
Crude oil prices moved slightly higher as investors monitored geopolitical tensions involving Iran and awaited developments from the Trump–Xi summit.
Higher crude oil prices generally support synthetic rubber markets, which indirectly benefits natural rubber prices.
4. U.S.–China Trade Discussions
Markets are carefully watching discussions between the United States and China.
The U.S. is expected to encourage China to open markets further to American companies while maintaining the current trade truce. Positive trade sentiment is improving overall commodity market confidence.
Rubber Agarthala Price Trend and Outlook
The short-term trend for rubber Agarthala price remains positive.
Positive Factors
- Weather-related supply concerns
- Recovery in China’s industrial demand
- Rising crude oil prices
- Improved synthetic rubber factory activity
- Positive sentiment from U.S.–China trade discussions
Risk Factors
- Profit-booking after the recent rally
- Global economic uncertainty
- Market volatility linked to geopolitical developments and summit outcomes
