Natural Rubber Price in China Rises 2.0% to USD 2,849/tonne
Natural rubber in China closed at USD 2,849/tonne on 2026-10-02, up 2.0% on the week and at a 52-week high.
Natural rubber in China was quoted at USD 2,849/tonne on 2026-10-02, an increase of 2.0% from USD 2,792/tonne on 2026-09-25. The month change stands at +7.0% from USD 2,663/tonne on 2026-09-02, and the quarter change at +14.5% from USD 2,488/tonne on 2026-07-03. The year change is +38.3% from USD 2,060/tonne on 2025-10-02. The quote matches the 52-week high of USD 2,849/tonne set on 2026-09-30, against a 52-week low of USD 2,014/tonne on 2025-10-17.
Claight market monitoring shows persistent rainfall in Southeast Asia disrupted tapping operations during the peak production season, constraining raw material supply throughout August and September 2026. Claight market monitoring also shows Qingdao bonded zone and general trade inventories fell to 603,200 tons by September 13, 2026, reflecting a continuous destocking trend.
According to Claight, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East increased butadiene costs, leading tire manufacturers to substitute synthetic rubber with natural rubber. Blooming Global reports that Red Sea shipping disruptions added an estimated 200 to 400 RMB per metric ton to the landed cost of imported natural rubber. The latest quote of USD 2,849/tonne was recorded on 2026-10-02.