Malaysia’s natural rubber output surges 31.5pc to 26,553 tonnes in June
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production increased by 31.5 per cent to 26,553 tonnes...
Malaysia's natural rubber output surged by 31.5% in June 2026, reaching 26,553 tonnes, up from 20,198 tonnes in May 2026. The Department of Statistics Malaysia reported a 1.2% year-on-year increase in June 2026 compared to June 2025. Smallholders were responsible for 88.7% of the production, while estates contributed 11.3%. Total rubber stocks rose by 5.2% to 129,524 tonnes, with rubber processors factories holding 77.8% of the stocks.
Malaysia exported 38,862 tonnes of NR in June 2026, a 35.2% increase from 28,742 tonnes in May 2026. China was the primary destination for exports, followed by Germany, the United States, Turkiye, and India. Among rubber-based products, rubber gloves were the top exporter, valued at RM1.4 billion in June 2026, up 19.7% from RM1.2 billion in May 2026.
The average price of concentrated latex decreased by 3.6% to 735.82 sen per kg in June 2026, while the price of scrap rubber rose by 6.0% to 792.76 sen per kg compared to May 2026.
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