The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) has released its Monthly NR Statistical Report for June 2025, highlighting a bearish trend in global natural rubber (NR) prices. According to the report, improving supply conditions in major producing regions, combined with rising port inventories and continued uncertainty over international trade tariffs, have placed downward pressure on the market.

Market sentiment remains cautious, with limited demand — particularly from the tire industry — failing to offset growing inventories. The situation has been further complicated by tariff-related supply chain disruptions, contributing to high stock levels and restrained purchasing activity.

Despite current challenges, NR production is forecast to grow by 0.5% in 2025, while global demand is expected to increase by 1.3%, based on recent data from ANRPC member countries. However, these modest growth projections come against a backdrop of broader economic concerns, including the potential impact of global slowdown and evolving U.S. tariff policies.

A detailed analysis of the latest developments in the NR sector is available on the ANRPC website.