Rubber market shows mixed global trends amid stable domestic prices

On September 19, 2026, the rubber market showed mixed trends globally. On the TOCOM exchange in Japan, September delivery contracts fell sharply by 11.09% to 462.60 Yen/kg, while October contracts saw a slight increase of 0.09% to 453.40 Yen/kg.

In Thailand, RSS3 rubber export prices (FOB Laem Chabang) rose slightly by 0.07 Baht to 92.17 Baht/kg. Meanwhile, on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), September natural rubber contracts decreased by 0.25% to 17,975 Yuan/ton, and October contracts fell by 0.06% to 17,995 Yuan/ton.

In the Vietnamese domestic market, prices remained stable across major enterprises. Bà Rịa Rubber Company reported latex purchase prices at 420 VND/TSC/kg, while DRC rubber (35-44%) was priced at 14,600 VND/kg. Bình Long Company maintained stable prices, with latex purchases at 540 VND/TSC/kg at its factory and 530 VND/TSC/kg at production sites.