Rubber prices fall on SHFE and SGX amid mixed global market trends

Global rubber prices showed mixed to downward trends on September 15, 2026. On the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), natural rubber prices fell across various delivery contracts, with the September contract dropping approximately 0.89% to 18,400 NDT/ton.

In Singapore, SGX TSR20 contracts for October and November also declined, falling by roughly 0.70% and 0.66% respectively. Meanwhile, the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) experienced mixed results; while some near-term contracts saw slight increases, the December contract recorded a decrease.

In Vietnam, domestic rubber procurement prices at major enterprises remained stable. For instance, Ba Ria Rubber Company maintained its liquid latex purchase price at 420 VND/kg (for 25% to under 30% DRC).

The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) reported that global natural rubber production for July 2026 was estimated at 1.321 million tons, a 5.15% decrease compared to the same period last year, even as consumption rose by 0.8% to 1.297 million tons.