July 9, 2025 | 19:50 GMT +7

  • Click to copy
Sunday- 17:11, 28/11/2021

Rubber exported from Vietnam to India nearly double in value

(VAN) Vietnamese rubber exported to India in the first 9 months this year increased strongly in both volume and value, in which the value was nearly double that of last year.
In the first nine months of 2021, Vietnam is the fourth largest market to supply rubber to India with 69.14 thousand tons. Photo: TL.

In the first nine months of 2021, Vietnam is the fourth largest market to supply rubber to India with 69.14 thousand tons. Photo: TL.

According to the Department of Export and Import (the Ministry of Industry and Trade), in 2021, the demand for rubber of India rises strongly, that leads to a sharp increase in importing as the production capacity does not meet the demand.

Statistics of the Ministry of Trade of India shows that, in the first 9 months this year, India imported 867.41 thousand tons of rubber, valued at US$ 1.72 billion, up 41.2% in volume and 74% in value in comparison to the same period of last year.

Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand are the five biggest market providing rubber for India. The rubber import from these 5 markets increases sharply as of the same period of 2020.

In the first nine months of 2021, Vietnam is the fourth largest market to supply rubber to India with 69.14 thousand tons, worth US$ 132 million, up 46.5% in volume and 92.1% in value compared to the same period in 2020.

Vietnamese rubber accounted for 8% of India's total rubber imports, up from 7.7% in the same period in 2020.

In the first nine months of 2021, India imported 356.8 thousand tons of natural rubber, worth US$ 652.79 million, up 31.5% in volume and 66.7% in value over the same period last year.

In which, Vietnam is the second largest market supplying natural rubber to India with 67.87 thousand tons, worth US$ 129.24 million, up 44.8% in volume and 89.6% in value compared to the same period in 2020.

Vietnamese natural rubber accounted for a market share of 19% of India's total imports in the first nine months of 2021, up from 17.3% in the same period in 2020.

The main market structure supplying natural rubber to India in the first 9 months of 2021 has changed when the share of rubber market of Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Singapore in total imports of India decreased, while the market share of Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand increased.

Author: Son Trang

Translated by Khanh Linh

Squid and octopus exports rebound: Aiming to surpass USD 700 million

Squid and octopus exports rebound: Aiming to surpass USD 700 million

(VAN) Squid and octopus exports have accelerated since the beginning of the year, with expectations to reach the USD 700 million milestone, driven by recovering demand and positive signals from both traditional and emerging markets.

Shrimp exports show strong growth but may slow down

Shrimp exports show strong growth but may slow down

(VAN) Shrimp export growth in May was positive, but businesses are concerned that the recovery momentum in the second half of the year may stall due to uncertainty surrounding U.S. tax policy.

For Vietnamese fruits to access export opportunities

For Vietnamese fruits to access export opportunities

(VAN) To enable Vietnamese fruits to reach further and enter more markets beyond China, specific solutions in production and market development are needed.

Vietnam EUDR-compliant rubber sees strong market demand

Vietnam EUDR-compliant rubber sees strong market demand

(VAN) Vietnamese rubber products that comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are currently enjoying favorable market demand.

GlobalGAP dragon fruit: The key to conquer any market

GlobalGAP dragon fruit: The key to conquer any market

(VAN) Many farmers in Lam Dong province have gained the confidence to tap into even the most demanding markets by growing dragon fruit in accordance with GlobalGAP standards.

Enhancing market access for Italian agricultural exports to Vietnam

Enhancing market access for Italian agricultural exports to Vietnam

(VAN) Minister Do Duc Duy affirmed that Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will coordinate with the Italian side to resolve technical obstacles and promote bilateral trade.

China tightens safety rules amid dip in Thai durian exports

China tightens safety rules amid dip in Thai durian exports

(VAN) Thailand's durian exports to China fell by approximately 3% from January to June 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to data from Thailand's Department of Agriculture as reported by Bangkokbiznews.

Read more