Rubber prices on May 11, 2026: Mixed fluctuations

Rubber prices on May 11 globally

On the global market, rubber prices showed mixed movements, with gains across major exchanges.

On the international market, rubber futures in Japan continued to fluctuate unevenly. Specifically, the May 2026 RSS3 rubber contract slipped slightly by 0.10 yen/kg to 396 yen/kg. The June 2026 contract rose by 2.10 yen/kg to 399.10 yen/kg, while the July 2026 contract fell by 3.40 yen/kg to 403.30 yen/kg.

Meanwhile, on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), natural rubber prices continued their upward momentum across trading terms. The May 2026 contract rose by 115 yuan/ton to 17,880 yuan/ton. The June 2026 contract gained 110 yuan/ton to 17,965 yuan/ton, while the August 2026 contract increased by 55 yuan/ton to 17,920 yuan/ton.

In Singapore, TSR20 rubber prices on the SGX also rose across the board, fluctuating around 220–221 cents/kg. This market closely reflects raw material demand for the global tire manufacturing industry, especially in China and Southeast Asia.

The global rubber market is showing signs of recovery after a period of heightened volatility, as crude oil prices rebound and concerns over supply shortages in Southeast Asia intensify amid extreme weather. However, the market’s upward momentum still faces obstacles due to a weak recovery in demand, particularly in China.

According to the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC), the global rubber market in 2026 may face a supply shortage for the sixth consecutive year. The organization forecasts global natural rubber production this year at around 15.3 million tons, up 2.2%, while consumption demand could reach 15.6 million tons.

Global rubber prices today recorded recovery in Japan and strong gains in China, with trading sentiment becoming more optimistic after the holiday period.

Concerns over declining supply due to unfavorable weather conditions in major producing countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia continue to support rubber prices. In addition, the February–May period is the annual leaf-shedding season for rubber trees, causing a sharp decline in tapping output.

Furthermore, the rebound in global oil prices is also supporting the natural rubber market, as synthetic rubber is directly affected by crude oil prices.

Thus, global rubber prices on May 11, 2026 mainly recorded upward movements, with China’s rubber market posting particularly strong gains after the holiday break.

Rubber prices on May 11 domestically

In Vietnam, rubber prices remained unchanged compared to the previous day.

At Mang Yang Rubber Company, latex prices ranged from VND 458-463/TSC, while bulk coagulated latex was purchased at around VND 404-459/DRC.

At Ba Ria Rubber Company, latex prices stood at VND 420/TSC, while coagulated latex with DRC 35–44% was priced at VND 14,600/kg, and raw latex at VND 18,100/kg.

The latest quotation from Phu Rieng Rubber Company was VND 390/DRC for bulk latex and VND 420/TSC for latex.

At Binh Long Rubber Company, prices were VND 432/TSC at the factory and VND 422/TSC at production teams, while bulk latex with DRC 60% was priced at VND 14,000/kg.

$ 1 = VND 26,373 - Source: Vietcombank.