Rubber prices on May 25, 2026: Mixed fluctuations

Rubber prices on May 25 globally

On the global market, Asian rubber prices recorded mixed movements as the sector continued facing combined pressure from oil price fluctuations and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s domestic rubber market remained relatively stable.

In the international market, RSS3 rubber futures on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) in Japan traded sideways for several consecutive sessions. Specifically, the May 2026 contract stayed at JPY 396/kg, the June 2026 contract held at JPY 399.10/kg, while the July 2026 contract remained at JPY 403.30/kg.

On the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), natural rubber prices declined across all major contracts. The June 2026 contract fell by RMB 95/ton (-0.54%) to RMB 17,365/ton; the July 2026 contract dropped by RMB 150/ton (-0.86%) to RMB 17,325/ton; while the August 2026 contract decreased by RMB 180/ton (-1.03%) to RMB 17,320/ton.

The market was supported by a shift in demand from synthetic rubber to natural rubber due to rising oil prices. At the same time, stockpiling activities aimed at preventing supply risks also helped support natural rubber prices.

In Thailand, domestic rubber prices for June delivery edged down by THB 0.2/kg to around THB 84.6/kg.

On the Osaka Exchange (OSE), the October 2026 rubber contract fell by JPY 0.6, equivalent to 0.15%, to JPY 405.7/kg (around $ 2.55/kg). Overall, the contract lost 0.54% during the week, marking its second consecutive weekly decline.

On the Singapore Commodity Exchange (SICOM), the nearest June rubber contract rose only slightly by 0.2% to 221.3 US cents/kg, indicating investors remain cautious about market prospects.

The global rubber market is also being heavily influenced by geopolitical volatility and world oil prices, which are key factors affecting synthetic rubber trends and trading sentiment across international commodity exchanges.

During trading on May 24, global oil prices rebounded as investors questioned whether the United States and Iran could soon achieve breakthroughs in peace negotiations. Disagreements over Tehran’s uranium stockpiles and risks surrounding tensions at the Strait of Hormuz continue creating uncertainty for global energy markets.

Higher oil prices generally increase synthetic rubber production costs, indirectly supporting natural rubber prices. However, this impact remains insufficient to generate a clear upward trend as the market continues facing pressure from supply surplus expectations.

Global rubber prices today recorded mixed movements. Japanese rubber futures declined for the third consecutive session, pressured by expectations of rising supply from Thailand, the world’s leading rubber producer, along with the resurgence of China’s butadiene rubber output.

The global rubber market is entering a sensitive period as new supply pressure emerges while demand still shows no clear signs of strong recovery. After months of support from concerns over raw material shortages, rubber prices are now increasingly pressured by expectations of recovering production in major producing countries.

In Thailand, the country’s meteorological agency forecast reduced monsoon rainfall between May 22-28. More favorable weather conditions are expected to accelerate latex tapping activities after previous disruptions caused by prolonged heavy rain. Investors are concerned this could sharply increase natural rubber supply in the short term.

Thus, global rubber prices on May 25, 2026 recorded mixed movements across major exchanges.

Rubber prices on May 25 domestically

Domestically, latex purchasing prices remained unchanged compared to yesterday. At Binh Long Rubber Company, factory purchasing prices stayed at VND 505/TSC/kg, while prices at production teams remained at VND 495/TSC/kg. Meanwhile, mixed latex prices (DRC 60%) increased by VND 4,000 to VND 18,000/kg.

Other companies also maintained stable prices. At Mang Yang Rubber Company, fresh latex purchasing prices remained around VND 458-463/TSC (grade 2-grade 1), while mixed coagulated latex prices ranged from VND 404-459/DRC (grade 2-rade 1).

Ba Ria Rubber Company continued quoting fresh latex prices at VND 420/TSC/kg (applicable for TSC levels from 25 to under 30), while coagulated latex DRC (35-44%) remained at VND 14,600/kg and raw latex at VND 18,100/kg.

Phu Rieng Rubber Company maintained fresh latex purchasing prices at VND 420/TSC, while mixed latex prices remained unchanged at VND 390/DRC.

$ 1 = VND 26,392 - Vietcombank.