Rubber prices on May 5, 2026: No significant fluctuations

Rubber prices on May 5 globally

In the global market, rubber prices showed mixed movements across major exchanges.

On the international market, rubber futures in Japan continued to display mixed trends. RSS3 prices on the TOCOM remained stable, with the May 2026 contract at 396 yen/kg, June 2026 at 399.10 yen/kg, and July 2026 at 399.80 yen/kg.

In China, the rubber market remained closed for the holiday from May 1 to May 5.

On the SGX, TSR20 rubber futures for May stood at 217.20 cents/kg, up 1.12%, while the June 2026 contract reached 217.10 cents/kg, up 1.21%.

In Thailand, May 2026 rubber prices remained flat at 80.80 baht/kg, indicating limited movement in the physical market. Supply of natural rubber in major producing countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia is entering the tapping season, while demand from China has yet to show clear recovery. China’s domestic output only meets about 15-20% of demand, with the remainder reliant on imports.

Recent developments in the rubber market reflect a “cautious uptrend,” where macroeconomic factors are playing a more decisive role than actual demand. According to Reuters, rubber prices on the Osaka Exchange (OSE) extended a six-session rally to 410.5 yen/kg, at one point reaching 414 yen/kg, the highest level in weeks. Overall, prices rose about 7.9% over the month, a notable increase amid relatively narrow fluctuations in many raw materials.

The main drivers come from currency and energy factors. The Japanese yen has weakened to around 160.58 JPY/USD, a multi-year low, making yen-denominated commodity contracts more attractive to international investors. This often creates short-term momentum in rubber markets, especially when speculative capital returns to Asian exchanges.

Overall, global rubber prices on May 5, 2026, showed mixed but relatively narrow fluctuations. Prices in Japan recorded slight gains, while the broader market remained cautious due to macroeconomic influences and weaker liquidity.

Rubber prices on May 5 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 latex was purchased at around VND 404–459/DRC.

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

At Phu Rieng Rubber Company, prices were around 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 (DRC 60%) was priced at VND 14,000/kg.

$ 1 = VND 26,366 - Source: Vietcombank.