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The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) has published its Monthly NR Statistical Report for November 2024, highlighting key trends in natural rubber (NR) production, demand, and pricing.

Yokohama Rubber has partnered with an international initiative titled "Utilization Technology of Rubber Seeds for Green Products to Mitigate Global Warming and Plastic Pollution." This groundbreaking project aims to leverage natural rubber seeds to address environmental challenges and improve economic conditions for agricultural workers.

SIBUR, a leading Russian petrochemical company, is advancing its efforts to substitute natural rubber in tires with synthetic alternatives. The company is collaborating with tire manufacturers to finalize tests of experimental tires made using synthetic isoprene rubber, with results expected in 2025.

Green Carbon Co. has partnered with Thailand Natural Rubber Corp. to develop biochar-based carbon credits using rubber wood scraps. This collaboration aims to enhance soil quality, reduce chemical fertilizer usage, and promote sustainability across Thai rubber plantations while adhering to global decarbonization and certification standards.

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. is doubling its rubber recycling capacity at the Morimachi Plant in central Japan to accelerate the recycling of rubber used in automobiles. While progress is being made in the recycling of resources such as steel and plastic in the automobile industry, the recycling of rubber products is difficult and almost all rubber waste is incinerated (utilization of heat). Toyoda Gosei began operations of its first recycling line in FY2021, using its proprietary devulcanization technology that can recycle rubber products into high quality raw materials. The company has been reusing the waste material generated in the production of products.

Bridgestone, a global leader in premium tires and sustainable mobility solutions, is introducing the Potenza Sport A, the company’s first mass-produced tire to incorporate 55% ISCC PLUS certified recycled and renewable materials. ISCC PLUS is a globally applicable certification standard which aims to increase the transparency and traceability of alternative feedstocks throughout the entire supply chain, from the point of origin to the final customer.

By 2026, all the natural rubber used in Pirelli’s European factories will be FSC™-certified. This commitment ensures that the rubber plantations are managed to preserve biodiversity and benefit local communities. The FSC™ chain of custody certification guarantees that the certified material is segregated from uncertified material from the plantation to the tire maker.

Natural rubber production offers significant opportunities to enhance both environmental and social outcomes. While the expansion of rubber plantations can negatively impact tropical forests, sustainable practices can mitigate these effects by protecting biodiversity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, promoting dignified working conditions and upholding workers' rights on rubber plantations is crucial to fostering an ethical and sustainable industry.

The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) releases the Monthly NR Statistical Report, May 2024. As production resumed following seasonal leaf exfoliation, the physical rubber market exhibited signs of recovery during May, except for RSS-3 in Bangkok. The NR market continues to be influenced by the strength of currencies in NR-producing countries against the greenback, as well as other prevailing factors affecting market sentiment namely the supply-demand fundamental.