The global natural rubber production landscape has been dominated by Thailand and Indonesia, collectively accounting for over half of the global output in recent years. However, there's a noticeable shift, with a significant rise in production from Vietnam, Ivory Coast, and Cambodia, showing increases of 3.61%, 4.65%, and 15.74% respectively in the last year. Comparatively, traditional leaders like Thailand and Indonesia have seen modest or declining shares, with Indonesia showing a significant decrease of 0.32% in 2023. Smaller producers such as Laos and Colombia are also gaining traction, with growth rates exceeding 14%.
Future trends to observe include the expanding production capacity in African and Southeast Asian countries, particularly Ivory Coast and Cambodia, as they continue to modernize agricultural practices and increase yield efficiency. Additionally, environmental sustainability concerns may impact production practices globally, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape by favoring countries that adopt greener and more efficient production methods.
Top countries in Natural Rubber Gross Production Share by Country (Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Thailand | 33.52 | 2023 | +1.59% | -0.077% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Indonesia | 24.97 | 2023 | +4.22% | -0.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Vietnam | 9.5 | 2023 | +3.28% | +3.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 6.08 | 2023 | +5.52% | +1.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ivory Coast | 5.48 | 2023 | +3.41% | +4.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 India | 5.33 | 2023 | +0.86% | +2.91% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Malaysia | 4.14 | 2023 | +0.27% | -0.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cambodia | 3.2 | 2023 | +9.28% | +15.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Philippines | 3.09 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Myanmar | 1.83 | 2023 | -0.8% | -1.05% | View data |
