Metallurgy / Chemicals / Rubber & Plastics

According to customs data, in January 2023, Thailand exported 241000 tons of natural rubber (excluding composite rubber), up 15% month-on-month and down 21% year-on-year.

In terms of various varieties this month, the export of standard rubber decreased by 24% year-on-year and increased by 8% month-on-month; The export of cigarette adhesive decreased by 22% year-on-year and increased by 15% month-on-month; Latex exports decreased by 13% year-on-year and increased by 32% month-on-month.

In addition, customs data showed that the export of China's natural rubber this month was 103000 tons, up 8% year-on-year and 43% month-on-month; The export of standard rubber to China was 52000 tons, with a month-on-month increase of 18% and a year-on-year decrease of 10%; Cigarette gum exports to China amounted to 13000 tons, a year-on-year increase and a month-on-month balance; Customs data showed that the export of latex to China was 38000 tons, up 73% year-on-year and 138% month-on-month.

Customs data showed that Thailand exported 186000 tons of mixed rubber in January, up 66% year-on-year and 10% month-on-month.

In general, Thailand exported 427000 tons of natural rubber and mixed rubber in January, up 2.2% year-on-year and 12.7% month-on-month; According to customs data, 288000 tons were exported to China, up 40% year-on-year and 20% month-on-month.