Rubber prices today, January 31st: Osaka and Shanghai exchanges see slight declines, domestic market remains unchanged.
World rubber prices on January 31st showed a slight downward trend in Japan and China. Meanwhile, domestic raw rubber latex purchase prices remained stable.
At the close of trading on January 30th, rubber prices on major international exchanges fell across the board. While the Thai market remained stable, rubber prices in Japan and China saw slight adjustments. In the domestic market, large businesses maintained stable purchasing prices compared to previous sessions.
Trends in world rubber prices
On the Shanghai exchange (China), the price of rubber futures for March 2026 fell by 0.21% (equivalent to 35 yuan), to 16,550 yuan/tonne. In Thailand, the price of rubber futures for February 2026 remained stable around 63.4 baht/kg.
Notably, the Japanese market continued to face selling pressure. February 2026 rubber futures on the Osaka exchange fell 0.1%, or 0.5 yen, to 337 yen/kg.
Compared to last weekend, the market showed significant divergence. Rubber prices in Thailand and China increased by approximately 1% and 2% respectively, but Japan recorded a sharp decline of 4%. Analysts believe that cautious sentiment persists due to weak demand prospects from major economies, despite relatively stable supply in Southeast Asia.
Cambodia's role in the regional supply chain.
Alongside major producing countries like Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia is asserting its position in the natural rubber supply chain. According to data from the Cambodian General Department of Customs and Excise Tax, the country's exports of rubber and related products are expected to reach over RM 8 billion (approximately USD 2 billion) in 2025, an increase of nearly 37% compared to 2024.
Cambodia currently has approximately 448,000 hectares of rubber plantations with an estimated annual production of 300,000 tons. Although still modest in scale compared to leading countries, the country has advantages in production costs and a favorable geographical location for exporting to China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam.
Domestic rubber prices remain stable.
In the domestic market, the purchase price of raw rubber latex today shows no new fluctuations. Businesses maintain their old listed prices, specifically as follows:
| Purchasing unit | Product type | Listed price (VND) |
|---|---|---|
| Binh Long Rubber Company | Latex (at the factory) | 432 VND/degree TSC/kg |
| Binh Long Rubber Company | Latex (at the production team) | 422 VND/degree TSC/kg |
| Binh Long Rubber Company | DRC 60% mixed latex | 14,000 VND/kg |
| Ba Ria Rubber Company | Latex (TSC grade 25 - <30) | 420 VND/degree TSC/kg |
| Ba Ria Rubber Company | DRC coagulated latex (35% - 44%) | 14,600 VND/kg |
| Ba Ria Rubber Company | Raw latex | 18,100 VND/kg |
| Phu Rieng Company | Latex | 420 VND/degree TSC |
| Phu Rieng Company | Mixed latex | 390 VND/degree DRC |
At MangYang Company, the purchase price for grade 1 and grade 2 liquid latex ranges from 379 to 384 VND/degree TSC. For mixed coagulated latex, the listed price is from 345 to 393 VND/degree DRC.
Overall, domestic rubber prices remain stable, not immediately reacting to the downward trend in the global market. Experts predict that price movements after the Lunar New Year holiday will be a crucial indicator in determining the short-term market trend.
