Global rubber trends in the third quarter of 2025

The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) has released its Rubber Statistical Report for the third quarter of 2025, outlining recent developments in global rubber production and consumption. Global rubber consumption declined by 2.1% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. On a year-to-date basis, however, global consumption remained 0.6% higher, reflecting stronger demand earlier in the year.

Global natural rubber production increased by 6.7% in the third quarter of 2025 year on year and by 4.1% year-to-date, supported by higher output in major producing countries. Natural rubber consumption also recorded growth, rising 1.9% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the third quarter of 2024 and 1.7% on a year-to-date basis, indicating relatively stable demand conditions.

The synthetic rubber sector continued to face weaker market conditions. Global synthetic rubber production declined by 5.0% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter last year and was 1.2% lower year-to-date. Synthetic rubber consumption fell by 5.8% in the third quarter of 2025 year on year and by 0.4% on a year-to-date basis, reflecting subdued demand across downstream industries.