Auto sector woes to weigh on natural rubber prices

After a post-pandemic rebound in 2021, we expect growth in global demand for natural rubber (NR) to slow this year in tandem with a downturn in industrial activity, notably in the NR-intensive auto sector. That said, the market will remain in a deficit and higher energy prices will act as a floor under prices.

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