Global production of natural rubber 2000-2024
In 2023, natural rubber production worldwide amounted to **** million metric tons. Production has more than doubled since 2000, when a total of around *** million metric tons of natural rubber was produced globally.
Thailand leads production amid Asian dominance
Thailand has emerged as the world's leading producer of natural rubber, accounting for approximately one-third of global production, with *** million metric tons in 2023. This underscores the dominance of Southeast Asian countries in natural rubber production, with Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia collectively responsible for about ** percent of global exports by value in 2022. The region's climate and historical cultivation practices have solidified Asia's position as the primary source of natural rubber, producing roughly ** percent of the world's supply.
China drives global consumption
China stands out as the world's largest consumer of natural rubber, using *** million metric tons in 2022, which represents over ** percent of global consumption. The country's massive manufacturing sector, particularly its automotive and tire industries, fuels this demand. India and the United States follow as the second and third-largest consumers, respectively. The global consumption of natural rubber reached **** million metric tons in 2023, slightly outpaced by synthetic rubber at **** million metric tons. This substantial consumption of both natural and synthetic rubber highlights the material's critical role in modern industry and everyday products.
