Expectation Vs. Reality: Is Rubber Industry Moving Towards A Supply Deficit In Long Term?

For much of the past 5 years, the rubber economy has struggled with overproduction. With the global economy reviving from the pandemic-driven slowdown, the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) is anticipating a rubber supply deficit in the next couple of years. However, slower than expected revival of the automotive sector due to chip shortage could disrupt the market dynamics.