Rubber News Specialist, Helixtap

Vinod Nedumudy

Rubber News Specialist

Global Commodities Alternative Data and Insights

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Helixtap collects, processes and distributes proprietary data, analyses and forecasts for the rubber, latex and automotive markets

Commodities

SGX Technically Specified Rubber 20 (TSR20) Futures: Effective from 16th May 2011, this contract will be migrated from SICOM platform to the SGX-DT platform. It will cease trading on SICOM at the close of business day Friday, 13th May 2011. Trading hours are revised as 7.55am to 6.00pm (no lunch break). Please refer to SGX products website for the new revised contract specifications. Exchange symbol: TF. Product Specifications: https://www2.sgx.com/derivatives/products/sicom-rubber?cc=TF

Highlights<ul><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;" aria-level="1">Rubber exports accelerate to 9.24% growth in August, lifting January-August earnings 5.51%.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;" aria-level="1">Hard-rubber product exports surged 68.26% in August, while glove exports rose 10.71%.</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;" aria-level="1">EUDR compliance and weaker vehicle registrations pose challenges despite resilient rubber-product exports.</li></ul>

HighlightsRubber exports accelerate to 9.24% growth in August, lifting January-August earnings 5.51%.Hard-rubber product exports surged 68.26% in August, while glove exports rose 10.71%.EUDR compliance and weaker vehicle registrations pose challenges despite resilient rubber-product exports.

Sri Lanka Rubber Industry Gains Momentum as Value-Added Exports Strengthen

<ul><li data-d-component="list-item" data-d-marker-layout="native"><div><div data-d-list-item-content="">Malaysia’s NR production plunges 25.3% year on year to 26,817 tons in July.</div></div></li><li data-d-component="list-item" data-d-marker-layout="native"><div><div data-d-list-item-content="">NR imports surged 37% year on year as Gabon replaced Côte d’Ivoire among top suppliers.</div></div></li><li data-d-component="list-item" data-d-marker-layout="native"><div><div data-d-list-item-content="">Glove export value rose 20.4% while domestic NR consumption fell 4% month on month.</div></div></li></ul>

Malaysia’s NR production plunges 25.3% year on year to 26,817 tons in July.NR imports surged 37% year on year as Gabon replaced Côte d’Ivoire among top suppliers.Glove export value rose 20.4% while domestic NR consumption fell 4% month on month.

Malaysia Rubber: Imports Rise as Production and Consumption Stay Under Pressure

Highlights<ul><li>Physical premiums compressed as INE prices rise much faster than physical benchmarks by mid-Sept</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;" aria-level="1">Elevated finished-tire inventories and high raw-material costs encouraged largely need-based buying rather than aggressive stock building</li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc;" aria-level="1">Decline in rubber imports and tire exports reflected cautious procurement amid softer key tire export markets’ demand</li></ul>

HighlightsPhysical premiums compressed as INE prices rise much faster than physical benchmarks by mid-SeptElevated finished-tire inventories and high raw-material costs encouraged largely need-based buying rather than aggressive stock buildingDecline in rubber imports and tire exports reflected cautious procurement amid softer key tire export markets’ demand

Helixtap China Report: Rubber Market Firms up as Inventory Drawdown and Supply Risks Support Prices

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Thailand prepares for potentially drier conditions into early 2027
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India identifies RRII 208, 417 and 430 for long-term stress tolerance
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Lower-frequency tapping advised to protect trees through El Niño
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Thailand prepares for potentially drier conditions into early 2027


India identifies RRII 208, 417 and 430 for long-term stress tolerance


Lower-frequency tapping advised to protect trees through El Niño



Part III: Rubber Producers Move from El Niño Warning to Plantation Defence

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Malaysia sees over 90% probability of very strong El Niño by October–December 
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Vietnam sees 98% probability of very strong El Niño during October–December 
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China’s rubber regions show sharply contrasting drought and rainfall risks
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Malaysia sees over 90% probability of very strong El Niño by October–December  


Vietnam sees 98% probability of very strong El Niño during October–December  


China’s rubber regions show sharply contrasting drought and rainfall risks



Part II: El Niño Redraws the Rubber Supply Map as Countries Feel the Pinch

Currently working as Rubber News Specialist with Helixtap Technologies, Singapore. Prior to that as Freelance Copywriter, crafting cute business and other emails, web page content, video scripts and other materials. Before that with Deccan Chronicle as Special Correspondent at Kochi for seven years. Worked for nearly 26 years with several media entities including the The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Press Association, The Mathrubhumi and Deccan Chronicle, in different editorial capacities starting with sub-editor and finishing with Special Correspondent. My most cherished output is writing a weekly-column 'Milieu and the Moment' in City Express, published with The New Indian Express, at Kochi for over a year and running campaigns for the benefit of the public in The New Indian Express, Mathrubhumi Education and Deccan Chronicle. Producing flawless, crisp and chic copies meeting tough deadlines is among the strengths of me. Also have expertise in polishing chemical and advertisement market and related reports from China to perfection.