In late March 2026, the international rubber market exhibited a divergent trend: spot prices for natural rubber fluctuated within a weak range, while synthetic rubber prices rose significantly over the course of the month.
The futures market coincided with a seasonally low production period, accompanied by a slight decline in inventory levels. International trade policies and environmental regulations remained key areas of industry focus; specifically, the finalization of the EU's anti-dumping rulings and the postponement of the EUDR implementation have had a profound impact on the entire supply chain, prompting leading global enterprises to accelerate the relocation of production capacity overseas and their strategic deployment of green technologies.