Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) sector entered October 2025 with a modest sense of relief as production rebounded sharply on a month-on-month basis, even as deeper year-on-year weaknesses continued to shape the industry’s underlying narrative. NR output rose by 11.4% to 29,673 tons in October 2025 from 26,647 tons in September, marking one of the strongest monthly recoveries seen this year.
Highlights
• NR Production rebounds MoM in Oct but sharply declines YoY
• Export surge offsets weak domestic rubber base
• Weather-driven volatility lifts prices into year-end