--- title: "Upward trend: latex and natural rubber prices at historic levels" description: Continúa el rally, y los precios del látex y el caucho natural alcanzan niveles que no se veían desde principios de 2022. image: https://alrubber.com/hubfs/Futuro%20del%20Caucho%20Natural%20y%20el%20L%C3%A1tex%20Perspectivas%20para%202024%20(22).png --- [![Logo Alrubber Blanco-01 ok](https://alrubber.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20Alrubber%20Blanco-01%20ok.png?width=2092&height=699&name=Logo%20Alrubber%20Blanco-01%20ok.png)](https://alrubber.com/es/?hsLang=en) [![Logo Alrubber Color-01 (4)](https://alrubber.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20Alrubber%20Color-01%20(4).png?width=3000&height=1023&name=Logo%20Alrubber%20Color-01%20(4).png) Logo Alrubber Blanco-01 ok](https://alrubber.com/es/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://alrubber.com/en/home) - [Market Prices](https://alrubber.com/en/market-prices) - [Natural Rubber](https://alrubber.com/en/natural-rubber) - [About us](https://alrubber.com/en/aboutus) - [Contact us](https://alrubber.com/en/contactus) Search Site Search [Market reports](https://alrubber.com/informedemercado?hsLang=en) - [English](https://alrubber.com/en/informedemercado/precios-y-balances-de-mercado-1) - [Español](https://alrubber.com/es/informedemercado/precios-y-balances-de-mercado-1) - [Português](https://alrubber.com/pt/informedemercado/precios-y-balances-de-mercado-1) Search EN # Upward trend: latex and natural rubber prices at historic levels The rally continues, and latex and natural rubber prices reach levels not seen since early 2022. To the shortage generated by the poor harvest in Thailand, there is now the news of greater than expected growth in the Chinese industry. It is difficult to say whether or not we have reached a ceiling. There may be opportunity sales in the short term, but we expect prices to remain elevated throughout April. Only from the second half of the year could they weaken, if the end of the impact of El Niño is confirmed. ![26defd31-037d-4637-b770-2deeb7779c76](https://alrubber.com/hs-fs/hubfs/26defd31-037d-4637-b770-2deeb7779c76.png?width=600&height=187&name=26defd31-037d-4637-b770-2deeb7779c76.png) China economic data: Industrial growth exceeds expectations ![Diseño sin título (11)](https://alrubber.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dise%C3%B1o%20sin%20t%C3%ADtulo%20(11).png?width=177&height=177&name=Dise%C3%B1o%20sin%20t%C3%ADtulo%20(11).png)China's official economic data for the first two months (the joint two months are analyzed due to the effect of the New Year dates), were surprisingly positive. The growth of the industry stood out, which was 7% year-on-year vs. the expected 5%. Retail sales grew 5.5% and gross investment 4.2%. Only real estate investment remains negative, which fell 9%. In general terms, the new data generate expectations of greater demand for rubber, especially due to industrial expansion, which would become a priority for the government. However, despite this, the majority of analysts continue to believe that it will be difficult to meet the 5% growth goal. Rubber and latex shortage: Upward pressure on prices persists ![Diseño sin título (17)](https://alrubber.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dise%C3%B1o%20sin%20t%C3%ADtulo%20(17).png?width=177&height=177&name=Dise%C3%B1o%20sin%20t%C3%ADtulo%20(17).png) The shortage of rubber and latex continues to generate upward pressure on prices. The problems reached such a point that speculation is beginning that the Thai government itself will allow the import of rubber in its primary forms to counteract the shortage of supply. ![Diseño sin título (15)](https://alrubber.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dise%C3%B1o%20sin%20t%C3%ADtulo%20(15).png?width=180&height=180&name=Dise%C3%B1o%20sin%20t%C3%ADtulo%20(15).png)Delay in EU regulations: Impact on rubber trade The European Union delays the application of anti-deforestation regulations, which will imply the entry of rubber products that cannot prove that they have not generated deforestation in recent years. 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