The Fourth Quarter 2011 Rubber Economist Report

(13th December 2011)

The Fourth Quarter 2011 Rubber Economist Report was sent to all our subscribers in early December.  The latest Quarterly Report covers our regular analyses such as natural rubber (NR) and synthetic rubber (SR) consumption and production for the major countries, regions and the world along with global rubber balances, stocks and prices.  

Some of the questions investigated in this report include:

- How sharply global rubber consumption has fallen this year and when we can expect the downward trend to turn around?

-A comparison of regional growth rates during a period of weakening world economy.

-Will the share of SR to total world rubber consumption continue to increase during the next two years?

1. -How will NR and SR supply respond to the recent price movement?
   

2. -Will the appetites for SR in Asia continue during the next few years?
   

3. -An NR surplus is expected for this and next year.  What will be the impact on the rubber prices?
   

4. -What are the recent trends of NR imports by destination to major consuming countries?
   

5. -Are there conflicting policies/strategies in the rubber industry?
   

6. -Will productivity increase as natural rubber acreages rise?
   

7. -What has been the impact of the recent floods in Thailand on NR prices.  How does this compare to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan earlier this year?
   

8. -How are the prices of NR compared to SR and other commodities during this volatile year?
   

The highlights of the Report include our latest short-term monthly natural and synthetic rubber production, consumption and price forecasts to 2013.  In the next issue, the forecasts will be extended to 2014.

Interested readers may find an example of the Third Quarter 2009 Report here (pdf version available on request). 

The publication is available on a quarterly basis at a subscription rate of £250 annually. Subscribing to the Report will not only get you access to the most up-to-date information, but also more detailed information on request. Please contact info@therubbereconomist.com for more information.

The Rubber Economist Ltd wishes all subscribers a wonderful holiday season. 

Nine new articles have been added to the Latest News section

(13th December 2011)

1. -Cameroon rubber output seen more than doubling in four years
   

2. -Goodyear:  Thai floods could hit market for airplane tyres
   

3. -Thai rubber export levy erodes competitiveness
   

4. -Rubber propagators given new techniques in Philippines
   

5. -Uncertainty follows floods in Thailand
   

6. -More rubber land may help Malaysia reclaim top spot
   

7. -Indian Rubber Board looking at group approach to raise output
   

8. -Indian tyre majors scout for rubber estates abroad
   

-Malaysia says 2012 rubber output to grow on higher acreage, replanting

A PowerPoint presentation by the Rubber Economist Ltd at recent international conferences

(13th December 2011)

The following PowerPoint presentations, by the Rubber Economist Ltd from recent international conferences are available for purchase at £50 each.  Please contact info@therubbereconomist.com for more information.

1. -Global outlook of rubber demand, supply and prices for 2012, Global rubber conference 2011, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 24-26 November 2011.
   

2. -Economic aspects of the rubber industry in a changing world, APEST conference and exhibition 2011, Bangkok, Thailand, 19-21 July 2011
   

3. -Recent trends and outlook for the global rubber industry - a special reference to China and the tyre industry, 2011 China-Europe Tyre Forum, The Second China (Guangrao) International Rubber Tire and Auto Accessories, Guangrao, Shandong, China, 15 May 2011.
   

4. -Global Rubber Markets and Prices, the Golden Jubilee Conference of the Office of the Rubber Replanting Aid Fund (ORRAF), Bangkok, Thailand, 2  December 2010. 
   

5. -The Role of NR in Economic Development, the Golden Jubilee Conference of the Office of the Rubber Replanting Aid Fund (ORRAF), Bangkok, Thailand, 2 December 2010. 
   

6. -Changes and trends in natural rubber supply and demand situation - A global overview, the ASEAN Rubber Conference and Exhibition 2010 (ARC 2010), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 17-19 June 2010. 
   

Subscribers to the Rubber Economist Quarterly Report, can request a copy of these presentations free of charge.

New services provided by the Rubber Economist Ltd

(8th March 2011)

The Rubber Economist Ltd is now introducing new services.  Please read more about these new services here.