Brazil: Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2025

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in Brazil

The Brazilian natural rubber and gum market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Natural rubber and gum consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Production of Natural Rubber And Gums in Brazil

In value terms, natural rubber and gum production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 517% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average natural rubber and gum yield in Brazil reached X tons per ha, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 4.4% against the previous year. The natural rubber and gum yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of natural rubber and gums production in Brazil fell to X ha, declining by -3.7% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, the amount of natural rubber and gums exported from Brazil skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 134% against the year before. In general, exports saw temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 454% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,363%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bolivia (X tons) was the main destination for natural rubber and gum exports from Brazil, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, natural rubber and gum exports to Bolivia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X kg), more than tenfold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bolivia totaled +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (+22.7% per year) and the United States (+98.7% per year).

In value terms, Bolivia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for natural rubber and gums exports from Brazil, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bolivia amounted to +7.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+78.9% per year) and Colombia (-7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural rubber and gum export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -57.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 178%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+50.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports into Brazil

After five years of growth, purchases abroad of natural rubber and gums decreased by -7.5% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 69% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural rubber and gum imports to Brazil, with a combined 93% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +15.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Guatemala ($X) constituted the largest natural rubber and gum suppliers to Brazil, together comprising 93% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +12.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural rubber and gum import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Thailand ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) and Guatemala ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cameroon (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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