Democratic Republic of the Congo: Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2019

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The revenue of the natural rubber and gum market in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X in 2018, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, natural rubber and gum consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the natural rubber and gum market attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the natural rubber and gum market failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Natural Rubber And Gums in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In value terms, natural rubber and gum production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum production continues to indicate a drastic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, natural rubber and gum production attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, natural rubber and gum production growth failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average natural rubber and gum yield in Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X kg per ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the natural rubber and gum yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the natural rubber and gum yield attained its maximum level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of natural rubber and gums production in Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to natural rubber and gum production attained its peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the natural rubber and gum exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum exports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, natural rubber and gum exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Thailand prevails in natural rubber and gum exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. Vietnam (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Malaysia (X%). The following exporters - Guatemala (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of natural rubber and gums exports. At the same time, the Netherlands (+X%) and Guatemala (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Malaysia and Vietnam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Belgium (-X p.p.) and Thailand (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the largest natural rubber and gum supplier from Democratic Republic of the Congo, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Thailand totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (-X% per year) and Malaysia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the natural rubber and gum export price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the natural rubber and gum export price, however, continues to indicate an abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo export price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports into Democratic Republic of the Congo

In 2018, the amount of natural rubber and gums imported into Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled X tons, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, natural rubber and gum imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, natural rubber and gum imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, natural rubber and gum imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons) and China (X tons) prevails in natural rubber and gum imports structure, together comprising X% of total imports. The U.S. (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Indonesia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and the U.S. ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total imports. South Korea, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the natural rubber and gum import price in Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the natural rubber and gum import price, however, continues to indicate a deep shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Democratic Republic of the Congo import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform