Indonesia’s rubber sector put up a display of resilience, adaptability, and strategic strength in the first four months of 2025, navigating a volatile global landscape marked by geopolitical disruptions – including Trump tariffs – rising costs, and erratic weather. Even as prices came under sustained pressure, Indonesia maintained a steady export momentum—including to sensitive markets like the United States—underscoring its competitiveness and importance in global rubber trade flows.
Highlights
• Price edge and stable grades help Indonesia stage a good show
• US demand strengthens despite Trump tariffs
• China demand softens, Japan slides as tariffs take effect