With the South Asian Monsoon phase now underway, rains in ample measure are mostly forecast for the rubber-producing South-East Asian region over the next month, with the potential for rubber supply disruptions, especially in Thailand and Indonesia.
Highlights
• South Asian Monsoon to be active till Sept-end, may disrupt supply
• Indian production to improve next month, can pressure prices
• Cambodia, Laos equipped to forecast floods five days in advance