Malaysia Shines as a Bright Spot in Vietnam's Rubber Export Landscape

In the context of market volatility, Malaysia is emerging as a bright spot in Vietnam's rubber export market landscape during the early months of 2025. According to Customs Department data, in May 2025, Vietnam's rubber exports to Malaysia reached 2,115 tons, valued at $2.9 million, increasing 3.1 times in volume and 2.9 times in value compared to the previous month, and rising 3.75 times in volume and 3.5 times in value compared to May 2024. Cumulatively in the first five months of 2025, Vietnam has exported 14,161 tons of rubber to the Malaysian market, valued at $21.45 million, a 4.3-fold increase in volume and a 4.6-fold increase in value compared to the same period last year. Malaysia is the fourth-largest rubber export market for Vietnam, with market share increasing from 0.6% to 2.6%. The average export price of Vietnamese rubber to this market in the first five months reached $1,515 per ton, a 7% increase compared to the same period last ...