VINAGRI News - Rubber prices in major markets fluctuate as demand from China weakens and improved supply prospects exert pressure on the market.World Rubber Price UpdateAt the end of the trading session on April 15, in Thailand, the May 2026 rubber futures price reached 80.1 baht/kg. In Japan, the May 2026 rubber futures price increased by 0.8% (3 yen) to 379.4 yen/kg. In China, the May rubber futures price decreased by 0.3% (50 yuan) to 16,620 yuan/ton.Development of rubber futures prices in Thailand and Japan. Source: Compiled by Lan HươngMeanwhile, rubber futures in Japan fell for the sixth consecutive session, under pressure from weak demand from Chinese tire factories, along with expectations of improved supply in the coming period. In addition, falling oil prices also contributed to the decline in rubber prices.Specifically, the September 2026 rubber contract on the Osaka Exchange (OSE) fell by 2.1 yen, equivalent to 0.54%, to 388 yen/kg (approximately 2.44 ...