Rubber prices today April 18: Decrease for two consecutive weeks due to concerns over weakening Chinese automotive demand

VINAGRI News - Rubber prices in Asian markets collectively fell during the last weekend session, marking the second consecutive week of decline as concerns over supply shortages eased, while demand from China faced pressure from the outlook of weakened automotive production.Global Rubber Price UpdateAt the end of the trading session on April 17, in Thailand, the May 2026 rubber futures price fell by 1% (0.8 baht) to 79.9 baht/kg. In Japan, the May 2026 rubber futures price fell by 1% (3.7 yen) to 381.7 yen/kg. In China, the May rubber futures price fell by 1.14% (190 yuan) to 16,500 yuan/ton.Rubber futures price trends in Thailand and Japan. Source: Lan Hương compiledAsian rubber futures prices declined during Friday's trading session as the market responded to signals of more stable supply from China and the Ivory Coast, while demand outlook was affected by negative information from China's automotive sector, according to Reuters.In Japan, the September 2026 rubber futures ...