KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production increased by 9.6 per cent to 29,510 tonnes in August 2026 from 26,926 tonnes in July 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Business : Malaysia's Natural Rubber Output Rises 9.6 Pct In August
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Malaysia's natural rubber production rose 9.6% in August 2026 but fell 5.7% year-on-year, with smallholders contributing most of the output.
- Natural rubber production in August 2026 was 29,510 tonnes, up from 26,926 tonnes in July.
- Exports declined by 18.2% to 33,426 tonnes in August, with China as the main destination.
- Rubber gloves accounted for most NR-based product exports, with a value of RM1.4 billion in August.
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