According to official trade data, Indonesia exported a total of 968,000 tons of natural rubber (excluding compound rubber) in the first seven months of 2025 — an increase of 8% compared to the same period last year.
Of this volume:
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Standard rubber exports reached 946,000 tons, up 8% year-on-year.
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Smoked sheet rubber exports remained stable at 21,000 tons.
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Latex exports fell by 33% compared to the same period in 2024.
Exports to China Surge
From January to July 2025, Indonesia exported 178,000 tons of natural rubber to China, marking a 151% increase year-on-year.
Meanwhile, compound rubber exports to China surged by 275%, reaching 30,000 tons.
Overall, Indonesia’s combined exports of natural and compound rubber totaled 999,000 tons, representing a 10% year-on-year increase.
Shipments to China accounted for 208,000 tons, up 163% compared with the same period last year.