<h1>Natural Rubber Prices Rise Amid Economic Trends; Import Duties Increased to Regulate Market Fluctuations in 2019.</h1> Natural rubber prices have been low in recent years but began rising in June 2019, reaching 150.29 per kg for the RSS4 grade. Prices are influenced by economic trends, oil prices, weather, and market developments. The domestic market aligns with global trends but can diverge due to regional factors. To regulate imports, the government increased import duties and imposed port restrictions. Natural rubber is not covered by a Minimum Support Price or a Rubber Stabilisation Fund. Import duties for dry rubber and latex are capped at 25% and 70%, respectively. No subsidy arrears exist, but more applications were received than funded.