Natural rubber latex is a milky fluid found in the latex vessels (ducts) or in the cells of certain plants, primarily rubber trees. It is composed of polymers of isoprene (a type of hydrocarbon), along with a mixture of water, proteins, resins, and other compounds. Natural rubber latex is a renewable resource harvested by tapping the tree, which involves making incisions into the bark and collecting the fluid in containers.
Natural Rubber Latex Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global natural rubber latex market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The natural rubber latex market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The natural rubber latex market has seen strong growth, growing from $10.21 billion in 2023 to $10.86 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 6.4%. This growth is supported by the demand for medical supplies, improved supply chain logistics, and increasing hygiene standards. The market is expected to reach $13.97 billion by 2028, driven by rising demand in healthcare and automotive sectors, innovations in NRL processing technologies, and stringent regulatory standards.
The increasing production of passenger vehicles is anticipated to drive the natural rubber latex market. Rising consumer demand, economic growth, and advances in automotive technology are fueling this production. Natural rubber latex is crucial for manufacturing various automotive components, such as tires, seals, and gaskets, due to its durability and flexibility. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, the EU passenger car market grew by 11.5% in February 2023, with significant increases in Spain and Italy, which supports the growing need for natural rubber latex.
Get Your Free Sample Of The Global Natural Rubber Latex Market ReportThe natural rubber latex market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Ribbed Smoked Sheet type, Solid Block Rubber type, Concentrated Latex type, Other Types
2) By Application: Tyres And Related Products, Latex Products, Footwear, Non-Automotive, Engineering, Belting And Hose, Other Applications
3) By End Use Industry: Chemical Industry, Textile industry, Automotive Industry, Food Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry
In the natural rubber latex sector, leading companies are developing advanced products, like sustainable rubber, to cater to the growing demand for environmentally and socially responsible materials. For instance, Sri Trang Group, a Thailand-based rubber company, launched Traceable Natural Rubber in March 2024, offering 100% traceability of its rubber sources. This move is part of the company’s effort to align with EU and global regulations, ensuring transparency, sustainability, and accountability in their operations.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the natural rubber latex market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the natural rubber latex market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.