Question 1

Why is Thailand the world's top rubber producer?

Accepted Answer

Thailand produces over 4 million tonnes of natural rubber annually — roughly 30% of global supply. Southern Thailand (Songkhla / Hat Yai) is the plantation and initial processing hub. Downstream rubber products (automotive seals, gloves, latex goods) manufacture throughout the Eastern Seaboard.

Question 2

Can I source natural rubber directly from Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Ribbed smoked sheets (RSS) and technically specified rubber (TSR/STR) are traded via licensed exporters registered with the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT). Downstream rubber products — molded parts, gloves, hoses, conveyor belts — can often be sourced directly from the manufacturers listed here.

Rubber in Hat Yai

Innolatex Thailand Limited

Thai Rubber Latex Group PCL (Hatyai Branch)

Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public Co.,LTD.

Tenco Rubber Technology Co., Ltd.

Thaitex Innovatex Co.,Ltd. (Factory)

Maltech Rubber Co.,LTD.