The consumption volume of natural rubber in India amounted to more than 1.4 million metric tons in financial year 2024, an increase compared to the precious year. India was the second-largest consumer of natural rubber worldwide in 2022. Natural rubber consumption in India had mostly been on an upward trend since 2006, but consumption dropped in financial years 2020 and 2021, with COVID-19 impacting the industry.
Natural rubber uses in India
Auto tires and tubes have consistently been the largest end-use for natural rubber in India. Natural rubber consumption for auto tires and tubes totaled 0.9 million metric tons in financial year 2023, while general rubber goods consumed slightly more than 401,000 metric tons.
Rubber industry in India
India plays an important role in the global rubber industry as both a producer and consumer. In financial year 2023, India was the fifth-largest producer of natural rubber worldwide. It is also a major importer of rubber. Based on value, India was the fifth-largest importer of natural rubber worldwide.
Consumption volume of natural rubber in India from financial year 2006 to 2024
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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Rubber Board. (October 30, 2024). Consumption volume of natural rubber in India from financial year 2006 to 2024 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/736235/india-consumption-volume-of-natural-rubber/
Rubber Board. "Consumption volume of natural rubber in India from financial year 2006 to 2024 (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. October 30, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/736235/india-consumption-volume-of-natural-rubber/
Rubber Board. (2024). Consumption volume of natural rubber in India from financial year 2006 to 2024 (in 1,000 metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/736235/india-consumption-volume-of-natural-rubber/
Rubber Board. "Consumption Volume of Natural Rubber in India from Financial Year 2006 to 2024 (in 1,000 Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Oct 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/736235/india-consumption-volume-of-natural-rubber/
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Consumption volume of natural rubber in India from financial year 2006 to 2024 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph], Rubber Board, October 30, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/736235/india-consumption-volume-of-natural-rubber/
