Research for Consideration of a Policy Proposal to Reform the Natural Rubber Industry's Structure and Stabilise Farmers' Dealing Conditions in Thailand

Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia together produce about 70 percent of the world's natural rubber. Recently, this product has been in excess supply because of its increasing production in Cambodia, Myanmar, and Viet Nam and, after 2011, its subdued demand in China. Thus, the price of natural rubber has continually declined since 2011, and stocks in Thailand have been increasing.

Production and distribution of natural rubber should then be improved in Asian countries, specifically Thailand, for farmers to be able to tolerate the competitive and changing market circumstances. This study identifies the types of support for farmers that would be effective against the price volatility of natural rubber, and proposes major policy options.

Full Report

RPR-2015-12

Contents

Cover

Preface

Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Abbreviations

Chapter 1. Summary

Chapter 2. Production and Distribution Environment of Natural Rubber Farmers

Chapter 3. Transaction with Rubber Processer

Chapter 4. Agricultural Policy for Natural Rubber Farmers in Thailand

Chapter 5. Feasibility of Introducing Option Trade by Thai Government

Chapter 6. Structural Change of Rubber Industry

Chapter 7. Policy Proposal Points for Thai Government

References

Appendixes