Rubber, latex prices fall suddenly in blow to Thai farmers, factories


BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): The prices of latex and rubber products have plummeted following the announcement of a lockdown in Europe to prevent Covid-19 from spreading, Thai Latex Association president Chaiphot Reungwarunwattana said.

“The lockdown has resulted in car manufacturers postponing their import of latex as they fear they will not be able sell vehicles in the coming months, ” he said.

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