As long as natural rubber prices do not outstrip synthetic rubber prices by a large margin, substitution with synthetic rubber by tire manufacturers isn't expected to be very significant. |
Some smallholders felt that it was not worth their effort to tap the rubber trees in the past. The current remunerative prices have brought back interest (among) the smallholders. |
There are no short-term measures needed. It's more a (temporary) lack of supply. |