Freshdi Market Insight
Source Natural Rubber with real supply and demand data
Cameroon (18.8%), Tanzania (18.8%) and Germany (12.5%) are the top supplier countries among 16 Natural Rubber suppliers across 9 countries, with no single origin dominating the base. Buyer inquiries fell 88.9% to 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Natural Rubber on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
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Buyers can compare 36 active Natural Rubber supply listings on Freshdi as of 16 November 2026.
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16 active Natural Rubber suppliers, 0.1% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 16 November 2026.
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Freshdi Natural Rubber suppliers come from 9 countries, led by Cameroon at 18.8%, as of 16 November 2026.
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Freshdi received 1 buyer inquiries for Natural Rubber in the 30 days to 16 November 2026, down 88.9% from the previous 30 days.
16 suppliers are currently active in the Natural Rubber category, with 2 updating their listings in the last 30 days and 5 doing so over the past 90. This shows a steady but slow pace of activity—suppliers are not rushing to refresh content, which suggests the category may be stable but not highly dynamic. Buyers should expect a more hands-on approach, as listings are not being refreshed frequently, meaning direct outreach is likely the most effective path to getting current pricing or specs. There are 36 active listings for Natural Rubber, which is a modest catalog size. While it covers a range of grades and pack sizes, the limited volume means buyers with very specific requirements may not find a direct match and will need to engage suppliers directly to confirm availability or adjust terms. Nine countries supply Natural Rubber, with Cameroon accounting for 18.8% of the exporters. This geographic spread offers buyers a range of sourcing options beyond just Cameroon, which helps reduce reliance on a single origin and provides flexibility in case of supply disruptions or regulatory changes. Only 1 buyer inquiry came in over the last 30 days, a sharp 88.9% drop from the previous month. This decline in interest suggests the market is currently quiet—buyers may find it easier to secure terms now, as competition is low, but it also means demand is not currently active, so it's a good time to assess whether to wait or act immediately.
Freshdi recorded 15 buyer requests for Natural Rubber globally in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
- Over the 365 days to 16 November 2026, Freshdi tracked 36 active Natural Rubber supply listings from 16 suppliers in 9 countries, built on 29 source documents and 266 supply observations.
- In the 30 days to 16 November 2026, Natural Rubber buyer inquiries on Freshdi declined 88.9% against the 30 days before, with 116.51% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 365 days.
- Freshdi received 15 buyer requests for Natural Rubber in the 365 days to 16 November 2026 against 36 active listings — 2.4 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Natural Rubber suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- The most-contacted verified Natural Rubber supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 16 November 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- 1 of the 16 Natural Rubber suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 16 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Natural Rubber had 1 new listing in the last 30 days, fewer than the 2 the month before. The catalog is not growing quickly, so the offers available today are mostly from the previous month or earlier. Check the listing date when evaluating two similar offers to see which one is more current.
Is the market busy?
6 of the 16 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, a large share of newcomers. The category includes both long-standing sellers and those who have recently entered the market. Buyers have more names to consider, but newer suppliers have less history to show for their consistency. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out to a new seller.
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318.8% of 16
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
14 of 16 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can contact several verified suppliers at once. Replies typically come within the day, which helps keep a sourcing round moving without delays. 10 of 16 list a certificate, so a clear majority have one.
- 5 of 36 Natural Rubber supply listings on Freshdi (13.9%) were refreshed within 90 days to 16 November 2026, and 1 (2.8%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 16 November 2026, 13 of 16 Natural Rubber suppliers on Freshdi (81.2%) were active, with 2 (12.5%) active within the last month, and 6 new suppliers registered.
- On Freshdi, 87.5% of Natural Rubber suppliers are verified and the median first response to a Natural Rubber inquiry is 4 hours as of 16 November 2026.
- Among 10 certified Freshdi Natural Rubber supplier profiles, 10.0% hold Certificate of Registration, 10.0% hold Business license, 10.0% hold Tax identification Number, 10.0% hold CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION, and 10.0% hold CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Natural Rubber offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
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CIF is the leading trade term for Natural Rubber supply on Freshdi at 44%, followed by CFR at 43.9% and EXW at 10.2%, as of 16 November 2026.
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As of 16 November 2026, the leading Natural Rubber supply origins on Freshdi are Cameroon (18.8%), Tanzania (18.8%) and Germany (12.5%).
Natural Rubber suppliers offer CIF at 44% and CFR at 43.9%, with CIF the leading trade term across listings, indicating a strong preference for suppliers who arrange freight costs and insurance to the destination port. For Natural Rubber, payment is split evenly between T/T at 23.3% and MoneyGram at 23.2%, showing both methods are commonly used for transaction finalization.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 65 requests | 29 products | 0.4 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 12 requests | 29 products | 2.4 |
| ASEAN | 9 requests | 29 products | 3.2 |
| Hong Kong | 9 requests | 29 products | 3.2 |
| Sri Lanka | 9 requests | 29 products | 3.2 |
Worldwide, 29 listings meet 65 buyer requests - 0.4 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 12 of those requests (18.5%), and there the same 29 listings make 2.4 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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Buyers ask for Tanzanian origin in 10 requests against only 5 listings (2 requests per listing) - an opening for Tanzanian suppliers; Thailand and Myanmar have 9 and 8 requests respectively with no listings from either origin - both stand out as unmet demand.
- Freshdi had 29 Natural Rubber listings against 65 buyer requests (0.4 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 12 of them (2.4 listings per request), in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
- Natural Rubber buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Tanzania 10 times against 5 listings, Thailand 9 times with no listings and Myanmar 8 times with no listings, in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
- Hong Kong (9), Sri Lanka (9) and India (7) led the 65 Natural Rubber buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 365 days to 16 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Natural Rubber
Freshdi received 15 buyer requests for Natural Rubber in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Natural Rubber suppliers
36 listings from 16 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Natural Rubber, selected by 44% of suppliers on Freshdi. This term implies the seller covers freight and insurance to the destination port, which is important for buyers to understand when comparing pricing and logistics. However, buyers should verify the exact term with each supplier, as not all listings use CIF and some may offer alternative terms like FOB.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Natural Rubber suppliers, used by 23.3% of listings on Freshdi. It typically involves a deposit followed by balance payment upon shipment, which is standard in commodity trade. Buyers should confirm the specific T/T structure with each supplier, including the deposit percentage and payment schedule, to avoid delays or disputes.
Post a buying request detailing your required grade, quantity, and destination to initiate the sourcing process. Browse live Natural Rubber listings directly on Freshdi to evaluate current offers and supplier details. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to confirm availability, pricing, and terms before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Natural Rubber listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 31 October 2026 - 36 active listings, 14 buyer requests, 29 source documents, and 266 supply observations from the same period. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Natural Rubber, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Natural Rubber
Freshdi files Natural Rubber under Chemicals > Rubber Materials. Next to Natural Rubber, Freshdi lists Unvulcanised Rubber Compound, Natural Rubber Thread, Nitrile Rubber, Natural Latex and Rubber Tire Particles in the same group. Freshdi maps Natural Rubber to the commodity Natural Rubber, HS code 4001. Buyers posted 15 requests for Natural Rubber on Freshdi in the 365 days to 16 November 2026. Looking for Natural Rubber? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What to know about Natural Rubber manufacturers
A reference for importers sourcing Natural Rubber from producers: the facts of this category first.
Where are Natural Rubber suppliers based?
As of November 2026, 19% of the Natural Rubber suppliers on Freshdi are based in Cameroon, ahead of Tanzania (19%) and Germany (12%). With only 50% in the three leading countries, the Natural Rubber suppliers come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 19% | 3 |
| Tanzania | 19% | 3 |
| Germany | 12% | 2 |
| South Africa | 12% | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 12% | 2 |
| Austria | 6% | 1 |
| China | 6% | 1 |
| Thailand | 6% | 1 |
Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.
Which Incoterms and payment terms do Natural Rubber suppliers use?
The usual terms of a Natural Rubber offer on Freshdi are CIF (44%) for delivery and T/T (23%) for payment (November 2026 data). They are followed by CFR (44%) and L/C (6%). With CIF, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 44% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 44% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 10% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 2% |
| T/T | Payment term | 23% |
| L/C | Payment term | 6% |
| D/P | Payment term | 1% |
Price, risk and paperwork move with the term, so confirm it in writing with each offer.
Which similar categories can Natural Rubber importers browse?
Natural Rubber is part of Rubber Materials on Freshdi, next to Natural Latex Rubber, Natural Rubber Latex and Natural Rubber Thread. Natural Latex Rubber is the largest of them on Freshdi, with 18 suppliers.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber Materials | Wider group | 9 |
| Natural Latex Rubber | Neighbouring category | 18 |
| Natural Rubber Latex | Neighbouring category | 17 |
| Natural Rubber Thread | Neighbouring category | 16 |
| Natural Rubber Cup Lumps | Neighbouring category | 10 |
| Rubber Material | Neighbouring category | 9 |
| Rubber With Fastener | Neighbouring category | 6 |
| Latex Rubber | Neighbouring category | 5 |
Browse the sub-groups for a closer match, or the parent group for more choice.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.