Exports of rubber up, but prices on the fall

8 May 2014
The Phnom Penh Post
Agricultural policy and administration / Agriculture and fishing / Crop products and commodities / Economic policy and administration / Economy and commerce / Exports / Government / Ministries and other national bodies / Ministry of Commerce / Trade
Chinese aid / General Directorate of Rubber / Heng Sarath / Ministry of Commerce

Despite a large increase in exports during the first quarter, natural rubber producers continue to see declining revenues, as world prices fall further. The latest figures from the Ministry of Commerce show natural rubber exports grew 26 per cent during the first quarter of 2014, compared with the same period last year. Meanwhile, overall revenue from natural rubber sales fell 28 per cent. …

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