Natural rubber in primary forms β€” Yield in South America

South America: Natural rubber in primary forms β€” Yield was 1,311 kg/ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,311 kg/ha
Change on year
down 6.2%
Rank
8th
of 19 regions
All-time high
42,363 kg/ha
in 1977
All-time low
542.9 kg/ha
in 1990
Years of data
48
1977–2024

Natural rubber in primary forms β€” Yield in South America, 1977–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.

Analysis

South America recorded 1,311 kg/ha for natural rubber in primary forms β€” yield in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 3.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural rubber in primary forms β€” yield in South America peaked at 42,363 kg/ha in 1977 and was at its lowest, 542.9 kg/ha, in 1990.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 37,711 kg/ha 29,618 kg/ha 42,363 kg/ha 3
1980s 14,776 kg/ha 614.9 kg/ha 32,952 kg/ha 10
1990s 987.38 kg/ha 542.9 kg/ha 1,111 kg/ha 10
2000s 1,037 kg/ha 1,000 kg/ha 1,081 kg/ha 10
2010s 1,317 kg/ha 1,160 kg/ha 1,379 kg/ha 10
2020s 1,335 kg/ha 1,258 kg/ha 1,398 kg/ha 5

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 5 Gabon 1,578 kg/ha compare
  2. 6 Ecuador 1,525 kg/ha compare
  3. 7 Guatemala 1,344 kg/ha compare
  4. 8 Thailand 1,332 kg/ha compare
  5. 9 Brazil 1,317 kg/ha compare
  6. 10 Guinea 1,277 kg/ha compare
  7. 11 Central African Republic 1,265 kg/ha compare

See the full ranking of 52 places β†’

More agriculture & rural data for South America

All data for South America β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is natural rubber in primary forms β€” yield in South America?
Natural rubber in primary forms β€” yield in South America was 1,311 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest natural rubber in primary forms β€” yield recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 42,363 kg/ha in 1977.
What is the lowest natural rubber in primary forms β€” yield recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 542.9 kg/ha in 1990.
How does South America rank for natural rubber in primary forms β€” yield?
South America ranks 8th out of 19 regions with data for 2024.
Is natural rubber in primary forms β€” yield rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Natural rubber in primary forms β€” Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural rubber in primary forms β€” Yield
Unit
kg/ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
52 places, 2,743 data points, 1961–2024
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