In 2024 India produced about 876 thousand tonnes of natural rubber in primary forms from 384 thousand hectares, an average yield of 2,281 kg per hectare. That is down 7% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 10% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2016 (951 thousand tonnes).
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India against the world
Among the 12 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's natural rubber in primary forms, India ranks 1 of 12 for yield in 2024, at 2,281 kg per hectare. The world average is 1,122 kg per hectare. India leads at 2,281 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 2,281 | 5.9% |
| 2 | Viet Nam | 1,807 | 9.0% |
| 3 | Lao People's Democratic Republic | 1,782 | 2.4% |
| 4 | Cambodia | 1,649 | 3.6% |
| 5 | Philippines | 1,644 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Côte d'Ivoire | 1,642 | 11.4% |
| 7 | Thailand | 1,332 | 32.3% |
| 8 | Brazil | 1,317 | 1.8% |
| 9 | China, mainland | 1,175 | 5.9% |
| 10 | Myanmar | 826 | 2.2% |
| 11 | Indonesia | 718 | 15.3% |
| 12 | Malaysia | 341 | 2.6% |
How does your natural rubber in primary forms yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.