World Demand for Rubber to Reach 31.7 Million Metric Tons
CLEVELAND, March 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- World demand for rubber is forecast to rise 3.9 percent per year to 31.7 million metric tons in 2019. Gains will be driven by increased tire manufacturing, which represents by far the largest application for rubber. Rising income levels in developing regions, particularly in the Asia/Pacific region, will support gains…