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Rubber trees in northeastern and eastern Thailand have shed most of their leaves–a sign that low-production wintering season is on its way, say traders in the country; the region accounts for 20%-30% of Thailand’s natural rubber production. A senior executive at a major exporter says tapping may grind to a near halt by the start of Lunar New Year, on Jan. 23, earlier than the usual mid-February wintering onset. The major rubber producing region of south Thailand is expected to start its low-output season around end-February. Output during this time falls to as low as 20% of regular production.
Source: Dow Jones