【环球财经】泰国南部洪灾将导致橡胶减产超4.3万吨

Core Insights - The Thai Rubber Authority (RAOT) predicts significant impacts on rubber production due to ongoing rainfall and flooding in southern Thailand, with an estimated loss of over 43,000 tons [1] - The flooding has affected over 4.1 million rai (approximately 6 million hectares) of rubber plantations, preventing farmers from tapping rubber and harvesting [1] - The Thai Rubber Authority plans to assess the damage and provide guidance to rubber growers to help them recover post-flood [1] Group 1 - The flooding is expected to cause a total loss of 6.698 billion Thai Baht in rubber and palm oil production, with rubber production decreasing by 83,000 tons valued at 4.456 billion Thai Baht [2] - Palm oil production is projected to decrease by 340,000 tons, valued at 2.242 billion Thai Baht [2] - The total death toll from the flooding in southern Thailand has reached 162, with the highest number of fatalities in Songkhla province at 126 [2] Group 2 - The main rubber cultivation areas are in southern Thailand, accounting for 57% of the national planting area, primarily located in Surat Thani, Songkhla, and Nakhon Si Thammarat [2] - Palm oil cultivation areas occupy 86% of the national planting area, mainly in Surat Thani, Krabi, and Chumphon [2] - Weather conditions are improving, with rainfall expected to decrease and floodwaters likely to recede within 3 to 5 days [2]