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•   It is harvested mainly in the form of the latex from the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) or others.

•   The latex then is refined into rubber that is ready for commercial processing.

•   It requires a temperature ranging from 20°C to 30°C with a well distributed rainfall of 200-250cm over the year.

•   India has a huge domestic consumption of natural rubber and is second in rubber consumption behind China.

•   The quantity of natural rubber which was exported from India accounted for over 12 thousand metric tons during fiscal year 2020.

•   The quantity of natural rubber which was imported to India accounted for more than 457 thousand metric tons during fiscal year 2020.