March 6, 2026
SIPH strengthens its presence in Singapore at the Rubber Summit 2026 organized by SGX Commodities and at the annual dinner of the Singapore Rubber Trade Association
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From March 2 to 6, a SIPH delegation, composed of members from the Trade and Rubber Sales Administration (ADV) departments, traveled to Singapore to attend the SGX meetings, a key event for industry players, held this year under the theme: “Natural Rubber in an Era of Uncertainty: Navigating Risks, Building Resilience.”
The main objective of this visit was to support the Singapore office and strengthen its integration within SIPH, while also reinforcing its connection to the SIFCA Group. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance cohesion and collaboration between the Group’s various international entities.
The mission also provided an opportunity to meet numerous strategic partners and clients during annual reviews and discussions on their expectations. Over the course of the week, the SIPH team held multiple meetings with major purchasing clients such as Bridgestone, SMPT, Goodyear, Toyo, Prometeon, and Continental. Discussions were also conducted with dealers, including VRV, Olam, and R1, as well as with Goodpack, one of SIPH’s metal pallet suppliers.
Exchanges with clients focused on key topics such as contracts, product quality, packaging solutions, logistics, EUDR regulations, demand forecasts, purchasing policies, and approval processes. These discussions helped to better understand market expectations and identify areas for improvement and adaptation.
On the dealer side, conversations mainly focused on market trends and the situation regarding customs duties in China, a strategic issue in the current context.
Beyond these operational aspects, the event featured presentations and working sessions bringing together key industry stakeholders around major topics such as CSR, the use of artificial intelligence to optimize operations, and the analysis of market trends and stakeholder perceptions.
A particular focus was placed on African rubber, highlighting the growing role of Côte d’Ivoire, now considered a key player on the international natural rubber stage. Its sustained production growth is strengthening its attractiveness, despite its still limited share on a global scale.
In this context, the pricing of African rubber emerged as a key topic of discussion, reflecting current challenges related to competitiveness and positioning in the international market.
This mission to Singapore illustrates SIPH’s commitment to maintaining close relationships with its partners while staying attentive to developments in the global market.