Sri Lanka's NR output up, exports decline in H1

摘要

TOTAL RUBBER PRODUCTION in Sri Lanka in the first half of 2010 was 75 million kgs, compared to 69 million kgs in the corresponding period in 2009, according to Rubber Development Department (RDB). However, according to ANRPC report, NR production in Sri Lanka slowed down from 10.4% rate in Q1 to 4.0% rate in Q2 on a year-to-year basis. During Q3, the production is anticipated to fall by 7% on year. For the country to achieve the 3.7% growth anticipated for 2010, the output should grow in Q4 at least 3.8% annualised rate.