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  2. Natural rubber - ETRMA

    www.etrma.org/key-topics/materials/natural-rubber

    In 2008, ETRMA committed to work on three areas related to natural rubber (NR) under the framework of the European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials: To diversify natural rubber supply in sourcing terms – expanding research into alternative sources, such as the taraxacum and guayule. 10 Years Later….

  3. Natural Rubber Supply Chain - ETRMA

    www.etrma.org/natural-rubber-supply-chain

    Natural rubber is derived from Hevea brasiliensis, a type of rubber tree grown primarily in the tropical regions of West Africa, South America and Southeast Asia. Natural rubber is a key raw material in tyres and many other products: 73% of the world’s natural rubber consumption is used in tyre production, representing between 20 and 40% of ...

  4. EU lists natural rubber as a critical raw material ... - ETRMA

    www.etrma.org/news/eu-lists-natural-rubber-as-a-critical-raw-material...

    Natural rubber – the only biotic material to be included – was first listed in 2017. Natural rubber is an incredibly important raw material for the European tyre and rubber industry and a key enabler for several industries – especially automotive. The tyre industry alone absorbs about 76% of all the natural rubber produced globally.

  5. EUDR Issues and proposals for solutions - ETRMA

    www.etrma.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EUDR-issues-and-proposal-for...

    also include stearic acid – or indeed any other commodity beyond natural rubber – in the EUDR obligations of the rubber industry. • Level playing field for tyres produced outside the EU: the current interpretation given by the European Commission allows for natural rubber and tyres produced in Europe between June 2023

  6. THE NATURAL RUBBER SUPPLY CHAIN - ETRMA

    www.etrma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ETRMA_The-Natural-Rubber-Supply-Chain...

    NATURAL ITS SUPPLY RUBBER FACTSNatural rubber is derived from Hevea brasiliensis, a type CHAIN AND : of rubber tree grown primarily in the tropical regions of AND SPECIFICITIES West Africa, S. uth America and Southeast Asia.Natural rubber is a key raw material in tyres and many other products : 73% of the world’s natural rubber consumption is ...

  7. Rubber Goods - ETRMA

    www.etrma.org/rubber-goods

    The automotive sector accounts for 65% of the production of general rubber goods. Beyond tyres, wiper blades, seals, air and radiator hoses and seatbelts list rubber as their main components. Rubber is resistant to several chemicals used in a car and can withstand the heat and cold. Rubber is also used to make gaskets used in cars, which help ...

  8. Deforestation and Forest Products Impact Assessment ... - ETRMA

    www.etrma.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Explanations-to-accompany-public...

    The European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA) and its members count around 4.400 companies in the EU employing directly about 370.000 people. ETRMA tyre corporate companies represent globally 73% of world sales and 7 out of 10 world leaders are our Members. We have strong presence in the EU and candidate countries with 93 tyre ...

  9. Press release EU lists natural rubber as a critical raw material...

    www.etrma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200914-CRM-NR-final.pdf

    The European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers Association (ETRMA) represent nearly 4.400 companies in the EU, directly employing about 370.000 people. The global sales of ETRMA’s corporate members represent 70% of total global sales and 7 out of 10 world leaders in the sector are ETRMA Members. We have a strong manufacturing and research presence ...

  10. ETRMA joins a cross-commodity call for clarification on EUDR ...

    www.etrma.org/news/etrma-joins-a-cross-commodity-call-for-clarification-on...

    28 March 2024. The European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA) has signed a cross-commodity letter to the EU Commission and Member States requesting urgent clarifications and workable solutions for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Considering the significant adjustments that suppliers, operators ...

  11. Position Paper Due diligence in the supply chain as an ... -...

    www.etrma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/20201005-Due-diligence-and...

    www.etrma.org Tel. +32 2 218 49 40 Transparency Register N° 6025320863-10. Very limited traceability in the natural rubber supply chains due to structural reasons. Natural rubber’s processor supply base zones are extensive. 80% of the raw material comes from a radius of 150-200 km of the processor location, 15% comes from 200-500 km, and 5% ...