Rubber prices in Bengkulu Down's Origin

BENGKULU : Random/Original rubber prices at the farm level in Bengkulu Tuesday from the previous fall to Rp12.000 Rp14.000 per kilogram.

The rubber prices fell as demand from mills there is no increase, while supply from the farmers began to normal, after the effect of the change of seasons from dry to wet, said one of the H Jasarudin rubber traders said on Tuesday.
The rubber traders buy it at the time of day of the week, while a typical day the amount was minimal, except for existing customers of farmers rubber gatherers, such as large estates participating farmers.

A rubber farmer in Central Bengkulu Mursalin said rubber latex now sells only to meet the needs of any kitchen, while the rest are in stock waiting for prices to rise.

Every day rubber plantations producing about 80 kilograms, if there is domestic demand, it sold only 30 pounds.

"We sell it in bulk rubber, after the price is already above Rp20.000 per kilogram," he said.

Head of Bengkulu City Trade Rahman said the rubber price is dependent on the needs of the plant, but if there is excess supply of farmer prices will fall.

Similarly, the price of shelled hazelnuts still be sold as usual after the price down. Shelled pecan prices remain at Rp55.000 per kg, hazelnut shell and rubber Rp13.500 Rp12.000 wet from the previous random Rp14.000 per kg.

(dn / DN / bd-ant)