Rubber Suitability

4th Flr., Department of Agriculture,

Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Telefax: (02)927.9460 Trunkline: (02)928.8741 loc. 2404 / 2403
Website: http://hvcc.da.gov.ph Email: hvccpmo@yahoo.com

Areas where planting rubber are highly suitable:

RFU CAR

Regional Program Offices (Field Units)

DA-CAR, BPI Complex

Guisad, Baguio City
Tel: 074.300.5027
Fax: 074.300.4548
Email: gma_hvcc_car@yahoo.com

RFU Region I

DA-RFU 1, Capitol Compound

San Fernando City, La Union
Tel: 072.072.888.2045
Fax: 072.888.0341
Email: da_reg01@yahoo.com

Region IV B
Region XIII

Region X

RFU Region IV B

RFU Region V

Region XI
Region XII

DA-RFU 5
San Agustin Pili, Camarines Sur
Tel: 054.477.7254
Fax: 054.361.1264
Email: gmahvcc_rfu4b@yahoo.com

RFU Region VI

DA - DAR - DENR
Convergence

DA-RFU 6
Port San Pedro, Iloilo City
Tel: 033.337.4775
Fax: 033.337.1018
Email: highvalue_darfu6@yahoo.com

Investment in

DA-RFU 9, Lenienza
Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Tel: 062.214.4677
Fax: 062.215.4068
Email: marfanhvcc@yahoo.com
DA-RFU 10
A. Luna St., Cagayan de Oro City
Tel: 0882.272.5725 loc.245
Fax: 0882.272.6564
Email: chedyansale@yahoo.com

RFU Region XI

DA-RFU 11
Bangoy St., Davao City
Tel: 082.226.3625 loc.1120
Fax: 082.226.3625
Email: elnora_secreto@yahoo.com

RFU Region XII

CSA Bldg., Gen. San Drive corner

Zulueta St., City of Koronadal,
South Cotabato
Tel: 083.520.0498
Fax: 083.520.0425 / 083.520.0498
Email:hvccda_12@yahoo.com

RFU Region XIII

DA-CARAGA
Capitol Compound, Butuan City
Tel: 085.341.4546
Fax: 085.341.2114
Email: gmahvcc_r13@yahoo.com

RFU ARMM

DAF-ARMM
ORG Compound, Cotabato City
Tel: 064.421.1248
Fax: 064.421.1248
Email: alitatak@yahoo.com

Tiago Pantaleao

DA-RFU 4B, ATI Bldg.,Elliptical Road

Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 02.921.2641 / 02.920.2013
Fax: 02.426.4758
Email: gmahvcc_rfu4b@yahoo.com

Guaranteed
Profitable

DA-RFU 8
Kanhuraw Hill, Tacloban City
Tel: 053.321.3047 or 053.325.3610
Fax: 053.321.3043
Email: da8_operations@yahoo.com

RFU Region X

DA-RFU 3, Capitol Compound

San Fernando City, Pampanga
Tel: 045.961.1560
Fax: 045.961.3336
Email: fernandoclorenzo@yahoo.com

GMA - High Value

Commercial Crops Program

RFU Region VIII

RFU Region III

DA-RFU 4A, BPI Compound

Visayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 02.928.3919
Fax: 02.441.5071
Email: ecinaj_0912@yahoo.com

ARMM

KRC Bldg. 1
Subangdaku, Mandaue City
Tel: 032.268.5187
Fax: 032.268.3063
Email: ricehvcccorn@yahoo.com

RFU Region IX

RFU Region IV A

Region IX

RFU Region VII

RFU Region II

DA-RFU 2
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Tel: 078.846.3379
Fax: 078.844.1031
Email: hvcc_rfu@yahoo.com

Source:

Department of Agriculture

GMA High Value Commercial Crops

Program ( HVCC )

Rubber
Production

www.prospect.rsc.org

ubber tree is a perennial crop and the source of natural rubber.

In the early 20th century, the international tire manufacturing
companies started the commercial production of rubber.
Thus, the rubber production is considered as a major industry,
providing livelihood and income for many people. Its growth rate
is 3.3% annually.
Natural rubber is a raw material used in the manufacture of
industrial products (conveyor belts, rubber rollers, etc.), automotive
products (fan belts, radiator hoses, etc.), latex products (rubber
gloves, toys hygienic products, etc.) and adhesives. So, why invest
in rubber production?

Market

ubber is marketed as centrifuged latex, cuplumps, crepe sheets

and crumb rubber. Forty percent (40%) of the countrys rubber
production is being exported to other countries. The Philippines
top major export markets are Malaysia, China and Singapore.
The country also imports rubber, however, it can be minimized
if there will be establishments of new rubber plantation and
factories locally and so the country will not depend too much on
importing from other countries. The major users of natural rubber
are the tire and footwear industries locally and abroad.

Production Cost

he production cost, productivity and earnings vary in farms

since there are factors that affect the trees and the market.
Nevertheless, there are basic fixed costs of production and
operational activities that can be fairly projected on prevailing
conditions.
Table A shows the average cost of establishing, maintaining
and harvesting a hectare of rubber plantation.

COST OF PRODUCTION OF ONE-HECTARE

RUBBER PLANTATION
Table A:
Cost
(Php)

Year

Cost Composition
(Php cost/ year)

Materials

Labor

48,135

16,835

31,300

15,850

4,450

11,400

16,800

5,100

11,700

18,400

6,400

12,000

10,445

6,360

4,085

21,300

9,000

12,300

21,300

9,000

12,300

21,300

9,000

12,300

21,300

9,000

12,300

10

21,300

9,000

12,300

Total

216,130

84,145

131,985

(* 500 trees per hectare)

Start counting your earnings

ne-hectare rubber farm can usually yield anywhere from

0.80 to 1.20 metric tons of dry rubber per year or higher
depending on the clones used and proper management employed.
Rubber trees will normally be ready for tapping in towards the
end of the fifth year after field planting. (See Table B)

Based on the table below, 141% Return on Investment (ROI) is

expected from a hectare of rubber plantation.
A farmer needs to invest about Php 50,000 on the
establishment of rubber plantation and Php 167,000 for the
following nine years. A farmer will gain as much as Php 303,870
net income on the tenth year. (See Table C)
Potential Yield (kg)
Farm Gate Price (Php/kg)

10,400 kg/
ha
50

Gross Income (Php)

520,000

Total Cost of Production

(Php)

216,130

Net Return (Php)

303,870

ROI (%)

Table C:
TEN- YEAR COST
AND RETURN
ANALYSIS

141

Things you need

to begin with
Area:

t is best to grow rubber trees in places with 20 to 28 degree

Celsius temperature and with well distributed rainfall. They
grow best on loamy or slightly sandy soil with good drainage.
Areas where planting rubber is most suitable: Mindanao Regions
(IXXIII, ARMM) and Region IVB (Palawan).

Material Inputs:

Year

Gross
Income
(Php)

Yearly Net
Income
(Php)

-64,385

-15,850

-16,800

-18,400

-10,445

60,000

38,700

Labor Inputs:

80,000

58,700

100,000

78,700

120,000

98,700

10

160,000

138,700

Laborers will be needed in

the clearing, lay-outing, holing,
planting, applying fertilizer and
maintaining the plantation.

Total

520,000

287,620

A farmer will need

superior planting materials,
fertilizers and other
chemicals.

Table B:
PROFITABILITY
ANALYSIS