China has expanded its presence in the global natural rubber supply chain with new strategic investments in Cambodia and Egypt, strengthening its operations from raw material processing to tire manufacturing for international markets.
In Cambodia, a modern natural rubber processing unit was inaugurated at the end of May in the Tboung Khmum province, with an estimated investment of US$30 million. Operated by Kims Rubber Cambodia Co., Ltd.The factory was developed with the support of Chinese investors and will utilize advanced technologies to produce high-quality crepe rubber, meeting European Union standards.
During the inauguration ceremony, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet highlighted that the venture reinforces the confidence of Chinese investors in the country's business environment. The new unit is expected to strengthen the local agro-industrial chain and expand the supply of raw materials for export and for industries located in Cambodia itself.
Meanwhile, in Egypt, the state-owned company China National Tire & Rubber announced on Tuesday plans to invest US$550 million in the construction of a new tire factory through Prometeon Tyre EgyptThe project will be implemented in the city of Alexandria and will focus on the production of tires for heavy vehicles, engineering equipment, and agricultural tractors.
With operations scheduled to begin in 2028, the new unit will have an annual production capacity of 1.5 million tires and will be part of a broader expansion plan for the company in the country. In addition to the factory construction, the investment includes the modernization of existing production lines, technology transfer, and expansion of Egyptian exports.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.