Caribbean Equities originates natural and synthetic rubber for tyre and rubber-goods manufacturers, compounders, industrial distributors in Alabama and across the state, working from verified sources in the Caribbean, the US Gulf and global supply markets.
We do not publish a list of "rubber suppliers" for Alabama. Unverified directories in this sector are full of intermediaries reselling the same offer. Instead, we identify and verify suitable counterparties against your specification for each enquiry — and introduce them only once KYC, capability and track record have been checked.
The market
Gulf access through the Port of Mobile, with significant steel production and metals processing inland.
For US Gulf Coast buyers, the practical question is usually which load ports and vessel classes can serve the lane economically at the required parcel size.
Typical buyers include tyre and rubber-goods manufacturers, compounders, industrial distributors.
Common rubber specifications
- TSR 20 / SMR 20
- RSS 3
- Latex 60% DRC
- SBR 1502 / 1712
Typical forms on this lane: block rubber, smoked sheet, latex concentrate, synthetic rubber. See the full rubber specification guide.
Logistics
- Typical form: 33.33 kg or 35 kg bales on pallets in dry containers.
- Typical tonnage: container liner services.
- Likely load or discharge ports: Port of Mobile, Port of New Orleans, Port of Savannah.
- Inspection: independent quantity and quality survey at the load port, with certificates forming part of the payment documents.
Trade terms
- Incoterms
- CFR/CIF to the nearest suitable discharge port, DAP to site, or FOB at a supply port where you control freight.
- Pricing basis
- Indexed to SGX SICOM TSR20 futures, plus or minus a negotiated differential for quality, freight and credit — or fixed price for packed and smaller lots.
- Payment
- Documentary letter of credit (UCP 600), SBLC-supported open account (ISP98), or cash against documents for established counterparties. Credit-insured structures are available for trial trades.
- Documentation
- Commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of quality and quantity, certificate of origin and any product-specific certificates required at destination.
How we source on this lane
- Brief. You share specification, volume, timing and delivery point for natural and synthetic rubber.
- Verify. We screen and verify candidate counterparties — corporate KYC, sanctions, capability and track record.
- Structure. We normalise offers to a comparable basis and structure Incoterms, payment and inspection.
- Execute. We support contracting, freight, inspection and document flow through to payment.
What to watch
- The critical point on this product is consistent grade, moisture control and origin traceability.
- Gulf access through the Port of Mobile, with significant steel production and metals processing inland.
- Never pay advance "procedure" fees or release proof of funds to an unverified seller. Genuine suppliers of natural and synthetic rubber accept standard bank instruments and independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- Who supplies natural and synthetic rubber in Alabama, USA?
- Supply typically comes from producers, refiners or mills and established trading houses, delivered through Port of Mobile. Caribbean Equities identifies and verifies suitable counterparties for each enquiry rather than publishing an unverified list.
- What specifications are common for rubber on this lane?
- Common references include TSR 20 / SMR 20; RSS 3; Latex 60% DRC; SBR 1502 / 1712. The governing specification is the one attached to your purchase contract, so it should match your end user's or regulator's requirement.
- How is rubber priced into Alabama?
- Usually against SGX SICOM TSR20 futures, adjusted by a differential for quality, location, freight and payment terms. Smaller packed lots are often quoted at a fixed price per unit.
- What payment terms are acceptable?
- Standard bank instruments: documentary letters of credit, standby letters of credit supporting open account, or cash against documents for established relationships. Trial trades can be supported with credit insurance.