*THAI RUBBER SUPPLIES SEEN LOWER IN 1H 2014, BASIR SAYS
*GLOBAL RUBBER OUTPUT TO DECLINE THIS YEAR, ANRPC”S BASIR SAYS
*THAI RUBBER OUTPUT TO DROP ON POLITICAL UNREST, WINTERING
*THAILAND RUBBER OUTPUT TO SEE ”SUBSTANTIAL DROP” THIS YR: ANRPC
Feb. 20 — Thai internal uncertainty will have an impact on rubber farmers, who will not engage in their usual activities, Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries Secretary General Kamarul Baharain Basir says in Kochi, India.
* Global GDP growth is still favorable for rubber demand: Basir
* Tire replacement market is key driver for rubber demand, which is still growing
* Because of seasonal wintering from now to June, yields will drop in Thailand: Basir
Source: Bloomberg
