97% percentage of country's demand for natural rubber is met by indigenous production. Country's demand for natural rubber is largely met by indigenous production, with only a small proportion (less than 5 per cent) met through imports. Production of natural rubber has increased from a modest 15,830 tonnes in 1950-51 to 3.3 lakh tonnes in 1990-91 and 5.07 lakh tonnes in 1995-96.