Production and export of rubber in Johor Rubber remains the second largest export crop to oil palm. Even though production of rubber has reduced substantially, the export value has increased due to better prices in 1994. Production was severely affected by labour shortage that in 1992 about 8000 hectares of rubber were not tapped, however the situation has since improved with the better prices . The export value for rubber has actually increased from RM 350.54 million 1993 to RM 436 million in 1994. From 1990 up to now, about 3,000 ha. are planned for replanting of rubber every year.
Some estates still maintain their rubber stand to sustain factory operations and contracts.
In Johor, there are 14 factories that are producing SMR and 12 factories producing latex concentrate. Another 5 factories produce crepe rubber. In manufacturing of rubber products there are 20 factories in Johor producing shoes, gloves, industrial components and others.