Japan's import of Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR/XSBR), except latex, stood at 66.597 million kilograms in 2023. The forecasted figures show a gradual increase year-on-year from 2024 to 2028 with values of 66.942, 67.273, 67.597, 67.915, and 68.226 million kilograms, respectively. The year-on-year growth rates from 2023 to 2024, 2024 to 2025, 2025 to 2026, 2026 to 2027, and 2027 to 2028 show a stable trend, averaging around a 0.5% increase annually.

Trends to watch for in future imports of SBR/XSBR to Japan include:

Advancements in automotive and tire manufacturing technologies potentially increasing demand for SBR/XSBR.
Shifts in global supply chains and production capacities of SBR/XSBR.
Economic policies impacting import tariffs and trade regulations.
Environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives influencing the type and volume of SBR/XSBR imports.