In 2023, Japan imported approximately 6.56 million kilograms of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR), excluding latex. Forecasts for 2024 indicate a 1.3% decline to 6.47 million kilograms, with subsequent annual reductions of around 1.4% through 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years suggests a steady decline of 1.4% annually.
Future trends to monitor include potential shifts in global NBR production capacity, changes in Japan's domestic industries requiring NBR, and technological advancements in synthetic rubber that might influence demand and import levels.
