The forecasted import of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR), Latex to Japan indicates a declining trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2024, the expected volume is 7.81 thousand kilograms, reducing progressively each year to reach 2.9 thousand kilograms by 2028. As of 2023, the actual data stood at this level before entering the forecast period, highlighting a steep forecasted decline. The year-on-year percentage change shows a consistent downward trend, with a noticeable drop in the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential fluctuations in demand driven by changes in related industries such as automotive and glove manufacturing.
Shifts in global supply chain dynamics that may affect the availability of NBR latex.
Advancements in alternative materials that could replace NBR latex in certain applications.