Japan imported 57,563 mt of natural rubber in June, down 11% from 64,752 mt in May and down 17% from 69,449 mt a year ago, according to a monthly report by the Rubber Trade Association of Japan released late Monday.
About 81% of June's natural rubber imports comprised of technically specified rubber, which came in at 46,989 mt in June, up from 46,757 mt in May. TSR grades are used widely in tire production.
Japan imported 57,563 mt of natural rubber in June, down 11% from 64,752 mt in May and down 17% from 69,449 mt a year ago, according to a monthly report by the Rubber Trade Association of Japan released late Monday.
About 81% of June's natural rubber imports comprised of technically specified rubber, which came in at 46,989 mt in June, up from 46,757 mt in May. TSR grades are used widely in tire production.
