According to the General Administration of Customs of China, NR and SR (including latex) imports for May 2017 reached 550,000 tons. NR and SR (including latex) imports from January to May reached 2,900,000 tons, increasing by 27.7% compared with 2,270,000 tons of last year. The import value increased by 100.9% compared with last year. International rubber market prices are on the rise. Up to 31st May, rubber inventory in Qingdao Free Trade Port Zone reached 276,000 tons, including 215,900 tons of NR, 55,800 tons of SR, and 4,300 tons of compound rubber.