White goods increased by 20% in domestic shipments in September 12:41 on October 24 due to rush demand before consumption tax increase
Domestic shipments of so-called “white goods” such as washing machines last month and September exceeded the same month last year by more than 20% due to the last-minute demand before the consumption tax rate hike.
According to the Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association, domestic shipments of white goods last month were 238.5 billion yen, 20.2% higher than the same month last year, a record high for September.
By product, air conditioners increased 30.8% to ¥ 61.3 billion, refrigerators increased 12.3% to ¥ 51.5 billion, and washing machines increased 33% to ¥ 41.7 billion.
The increase in shipments was due to the fact that high-performance, high-priced products sold well in rush demand before the consumption tax rate was raised. This is a 5.5% increase to ¥ 38.0 trillion.
“The last-minute demand was weak compared to when the consumption tax rate was raised five years ago, but it has been noticeable since last month. "
On the other hand, according to JEITA = Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, the number of PC shipments last month increased by 71.8% compared to the same period last year, and flat-screen TVs also increased by 15.5%. It seems that has come out.