"White goods" shipment increased by 11% Consumption demand hike rushing demand or September 24 17:10
With the consumption tax rate raised, it is expected that there will be rush demand. Last month's domestic shipments of “white goods” such as air conditioners and washing machines increased by 11% compared to the same month last year, the highest in August.
According to the Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association, domestic shipments of white goods last month were 217.8 billion yen, an increase of 11.7% compared to the same month last year, a record high for August.
By product, air conditioners increased 16.8% to ¥ 76.6 billion, and washing machines increased 25.3% to ¥ 32.8 billion.
Refrigerator sales decreased 4.2% to ¥ 43.0 billion.
Regarding the reason for the increase in shipments, the Japan Electrical Manufacturers Association says that there are many days when the temperature is low in July, and that the increase in demand for air conditioners has shifted to August.
On the other hand, high-priced products such as drum-type washing machines with a drying function are growing, and it seems that there will be an impact from the last-minute demand before the tax increase.
The Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association says, “Demand is still weak compared to when the consumption tax rate was raised five years ago, and we would like to keep an eye on the trends this month.”
According to JEITA = Electronic Information Technology Industry Association, the number of flat-panel TVs shipped last month increased by 38.1% compared to the same month last year, and recorders also increased by 13.5%. It seems that.