Rapid increase in mask orders from China through the new type of pneumonia Internet shortage January 28 18:15

In response to the spread of new coronavirus infections, so-called "cross-border e-commerce" companies, where Chinese consumers buy Japanese products online, have rapidly increased orders for masks and other products, and are in short supply. It has become.

Companies that sell cosmetics, daily necessities, and other goods to Chinese consumers online have increased their orders for masks since the 20th of this month due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

The days when sales increased by about 300 to 600 times compared to the same time in the previous month continued, and the logistics facility in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture was busy working on shipping goods to China for 28 days.

Masks are often purchased in bulk at one time, meaning that orders from Wuhan and other provinces, such as Hubei and Hainan, are increasing.

For this reason, the company has requested manufacturers to increase the delivery of products, but it has not been able to keep up with the increase in demand, and the shortage of goods continues to be displayed, such as signs of sold out on the site.

In addition to masks, orders for products such as antibacterial sheets and hand soaps are increasing.

Mr. Shigehisa Tsuda, Executive Officer of Inagora, said, "We are doing our best to collect products as much as we can. In the event of an emergency in China, we will do our best to deliver high quality Japanese products as soon as possible." Was.

Mask Fukuoka 8 times sales

Many customers in Fukuoka Prefecture visit drug stores to buy masks and other items.

At drugstores near JR Hakata Station, Chinese tourists and international students who purchase products to prevent infections such as masks and disinfectants are prominent.

According to this store, the sales of masks are eight times larger than at this time of the year, and the store has set a limit of "up to 3 types" from last Friday.

In particular, boxed products and masks that say “Made in Japan” or “99% virus cut” are on sale, and they sell out in the morning even if you put them in stores.

In addition, sales of antiseptic solution sprayed on masks have been increasing since last week.

Usually they sell one or two a week, but now some products sell out as soon as they line up.

A drugstore representative said, “Since tourists buy at once and lose their money, the number of masks was limited so that Japanese people could buy it. There is a need and there are many shortages. "

A Chinese student, who bought three boxes of masks, said, "I bought a mask to send to my family in China. It was the fourth one in this store, but it was not selling well and I went around nearby stores. "