New virus 60% of Japanese companies in Thailand are concerned about delays in parts procurement February 14 21:22
Even in Thailand, where many Japanese-affiliated companies have entered the market following the spread of the new coronavirus, 60% of Japanese companies are concerned that sales will slow down due to the economic slowdown and that parts procurement from China will be delayed. An emergency survey of the Chamber revealed this.
This questionnaire survey was conducted by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bangkok, etc., for 47 major members, urgently from 5th to 13th of this month, and responses were received from 40 companies.
When asked about the impact of the new coronavirus on corporate performance, 60% of companies had a negative impact of 10% for "significant negative impact" and 50% for "slight negative impact". I answered.
On the other hand, 15% of respondents have no impact and 23% have no idea at this time.
When asked in more than one answer about the specific impact, 60% said, "Sales decrease due to global economic slowdown" and 55% said, "Slow and difficult procurement of parts and raw materials from China."
In particular, 81% of the respondents in the manufacturing industry are concerned that the procurement of parts, raw materials, etc. from China will be hindered. It shows that there is a significant effect.
At a press conference, Atsushi Takeya, director of JETRO Bangkok, said, "Even if the ratio of parts procurement from China is low, products will not be made if one or more important parts are missing," he said. Showed.