Last month's shipments of digital home appliances exceeded the same month's results of the previous year for the first time in three years, as sales of TVs and other products were strong due to the so-called “needing demand” associated with the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection. I did.
According to JEITA = Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, which is made by electronics manufacturers, the domestic shipment value of digital home appliances last month was 104.3 billion yen, a significant increase of 45% compared to the same month of the previous year.
It is the first time in three years that the shipment value in May exceeds the actual result in the same month of the previous year.
By product, while the state of emergency was declared due to the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection, the number of "video equipment" such as flat-screen TVs increased by more than 43% against the background of so-called "demand for nesting".
In addition, automobile-related equipment such as car navigation systems increased by more than 78%, reflecting the recovery in sales of automobiles.
However, some stores, such as car navigation systems, are running out of stock or are delayed in arrival due to the global shortage of semiconductors.
Regarding the outlook for the future, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association said, "We expect sales of digital home appliances to continue to be strong this month, but we would like to keep an eye on whether the shortage of semiconductors will affect production."