Last month's domestic shipments of so-called white goods such as air conditioners fell below the same month last year for the sixth straight month as demand for nesting has run its course.

On the other hand, shipments of refrigerators and other products are increasing, and there are signs that demand will recover in some areas.

According to the Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association, the domestic shipment value of white goods last month was about 196.4 billion yen, 2.5% lower than the same month last year.



This is due to the fact that the demand for air conditioners, which had been strong last year due to the corona slump, has fallen sharply, and the demand for nesting has run its course, and the shipment value has fallen below last year for the sixth consecutive month.



However, the rate of decrease is 10 points smaller than the previous month, and the shipment value of some products is increasing.



Of these, washing machines, mainly those with a drying function, increased by 11% from the same month last year, reaching a record high for November since 1986, and the refrigerator has a large capacity to store bulk-purchased ingredients. Things were strong, up 5.7%.



In addition, the shipment value of dishwashers and ventilation fans is increasing due to the increasing trend of housing starts, and there are signs that demand will recover.



The Japan Electrical Manufacturers' Association said, "The shipment value in November exceeded the average for the past 10 years and was at a relatively high level. As the infection situation of the new corona settled down, more people went to home electronics mass retailers. It seems that there is. "