JETRO = Japan External Trade Organization has released this "World Trade and Investment Report", saying that the uncertainty of international business is increasing more than ever due to the rapid depreciation of the yen and the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia. , Requesting Japanese companies to review their strategies.

JETRO released this year's "World Trade and Investment Report" on the 26th.



According to this, the world trade value for the last year was estimated at $ 21,753.4 billion, an increase of 26.2% from the previous year, and reached a record high against the backdrop of soaring energy prices.



On the other hand, regarding Japan's trade and investment trends, import costs have risen further due to the rapid depreciation of the yen, and international business is uncertain due to semiconductor supply restrictions, China's zero corona policy, and Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. Sex is said to be higher than ever.



On top of that, we are requesting Japanese companies to review their business strategies in anticipation of prolonged turmoil.



At the press conference, JETRO Chairman Nobuhiko Sasaki said, "When reviewing specific strategies, we will actively invest in fields that are booming in the world, such as IT and digital, and respond to respect for human rights and decarbonization. I would like you to consider the three points of geopolitical risks and the diversification of the supply chain in preparation for frequent natural disasters. "