Kioxia, a major semiconductor manufacturer, has announced that it will reduce production volume by 30% from October 1 for the time being due to a decline in demand for memory semiconductors.
This is due to the fact that the economy is slowing down due to rising prices around the world.
Kioxia manufactures memory semiconductors used in data centers, personal computers, and smartphones at factories in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture and Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture.
The company announced that from October 1st, the production volume at these bases will be reduced by about 30% from the current level for the time being.
We will not adjust employment due to a decrease in production.
Until now, the demand for memory semiconductors has increased due to the spread of remote work due to the corona sickness, and production has continued at full capacity, but the company explained that the reason for the production reduction It is said that the economy is slowing down due to high prices around the world.
In semiconductors, while demand for personal computers and smartphones has fallen, demand for products for automobiles and factories continues to be in short supply, and demand varies depending on the product.