Soaring Raw Material Prices and Country Risk in Overseas Procurement
First written in FY2024. 4 of 6 entries say "Materialised", first in 2026-03-31. Latest entry: FY2026.
Muscat Group moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 4 years after the typical company in this theme (2022).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 20 of 31 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「In addition, higher raw-material and logistics costs in the production processes for our various proprietary brands, together with the effects of foreign-exchange movements, generally put pressure on profit.」
Higher raw material and logistics costs and foreign exchange movements are identified as factors that actually pressured profits. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「In light of these risks, the Group is diversifying its suppliers so that it can switch suppliers promptly if raw material prices rise sharply.」
Supplier diversification as a measure against raw material price and overseas procurement risks continues. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「Depending on international conditions, raw material prices may rise sharply, potentially affecting the Group’s financial condition, operating results and other matters.」
For products procured overseas, including from China, measures include diversifying suppliers and the ability to switch suppliers.