Risks from raw material prices, foreign-exchange fluctuations and procurement shortages
First written in FY2023. 4 of 7 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2024-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-07-15.
Base Food moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2023.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- 2026-07-15MitigatedEarnings presentation
「The gross profit margin remained high through ongoing cost-reduction measures despite a challenging external environment of continued higher raw-material costs and yen depreciation.」
The Company maintained a high gross profit margin through cost-reduction measures despite continued higher raw-material costs and yen depreciation. - FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「To hedge the risks of procuring raw materials and fluctuations in their prices, the company is taking measures including building and optimizing its raw material supply network and developing new products that do not use raw materials subject to high procurement or price fluctuation risks. However, if fuel and raw material prices rise due to global conditions or sharp foreign exchange fluctuations occur, making it difficult to secure the necessary quantities of raw materials and other items at appropriate prices, the company’s business and performance may be affected.」
As the effects of raw material prices and foreign exchange fluctuations continue, the company is advancing measures including building and optimizing its supply network and changing raw material formulations. - 2026-05-26MitigatedManagement Planning
「Establishing a stable supply structure through sourcing from multiple companies」
The Company described specific measures including multiple sourcing, the use of overseas suppliers and the consolidation of raw materials. - FY2026-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In addition, the discontinuation of some products due to soaring raw-material costs and the skipping of recurring orders due to the extremely hot weather contributed to declines in the main KPIs.」
The company states that soaring raw material prices led to the discontinuation of sales of some products, indicating that the raw material price risk has had a specific impact. - FY2025MaterialisedAnnual report
「The company’s procurement costs have been affected by soaring fuel and raw material prices due to global conditions and sharp foreign exchange fluctuations. It is considering comprehensive measures to secure the necessary quantities of raw materials and other items at appropriate prices, including adding suppliers, further optimizing raw material combinations and improving manufacturing efficiency.」
While raw material prices and foreign exchange fluctuations are affecting procurement costs, the company is considering measures including adding suppliers, optimizing raw material combinations and improving manufacturing efficiency. - FY2024-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「The company has continued to be affected by soaring raw material prices and other factors since the previous fiscal year.」
The company states that it continues to be affected by soaring raw material prices. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「To hedge the risks of procuring raw materials and fluctuations in their prices, the company is taking measures including adding and diversifying suppliers and developing new products that do not use raw materials subject to high procurement or price fluctuation risks. However, if fuel and raw material prices rise due to global conditions or sharp foreign exchange fluctuations occur, making it difficult to secure the necessary quantities of raw materials and other items at appropriate prices, the company’s business and performance may be affected.」
As specific hedging measures against the risk identified in t7 materializing, the company describes diversifying suppliers and developing new products using alternative raw materials.