Expansion of sales to emerging markets, including Southeast Asia and China
First written in FY2017-Q1. 20 of 33 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Although sales volumes increased in markets such as China, net sales were largely unchanged from the previous fiscal year, due in part to the reflection of lower raw fuel and materials market prices in selling prices.」
The full-year commentary also confirmed increased sales volumes in the Chinese market and elsewhere. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Sales volumes increased in the Chinese market and elsewhere, but net sales were broadly in line with the same period of the previous fiscal year due to the impact of the stronger yen.」
Although the commentary continues to cite increased sales volumes in the Chinese market and elsewhere, net sales in the superabsorbent polymers segment were broadly in line with the same period of the previous fiscal year due to the impact of the stronger yen. - FY2025-H1China market sales volumes reversed from a decline to an increaseAnnual report
「This was attributable to the impact of foreign exchange and increased sales volumes in the Chinese market, among other factors.」
Although lower sales volumes in Asian markets and elsewhere had been cited through the previous fiscal year, increased sales volumes in the Chinese market were identified as a factor driving higher net sales in the superabsorbent polymers segment for the six-month interim consolidated accounting period. - FY2024-Q3Asia sales declined while China sales increasedAnnual report
「Japan 16,142 12,345 28,488 165 28,653 － 28,653 Asia 13,753 11,400 25,154 － 25,154 － 25,154 China 27,422 1,374 28,796 99 28,896 － 28,896」
The regional revenue disclosure shows that revenue from Asia declined year on year while revenue from China increased, indicating a divergence by region from the previous trend of higher sales volumes across Asia as a whole. - FY2024-Q3Asia sales declined while China sales increasedAnnual report
「Asia 13,753 11,400 25,154 － 25,154 － 25,154 China 27,422 1,374 28,796 99 28,896 － 28,896」
Revenue from contracts with customers by region declined in Asia, from ¥26.917 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year to ¥25.154 billion, while revenue from China increased from ¥28.330 billion to ¥28.896 billion. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「This was attributable to lower sales volumes in Asian markets and elsewhere, as well as lower selling prices following declines in raw material and fuel prices, among other factors.」
Lower sales volumes in Asian markets and elsewhere continue to be cited as a factor driving lower net sales in the superabsorbent polymers segment following FY2024-Q1. - FY2024-Q1Asian market sales volumes reversed from an increase to a declineAnnual report
「Net sales declined due to lower sales volumes in Asian markets and elsewhere.」
Although increased sales volumes in Asian markets and elsewhere had been cited as a factor driving higher net sales through the previous fiscal year, lower sales volumes became a factor driving lower net sales in the superabsorbent polymers segment in the first quarter. - FY2023Sales expansion plan extending the Asian market focus to IndiaAnnual report
「In the superabsorbent polymers business, we assume that demand will continue to increase, primarily in Asian markets such as India, and plan to build new production facilities in Asia to achieve further sales growth.」
The commentary broadened from the previous description of increased sales volumes to China and emerging Asia to a plan for further sales growth based on increasing demand in Asian markets, including India. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「This was attributable to increased sales volumes in Asian markets, the pass-through to selling prices of higher raw material and fuel costs, and the impact of foreign exchange, among other factors.」
For the superabsorbent polymers segment, increased sales volumes in Asian markets and elsewhere continue to be cited as a factor driving higher net sales. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「This was attributable to increased sales volumes in Asian markets, the pass-through to selling prices of higher raw material and fuel costs, and the impact of foreign exchange, among other factors.」
For the superabsorbent polymers segment, increased sales volumes in Asian markets and elsewhere continue to be cited as a factor driving higher net sales. - FY2023-Q1Asia market sales volume growth cited againAnnual report
「Net sales increased due to higher sales volumes in Asian markets, higher selling prices reflecting increases in raw material and fuel prices, and the impact of foreign exchange, although」
The increase in sales volumes in emerging markets and Asian markets, whose mention had stopped in FY2022-Q3, was cited again as a factor driving higher net sales in the superabsorbent polymers segment. - FY2022-Q3DroppedAnnual reportThe commentary on the superabsorbent polymers segment’s performance for the quarter no longer mentions the previously cited increase in China market sales volumes or customer inventory adjustments, and instead cites higher raw material prices and higher selling prices due to foreign exchange as factors driving higher net sales.
- FY2022-Q2Customer inventory adjustments added as a factor driving lower net salesAnnual report
「Net sales declined due to the temporary increase in China market sales volumes in the same period of the previous fiscal year and customer inventory adjustments during the current fiscal year, among other factors.」
In addition to the reaction to the increase in China market sales volumes, customer inventory adjustments during the current fiscal year were explicitly identified as a factor driving lower net sales in the superabsorbent polymers segment. - FY2022-Q1Net sales declined following the increase in China market sales volumesAnnual report
「Net sales declined because sales volumes in the Chinese market had temporarily increased in the same period of the previous fiscal year.」
The superabsorbent polymers segment reported lower net sales because China market sales volumes had temporarily increased in the same period of the previous fiscal year. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Net sales increased because sales volumes rose as Chinese customers expanded their efforts to prioritize the procurement of raw materials for hygiene materials, among other factors.」
Increased sales volumes resulting from Chinese customers prioritizing the procurement of raw materials for hygiene materials are cited as a factor driving higher full-year net sales in the superabsorbent polymers business. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Net sales were broadly in line with the previous fiscal year, as higher sales volumes resulting from Chinese customers prioritizing the procurement of raw materials for hygiene materials were offset by lower selling prices following declines in raw material prices.」
Sales volumes continue to increase as Chinese customers prioritize procuring raw materials for hygiene materials. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Net sales increased because sales volumes rose as Chinese customers temporarily intensified efforts to prioritize the procurement of raw materials for hygiene materials, among other factors.」
Increased sales volumes in the Chinese market, driven by Chinese customers prioritizing the procurement of raw materials for hygiene materials, continue to be cited as a factor driving higher net sales in the superabsorbent polymers segment. - FY2021-Q1China market sales volumes reversed from a decline to a substantial increaseAnnual report
「Net sales increased because sales volumes rose substantially in the Chinese market, as customers temporarily intensified efforts to prioritize the procurement of raw materials for hygiene materials, among other factors.」
Although lower selling prices and sales volumes in the Chinese market had been cited through the previous fiscal year, sales volumes increased substantially this quarter as customers prioritized procuring raw materials for hygiene materials. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「This was attributable to the impact of lower selling prices, lower sales volumes and the weaker yuan in the Chinese market, among other factors.」
Lower selling prices and sales volumes in the Chinese market and the weaker yuan continue to be cited as factors driving lower net sales and profit in the superabsorbent polymers segment. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「This was attributable to the impact of lower selling prices, lower sales volumes and the weaker yuan in the Chinese market, among other factors.」
In the Chinese market, lower selling prices and sales volumes and the weaker yuan continue to be cited as factors driving lower net sales and profit in the superabsorbent polymers segment. - FY2020-Q1China market sales volumes reversed from a decline to an increaseAnnual report
「This was attributable to the impact of lower selling prices, lower sales volumes and the weaker yuan in the Chinese market, among other factors.」
The commentary changed from increased sales volumes to China and emerging Asia to lower selling prices and sales volumes in the Chinese market, along with the impact of the weaker yuan. - FY2019-Q3DroppedAnnual reportThe performance commentary for the superabsorbent polymers segment in the third quarter does not mention the previously cited increase in sales volumes to emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and China.
- FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「This was attributable to increased sales volumes to emerging Asian markets, particularly China, among other factors.」
Increased sales volumes to emerging Asian markets, including China, continue to be cited as factors driving higher net sales and profit in the superabsorbent polymers segment. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「This was because net sales increased on higher sales volumes to emerging Asian markets, particularly China, although」
Increased sales volumes to emerging Asian markets, including China, continue to be cited as a factor driving higher net sales in the superabsorbent polymers segment. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「This was because net sales increased on higher sales volumes to emerging Asian markets, particularly China, although」
Increased sales volumes to emerging Asian markets, including China, continue to be cited as a factor driving higher net sales in the superabsorbent polymers segment. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「This was because net sales increased on higher sales volumes to emerging Asian markets, particularly China, although」
Increased sales volumes to emerging Asian markets, including China, continue to be cited as a factor driving higher net sales in the superabsorbent polymers segment. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Net sales increased as sales volumes to emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and China rose, while operating profit declined as raw material and fuel prices increased.」
For the superabsorbent polymers segment, increased sales volumes to emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and China continue to be cited. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「This was attributable to increased sales volumes to emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and China, despite softer product prices resulting from lower crude oil prices.」
For the superabsorbent polymers segment, increased sales volumes to emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and China continue to be cited as factors driving higher full-year net sales and profit. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「This was attributable to increased sales volumes to emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and China, despite softer product prices resulting from lower crude oil prices and the impact of the stronger yen.」
For the superabsorbent polymers segment, increased sales volumes to emerging markets continue to be cited as factors driving higher net sales and operating profit. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「This was attributable to increased sales volumes to emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and China, despite softer product prices resulting from lower crude oil prices and the impact of the stronger yen.」
For the superabsorbent polymers segment, increased sales volumes to emerging markets continue to be cited as factors driving higher net sales and operating profit. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「This was attributable to increased sales volumes to emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and China, despite softer product prices resulting from lower crude oil prices and the impact of the stronger yen.」
For the superabsorbent polymers segment, increased sales volumes to emerging markets are cited as factors driving higher net sales and operating profit.