Addressing Mature and Emerging Markets
First written in FY2016. . Latest entry: FY2026-H1.
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- FY2026-H1Updated domestic and overseas market and production trends for the interim periodAnnual report
「Sales increased due to higher automobile production volumes by major customers and increased shipments of the new stabilizer.」
The company is updating interim market trends, reporting that automobile production volumes increased at major customers in Japan and overseas, and sales increased both domestically and overseas. - FY2025Updated annual domestic and overseas market and sales trendsAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, sales to major customers increased in Japan as the impact of production stoppages through the second quarter eased, production exceeded the previous year's level from the third quarter onward, and business expanded particularly following the start of mass production of the new stabilizer. Sales also benefited from steady progress in reflecting inflationary impacts on labor, steel and material costs in selling prices. Overseas sales declined across all regions, including China, North America and Asia, but increased globally overall.」
Domestic sales increased as the impact of production stoppages eased, new products contributed and costs were reflected in selling prices, while overseas sales declined across China, North America and Asia, but increased globally overall. - FY2025-H1Updated domestic and overseas automobile production and sales trends for the interim periodAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, sales to major customers increased in Japan, as the expansion of business from the start of mass production of the new stabilizer and efforts to reflect inflationary impacts on labor, steel and material costs in customer selling prices outweighed the impact of production stoppages at customers due to typhoons and other factors. Overseas sales declined across all regions, including China, North America and Asia, but increased globally overall.」
Domestic sales increased as the contribution from new products and efforts to reflect costs in selling prices outweighed the impact of customer production stoppages, while sales declined across overseas regions including China, North America and Asia, but increased globally overall. - FY2024Updated domestic and overseas automobile production trends for the fiscal yearAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, automobile production volumes by major customers increased in Japan as production recovered on firm demand throughout the year, despite the impact of shipment suspensions by some customers in the fourth quarter. Overseas, China and Asia were affected by intensifying sales competition and an economic slowdown, but global production increased.」
Domestic production increased as demand recovered, while production in China and Asia was affected by intensifying competition and an economic slowdown, but increased globally overall. Some customers also suspended shipments in the fourth quarter. - FY2024-Q3Updated domestic and overseas automobile production trends for the third quarterAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, automobile production volumes by major customers increased in Japan as production recovered on firm demand, and also increased overseas in China and Asia despite the impact of intensifying sales competition and an economic slowdown, resulting in higher global sales.」
The company reported that automobile production increased in Japan as demand recovered, and also increased in China and Asia despite the impact of intensifying sales competition and an economic slowdown. - FY2024-Q2Updated domestic and overseas automobile production trends for the second quarterAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, automobile production volumes by major customers increased in Japan due to recovering demand. Overseas, growth overall was limited, partly due to an economic downturn in the Chinese market, but global production increased, driven by growth in Japan.」
Automobile production increased in Japan as demand recovered, while growth overseas overall was limited by the economic downturn in China; globally, production increased, driven by growth in Japan, according to the updated market trends. - FY2024-Q1Updated the recovery in domestic and overseas automobile production for the first quarterAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, automobile production volumes by major customers increased both in Japan and overseas from the same quarter of the previous year, as production adjustments due to semiconductor shortages and other factors eased and markets recovered as the impact of COVID-19 diminished.」
The company is updating its report that automobile production by major customers in Japan and overseas exceeded the same period of the previous year as production adjustments due to semiconductor shortages eased and the impact of COVID-19 diminished. - FY2023Updated annual trends of lower domestic and Chinese production and strong performance in AsiaAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, automobile production volumes related to the Group's business were approximately the same as in the previous year overall. In Japan, production adjustments due to semiconductor shortages and other factors continued, while overseas production in Asia remained strong, although a sharp production cut in China from the latter half of the third quarter had an impact.」
Production adjustments due to semiconductor shortages and other factors continued in Japan, while China saw sharp production cuts; strong production in Asia left the Group overall at approximately the previous year's level. - FY2023-Q3Updated market trends reflecting lower domestic production and higher production in China and AsiaAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, automobile production volumes related to the Company's business declined in Japan from the same quarter of the previous year as major customers continued to adjust production, mainly due to shortages of semiconductors and other components. Overseas, production volumes increased in Asia and China, leaving the Group overall at approximately the same level as the previous year.」
Production adjustments by major customers continued in Japan against a backdrop of shortages of semiconductors and other components, while production volumes increased in China and Asia, leaving the Group overall at approximately the same level as the previous year. - FY2023-Q2Updated market trends reflecting lower domestic production and higher production in China and AsiaAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, automobile production volumes in Japan declined from the same quarter of the previous year as major customers suspended factory operations and adjusted production, mainly due to shortages of semiconductors and other components resulting from the spread of COVID-19. Overseas, automobile production volumes in China and Asia increased, leaving the Group overall at almost the same level as the previous year.」
Automobile production declined in Japan against a backdrop of shortages of semiconductors and other components, while increased production in China and Asia left the Group overall at approximately the same level as the previous year. - FY2023-Q1Updated first-quarter market and regional trendsAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, automobile production volumes declined from the same quarter of the previous year as major customers repeatedly adjusted production and suspended factory operations due to the impact of COVID-19, compounded by lower overseas production resulting from lockdowns in China.」
In addition to production adjustments and factory shutdowns by major customers due to COVID-19, production cuts resulting from lockdowns in China caused automobile production volumes to fall below the same period of the previous year. - FY2022Updated annual market recovery and regional performanceAnnual report
「Automobile production by the Group's major customers during the consolidated fiscal year fluctuated substantially due to the impact of COVID-19, but was substantially higher than in the previous fiscal year.」
The company is updating annual trends, noting that automobile production by major customers was substantially higher than in the previous fiscal year, despite continued fluctuations caused by COVID-19. - FY2022-Q3Updated third-quarter regional market and performance trendsAnnual report
「[Japan] Sales increased as automobile production and sales volumes by major customers rose from the previous fiscal year, which was affected by COVID-19, resulting in sales of ¥45.028 billion, up 7.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1.867 billion, up 31.1%.」
Sales and operating profit increased in Japan as production and sales by major customers recovered. In North America and China, raw material costs and the sales mix put pressure on profit, while sales in Asia increased 76.8% and operating results turned from a loss to a profit. - FY2022-Q2Updated second-quarter market recovery and regional performanceAnnual report
「[Japan] Sales increased as automobile production and sales volumes by major customers rose from the previous fiscal year, which was affected by COVID-19, resulting in sales of ¥29.027 billion, up 17.8% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1.029 billion, compared with an operating loss of ¥21 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Automobile production and sales by major customers recovered from the previous fiscal year, which was affected by COVID-19, and sales in Japan increased 17.8% year on year. Sales also increased in North America and Asia as major customers increased production and sales, while earnings varied by region due to higher steel and logistics costs. - FY2022-Q1Updated first-quarter market recovery and regional sales trendsAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, automobile production and sales volumes by major customers recovered as markets recovered from COVID-19, with sales of passenger cars and kei cars increasing steadily in Japan and sales increasing at all overseas operations.」
The company reported that, against a backdrop of market recovery from COVID-19, sales of passenger cars and kei cars increased in Japan and sales increased at all overseas operations. - FY2021Updated annual vehicle production trends by regionAnnual report
「Automobile production and sales volumes by the Group's major customers were substantially below the previous consolidated fiscal year in all regions except China, due to the global spread of COVID-19.」
The company is updating its annual results, noting that sales by Japanese automakers were strong in China, while automobile production and sales in major regions excluding China were substantially below the previous fiscal year. - FY2021-Q3Updated the third-quarter market recovery and regional trendsAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, the global spread of COVID-19 resulted in a substantial year-on-year decline in automobile production and sales volumes, but during the most recent 3 months of the third quarter, these recovered to almost the same level as the previous year, and cumulative consolidated earnings turned positive.」
The company is updating market trends showing that automobile production and sales fell sharply from the previous year on a cumulative basis, but recovered to approximately the previous year's level over the most recent 3 months. - FY2021-Q2Updated automobile market trends for the second quarterAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, the global spread of COVID-19 led to a succession of factory shutdowns and production adjustments, resulting in a substantial year-on-year decline in automobile production and sales volumes.」
The company is updating market trends showing that the spread of COVID-19 led to a succession of factory shutdowns and production adjustments, causing automobile production and sales volumes to fall sharply from the previous year. - FY2021-Q1Updated the market environment for the first quarterAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, the global spread of COVID-19 led to a succession of factory shutdowns and production adjustments, resulting in a substantial year-on-year decline in automobile production and sales volumes.」
The company reported that the spread of COVID-19 led to a succession of factory shutdowns and production adjustments, causing automobile production and sales volumes to fall sharply from the previous year. - FY2020Updated the annual market environment and the impact of COVID-19Annual report
「Automobile production by the Group's major customers in Japan exceeded the previous consolidated fiscal year, led by SUVs and kei cars. Overseas production declined, mainly due to the global spread of COVID-19 in the fourth quarter.」
Automobile production by major customers in Japan increased, led by SUVs and kei cars, while overseas production declined, mainly due to the spread of COVID-19 in the fourth quarter. - FY2020-Q3Updated domestic and overseas sales trends for the third quarterAnnual report
「Domestic sales for the cumulative third quarter increased from the same period of the previous year, reflecting the impact of new product launches and other factors during the first half of the fiscal year. Overseas sales declined from the same period of the previous year, as strong sales in Asia and at the China operations were more than offset by lower demand for control cables in North America and the impact of foreign exchange translation.」
Domestic sales increased due to the impact of new product launches and other factors, while overseas sales declined despite strong performance in Asia and China, due to lower demand for control cables in North America and the impact of foreign exchange translation. - FY2020-Q2Updated second-quarter domestic and overseas sales trendsAnnual report
「Domestic sales during the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period increased, led by passenger cars and mini-vehicles. Although sales at the Asian operations were strong, lower control-cable demand in North America kept total overseas sales at the same level as in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Domestic sales increased, led by passenger cars and kei cars. Overseas, Asia performed well, but lower demand for control cables in North America left overseas operations overall at the same level as in the year-earlier period. - FY2020-Q1Updated first-quarter domestic and overseas sales trendsAnnual report
「Domestic sales increased, led by passenger cars and mini-vehicles. Overseas sales also increased overall, as strong sales at the company's China and Asian operations offset lower control-cable demand in North America.」
Domestic sales increased, led by passenger cars and mini-vehicles. Overseas, strong performance in China and Asia offset lower control-cable demand in North America, resulting in higher sales across the overseas operations. - FY2019Updated annual market outlook and production trendsAnnual report
「There are few upside factors for domestic automotive sales, and vehicle production is expected to remain broadly flat. Overseas, economic growth in emerging markets is recovering and is expected to continue expanding, while developed-country markets such as the United States and Europe are entering maturity, leaving the outlook uncertain.」
The company updated its annual market view: domestic production is expected to remain broadly flat, emerging markets overseas are expected to recover and expand, and developed markets such as the United States and Europe are mature and uncertain. - FY2019-Q3Updated domestic and overseas market trends for the third quarterAnnual report
「Domestic sales during the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period declined from the same quarter of the previous year due to lower demand for core products such as chassis springs supplied to automakers. Overseas sales increased overall, as higher sales in China and Thailand, which remained strong, offset declines in North America and Indonesia.」
Domestic demand for core products such as chassis springs declined, while overseas sales increased overall as growth in China and Thailand offset declines in North America and Indonesia. - FY2019-Q2Updated domestic and overseas market trendsAnnual report
「Domestic sales during the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period declined from the same quarter of the previous year due to the impact of a series of natural disasters. Overseas sales were nearly flat overall: although control-cable demand declined in North America and sales decreased in Indonesia, higher sales in China and Thailand, which remained strong, offset these declines.」
Domestic sales declined due to natural disasters. Overseas sales were nearly flat overall, as higher sales in China and Thailand offset lower cable demand in North America and lower sales in Indonesia. - FY2019-Q1Updated first-quarter regional market trendsAnnual report
「Overseas sales declined overall despite strong sedan sales in China, due to lower demand for control cables in North America, as well as the weaker Indonesian rupiah and higher steel prices in Indonesia.」
The company reported that strong sedan sales in China were offset by lower control-cable demand in North America and foreign-exchange and steel-price factors in Indonesia, resulting in lower sales across its overseas operations. - FY2018Updated annual vehicle production trends by regionAnnual report
「Domestic vehicle production by the group's major customers during the fiscal year exceeded the previous year's level, led by mini-vehicles and passenger cars. Overseas vehicle production by the group's major customers exceeded the previous year's level in China and Thailand.」
Domestic vehicle production by major customers exceeded the previous year's level, led by mini-vehicles and passenger cars. Overseas production in China and Thailand also exceeded the previous year's level, according to the updated annual trends. - FY2018-Q3Updated vehicle production trends by regionAnnual report
「Domestic vehicle production during the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period exceeded the year-earlier level, led by mini-vehicle production, which continued to increase from the previous fiscal year. Overseas vehicle production by the group's major customers exceeded the year-earlier level in China, Indonesia and Thailand.」
The company reported that domestic vehicle production exceeded the year-earlier level, led by mini-vehicles, while overseas production by major customers in China, Indonesia and Thailand also exceeded the year-earlier level. - FY2018-Q2Updated domestic and overseas vehicle production trendsAnnual report
「Domestic vehicle production during the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period exceeded the year-earlier level, driven by increases in mini-vehicle production, which had risen sharply from the previous year, and continued strength in small-car production. Overseas vehicle production by the group's major customers also exceeded the year-earlier level in China and Indonesia.」
Domestic vehicle production exceeded the year-earlier level due to increases in mini-vehicle and small-car production. Overseas vehicle production by major customers in China and Indonesia also exceeded the year-earlier level. - FY2018-Q1Updated regional sales trendsAnnual report
「Domestic sales during the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period increased as the temporary decline in vehicle production caused by the Kumamoto earthquake in April of the previous year recovered. Overseas sales exceeded the year-earlier level, as sales in China offset declines in Taiwan, where exports to the Middle East decreased, and the United States, where cable demand declined.」
Domestic sales recovered from the decline in vehicle production caused by the Kumamoto earthquake and began to increase. Overseas, sales in China offset declines in Taiwan and the United States, resulting in higher overseas sales than in the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2017Updated annual vehicle production trends by regionAnnual report
「Domestic vehicle production by the group's major customers during the fiscal year recovered from the temporary decline caused by the Kumamoto earthquake in April and reached the same level as in the previous fiscal year. Overseas vehicle production by the group's major customers exceeded the previous year's level in China, where demand increased due to tax cuts for small cars, and Indonesia, where economic conditions were recovering, while remaining at the same level in other regions.」
Domestic production returned to the previous fiscal year's level through catch-up production after the Kumamoto earthquake. China and Indonesia exceeded the previous year's level, while other regions remained at the same level. - FY2017-Q3Updated vehicle production trends by regionAnnual report
「Domestic vehicle production during the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period was recovering as manufacturers made up for production temporarily lost due to the Kumamoto earthquake and other events early in the fiscal year, but remained at the same level as in the same quarter of the previous year. Overseas vehicle production by the group's major customers exceeded the year-earlier level in China, where demand increased due to tax cuts for small cars, and Indonesia, where economic conditions were recovering, while remaining at the same level in other regions.」
Domestic vehicle production was recovering through catch-up production after the Kumamoto earthquake but remained at the same level as in the previous year. Overseas production in China and Indonesia exceeded the year-earlier level, while other regions remained at the same level. - FY2017-Q2Updated market trends in overseas regionsAnnual report
「Overseas vehicle production by the group's major customers exceeded the year-earlier level in China, where tax cuts for small cars remained supportive, and Indonesia, where the automotive market was recovering following the launch of new models. Production in other Southeast Asian regions and North America remained at the same level as in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company updated overseas market trends, reporting that vehicle production in China and Indonesia exceeded the year-earlier level, while other Southeast Asian regions and North America remained at the same level. - FY2017-Q1Updated quarterly production trends by regionAnnual report
「Domestic vehicle production during the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period declined from the same quarter of the previous year, partly due to automakers suspending operations following the Kumamoto earthquake in April. Overseas vehicle production by the group's major customers exceeded the year-earlier level in North America, where personal consumption remained firm, and China, where production tended to increase due to tax cuts. In Thailand, which had been on a declining trend since two years earlier, production also exceeded the year-earlier level.」
The company did not change its structural premise of mature and emerging markets, but provided specific quarterly regional trends: domestic production declined due to the Kumamoto earthquake, while North America, China and Thailand exceeded the year-earlier level. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the automotive markets relevant to our group, developed-country markets such as Japan, the United States and Europe are entering maturity, while emerging markets are expected to continue expanding.」
The company presented the maturity of developed-country markets and expected expansion of emerging markets as premises for its business environment.