Fluctuations in Agricultural Machinery Demand, Including Rice Prices and the Chinese Market
First written in FY2016. 19 of 38 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-30.
Takakita moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2016, 6 years before the typical company in this theme (2022).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 3 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- 2026-10-30MitigatedEarnings
「海外売上高におきましては、韓国市場での在庫一巡による需要回復や欧米市場の堅調な推移に加え、新規市場向け販売も寄与し、増収となりました」
韓国市場の需要回復、欧米市場の堅調推移、新規市場向け販売により、海外需要の減少要因が一部緩和された。 - FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although the Western markets remained solid, overseas sales declined due in part to the impact of the reversal of front-loaded demand before a price increase in the South Korean market.」
Although the Western markets were solid, the reversal of front-loaded demand before a price increase in the South Korean market resulted in lower overseas sales. - FY2026-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although overseas sales in Western markets were at the same level as in the previous year, sales in the South Korean market declined due to the impact of the reversal of front-loaded demand before a price increase, as well as stagnating underlying demand.」
Although the Western markets remained at the previous year’s level, the reversal of front-loaded demand before a price increase and stagnant demand in the South Korean market resulted in lower overseas sales. - FY2025MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although there were sales in new markets in North America and South America, overseas sales declined due in part to the stagnation of the European economy and the impact of the reversal of front-loaded orders in the South Korean market before the previous year’s price increase.」
Although sales in new markets emerged, the stagnation of the European economy and the reversal of front-loaded orders in the South Korean market in the previous year resulted in lower overseas sales for the full fiscal year. - FY2025-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although there were sales in new markets in North America and South America, overseas sales declined due in part to the stagnation of the European economy and the impact of the reversal of front-loaded orders placed in the South Korean market before the previous year’s price increase.」
Although sales in new markets in North America and South America emerged, sluggishness in the European economy and the reversal of front-loaded orders in the South Korean market before a price increase resulted in lower overseas sales. - FY2024Higher overseas sales in South Korea, North America and elsewhereAnnual report
「In addition, overseas sales increased due to growth in the cutting-type series in the South Korean market and sales in new markets, including North America.」
In addition to growth in core products in the South Korean market, sales in new markets, including North America, contributed to higher overseas sales. - FY2024-Q3Continued growth in sales in South Korea and new marketsAnnual report
「Overseas sales increased due to growth in the cutting-type series in the South Korean market and sales in new markets.」
Amid regional fluctuations in demand, sales of core products in the South Korean market and sales in new markets resulted in higher overseas sales. - FY2024-Q1Higher sales in South Korea and new marketsAnnual report
「Overseas sales increased due to growth in the cutting-type series in the South Korean market and sales in new markets.」
Amid regional fluctuations in demand, overseas sales increased in the first quarter due to growth in the cutting-type series in the South Korean market and sales in new markets. - FY2023Sales in new markets and higher overseas salesAnnual report
「In addition, overseas sales increased due to sales in new markets, including North America and Central and South America, generated through the use of online trade shows, as well as royalty income from a joint venture.」
Amid continued regional fluctuations in demand, sales in new markets, including North America and Central and South America, and royalty income from a joint venture contributed to higher overseas sales. - FY2023-Q3Higher sales in new regions and higher overseas salesAnnual report
「In addition, overseas sales increased due to sales in new markets, including North America and Central and South America, generated through the use of online trade shows, as well as royalty income from a joint venture」
Sales in new markets, including North America and Central and South America, were generated through the use of online trade shows and, together with royalty income from a joint venture, contributed to higher overseas sales. - FY2023-Q2Higher sales in new markets and higher overseas salesAnnual report
「Although restrictions on sales activities continued due to the impact of COVID-19, overseas sales increased as the use of online trade shows helped develop new markets and royalty income was received from a joint venture.」
Although restrictions on sales activities continued, the development of new markets through online trade shows and royalty income from a joint venture resulted in higher overseas sales. - FY2023-Q1Higher overseas sales and increased exports to South KoreaAnnual report
「Although restrictions on sales activities continued due to the impact of COVID-19, overseas sales increased due to the effects of launching new products, higher exports to South Korea, the benefits of using online trade shows and royalty income from a joint venture.」
Although restrictions on sales activities due to the pandemic continued, new products, exports to South Korea, online trade shows and royalty income from a joint venture drove higher overseas sales. - FY2022Continued growth in overseas salesAnnual report
「Although reduced sales activities continued due to the impact of the pandemic, overseas sales increased due to the effects of launching new products, higher orders for parts from China and the benefits of using online trade shows.」
Although reduced sales activities due to the pandemic continued, new products, higher orders for parts from China and the benefits of online trade shows drove higher overseas sales. - FY2022-Q3Higher orders for parts from China and higher overseas salesAnnual report
「Although reduced sales activities continued due to the impact of the pandemic, overseas sales increased as orders for parts from China grew and the use of online trade shows generated benefits.」
Although regional fluctuations in overseas demand continued, higher orders for parts from China and the benefits of online trade shows resulted in higher overseas sales. - FY2022-Q2Higher sales in Europe and regional fluctuations in demandAnnual report
「Although the effects of reduced sales activities and sluggish market conditions caused by the spread of COVID-19 continued, overseas sales increased due to solid orders for cutting-type round balers for Europe and the benefits of using online trade shows.」
Although regional fluctuations in overseas demand continued to pose a risk, overseas sales increased during the quarter due to orders from Europe and the benefits of online trade shows. - FY2022-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Overseas sales declined due to reduced sales activities caused by the spread of COVID-19 and sluggish market conditions, despite some benefit from the use of online trade shows.」
Sluggish market conditions in overseas markets and reduced sales activities continued to be reflected in lower overseas sales. - FY2021MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although the spread of COVID-19, the resulting stagnation in consumption of domestically produced agricultural products and other factors reduced farmers’ willingness to invest in machinery, and reduced sales activities also had an impact, orders for feed-making equipment and other products declined during the cumulative second quarter」
It is stated that reduced farmers’ willingness to invest in machinery and reduced sales activities were reflected in lower orders for feed-making equipment and other products. - FY2021-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「Amid the spread of COVID-19, sluggish consumption of domestically produced agricultural products and other factors reduced farmers’ willingness to invest in machinery, while reduced sales activities in Japan and overseas also had an impact. Orders for feed-making equipment and other products fell sharply, and total agricultural machinery sales decreased by ¥569 million year on year to ¥2,932 million, down 16.3% year on year.」
Reduced farmers’ willingness to invest in machinery and reduced sales activities in Japan and overseas were reflected in a sharp decline in orders for feed-making equipment and other products, as well as lower agricultural machinery sales. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the six months ended [current first quarter], there was no emergence of new business or other risks, nor any material change in the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It is stated that there were no material changes in the risks associated with fluctuations in demand for agricultural machinery, including rice prices and the Chinese market. - FY2020MaterialisedAnnual report
「In addition, although exports to Europe increased, led by the cutting-type series, lower exports to China and South Korea resulted in lower overseas sales, while total agricultural machinery sales declined.」
Regional disparities in overseas demand continued throughout the fiscal year, and higher exports to Europe were insufficient to offset lower exports to China and South Korea, resulting in lower overseas sales. - FY2020-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「In addition, although exports to Europe increased, lower exports to China and South Korea resulted in lower overseas sales, while total agricultural machinery sales decreased by ¥589 million year on year to ¥4,530 million, down 11.5% year on year.」
Although exports to Europe increased, lower exports to China and South Korea resulted in lower overseas sales, and total agricultural machinery sales also fell 11.5% year on year. - FY2020-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In addition, although exports to Europe increased, lower exports to China and South Korea resulted in lower overseas sales, while total agricultural machinery sales decreased by ¥304 million year on year to ¥3,501 million, down 8.0% year on year.」
Although exports to Europe increased, lower exports to China and South Korea resulted in lower overseas sales, and total agricultural machinery sales also fell 8.0% year on year. - FY2020-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In addition, although exports to Europe increased, lower exports to China and South Korea resulted in lower overseas sales, while total agricultural machinery sales decreased by ¥186 million year on year to ¥1,531 million, down 10.8% year on year.」
Although exports to Europe increased, lower exports to China and South Korea resulted in lower overseas sales, and total agricultural machinery sales also fell 10.8% year on year. - FY2019MaterialisedAnnual report
「In addition, although exports to South Korea increased, lower exports to China resulted in lower overseas sales, and total agricultural machinery sales declined.」
Although exports to South Korea increased, lower exports to China resulted in lower overseas sales. Agricultural machinery sales were ¥6,607 million, down 3.2% year on year. - FY2019-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「In addition, overseas sales declined as a result of higher exports to South Korea being offset by lower exports to China, while total agricultural machinery sales decreased by ¥189 million year on year to ¥5,120 million, down 3.6% year on year.」
Although exports to South Korea increased, lower exports to China resulted in lower overseas sales, and total agricultural machinery sales also fell 3.6% year on year. - FY2019-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In addition, overseas sales declined as a result of higher exports to South Korea being offset by lower exports to China, while total agricultural machinery sales decreased by ¥90 million year on year to ¥3,806 million, down 2.3% year on year.」
Exports to South Korea increased, while exports to China declined, resulting in lower overseas sales. Total agricultural machinery sales also fell 2.3% year on year. - FY2019-Q1Increase in exports to South KoreaAnnual report
「Overseas sales increased, driven by higher exports to South Korea. However, total agricultural machinery sales decreased by ¥25 million year on year to ¥1,717 million, down 1.5% year on year.」
Regarding exports to South Korea, which had previously been reported as declining, it is stated that increased exports during the quarter contributed to higher overseas sales. In contrast, total agricultural machinery sales decreased. - FY2018Increase in exports to China and South KoreaAnnual report
「In addition, overseas sales increased as a result of higher exports to China and South Korea.」
In addition to continued growth in exports to China, it is stated that exports to South Korea also increased for the full fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3Continued increase in exports to ChinaAnnual report
「In addition, as overseas sales increased mainly as a result of higher exports to China, sales in the agricultural machinery business increased by ¥628 million year on year to ¥5,309 million, up 13.4% year on year.」
It is stated that continued growth in exports to China led to a 13.4% year-on-year increase in agricultural machinery sales. - FY2018-Q2Continued increase in exports to ChinaAnnual report
「In addition to support from the government’s Special Measures Program for Strengthening the Earning Power of Livestock and Dairy Farming, including the Livestock Cluster Program, increased exports to China also contributed to sales of the chopped round baler series, which responds to increased production of high-quality domestically produced feed and contributes to higher food self-sufficiency. As a result, agricultural machinery sales increased by ¥620 million year on year to ¥3,897 million, up 18.9%.」
It is stated that continued growth in exports to China contributed to higher agricultural machinery sales. - FY2018-Q1Continued increase in exports to ChinaAnnual report
「In addition, as overseas sales increased mainly as a result of higher exports to China, sales in the agricultural machinery business increased by ¥393 million year on year to ¥1,743 million, up 29.2% year on year.」
Continued growth in exports to China drove a 29.2% year-on-year increase in agricultural machinery sales. - FY2017Increase in exports to ChinaAnnual report
「In addition, as overseas sales increased mainly as a result of higher exports to China, sales increased by ¥384 million year on year to ¥6,216 million, up 6.6% year on year.」
It is stated that, although the Chinese market had previously been a concern, increased exports to China contributed to higher agricultural machinery sales during the period. - FY2017-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Overseas revenue decreased mainly because exports to South Korea declined, resulting in revenue in the agricultural machinery business decreasing by ¥115 million year on year to ¥4,681 million, down 2.4%.」
It is stated that continued declines in exports to South Korea caused sales in the agricultural machinery business to fall 2.4% year on year. - FY2017-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「Overseas revenue decreased mainly because exports to South Korea declined, resulting in revenue decreasing by ¥182 million year on year to ¥3,277 million, down 5.3%.」
The decline in exports to South Korea continued to be reflected in actual results, and revenue in the agricultural machinery business decreased 5.3% year on year. - FY2017-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, exports to Europe and South Korea declined, resulting in revenue decreasing by ¥48 million year on year to ¥1,349 million, down 3.5%.」
The decline in exports to Europe and South Korea is described as having been reflected in actual results through regional changes in agricultural machinery demand. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Although concerns were raised about the impact of lower machinery adoption in the paddy-field market following the decline in rice prices and the backlash from machinery adoption in the Chinese market in the previous year,」
Changes in machinery demand in Japan's paddy-field market and the Chinese market are cited as concerns.