According to preliminary figures from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Current Survey of Commerce, September food-sector commercial sales increased year on year at food and beverage wholesalers and food and beverage retailers, while growth accelerated for agricultural, livestock and fishery products wholesalers.
According to preliminary figures from the September Current Survey of Commerce released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, sales in the food sector were ¥3.932 trillion at agricultural, livestock and fishery products wholesalers, up 4.4%; ¥5.708 trillion at food and beverage wholesalers, up 1.4%; and ¥3.604 trillion at food and beverage retailers, up 1.4%. Despite the extended holiday period, growth was seen overall from the previous month.
In the Kanto region, the effects of prolonged rainfall were cited as factors behind sluggish growth in customer numbers and slower consumption of soft drinks. Despite these factors, increases were confirmed across the wholesale and retail categories.
Further details are expected to be added to the electronic edition, with an update planned to supplement the preliminary figures.