To grasp the current actual conditions of Japanese-affiliated business activities operating overseas and to provide the results to a wide range of 21 トランプ and policy makers as well as stakeholders all over the world, JETRO conducted its FY2022 global survey from 19,143 21 トランプ in 86 countries. Effective responses were obtained from 7,173 companies, equivalent to 37.5% effective response rate.

Trend among 7,173 21 トランプing in 86 countries & regions worldwide

v Burdened by high prices and zero-COVID policy.

v Supply disruption accelerates local procurement, production, and sales.

Key Findings:

[1. Zero-COVID policy worsens business performance and hinders business expansion]

■ 65% of the approximately 7,000- 21 トランプing overseas are expected to achieve profitability in 2022, but losses in the automotive parts industry and other industries will increase.

■ Due to the Zero-COVID policy, 21 トランプ companies in China suffered deterioration in business performance.

■ 45% of enterprises will expand their business locally in the next 1-2 years.

[2. Accelerate supply chain review and localization of management. Emerging trend of expatriate staff reduction in Asia.]

■ 60% of manufacturers and a majority of total will work to review their supply chains in the future. The strategy of localization of procurement, production, and sales is accelerating due to soaring raw material, transportation cost and the emergence of supply disruption risks.

■ Over the next one to two years, the number of expatriates will be reduced.

[3. More than double the number of enterprises engaging in green procurement from the previous year. The delays in the initiative lead to opportunity losses in the market.]

■ 30% of the companies implement human rights due diligence (HRDD). At SME’s, however, the issue is “understanding of human rights”.

■ 21 トランプ enterprises have “already engaged in efforts” regarding decarbonization.

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*Report is also available at the Survey Reports Section in our Global website.

*Survey Report – Middle East Edition (English ver.) will be out soon.