Japanese companies paid more for goods and services in 2022 than in any year on record. Higher costs for raw materials were a major factor driving prices up.
The Bank of Japan says the Producer Price Index for last year rose 9.7 percent from the year before, marking the biggest increase since comparable data became available in 1981.
The rise came after the index climbed 10.2 percent last month from a year earlier. The figure went up as prices for electricity, gas, steel and minerals soared.
The data indicates that companies were passing on the higher costs.
The Bank of Japan says the Producer Price Index for last year rose 9.7 percent from the year before, marking the biggest increase since comparable data became available in 1981.
The rise came after the index climbed 10.2 percent last month from a year earlier. The figure went up as prices for electricity, gas, steel and minerals soared.
The data indicates that companies were passing on the higher costs.
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Summary
In 2022, Japanese companies experienced a record high in spending for goods and services, with the Producer Price Index rising by 9.7% compared to the previous year - the largest increase since 1981. This surge followed a 10.2% rise in December. The escalation was primarily due to increased costs
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230116_14/
Date: Jan. 16, 2023
Created: 2023/01/16 13:51
Updated: 2025/12/09 08:55
Last Read: 2023/01/16 18:12