According to the survey report of members of the Japan Plastics Industry Federation from April to June 2018, production and sales increased from January to March. On the other hand, the 'good turn' in the amount calculation decreased, and the 'deterioration' increased. The problem of 'raw materials' is also particularly prominent, with an increase of 50.8% and an increase of 6.2 percentage points. In order to cover the rise in raw material costs, part of it is passed on to the price of the product, so that sales increase, but the price is not passed on. Next, the estimated accounting is also deteriorating. In the questionnaire survey of members, some people replied: 'The phenomenon of the price increase of polyethylene in July-September, now has to increase the price of the product'. On the other hand, there are also People call for 'material fees, logistics fees, personnel costs are rising, but the reflection of product prices is difficult to determine.'
The price of crude oil has risen since April this year, and the market conditions of petroleum refining products have also increased. The standard price of petroleum refining products per kilogram of 47,900 yen in the first quarter of this year (January to March) is in the third quarter (7~ The price of September rose to more than 55,000 yen. The price of general-purpose resins such as polyethylene is also rising. Japan's largest polyethylene company recently claimed that the price index hit a record high.
Due to rising raw material prices, end products such as resin processed products have also risen in price, and the pressure of rising prices is high, which may lead to hyperinflation. Although large companies are constantly stabilizing their wages, they also need to be addressed in order to maintain their growth in personal consumption. SME wages, pensions, education costs and other issues.
In addition, in this survey, there are many opinions about the shortage of talents. In the management problems, 'high staff costs', 'difficult to hire', 'insufficient skills', 'insufficient technical ability', 'talent training' and other projects There is a very high value. Part-time employment continues to be difficult. Even if you hire, you will resign within 1~2 months, the cost will continue to increase, and the recruitment frequency will be adjusted. In the process of seeking work mode reform, it is necessary to propose including administration. The change.