Japan’s Manufacturing Industry.pdf

Japan’s Manufacturing Industry July 2010 Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry The Condition of Japan’s Manufacturing Industries① A look at the situation of the global market shows that emerging countries have increased their share of the global GDP as a result of population growth and rising income. Emerging countries have also increased their presence as both production bases and markets. Although manufacturing industry has led the Japanese economy and has been responsible for 90% of Japan’s exports, Japan has not fully taken advantage of business opportunities in growth markets around the world. [Changes in Nominal GDP Share of World’s Major Regions] [Growth of Asian Emerging Countries and Increase in Value （％）（％） of Exports by Major Countries] 80 Developing countries (1990 = 1) 70 7 South Korean Japanese exports have not fully benefited from an Exports 60 EU 6 expansion of Asian emerging markets. 50 46% 5 Emerging