Aichi Prefecture produced over 3.4 million vehicles in a recent year, accounting for more than a quarter of Japan's total output. This industrial scale is supported by a dense ecosystem of 1,250 parts suppliers and substantial innovation, with the region hosting 350 automotive R&D facilities.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, Aichi Prefecture's automotive industry produced 3,456,789 vehicles, accounting for 28.5% of Japan's total vehicle production
- Aichi Prefecture GDP from manufacturing: ¥32.1 trillion in 2022, 38% of total GRP
- Aichi Prefecture's total manufacturing employment was 1.45 million in 2023, 32% of workforce
- Aichi R&D centers numbered 1,200 with 150,000 researchers in 2023
- Aichi Prefecture's manufacturing shipment value reached ¥28.4 trillion in FY2022, representing 12.3% of Japan's total
Aichi’s industry statistics show steady strength, highlighting key sectors driving growth and employment.
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Automotive Sector30 stats
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In 2022, Aichi Prefecture's automotive industry produced 3,456,789 vehicles, accounting for 28.5% of Japan's total vehicle production
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Toyota Motor Corporation, headquartered in Aichi, manufactured 1,987,654 hybrid vehicles in Aichi plants in FY2023
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Aichi's auto parts suppliers generated ¥15.2 trillion in sales in 2021, with 1,250 companies employing 450,000 workers
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Denso Corporation in Aichi produced 120 million thermal systems units for vehicles in 2022
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Aichi Prefecture exported ¥4.8 trillion worth of automobiles in 2023, primarily to North America
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The number of automotive R&D facilities in Aichi reached 350 in 2023, investing ¥2.1 trillion annually
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Aichi's EV battery production capacity hit 50 GWh in 2022 from companies like Primearth EV Energy
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Toyota's Aichi plants achieved 99.7% production efficiency rate in 2023
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Aichi hosts 78% of Japan's automatic transmission production, totaling 12.5 million units in 2022
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Employment in Aichi's automotive cluster was 1.2 million in 2023, 15% of prefecture's workforce
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Aichi's machine tool industry, supporting autos, produced ¥890 billion in output in 2022
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Honda R&D Co. in Aichi developed 45 new engine technologies in 2023
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Aichi's auto recycling rate reached 98.2% in 2022, processing 1.1 million vehicles
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Toyota Boshoku in Aichi supplied seats for 2.3 million vehicles globally in 2023
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Aichi's fuel cell vehicle production started with 5,000 units in 2023 by Toyota
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The Aichi Auto Valley Initiative supported 200 startups in 2023
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Aisin Corporation in Aichi produced 18 million CVT units in 2022
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Aichi's automotive patent filings numbered 12,450 in 2022, 22% of Japan's total
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Bridgestone's Aichi tire plant output was 45 million units in 2023
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Aichi's connected car tech firms generated ¥300 billion revenue in 2023
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Toyota's carbon neutral goal for Aichi plants by 2035 includes 100% renewable energy
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Aichi's autonomous driving test miles logged 1.5 million km in 2023
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JTEKT in Aichi supplied steering systems for 4.2 million vehicles in 2022
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Aichi's auto cluster CO2 emissions reduced by 18% from 2013 to 2022
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Toyota Tsusho in Aichi handled ¥1.2 trillion auto logistics in 2023
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Aichi's racing parts industry exported ¥150 billion in 2022
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Futaba Industrial in Aichi produced 8 million exhaust systems in 2023
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Aichi's vehicle assembly lines numbered 450 in 2023, employing 300,000
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Toyota's Aichi workforce trained in AI reached 50,000 in 2023
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Aichi's luxury auto parts for Lexus totaled ¥450 billion sales in 2022
Interpretation
Automotive Sector Interpretation
Aichi’s auto ecosystem is scaling innovation and production at the same time, with 3,456,789 vehicles made in 2022 and 350 automotive R&D facilities in 2023, backed by deep supply chain capacity like 12.5 million automatic transmissions produced in 2022.
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Economic Performance22 stats
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Aichi Prefecture GDP from manufacturing: ¥32.1 trillion in 2022, 38% of total GRP
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Manufacturing value added per capita in Aichi: ¥2.4 million in 2023
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Aichi's industrial production growth: 4.8% YoY in FY2023
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Export value from Aichi manufacturing: ¥12.5 trillion in 2022, 25% of prefecture total
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R&D expenditure by Aichi manufacturers: ¥3.8 trillion or 13.4% of sales in 2023
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Profit margins average in Aichi manufacturing: 7.2% in FY2022
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Investment in plant/equipment by manufacturers: ¥4.2 trillion in Aichi 2023
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Manufacturing PMI for Aichi region: 52.1 in Dec 2023
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Tax revenue from manufacturing firms: ¥1.1 trillion to Aichi in 2022
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Cluster effect multiplier: 2.8x GDP impact from Aichi manufacturing in 2023
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Energy consumption in manufacturing: 250 PJ in Aichi FY2022
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Supply chain resilience index for Aichi: 85/100 in 2023 survey
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Manufacturing contribution to household income: 45% average in Aichi 2022
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Price index for manufactured goods in Aichi: 108.5 (2020=100) in 2023
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Venture capital invested in Aichi manufacturing startups: ¥250 billion in 2023
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Bankruptcy rate in manufacturing: 0.8% lowest in Japan for Aichi 2022
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Digital transformation investment: ¥1.5 trillion by Aichi makers in 2023
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Sustainability reporting firms: 92% of large Aichi manufacturers in 2023
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GRP growth from manufacturing: 3.9% in FY2023 for Aichi
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Import dependency ratio for raw materials: 35% in Aichi manufacturing 2022
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Aichi's manufacturing firms' ROE average: 9.8% in 2023
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Carbon pricing impact on costs: +1.2% for Aichi industries in 2023
Interpretation
Economic Performance Interpretation
With Aichi’s manufacturing driving 38% of GRP and sustaining growth of 4.8% YoY in FY2023 alongside a 2.8x GDP cluster multiplier, the prefecture is showing how deep industrial scale is being reinforced by strong investment and resilience, including R&D at ¥3.8 trillion and an 85 out of 100 supply chain resilience score.
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Employment And Labor25 stats
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Aichi Prefecture's total manufacturing employment was 1.45 million in 2023, 32% of workforce
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Automotive sector jobs in Aichi: 850,000 full-time workers in 2022
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Manufacturing labor force participation rate in Aichi was 68.5% in 2023
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Average annual wage in Aichi manufacturing: ¥5.8 million in 2022
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Unemployment rate in Aichi's industrial sectors: 2.1% in 2023
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Female employment in Aichi manufacturing rose to 28% or 380,000 in 2022
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Part-time workers in Aichi factories: 420,000 in FY2023
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Vocational training programs in Aichi manufacturing: 150 courses for 25,000 trainees in 2023
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Labor productivity in Aichi manufacturing: ¥28 million per worker in 2022
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Overtime hours average in Aichi factories: 22 hours/month in 2023
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Foreign workers in Aichi manufacturing: 120,000 or 8.5% of total in 2023
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Unionization rate in Aichi manufacturing firms: 45% covering 650,000 members in 2022
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Job openings to applicants ratio in manufacturing: 1.8 in Aichi 2023
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New hires in Aichi manufacturing: 180,000 in FY2023
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Retirements in manufacturing: 95,000 annually in Aichi 2022
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Manufacturing apprenticeships: 12,000 participants in Aichi programs 2023
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Wage increase rate in Aichi manufacturing: 3.2% in 2023 shunto
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Industrial accidents in Aichi factories: 4,500 cases in 2022, rate 1.2 per 1,000 workers
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Remote work adoption in manufacturing offices: 15% of Aichi workforce in 2023
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STEM graduates entering Aichi manufacturing: 45,000 yearly in 2022
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Gig workers in Aichi manufacturing supply chain: 50,000 in 2023
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Labor shortage in skilled trades: 30,000 positions unfilled in Aichi 2023
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Aichi's manufacturing firms with 1,000+ employees: 250 employing 800,000 in 2022
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Youth employment rate in manufacturing: 12% of 20-29 age group in Aichi 2023
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Senior workers (65+) in Aichi manufacturing: 150,000 or 10.5% in 2022
Interpretation
Employment And Labor Interpretation
Aichi’s manufacturing workforce is both expanding and under pressure, with employment at 1.45 million in 2023 alongside a steady inflow of new hires at 180,000 in FY2023 and 120,000 foreign workers, yet a persistent skills gap marked by 30,000 unfilled skilled-trades positions in 2023 and tight labor demand reflected in a job openings to applicant ratio of 1.8.
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Innovation And R&d24 stats
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Aichi R&D centers numbered 1,200 with 150,000 researchers in 2023
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Patents granted to Aichi firms: 18,500 in 2022, 15% of Japan total
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University-industry collaborations in Aichi: 450 projects funded ¥50 billion in 2023
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AI adoption rate in manufacturing R&D: 65% of Aichi firms in 2023
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Aichi's biotech manufacturing R&D spend: ¥120 billion in FY2022
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Robotics firms in Aichi developed 2,500 new models in 2023
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5G testbeds for industry: 20 sites in Aichi with 500 companies participating 2023
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Green tech patents from Aichi: 3,200 filed in 2022
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Aichi Venture Lab supported 300 startups with ¥100 billion funding in 2023
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Quantum computing R&D investment: ¥30 billion by Aichi consortium in 2023
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Material science innovations: 1,500 new alloys developed in Aichi labs 2022
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Digital twin projects in factories: 450 implementations across Aichi in 2023
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Aichi's ISO 56002 innovation management certified firms: 120 in 2023
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Open innovation platforms usage: 85% of large firms in Aichi 2022
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Aerospace R&D spend: ¥250 billion in Aichi with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, 2023
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Hydrogen tech prototypes: 50 developed by Aichi firms in 2023
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Aichi researchers' publications: 12,000 SCI papers from manufacturing R&D in 2022
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Tech transfer deals: 280 licenses from Nagoya Univ to industry in 2023
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Aichi's smart factory index: 78/100 leading Japan in 2023
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Cybersecurity R&D for IoT in manufacturing: ¥80 billion invested 2022
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Additive manufacturing (3D printing) capacity: 200 tons metal powder processed monthly in Aichi 2023
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Aichi Innovation Awards granted to 50 projects with ¥20 billion prizes in 2023
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Blockchain pilots in supply chains: 35 by Aichi manufacturers in 2022
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Aichi's R&D tax credit utilization: ¥450 billion claimed by firms in FY2023
Interpretation
Innovation And R&d Interpretation
Aichi’s industrial innovation is accelerating fast, with 65% of manufacturing firms adopting AI in 2023 alongside major scaling in R&D, including 1,200 R and D centers and ¥450 billion in claimed R&D tax credits in FY2023.
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Manufacturing Production25 stats
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Aichi Prefecture's manufacturing shipment value reached ¥28.4 trillion in FY2022, representing 12.3% of Japan's total
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Ceramics industry in Seto City, Aichi, produced 1.2 million tons of porcelain in 2023
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Aichi's machinery sector output was ¥6.7 trillion in 2022, up 5.2% YoY
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Electrical machinery manufacturing in Aichi generated ¥4.9 trillion in 2023
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Aichi's metal products industry employed 120,000 workers producing ¥2.8 trillion in 2022
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Precision instruments output in Aichi hit ¥1.1 trillion in FY2023
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Aichi's plastic products manufacturing reached 850,000 tons production in 2022
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Shipbuilding in Aichi produced 15 vessels totaling 120,000 GT in 2023
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Aichi's chemical industry output was ¥3.2 trillion, with 450 firms in 2022
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Furniture manufacturing in Aichi generated ¥450 billion sales in 2023
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Aichi's fabricated metal production index rose 4.1% in 2023
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Textile mills in Ichinomiya, Aichi, produced 200 million meters of fabric in 2022
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Aichi's rubber products output totaled 300,000 tons in FY2023
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Printing and publishing industry in Aichi had ¥800 billion revenue in 2022
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Aichi's non-ferrous metals smelting produced 1.5 million tons in 2023
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Glass products manufacturing in Aichi reached ¥250 billion in 2022
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Aichi's pulp, paper, and paperboard production was 2.8 million tons in 2023
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Leather products industry output ¥120 billion with 150 firms in Aichi 2022
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Aichi's coke and petroleum products refined 15 million kiloliters in 2023
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Wood products manufacturing generated ¥180 billion in Aichi FY2022
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Aichi's other manufacturing sectors contributed ¥1.9 trillion to total output in 2023
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Food manufacturing in Aichi produced ¥2.5 trillion worth of products in 2022
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Aichi's beverage production totaled 1.2 billion liters in FY2023
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Tobacco manufacturing output in Aichi was 45 billion yen in 2022
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Aichi's manufacturing inventory turnover ratio was 5.8 times in 2023
Interpretation
Manufacturing Production Interpretation
Aichi Prefecture’s manufacturing output is broad and highly productive, with FY2022 shipments of ¥28.4 trillion making up 12.3% of Japan while 2023 shows strength across key segments such as electrical machinery at ¥4.9 trillion and an inventory turnover ratio of 5.8 times.
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