Japan admits foreign companies' share of chip market stagnated in 4th quarter
Article Abstract:
The Japanese government has reported that Japan's semiconductor market for foreign-manufactured products was stagnant in 4th qtr 1991, inspite of promises to increase the foreign market share by the end of FY 1992. The trade pact between Japan and the US calls for Japan to intensify its efforts at bolstering foreign semiconductor sales in Japan 20 percent by the end of 1992, but the flat market gives no indication of success. Japanese government officials say that the flat sales were due to inventory reduction in 4th qtr 1991 and that the foreign chips purchased by Japanese distributors will not register increases until those products are sold. While US officials are not heartened by this report, they would prefer to improve the situation than to impose sanctions. Others in the industry, however, are skeptical and feel the industry is running out of patience.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1992
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Japanese firms pledge to boost chip imports
Article Abstract:
The Electronic Industries Association of Japan (EIAJ) announces an emergency measure intended to increase the penetration of foreign semiconductors into Japanese markets. The announcement came during meetings between the EIAJ and the US Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) in response to pressure from US industry and the US government to improve the foreign market share in Japan from its US-measured 14.4 percent mark to 20 percent. Japanese government officials say that the 20 percent figure has not been promised and that their analysis of the market shows a foreign share of 16 percent.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1992
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