In addition, in aircraft-related industries, formation of industrial clusters in the region is starting to make steady progress, and there are increasing numbers of cases where small and medium-sized parts manufacturers are working in an integrated manner in terms of receiving orders and producing parts. Furthermore, such proactive production activities by manufacturers are inducing fixed investment by a wide range of firms, including nonmanufacturers.
In this situation, the year-on-year rate of increase in the domestic corporate goods price index (CGPI) gradually decelerated for several months, but this trend came to a halt in February 2012 reflecting the recent rise in international commodity prices. Going forward, the CGPI is expected to move slightly upward.