Saitama Prefecture: Results of the Saitama Prefecture Quarterly Business Trend Survey (January-March 2026 period) and the Establishment of the "Saitama Prefecture Quarterly Business Trend Survey Data Site"

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Saitama Prefecture Quarterly Business Trend Survey?

A: It is a survey conducted by Saitama Prefecture targeting 2,200 small and medium-sized enterprises within the prefecture to gauge their business trends and sentiment.

Q: What period does the latest survey results cover?

A: The latest survey results cover the January-March 2026 period, with data compiled as of March 1, 2026.

Q: What specific topics were surveyed in addition to regular business sentiment?

A: In addition to regular business sentiment, this quarter's survey also included questions on 'price pass-through' and the 'status of efforts towards DX' (Digital Transformation).

Q: How did the overall business sentiment DI for all industries change in the January-March 2026 period?

A: The business sentiment DI for all industries was -37.6, a decrease of 0.4 points compared to the previous quarter, indicating a worsening for the first time in three quarters.

Q: What is the forecast for future business sentiment in Saitama Prefecture for the next quarter?

A: The future business sentiment DI for the next quarter (April-June 2026 period) is projected to be -12.7, an increase of 6.0 points from the previous quarter, showing improvement for the first time in two quarters.