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In 2011, the number of Japanese businesses in the Midwest and their employment increased for the first time in recent years. The 2011 survey of Japanese direct investment in ten Midwest States*, conducted by the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago, is based upon data as of October 1, 2011. The results are as follows:
*The 10-state area includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North
Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Japanese-owned retail locations are excluded.
Business Facilities and Employment
| Year |
Facilities |
Employment |
Total |
Local |
Japanese |
Total Local |
Manufacturing |
2009 |
1,180 |
93,530 |
91,250 |
49,190 |
2,280 |
2010 |
1,153 |
95,880 |
93,730 |
49,740 |
2,140 |
2011 |
1,180 |
101,840 |
99,700 |
53,040 |
2,150 |
10/09% |
-2.3 |
2.5 |
2.7 |
1.1 |
-6.3 |
11/10% |
2.3 |
6.2 |
6.4 |
6.6 |
0.3 |
Note: Japanese business facilities include those which are ultimately 10% or more owned by a Japanese company or national.
Key results for the 10-state area are as follows:
1) Business Facility Number
In 2011, 1,180 Japanese business facilities were located in the 10-state area. It was the first increase since 2008. In 2011, the number of business facilities returned to the 2009 level. Illinois ranked first with 603 business facilities (51%), followed by Indiana with 213 business facilities (19%).
2) Total Employment
In 2011, total employment grew by 6.2% to 101,840 positions. It was the first time in three years that it exceeded 100,000 jobs reflecting some signs of a stronger U.S. economy. Indiana ranked first with 42,610 total employment (42%), followed by Illinois with 36,120 jobs (35%).
3) Actual Manufacturing Employment
The 331 actual manufacturers accounted for 28% of the total business facilities. They provided 53,040 high-skilled, high-paying jobs, or 52% of the total employment.
4) Share By Sector
Manufacturing continued to be the leading sector with 70% of the business facilities and 93% of the total employment. In manufacturing, the motor vehicles and parts sector accounted for 14% of the business facilities and 47% of the total employment.
Business Facility Number By Sector Share
Total Employment By Sector Share
5) Japanese Companies in the Midwest
From a long-term perspective, the Midwest remains particularly attractive to Japanese direct investment due to its central location, top quality workforce, strong transportation network, and favorable business environment. In return, Japanese business facilities provide jobs in both urban and rural areas, source components from U.S. companies, facilitate technology transfer, and furnish new revenue sources that help boost state and local economies.
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