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In 2012, employment at Japanese businesses in the Midwest continued to increase and nearly reached the 2007 level. The 2012 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, 2012. The results are as follows:
Business Facilities and Employment
| Year |
Facilities |
Employment |
Total |
Local |
Japanese |
Total Local |
Manufacturing |
2007 |
1,229 |
107,390 |
104,940 |
58,850 |
2,450 |
2010 |
1,156 |
96,770 |
94,630 |
49,860 |
2,140 |
2011 |
1,185 |
102,680 |
100,530 |
53,160 |
2,150 |
2012 |
1,137 |
105,160 |
103,000 |
55,600 |
2,170 |
12/11% |
-4.1 |
2.4 |
2.4 |
4.6 |
1.0 |
12/7% |
-7.5 |
-2.1 |
-1.9 |
-5.5 |
-11.4 |
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 2012, 1,137 Japanese business facilities were located in the 10-state area. Illinois ranked first with 590 business facilities (52%), followed by Indiana with 203 business facilities (18%).
*The 10-state area includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North
Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Japanese-owned retail locations are excluded.
2) Total Employment
In 2012, total employment grew by 2.4% to 105,160 positions. Reflecting the improving U.S. economy, employment at Japanese business is nearing the 2007 level. Indiana ranked first with 43,950 total employment (42%), followed by Illinois with 38,340 jobs (36%).
3) Actual Manufacturing Employment
The 308 actual manufacturers accounted for 27% of the total business facilities. They provided 55,600 high-skilled, high-paying jobs, or 53% 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 48% of the total employment.
Business Facility Number By Sector Share
Total Employment By Sector Share
Note: Due to rounding, the sum of the sectors may not equal 100%.
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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