December 26, 2002

JAMA Issues Reports on Japanese Automakers' Purchases
of US- and EU-Made Auto Parts for the First Half of Fiscal 2002

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has released reports on Japanese automakers' purchases of US- and EU-made auto parts for the first half of fiscal year 2002, from April 1, 2002 through September 30, 2002, based on Japanese data compiled from JAMA member companies and their subsidiaries in the US and EU.

1) Japanese Purchases of U.S. Automotive Parts

1st Half of JFY 2002	Unit: US$100 million
Total 184.1 (110%) Local Purchases 166.2 (110%) Imports 17.9 (106%)
( ) : % changes from preceding year

2) Japanese Purchases of EU Automotive Parts

1st Half of JFY 2002	Unit: 100M Euro
Total 40.4 (107%) Local Purchases 35.0 (109%) Imports 5.4 (98%)
( ) : % changes from preceding year

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