### ◼️ Summary of this article Procurement difficulties are worsening across the industry, and we are receiving inquiries such as "we don't know when materials will arrive." Our company has previously established a global supply system, and even under these circumstances, we have achieved a basic response of "delivery within 3 months" from order placement.

### ■ Background: Intensification of the Middle East Situation and its Impact on the Cosmetic Container Supply Chain

Since the end of February 2026, with the deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, centered on Iran, the traffic volume through the Strait of Hormuz has drastically decreased by more than 90%, from 120 vessels per day to approximately 5 vessels.

This impact has severely affected the supply chain of the cosmetics industry.

* **Supply delays/shortages** of droppers, pumps, containers, etc., from Japanese and Korean container manufacturers, stemming from naphtha shortages. * **Soaring crude oil prices** (Dubai crude temporarily recorded $166/barrel) have led to a sharp rise in raw material costs for plastic packaging materials, including PET resin. * **Several-fold increase in marine freight and war risk insurance premiums** has significantly increased transportation costs. * **Prolonged procurement lead times:** It has become standard for major materials like bottles and pumps to require more than 6 months for procurement. * **Disruption to business plans:** Increased risk of shortages of existing products due to material shortages, and postponement or review of new product launches.

Droppers, in particular, are affected in both glass tubes and rubber components.

Domestic manufacturers are increasingly reporting, "We don't know when they will arrive."

### ■ Bay Cosmetics' Response: Stable Supply through a Global Procurement Network

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