Flash Report: April 2026 Sales of Major Regional Co-ops
The Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union announced April 2026 sales figures for 64 major regional co-ops. Total sales reached 100.5% year-on-year. Retail store sales were strong at 101.2%, while home delivery services maintained 100.0%.
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The Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union (JCCU, Chairperson: Chitose Arai) has compiled and reported the preliminary sales figures for 64 major regional co-ops across Japan for April 2026.
■ April 2026 Sales/Year-on-Year Comparison (64 participating co-ops)
* 'Supply volume' refers to sales or revenue. Past month's year-on-year comparisons are confirmed figures.
■ Monthly Highlights
- The total sales for April exceeded the previous year at 100.5%.
- Retail stores saw both customer counts and average transaction values surpass the previous year, reaching 101.2%. By category, fishery products, livestock, prepared foods (sozai), daily delivered goods, processed foods/confectionery, and sundries exceeded previous year levels. Conversely, rice saw a decline in revenue due to a reaction from last year's growth.
- Home delivery services maintained 100.0% of the previous year's level; while the number of users did not reach the previous year, the average transaction value increased.
■ April 2026 Sales/Year-on-Year Comparison (64 participating co-ops)
* 'Supply volume' refers to sales or revenue. Past month's year-on-year comparisons are confirmed figures.
■ Monthly Highlights
- The total sales for April exceeded the previous year at 100.5%.
- Retail stores saw both customer counts and average transaction values surpass the previous year, reaching 101.2%. By category, fishery products, livestock, prepared foods (sozai), daily delivered goods, processed foods/confectionery, and sundries exceeded previous year levels. Conversely, rice saw a decline in revenue due to a reaction from last year's growth.
- Home delivery services maintained 100.0% of the previous year's level; while the number of users did not reach the previous year, the average transaction value increased.
FAQ
2026年4月度の全国主要地域生協の総供給高は前年比どうでしたか？
2026年4月度の総供給高は、前年比100.5%となりました。
2026年4月度の店舗事業の供給高の状況を教えてください。
店舗事業の供給高は前年比101.2%で、客数、客単価ともに前年を上回りました。分類別では水産、畜産、総菜、日配、加工食品・菓子、雑貨が前年を超過しています。
2026年4月度の宅配事業の供給高はどうなりましたか？
宅配事業の供給高は前年比100.0%でした。利用人数は前年に届きませんでしたが、客単価が上回る結果となりました。
米の売上動向はどうでしたか？
米については、前年度の伸長に対する反動により減収となりました。
今回の速報の対象となった生協数はいくつですか？
全国64の主要地域生協が対象です。