Japanese food, drink and consumer goods makers raised prices on over 3,000 items from 1 October 2026, citing logistics, energy and wage costs plus a weak yen. Japan's producer prices were up 7.6% year on year in August, and import prices have risen over 20% annually since April. For Thai SMEs this is background: Japanese-made goods and tourist prices in Japan may rise, and if you import Japanese inputs or packaging, expect supplier price pressure. No action is needed this month.