Jun87.6，Jul.87.6，Aug.85.4(▲2.2%)

• he August shipment index fell below the previous month for the fourth consecutive month.
• It was lower than last year for 13 consecutive month.
• By product, sales fell below the previous month in seven fields except plasticizers and inorganics.
• It was lower than last year in seven fields except synthetic dyes and inorganics.