Data&Report

(1) Shipping Index of Main Chemicals (2020 = 100)

Oct.88.5,Nov.92.1,Dec.91.8(▲0.4%)

  • The December shipment index fell below the previous month for the first time in four months.
  • It was lower than last year for fifth consecutive months.
  • By product, sales increased from the previous month in five categories, excluding paints, EO, synthetic dyes and inorganics.
  • It was lower than last year in six fields except plasticizers, synthetic fiber raw materials, and synthetic dyes.