Jun.89.0，Jul.88.8，Aug.86.4(▲2.7%)

• The shipment index in August was lower than the previous month for the fourth consecutive month.
• It was the first time in two months that it was lower than the previous year.
• By products, the indices fell below the previous month in 8fields except inorganics.
• Year over year, the indices fell below the previous year in 5fields except synthetic fiber raw materials, synthetic rubber, synthetic dyes, and inorganics.