(2) Production Index of Key User Industries (2020 = 100)
Jun.103.4,Jul.104.8,Aug.103.5(▲1.3%)
- The production index for August fell bellow the previous month for the first time in two months.
- It was the first time in three months that it was lower than the previous year.
- By industry, sales decreased from the previous month in five sectors excluding the electronics.
- Sales were lower than the previous year in four sectors, excluding the electronics and plastics.