Data&Report

(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.