(2) Production Index of Key User Industries (2020 = 100)
Mar.104.0,Apr.104.2,May.103.2(▲1.0%)
- The May production index fell below the previous month's level for the first time in three months.
- It fell below the previous year's level for the seventh consecutive month.
- By industry, sales fell below the previous month‘s level in five fields except chemical fibers.
- It fell below the last year in three fields except automobiles, electric equipment and electronics.

