(2) Production Index of Key User Industries (2020 = 100)
Nov.106.1,Dec.105.5,Jan.103.7(▲1.7%)
- The January production index fell below the previous month for the second consecutive month.
- It exceeded last year's figure for the first time in four months.
- By industry, sales declined from the previous month in five sectors, except chemical fibers.
- It was lower than last year in four fields except electric equipment and plastics.