TOKYO, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Japan's industrial output in December 2025 fell 0.1 percent from the previous month, government data showed Friday.
The seasonally adjusted index of production at factories and mines stood at 101.8 against the 2020 base of 100, according to data released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
The index of industrial shipments declined 1.7 percent to 98.9, while inventories rose 1.0 percent to 98.3 in the month, the survey showed.
In 2025, industrial output expanded 0.8 percent from the previous year to 102.0, marking a rise for the first time in four years, helped by increases in the production of electronic parts and devices.
The annual index of industrial shipments in 2025 rose 0.4 percent to 100.3, while that of inventories fell 2.7 percent to 96.1. ■