Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Miscellaneous Products
A39SIS • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2.31
Year-over-Year Change
0.43%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Miscellaneous Products measures the ratio of inventories to shipments for the miscellaneous products manufacturing sector, providing insights into production and supply chain dynamics.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This indicator tracks the balance between manufacturing output and inventory levels for a broad category of miscellaneous durable and nondurable goods. It is used by economists and policymakers to gauge production capacity, inventory management, and potential shortages or surpluses.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of manufacturing establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
The ratio is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other institutions to assess overall economic conditions and the health of the manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- The series has been tracked since 1967.
- A higher ratio indicates more inventory relative to shipments.
- Miscellaneous products include a diverse range of durable and nondurable goods.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the ratio of inventories to shipments for the miscellaneous products manufacturing sector, providing insights into production and supply chain dynamics.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The ratio is closely monitored by economists and policymakers to assess overall economic conditions and the health of the manufacturing sector, as it reflects production capacity and inventory management.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of manufacturing establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios for Miscellaneous Products is used by the Federal Reserve and other institutions to gauge production capacity, inventory management, and potential shortages or surpluses in the manufacturing sector.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly with a typical lag of around one month.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Miscellaneous Products (A39SIS), retrieved from FRED.