Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders: Electromedical, Measuring, and Control Instrument Manufacturing
A34KUO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
35,516.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.19%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the value of unfilled orders held by manufacturers in the electromedical, measuring, and control instrument industry. It provides insight into production and demand dynamics in this high-tech manufacturing sector.
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
Unfilled orders represent the backlog of customer orders that have not yet been fulfilled. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to gauge the strength of manufacturing activity and gauge future production needs.
Methodology
The data is collected through a monthly survey of manufacturing establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
Trends in unfilled orders can inform market analyses and guide policy decisions that impact this crucial technology manufacturing segment.
Key Facts
- Measures over $50 billion in unfilled orders annually.
- Sector includes medical devices, scientific instruments, and industrial controls.
- Unfilled orders can signal future production and employment trends.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the value of unfilled customer orders held by manufacturers in the electromedical, measuring, and control instrument industry.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Trends in unfilled orders provide insight into the production and demand dynamics of this high-tech manufacturing sector, which is crucial for economic analysis and policy decisions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through a monthly survey of manufacturing establishments conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Trends in unfilled orders for this industry can inform market analyses and guide policy decisions that impact this crucial technology manufacturing segment.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly with a lag of several weeks, so there may be a delay in reflecting the latest manufacturing conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders: Electromedical, Measuring, and Control Instrument Manufacturing (A34KUO), retrieved from FRED.