Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Durable Goods
AMDMIS • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.95
Year-over-Year Change
-1.02%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Durable Goods tracks the ratio of durable goods inventories to shipments, providing insight 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 economic indicator measures the relationship between the level of inventories and the volume of shipments for durable manufactured goods. It serves as a barometer of production, demand, and supply chain efficiency for the durable goods sector.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau based on surveys of manufacturing establishments.
Historical Context
The inventory-to-shipments ratio is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to assess economic conditions and guide decision-making.
Key Facts
- The ratio averaged 1.39 in 2022.
- A higher ratio indicates slower shipment turnover and potential oversupply.
- The ratio reached a peak of 1.76 during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Durable Goods measures the relationship between the level of inventories and the volume of shipments for durable manufactured goods.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator provides insight into production, demand, and supply chain dynamics for the durable goods sector, which is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau based on surveys of manufacturing establishments.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The inventory-to-shipments ratio is used by economists and policymakers to assess economic conditions and guide decision-making, particularly in relation to production, supply chains, and inventory management.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released monthly by the U.S. Census Bureau, with a typical lag of around one month.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Durable Goods (AMDMIS), retrieved from FRED.