Advance Merchant Wholesale Inventories: Merchant Wholesalers, Except Manufacturers' Sales Branches and Offices Sales: Nondurable Goods Inventories
AMINNGS • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
338,809.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.29%
Date Range
5/1/2025 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the level of merchant wholesale inventories for nondurable goods, excluding manufacturers' sales branches and offices. It provides insights into supply chain dynamics and inventory management, which are important indicators of economic activity.
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
The Advance Merchant Wholesale Inventories: Merchant Wholesalers, Except Manufacturers' Sales Branches and Offices Sales: Nondurable Goods Inventories is a key statistic published by the U.S. Census Bureau. It tracks the dollar value of nondurable goods held in wholesale inventories, excluding those held by manufacturers' sales branches and offices.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of merchant wholesalers.
Historical Context
This inventory trend is closely watched by economists, policymakers, and market analysts to gauge the health of the wholesale trade sector and broader economic conditions.
Key Facts
- Nondurable goods account for approximately 60% of total merchant wholesale inventories.
- Inventory levels can signal changes in consumer demand and production plans.
- The data is released around the 10th of each month, providing timely insights.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the dollar value of nondurable goods held in merchant wholesale inventories, excluding those held by manufacturers' sales branches and offices.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This inventory data provides insights into supply chain dynamics and is an important indicator of economic activity and production plans.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of merchant wholesalers by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts monitor this inventory trend to gauge the health of the wholesale trade sector and broader economic conditions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released around the 10th of each month, providing relatively timely insights into inventory levels.
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Citation
U.S. Census Bureau, Advance Merchant Wholesale Inventories: Merchant Wholesalers, Except Manufacturers' Sales Branches and Offices Sales: Nondurable Goods Inventories (AMINNGS), retrieved from FRED.