Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders: Manufacturing Excluding Transportation
AMXTUO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
558,075.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.76%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders: Manufacturing Excluding Transportation metric tracks the backlog of unfinished orders at US manufacturing facilities, excluding the transportation sector. This provides insight into production capacity and future output expectations.
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 demand pipeline for manufacturers. Monitoring this metric helps economists and policymakers assess the overall health of the manufacturing sector and its ability to meet customer demand.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of manufacturing companies by the US Census Bureau.
Historical Context
Unfilled orders are a leading indicator used to forecast future production and inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Unfilled orders reflect the volume of future work for manufacturers.
- Transportation equipment is excluded to focus on core manufacturing activity.
- Unfilled orders data is released monthly by the US Census Bureau.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders: Manufacturing Excluding Transportation metric tracks the value of unfinished orders at US manufacturing facilities, excluding the transportation sector.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Monitoring unfilled orders provides insight into production capacity, demand, and the overall health of the manufacturing sector, which is crucial for economic forecasting and policymaking.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of manufacturing companies conducted by the US Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Unfilled orders are a leading indicator used by economists and policymakers to assess future production, employment, and investment in the manufacturing sector, informing monetary and fiscal policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders data is released monthly by the US Census Bureau, with a typical 1-2 month delay.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders: Manufacturing Excluding Transportation (AMXTUO), retrieved from FRED.