Primary income payments: Investment income: Other investment income
Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
IEAMION • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
80,448.00
Year-over-Year Change
363.33%
Date Range
1/1/1999 - 1/1/2025
Summary
The 'Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted' series measures U.S. imports of industrial supplies and materials. This key economic indicator provides insights into international trade and the health of domestic manufacturing.
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 series tracks the dollar value of imported industrial supplies and materials, which include a wide range of products used as inputs for U.S. industrial production. Economists and policymakers monitor this data to assess the strength of the manufacturing sector and the state of global trade relationships.
Methodology
The data is collected and reported quarterly by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
Trends in industrial imports are closely watched for their implications on inflation, economic growth, and trade policy.
Key Facts
- Imports of industrial supplies and materials account for over 25% of total U.S. goods imports.
- The value of these imports has risen by 75% over the past decade.
- China is the largest source country, providing over 30% of U.S. industrial material imports.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted' series tracks the dollar value of U.S. imports of industrial supplies and materials, which are key inputs for domestic manufacturing.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Monitoring industrial material imports provides insights into the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector and the state of global trade relationships.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and reported quarterly by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Trends in industrial imports are closely watched by economists and policymakers for their implications on inflation, economic growth, and trade policy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released on a quarterly basis, with a lag of several weeks after the end of each quarter.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly, Not Seasonally Adjusted (IEAMION), retrieved from FRED.