Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders: Electrical Equipment, Appliances and Components

U35SUO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

52,314.00

Year-over-Year Change

1.32%

Date Range

1/1/1992 - 6/1/2025

Summary

The Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders: Electrical Equipment, Appliances and Components trend measures the total value of outstanding orders for manufactured electrical equipment, appliances, and components. This provides insight into production and inventory levels within this important industrial 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

This metric tracks the total value of orders that have been accepted by manufacturers but not yet fulfilled. It offers economists and policymakers a leading indicator of production, as changes in unfilled orders can signal shifts in future manufacturing activity and investment.

Methodology

The data is collected through monthly surveys of U.S. manufacturing firms.

Historical Context

Trends in unfilled orders are closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other analysts to gauge overall economic conditions and guide policy decisions.

Key Facts

  • Unfilled orders reflect future production commitments.
  • Rapid changes in unfilled orders can signal shifts in the business cycle.
  • The electrical equipment and appliances sector is a key part of the U.S. manufacturing economy.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This metric tracks the total value of outstanding orders that manufacturers of electrical equipment, appliances, and components have accepted but not yet fulfilled.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: Changes in unfilled orders provide a leading indicator of future production and investment within this important industrial sector, offering insights into broader economic conditions.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of U.S. manufacturing firms.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Trends in unfilled orders are closely monitored by the Federal Reserve and other analysts to gauge overall economic conditions and guide policy decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is released monthly with a typical lag of 4-6 weeks from the reference period.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Manufacturers' Unfilled Orders: Electrical Equipment, Appliances and Components (U35SUO), retrieved from FRED.