Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Beverage and Tobacco Products
A12SIS • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.91
Year-over-Year Change
0.53%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios for the Beverage and Tobacco Products industry measures the relationship between inventories and shipments, providing insights into production and demand trends.
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 tracks the ratio of inventories to shipments for manufacturers in the Beverage and Tobacco Products sector. It is used by analysts and policymakers to gauge production capacity, inventory management, and demand conditions in this key industry.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of manufacturing establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
Trends in this ratio can inform assessments of economic activity, business investment, and consumer demand.
Key Facts
- The ratio has averaged 1.31 over the past 20 years.
- Ratios above 1.0 indicate inventories are growing faster than shipments.
- The ratio peaked at 1.45 during the 2008-2009 recession.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the ratio of inventories to shipments for manufacturers in the Beverage and Tobacco Products sector, providing insights into production and demand conditions.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Trends in this ratio can inform assessments of economic activity, business investment, and consumer demand in this key industry.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of manufacturing establishments by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Analysts and policymakers use this ratio to gauge production capacity, inventory management, and demand conditions in the Beverage and Tobacco Products sector.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released on a monthly basis, with a typical lag of 4-6 weeks from the reference period.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Beverage and Tobacco Products (A12SIS), retrieved from FRED.