Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Electrical Equipment, Appliances and Components
A35SIS • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1.66
Year-over-Year Change
-3.49%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios for Electrical Equipment, Appliances and Components measures the relationship between inventory levels and shipments in this industry, providing insights into production and supply chain dynamics.
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 ratio tracks the total value of inventories held by manufacturers in the electrical equipment, appliances and components industry divided by the total value of their shipments. It offers economists and policymakers a gauge of production capacity, demand forecasting, and inventory management practices in this important manufacturing sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of U.S. manufacturing firms by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
Trends in this ratio are closely monitored by analysts and policymakers to assess economic conditions and the health of domestic manufacturing.
Key Facts
- The ratio averaged 1.38 over the past decade.
- Ratios above 1.0 indicate inventories are growing faster than shipments.
- The ratio peaked at 1.47 during the 2008-2009 recession.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the ratio of total inventories held by manufacturers in the electrical equipment, appliances and components industry to their total shipments.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This ratio provides insights into production capacity, demand forecasting, and inventory management practices in this important manufacturing sector, which is closely watched by economists and policymakers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of U.S. manufacturing firms by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Trends in this ratio are closely monitored by analysts and policymakers to assess economic conditions and the health of domestic manufacturing.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical 1-2 month lag.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Manufacturers' Inventories to Shipments Ratios: Electrical Equipment, Appliances and Components (A35SIS), retrieved from FRED.