Business Tendency Surveys: Export Order Books or Demand: Economic Activity: Manufacturing: Current for Portugal
BSXRLV02PTM086S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-13.70
Year-over-Year Change
-12.18%
Date Range
1/1/1987 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Business Tendency Surveys: Export Order Books or Demand: Economic Activity: Manufacturing: Current for Portugal measures manufacturers' assessments of current export order volumes or demand in Portugal. This provides a timely gauge of the health of the Portuguese manufacturing 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 survey-based indicator tracks the current state of export order books or demand as reported by Portuguese manufacturing firms. It serves as an early barometer of overall economic conditions and international trade activity within the country's industrial base.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of a representative sample of Portuguese manufacturers.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this indicator to monitor the business cycle and international competitiveness of Portugal's manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks current export order volumes for Portuguese manufacturers.
- Provides an early signal of economic conditions in Portugal's industrial sector.
- Survey-based data collected monthly from a representative sample
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the current state of export order books or demand as reported by manufacturing firms in Portugal. It provides a real-time gauge of activity and sentiment in the country's industrial sector.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The Business Tendency Surveys: Export Order Books or Demand metric serves as an important early indicator of economic conditions and international trade dynamics in Portugal. Policymakers and analysts use it to monitor the health and competitiveness of the country's manufacturing base.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of a representative sample of Portuguese manufacturing firms.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and economists closely monitor this indicator to assess the state of Portugal's manufacturing sector and its engagement in international trade. It provides timely insights that can inform economic policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: As a survey-based metric, the Business Tendency Surveys: Export Order Books or Demand data may be subject to modest publication delays of a month or more. Additionally, the sample size and respondent coverage could potentially limit the indicator's representativeness of the full Portuguese manufacturing landscape.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Tendency Surveys: Export Order Books or Demand: Economic Activity: Manufacturing: Current for Portugal (BSXRLV02PTM086S), retrieved from FRED.