Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Apparel and Leather Products: Inventories
QFR214ANLUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
16,723.00
Year-over-Year Change
3.38%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks quarterly inventory levels for U.S. corporations in the apparel and leather products sector, providing critical insights into manufacturing and retail supply chain dynamics. The data helps economists and business strategists understand production capacity, consumer demand, and potential economic shifts in this specific manufacturing segment.
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
The Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) for Apparel and Leather Products inventories represents a key economic indicator of sector-specific production and inventory management strategies. Economists use this metric to assess industry health, potential supply chain constraints, and broader manufacturing trends.
Methodology
Data is collected through comprehensive quarterly surveys of U.S. corporations in the apparel and leather products manufacturing sector, compiled and standardized by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized in macroeconomic analysis to evaluate manufacturing sector performance, inform investment strategies, and support policy decisions related to industrial production.
Key Facts
- Tracks quarterly inventory levels in U.S. apparel and leather products manufacturing
- Provides insights into production capacity and supply chain management
- Important indicator for understanding sector-specific economic performance
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: It measures quarterly inventory levels for U.S. corporations in the apparel and leather products manufacturing sector, indicating production and supply chain dynamics.
Q: Why are inventory trends important?
A: Inventory trends help economists and businesses understand production capacity, consumer demand, and potential economic shifts in specific manufacturing segments.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of inventory levels in the apparel and leather products sector.
Q: How can businesses use this information?
A: Companies can use this trend to benchmark their inventory management, understand industry-wide production strategies, and make informed strategic decisions.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend focuses specifically on apparel and leather products, so it may not fully represent broader manufacturing trends or other industry sectors.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Apparel and Leather Products: Inventories [QFR214ANLUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025