Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Chemicals: Inventories
QFR214CHEUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
180,482.00
Year-over-Year Change
8.95%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks quarterly inventory levels for U.S. chemical corporations, providing critical insights into industrial production and supply chain dynamics. The metric serves as a key economic indicator for understanding manufacturing capacity and potential future economic activity.
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 on Chemical Corporations' Inventories represents a comprehensive snapshot of inventory holdings within the U.S. chemical manufacturing sector. Economists analyze this data to assess production efficiency, potential supply chain constraints, and broader industrial sector health.
Methodology
Data is collected through systematic quarterly surveys of chemical manufacturing corporations, aggregating inventory values and tracking changes across reporting periods.
Historical Context
This trend is utilized by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to gauge industrial sector performance and potential inflationary pressures.
Key Facts
- Represents quarterly inventory levels for U.S. chemical corporations
- Provides insights into manufacturing sector capacity and efficiency
- Helps predict potential economic trends and production capabilities
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the total inventory holdings of U.S. chemical corporations on a quarterly basis, reflecting production capacity and supply chain management.
Q: Why are chemical inventory levels important?
A: Chemical inventory levels indicate industrial production health, potential supply chain constraints, and can signal broader economic trends.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is updated quarterly, providing a consistent and timely snapshot of the chemical manufacturing sector's inventory status.
Q: How do economists use this information?
A: Economists analyze these inventory levels to assess manufacturing efficiency, predict potential economic shifts, and understand industrial sector performance.
Q: What are potential limitations of this data?
A: The data represents a specific sector and may not fully capture entire economic complexity, requiring complementary economic indicators for comprehensive analysis.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Chemicals: Inventories [QFR214CHEUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025