Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills: Net Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR219313USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
12,502.00
Year-over-Year Change
17.02%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the net property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) value for U.S. textile mills and textile product mills, providing insight into industrial capital investment and infrastructure. The metric serves as a key indicator of sector-level economic health and potential future production capacity.
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 data represents the total value of physical assets minus accumulated depreciation for textile manufacturing enterprises, reflecting long-term capital investments and infrastructure maintenance. Economists use this metric to assess industry capital expenditure trends, potential productivity improvements, and sectoral economic resilience.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by textile manufacturing corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand industrial investment patterns, sector-specific economic performance, and potential shifts in manufacturing capabilities.
Key Facts
- Measures net value of physical assets in textile manufacturing sector
- Indicates long-term capital investment trends
- Provides insights into industrial infrastructure development
FAQs
Q: What does net PP&E represent in this context?
A: Net PP&E represents the total value of physical assets like machinery and buildings, minus accumulated depreciation, for textile manufacturing companies.
Q: Why is this trend important for economists?
A: This trend helps economists understand industrial investment patterns, potential productivity changes, and sector-specific economic health.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of textile manufacturing infrastructure investments.
Q: Can this trend predict future manufacturing performance?
A: While not a definitive predictor, consistent increases in net PP&E can suggest potential future growth and technological modernization in the textile sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The trend represents a specific sector and may not capture broader manufacturing trends, and it doesn't account for qualitative aspects of investment.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills: Net Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR219313USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025