Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Receivable (Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts)
QFRD213MFGUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
973,126.00
Year-over-Year Change
-0.22%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks trade accounts and notes receivable for U.S. manufacturing corporations, providing insight into the financial health and cash flow of the manufacturing sector. It reflects the amount of money owed to manufacturers by their customers, serving as a key metric for understanding business-to-business credit and 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 trend represents the net value of outstanding invoices and credit sales in the manufacturing industry, adjusted for potential uncollectible accounts. Economists use this metric to assess business liquidity, credit conditions, and potential signs of economic stress or growth in the manufacturing sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. manufacturing corporations, compiled and analyzed by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This indicator is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate manufacturing sector performance, credit market conditions, and potential leading indicators of economic trends.
Key Facts
- Measures outstanding trade accounts for U.S. manufacturing corporations
- Includes an allowance for potentially uncollectible accounts
- Provides insight into manufacturing sector financial health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks the total value of outstanding invoices and credit sales in the U.S. manufacturing sector, adjusted for potential bad debts.
Q: Why is this indicator important?
A: It helps economists and analysts understand the financial health of manufacturers, credit conditions, and potential economic trends.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a regular snapshot of manufacturing sector financial conditions.
Q: How can businesses use this information?
A: Companies can use this indicator to benchmark their own receivables, understand industry credit trends, and assess overall economic conditions.
Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?
A: It represents a specific subset of manufacturing corporations and may not capture the entire sector's financial dynamics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Trade Accounts and Trade Notes Receivable (Less Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) [QFRD213MFGUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025