Merchant Wholesalers, Except Manufacturers' Sales Branches and Offices: Nondurable Goods: Farm Product Raw Materials Sales
S4245SM144SCEN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
21,514.00
Year-over-Year Change
8.20%
Date Range
1/1/1992 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures sales of nondurable farm product raw materials by merchant wholesalers. It provides insights into the wholesale agricultural commodities market and can inform economic analysis and policy decisions.
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 Merchant Wholesalers, Except Manufacturers' Sales Branches and Offices: Nondurable Goods: Farm Product Raw Materials Sales trend tracks monthly sales of unprocessed agricultural commodities by wholesale merchants. This data point is a key indicator of wholesale agricultural market activity and dynamics.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of merchant wholesaler businesses by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
This economic indicator is used by policymakers, analysts, and market participants to monitor agricultural supply chains and commodity price trends.
Key Facts
- Measures monthly sales of unprocessed agricultural commodities by wholesale merchants.
- Provides insights into the wholesale agricultural commodities market.
- Used by policymakers and analysts to monitor agricultural supply chains and prices.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures monthly sales of nondurable farm product raw materials by merchant wholesalers, providing insights into the wholesale agricultural commodities market.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator is relevant for policymakers, analysts, and market participants as it offers insights into agricultural supply chains and commodity price trends.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of merchant wholesaler businesses by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This economic indicator is used by policymakers to monitor agricultural supply chains and commodity price trends, which can inform policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is subject to the timeliness of the monthly surveys conducted by the Census Bureau.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Merchant Wholesalers, Except Manufacturers' Sales Branches and Offices: Nondurable Goods: Farm Product Raw Materials Sales (S4245SM144SCEN), retrieved from FRED.