Sources for Manufacturing Industry Reports
The manufacturing sector covers the production of goods. Because manufacturing is such a large part of the economy, it’s often divided into smaller industry categories (using NAICS or SIC codes). Industry reports and government surveys can help you:
- Understand market size and performance
- Track production, shipments, and inventories
- Explore regional and sector-specific trends
- Identify key manufacturers and suppliers
Use the sources below to find data and analysis on manufacturing industries.
Manufacturing Data from the US Census Bureau
The US Census Bureau provides many reports and data on U.S. manufacturing industries. Listed below are selected Census reports on the manufacturing industry. More reports are available on the Census home page.
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Current Industrial Reports (CIR)Statistics on production, shipments, inventories, and consumption for selected products, organized by subject and NAICS subsector.
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Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM)Annual data on employment, payroll, costs, and shipments for U.S. manufacturing establishments with one or more paid employee.
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Manufacturing Sector Data GuideThis page provides access to available data on the Manufacturing sector.
Other sources for manufacturing industry resports
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Federal Reserve BanksThe Federal Reserve Banks conduct periodic surveys of the manufacturing industries in their regions. These reports are available on the web sites of the respective bank. Example: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago,(Midwest Manufacturing Index); Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey); Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Empire State Manufacturing Survey) and Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (Third District Business Outlook Survey of Manufacturers).
Example--Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago, Dallas, New York, Philadelphia etc.
Additional Resources
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IBISWorld Industry Reports This link opens in a new windowOffers detailed U.S. industry reports, including manufacturing subsectors, with financial ratios, market share, and trend analysis.
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Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new windowProvides industry overviews (via First Research) and detailed information on manufacturers.
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IQS DirectoryA directory of U.S. and Canadian manufacturers, organized into over 180 industry categories. Useful for identifying companies that make specific products or components.
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Manufacturing.govU.S. government portal with data, reports, and initiatives related to advanced manufacturing.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics: ManufacturingEmployment, wages, and productivity data for manufacturing sectors.