This indicator measures the year-over-year percentage change in the total value of sales made by manufacturers within a specific economy. It serves as a key barometer for the health of the industrial sector and overall economic demand. Significant growth in manufacturing sales often signals a robust economy and can lead to increased business investment and employment in the secondary sector.
Calculated by summing the total value of shipments and sales from a survey of manufacturing establishments and comparing it to the same month of the previous year. The data is usually adjusted for seasonal variations but not for inflation.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | — | -1.00 | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 2.80 | -0.80 | +3.60 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 0.90 | -0.30 | +1.20 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | -0.60 | 4.50 | -5.10 |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 10.00 | 2.90 | +7.10 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0.80 | 2.50 | -1.70 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | -1.60 | 2.20 | -3.80 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | -3.00 | 3.00 | -6.00 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | -2.20 | 4.50 | -6.70 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | -3.40 | -1.60 | -1.80 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | -6.50 | 0.90 | -7.40 |
| Sep 6, 2023 | -1.60 | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2023 | -10.00 | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2023 | -9.90 | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2022 | 3.10 | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2022 | -7.40 | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2022 | -3.30 | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 1.20 | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2021 | -6.20 | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2021 | 18.80 | — | — |
