News from October 2017


Printing and related support activities industry Q3 net sales down 6.1%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 6.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Communications equipment industry Q3 net sales down 8.6%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 8.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry Q3 net sales up 1.8%

The food industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 1.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q3 net sales up 2.7%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 2.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry Q3 net sales up 1.8%

The food industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 1.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining industry Q3 net sales up 16.5%

The mining industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 16.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q3 net sales up 3.3%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q3 net sales up 8.8%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 8.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q3 net sales up 4.3%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 4.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q3 net sales down 2.2%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 2.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q3 net sales up 5.9%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 5.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Management and technical consulting services industry Q3 net sales down 6.6%

The management and technical consulting services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 6.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Iron, steel and ferroalloys industry Q3 net sales up 18.2%

The iron, steel and ferroalloys industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 18.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q3 net sales down 2.2%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 2.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Machinery industry Q3 net sales up 9.5%

The machinery industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 9.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Transportation equipment industry Q3 net sales down 0.3%

The transportation equipment industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 0.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q3 net sales up 4.1%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 4.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q3 net sales down 25.8%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 25.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonferrous metals industry Q3 net sales down 25.8%

The nonferrous metals industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were down 25.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Plastics and rubber products industry Q3 net sales up 4.5%

The plastics and rubber products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2017 were up 4.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.