News from January 2018


Communications equipment industry Q4 net sales down 11.5%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 11.5 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Iron, steel and ferroalloys industry Q4 net sales up 16.8%

The iron, steel and ferroalloys industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 16.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 6.3%

The manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Foundries industry Q4 net sales up 1.1%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 1.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel and leather products industry Q4 net sales down 0.3%

The apparel and leather products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 0.3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q4 net sales up 1.3%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 1.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fabricated metal products industry Q4 net sales up 3.8%

The fabricated metal products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 3.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and related products industry Q4 net sales up 0.6%

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 0.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Textile mills and textile product mills industry Q4 net sales up 9%

The textile mills and textile product mills industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Retail trade industry Q4 net sales up 4.5%

The retail trade industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 4.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and related products industry Q4 net sales up 0.6%

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 0.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Durable manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 4.7%

The durable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 4.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Printing and related support activities industry Q4 net sales down 8.1%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 8.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Telecommunications industry Q4 net sales up 1.3%

The telecommunications industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 1.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Broadcasting, except internet industry Q4 net sales up 2%

The broadcasting, except internet industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q4 net sales up 3.3%

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 5.5%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 5.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Petroleum and coal products industry Q4 net sales up 26.6%

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 26.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicles and parts industry Q4 net sales up 1.1%

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 1.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Plastics and rubber products industry Q4 net sales up 1.7%

The plastics and rubber products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 1.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.