News from January 2018


Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q4 net sales up 2.3%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 2.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food and beverage stores industry Q4 net sales down 3%

The food and beverage stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper industry Q4 net sales up 6.6%

The paper industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Publishing industries Q4 net sales up 10.2%

The publishing industry's net sales, excluding online publishing in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 10.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining industry Q4 net sales up 23.6%

The mining industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 23.6 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.

Primary metals industry Q4 net sales up 2.7%

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

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q4 net sales up 6.1%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Chemicals industry Q4 net sales up 3.6%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 3.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q4 net sales up 6.4%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonmetallic mineral products industry Q4 net sales up 7.2%

The nonmetallic mineral products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 7.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q4 net sales up 4.4%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 4.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q4 net sales up 2.9%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 2.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining industry Q4 net sales up 23.6%

The mining industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 23.6 percent over 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.

Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q4 net sales up 2.9%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 2.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q4 net sales up 6.4%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.4 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.

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.

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.