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The Census Bureau collects statistics on inventories across multiple sectors and inventory methods.  -

The sectors are listed below:

  • 21 - Mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction
  • 23 - Construction
  • 31-33 - Manufacturing
  • 42 - Wholesale trade
  • 44 – Retail Trade
  • 48 – 49 Transportation and Warehousing
  • 51 – Information
  • 55 – Management of Companies and Enterprises

The following inventory methods are covered:

  • Finished Goods Inventories
  • Inventories by Valuation Method
  • Inventories Subject to LIFO
  • Total Inventories
  • Work-in-Process Inventories

Using the menu on the left, users can find additional information on Inventories:

  • The Data section houses all relevant data on the subject.
  • The Library section houses all Data Visualizations/Publications/Videos/Working Papers content that includes information on this subject.
  • A full list of surveys and programs that include Inventories use the Survey/Programs page.  Monthly and quarterly indicator information can be accessed via the indicator dashboard.





Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
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