News from October 2018


Iron, steel and ferroalloys industry Q3 net sales up 16.7%

The iron, steel and ferroalloys industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 16.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q3 net sales up 8.7%

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 8.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Foundries industry Q3 net sales up 3.3%

The foundries industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 3.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonmetallic mineral products industry Q3 net sales down 0.1%

The nonmetallic mineral products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 0.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and related products industry Q3 net sales down 0.2%

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 0.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Printing and related support activities industry Q3 net sales down 4%

The printing and related support activities industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 4 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper industry Q3 net sales up 3.2%

The paper industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 3.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Chemicals industry Q3 net sales up 6.2%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 6.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Petroleum and coal products industry Q3 net sales up 28.7%

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 28.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicles and parts industry Q3 net sales up 9.8%

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 9.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q3 net sales up 4.6%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 4.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and electronic products industry Q3 net sales up 6.4%

The computer and electronic products industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 6.4 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 down 1.4%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 1.4 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q3 net sales up 3.6%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 3.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q3 net sales up 2.8%

The miscellaneous manufacturing industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 2.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q3 net sales up 9.5%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 9.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Clothing and general merchandise stores industry Q3 net sales up 3.6%

The clothing and general merchandise stores industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 3.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q3 net sales down 47.6%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were down 47.6 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade industry Q3 net sales up 5.1%

The wholesale trade industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 5.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Management and technical consulting services industry Q3 net sales up 7.2%

The management and technical consulting services industry’s net sales in the third quarter of 2018 were up 7.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.