News from April 2018


Plastics and rubber products industry Q1 net sales up 0.2%

The plastics and rubber products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 0.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food industry Q1 net sales up 2.6%

The food industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 2.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, durable goods industry Q1 net sales up 8.4%

The wholesale trade, durable goods industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 8.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Publishing industries Q1 net sales up 12%

The publishing industry's net sales, excluding online publishing in the first quarter of 2018 were up 12 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q1 net sales up 3.8%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 3.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Information industry Q1 net sales up 5.8%

The information industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer systems design and related services industry Q1 net sales up 7.7%

The computer systems design and related services industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 7.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Apparel and leather products industry Q1 net sales up 0.9%

The apparel and leather products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 0.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mining industry Q1 net sales up 22.5%

The mining industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 22.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motor vehicles and parts industry Q1 net sales up 3.6%

The motor vehicles and parts industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 3.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Manufacturing industry Q1 net sales up 5.7%

The manufacturing industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and electronic products industry Q1 net sales up 4.8%

The computer and electronic products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 4.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Machinery industry Q1 net sales up 10.2%

The machinery industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 10.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Scientific research and development services industry Q1 net sales up 9.3%

The scientific research and development services industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 9.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Broadcasting, except internet industry Q1 net sales up 3.7%

The broadcasting, except internet industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 3.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry Q1 net sales up 4.6%

The wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 4.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and peripheral equipment industry Q1 net sales up 6%

The computer and peripheral equipment industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Iron, steel and ferroalloys industry Q1 net sales up 10.3%

The iron, steel and ferroalloys industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 10.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonmetallic mineral products industry Q1 net sales up 5%

The nonmetallic mineral products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q1 net sales down 3.1%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were down 3.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.