United States Business Inventories

Last Release

Nov 30, 2024

Actual

0.1

Units In

0.1

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Feb 14, 2025

Time to Release

27 Days 17 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
2.1 Dec 2021	-2.3 May 2020	0.3 %	1992-2024	U.S. Census Bureau

Business Inventories in the United States measure the monthly percentage changes in inventories from manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers. Inventories are a key component of gross domestic product.

Latest Updates

U.S. business inventories rose by 0.1% month-over-month in November 2024, following a revised flat reading in October and matching market expectations. Stocks increased at manufacturers (0.3% vs -0.1% in October) and retailers (0.2% vs 0.2%), but declined at merchant wholesalers (-0.2% vs flat reading). Year-on-year, business inventories advanced by 2.6%.