Each of the 83 reports presents final figures for each of approximately 459 industries by groups of related industries (for example, the dairy products group includes butter, cheese, milk, and related industries). Information is provided on quantity and value of products shipped and materials consumed, cost of fuels and electric energy consumed, capital expenditures, assets, rents, inventories, employment, payrolls, payroll supplements, hours worked, value added by manufacturing, number of establishments, and number of companies. Comparative statistics for earlier years are provided where available.
For each industry, data on value of shipments, value added by manufacturing, capital expenditures, employment, and payrolls are shown by employment-size class of establishment and degree of primary product specialization. Statistics are given on production of specific products and consumption of energy and various materials by industry.