Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization (QPC)
The Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization provides statistics on the rates of capacity utilization for the U.S. manufacturing and publishing sectors.
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Information for Respondents to QPCIf we are asking you to respond to a survey, here you will find helpful links to brochures, letters, materials, FAQs, and contact information.
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Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization (QPC) DataSources are the Census Bureau and other federal agencies, if applicable. For additional (name of topic) data, please visit the subtopic pages.
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QPC Respondent MaterialsView and download the Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization's Respondent Materials.
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Table2025 Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity UtilizationView the 2025 quarterly tables from the Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization.
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Table2024 Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity UtilizationView the 2024 quarterly tables from the Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization.
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Table2023 Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity UtilizationView the 2023 quarterly tables from the Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization.
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Updated Checkbox TableUpdated layout for the Checkbox Data starting with Q1 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) COVID-19’s EffectLearn more about COVID-19’s Effect on the First Quarter of 2020 Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization (QPC).
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Fourth Quarter 2015Prior to the fourth quarter 2015, data were obtained by means of a mailed questionnaire or an electronic instrument.
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QPC MethodologyView the Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization's methodology.
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QPC Respondent MaterialsView and download the Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization's Respondent Materials.
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QPC UpdatesHere you will find updates related to the Quarterly Survey of Plant Capacity Utilization (QPC). Learn about plans, postings, schedules, approvals, etc.
Page Last Revised - September 16, 2025