The Census Bureau collects statistics on inventories across multiple sectors and inventory methods.  -

The sectors are listed below:

• 21 - Mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction
• 23 - Construction
• 31-33 - Manufacturing
• 42 - Wholesale trade
• 44 – Retail Trade
• 48 – 49 Transportation and Warehousing
• 51 – Information
• 55 – Management of Companies and Enterprises

The following inventory methods are covered:

• Finished Goods Inventories
• Inventories by Valuation Method
• Inventories Subject to LIFO
• Total Inventories
• Work-in-Process Inventories

Using the menu on the left, users can find additional information on Inventories:

• The Data section houses all relevant data on the subject.
• The Library section houses all Data Visualizations/Publications/Videos/Working Papers content that includes information on this subject.
• A full list of surveys and programs that include Inventories use the Survey/Programs page.  Monthly and quarterly indicator information can be accessed via the indicator dashboard.