News from July 2018


Publishing industries Q2 net sales up 8.8%

The publishing industry's net sales, excluding online publishing in the second quarter of 2018 were up 8.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Motion picture and sound recording industries Q2 net sales down 45.1%

The motion picture and sound recording industries' net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were down 45.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer systems design and related services industry Q2 net sales down 3.2%

The computer systems design and related services industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were down 3.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Communications equipment industry Q2 net sales down 12.1%

The communications equipment industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were down 12.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q2 net sales up 8%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q2 net sales up 5%

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

Miscellaneous manufacturing industry Q2 net sales up 5%

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

Machinery industry Q2 net sales up 11.8%

The machinery industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 11.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Durable manufacturing industry Q2 net sales up 7%

The durable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Petroleum and coal products industry Q2 net sales up 28.6%

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 28.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade industry Q2 net sales up 5.5%

The wholesale trade industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 5.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Information industry Q2 net sales up 5.7%

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

Scientific research and development services industry Q2 net sales up 12.8%

The scientific research and development services industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 12.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q2 net sales up 2.8%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 2.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and electronic products industry Q2 net sales up 8.3%

The computer and electronic products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 8.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Professional and technical services, except legal services industry Q2 net sales up 0.5%

The professional and technical services, except legal services industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 0.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Furniture and related products industry Q2 net sales up 1.9%

The furniture and related products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 1.9 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q2 net sales up 2.8%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 2.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Plastics and rubber products industry Q2 net sales up 4.2%

The plastics and rubber products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were up 4.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q2 net sales down 2.1%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the second quarter of 2018 were down 2.1 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.