2016 Annual Survey of Manufactures: General Statistics, Value of Products Shipments, Industry-Product Analysis and Geographic Area Statistics, December 15, 2017, Release Number: CB17-TPS.86

“The 2016 Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM) release includes general statistics, value of products shipments, industry-product analysis and geographic area statistics for 2015 and 2016. The ASM provides data about manufacturing that are crucial to accurate estimates of domestic production and productivity and to making sound decisions on economic trade policies. Companies, business analysts and trade associations use this data in planning investments, production and marketing.

General Statistics for Industry Groups and Industries Report  This report presents data at the two- through six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) levels on employment, payroll, cost of materials, operating expenses, shipments and receipts for services, value added, and inventories.

Value of Products Shipments Report  This report presents product shipment statistics at the six-digit NAICS level and seven-digit NAICS product class level.

The Industry-Product Analysis Report Presents value of shipments, including miscellaneous receipts, at the six-digit NAICS level by three-digit product code levels.

The Geographic Area Statistics Reports These reports present manufacturing statistics by state at the two- through four-digit NAICS levels and supplemental statistics for the United States and states at the two-digit NAICS level.

For more information, visit  the Census Bureau’s Manufacturing page.”