US wholesale inventories fell by 0.2% month-over-month to $902 billion in November 2024, in line with the preliminary estimate and following a revised flat reading in the prior month. Stocks of durable goods decreased by 0.4%, following a 0.1% fall in the prior month, while inventories of nondurable goods rose by 0.2%, the same pace as the prior month. On a year-over-year basis, wholesale inventories increased by 0.8% in November, slightly below the earlier estimate of 0.9%. source: U.S. Census Bureau

Wholesale Inventories in the United States decreased 0.20 percent in November of 2024 over the previous month. Wholesale Inventories in the United States averaged 0.40 percent from 1992 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 2.80 percent in February of 2022 and a record low of -1.90 percent in March of 2009. This page provides - United States Wholesale Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United States Wholesale Inventories - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on January of 2025.

Wholesale Inventories in the United States decreased 0.20 percent in November of 2024 over the previous month. Wholesale Inventories in the United States is expected to be -0.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.




Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2024-12-27 01:30 PM Wholesale Inventories MoM Adv Nov -0.2% 0.1% 0.2% 0.1%
2025-01-08 03:00 PM Wholesale Inventories MoM Nov -0.2% 0% -0.2% -0.2%
2025-01-29 01:30 PM Wholesale Inventories MoM Adv Dec -0.2% 0.1% 0.2%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Inventories MoM 0.10 0.00 percent Nov 2024
Durable Goods Orders MoM -1.10 0.80 percent Nov 2024
Durable Goods Orders ex Defense MoM -0.30 0.40 percent Nov 2024
Durable Goods Orders Ex Transp MoM -0.10 0.20 percent Nov 2024
Factory Orders MoM -0.40 0.50 percent Nov 2024
Factory Orders ex Transportation 0.20 0.20 percent Nov 2024
New Orders 586136.00 588231.00 USD Million Nov 2024
Non Defense Goods Orders Ex Air 0.70 -0.20 percent Nov 2024
Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM 0.50 0.30 percent Nov 2024
Wholesale Inventories MoM -0.20 0.00 percent Nov 2024

United States Wholesale Inventories
The Wholesale Inventories are the stock of unsold goods held by wholesalers. Inventories are a key component of gross domestic product changes. A high inventory points to economic slowdown in the US, while a low reading points to a stronger growth.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.20 0.00 2.80 -1.90 1992 - 2024 percent Monthly
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US Wholesale Inventories Drop Unrevised
US wholesale inventories fell by 0.2% month-over-month to $902 billion in November 2024, in line with the preliminary estimate and following a revised flat reading in the prior month. Stocks of durable goods decreased by 0.4%, following a 0.1% fall in the prior month, while inventories of nondurable goods rose by 0.2%, the same pace as the prior month. On a year-over-year basis, wholesale inventories increased by 0.8% in November, slightly below the earlier estimate of 0.9%.
2025-01-08
US Wholesale Inventories Unexpectedly Fall
US wholesale inventories fell by 0.2% month-over-month to $902 billion in November 2024, after a revised 0.1% increase in the prior month and against market expectations of a 0.2% rise, according to advance estimates. Stocks of durable goods decreased by 0.5%, following a 0.1% fall in the prior month, while nondurable goods inventories rose by 0.2%, after a 0.3% increase in the previous month. On a yearly basis, wholesale inventories increased by 0.9% in November.
2024-12-27
US Wholesale Inventories Growth Unrevised at 0.2%
US wholesale inventories rose by 0.2% month-over-month to $905 billion in October 2024, in line with the preliminary estimate and following a 0.2% decrease in the prior month. Stocks of non-durable goods rose by 0.3%, following a 0.4% increase in September, primarily groceries (+1.6%), drugs (+1.1%) and miscellaneous products (+0.7%). Meanwhile, durable inventories rose by 0.1%, after a 0.6% decrease in the prior month, with notable increases seen for computer equipment (+2.9%), furniture (+2.7%) and professional equipment (+2.6%). On a yearly basis, wholesale inventories increased by 0.9% in October, matching the preliminary reading.
2024-12-09