What is the Manufacturing industry in the US?
Industry Definition
The Manufacturing sector includes operators engaged in the transformation of raw inputs into new products using mechanical, physical, or chemical processes. Additionally, the assemblage of component parts into new, complex goods is included in this sector, except where they should be considered construction. Goods may be sold directly to end-users or to wholesalers for redistribution. Harvesting, extraction, resale, and publishing are also not included in this sector.
Industry Products and Services
Food, beverage, and tobacco
Petroleum, coal. chemicals, plastics, and rubber
Transportation and machinery equipment
Metals and mineral production
Computer, electronic and electric products
Wood and paper products
Textiles, apparel, and leather products
Other
Industry Activities
Food and beverage manufacturing
Petroleum and chemical product manufacturing
Transportation machinery and machinery equipment manufacturing
Metals and mineral production and manufacturing
Computer, electronic and electric equipment, and component manufacturing
Wood product manufacturing
Plastics and rubber product manufacturing
Textiles, apparel and other mills and manufacturing
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Industry Statistics
$853bn