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United States Factory Orders Ex Transportation

Price

1.6 %

3/1/2026

Change +/-

+0 %

Percentage Change

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The current value of the Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States is 1.6 %. The Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States decreased to 1.6 % on 3/1/2026, after it was 1.6 % on 2/1/2026. From 3/1/1992 to 3/1/2026, the average GDP in United States was 0.26 %. The all-time high was reached on 6/1/2020 with 5.3 %, while the lowest value was recorded on 4/1/2020 with -9.2 %.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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Factory Orders Ex Transportation — History
Date	Value
3/1/2026	1.6 %
2/1/2026	1.6 %
1/1/2026	0.5 %
12/1/2025	0.6 %
11/1/2025	0.1 %
9/1/2025	0.1 %
7/1/2025	0.5 %
6/1/2025	0.4 %
5/1/2025	0.3 %
2/1/2025	0.3 %
1/1/2025	0.3 %
12/1/2024	0.1 %
11/1/2024	0.5 %
9/1/2024	0.4 %
7/1/2024	0.4 %
4/1/2024	0.5 %
3/1/2024	0.7 %
2/1/2024	0.5 %
12/1/2023	0.7 %
9/1/2023	1.2 %
8/1/2023	1.3 %
7/1/2023	0.5 %
6/1/2023	1.1 %
1/1/2023	0.7 %
10/1/2022	0.7 %
9/1/2022	0.5 %
6/1/2022	0.6 %
5/1/2022	1.5 %
4/1/2022	0.6 %
3/1/2022	2.6 %
2/1/2022	0.8 %
1/1/2022	0.6 %
12/1/2021	1.5 %
11/1/2021	1.1 %
10/1/2021	2.1 %
9/1/2021	1.1 %
8/1/2021	0.7 %
7/1/2021	1.5 %
6/1/2021	1.8 %
5/1/2021	1.4 %
4/1/2021	2.1 %
3/1/2021	1.2 %
2/1/2021	1 %
1/1/2021	2.9 %
12/1/2020	3.3 %
11/1/2020	1.6 %
10/1/2020	1.2 %
9/1/2020	1.9 %
8/1/2020	0.9 %
7/1/2020	2.8 %
6/1/2020	5.3 %
5/1/2020	2.1 %
11/1/2019	0.2 %
4/1/2019	0.4 %
2/1/2019	0.9 %
10/1/2018	0.3 %
9/1/2018	0.1 %
7/1/2018	0.3 %
6/1/2018	0.4 %
5/1/2018	1.4 %
4/1/2018	0.5 %
3/1/2018	0.2 %
2/1/2018	0.8 %
1/1/2018	0.1 %
12/1/2017	1.3 %
11/1/2017	1.3 %
10/1/2017	1.2 %
9/1/2017	1.3 %
8/1/2017	0.7 %
7/1/2017	0.8 %
2/1/2017	0.3 %
1/1/2017	0.4 %
12/1/2016	2.6 %
10/1/2016	0.4 %
9/1/2016	0.2 %
8/1/2016	0.1 %
6/1/2016	0.3 %
4/1/2016	0.8 %
3/1/2016	0.8 %
6/1/2015	0.8 %
2/1/2015	0.2 %
8/1/2014	0.7 %
6/1/2014	0.8 %
2/1/2014	0.5 %
1/1/2014	0.7 %
11/1/2013	1.3 %
10/1/2013	0.1 %
7/1/2013	0.8 %
5/1/2013	0.8 %
2/1/2013	0.9 %
1/1/2013	2.2 %
11/1/2012	0.1 %
10/1/2012	1.3 %
9/1/2012	1 %
8/1/2012	0.6 %
7/1/2012	0.2 %
3/1/2012	0.6 %
2/1/2012	0.7 %
12/1/2011	0.7 %
11/1/2011	0.6 %
10/1/2011	0.5 %
9/1/2011	0.5 %
7/1/2011	0.4 %
6/1/2011	0.4 %
5/1/2011	0.2 %
4/1/2011	0.2 %
3/1/2011	3.3 %
1/1/2011	1.2 %
12/1/2010	2.4 %
11/1/2010	3.4 %
9/1/2010	1.6 %
8/1/2010	1.2 %
6/1/2010	0.2 %
5/1/2010	0.6 %
3/1/2010	3.1 %
2/1/2010	0.8 %
1/1/2010	1.3 %
12/1/2009	1.1 %
11/1/2009	1.3 %
10/1/2009	1.3 %
9/1/2009	2.5 %
8/1/2009	0.8 %
6/1/2009	3.3 %
5/1/2009	2 %
2/1/2009	1.1 %
6/1/2008	1.8 %
5/1/2008	0.2 %
4/1/2008	2.8 %
3/1/2008	0.8 %
1/1/2008	0.9 %
12/1/2007	0.5 %
11/1/2007	2.6 %
10/1/2007	2.2 %
9/1/2007	1.3 %
8/1/2007	0.2 %
7/1/2007	0.5 %
5/1/2007	0.9 %
4/1/2007	0.9 %
3/1/2007	1.2 %
2/1/2007	1.7 %
12/1/2006	3.4 %
11/1/2006	0.8 %
5/1/2006	1.5 %
3/1/2006	1.2 %
1/1/2006	2.3 %
12/1/2005	0.2 %
11/1/2005	1 %
10/1/2005	0.4 %
9/1/2005	1.3 %
8/1/2005	3.5 %
6/1/2005	1.6 %
4/1/2005	0.9 %
3/1/2005	0.1 %
2/1/2005	1 %
1/1/2005	1.4 %
12/1/2004	0.7 %
11/1/2004	1.1 %
10/1/2004	2.1 %
9/1/2004	0.9 %
8/1/2004	1.6 %
7/1/2004	0.1 %
6/1/2004	0.3 %
5/1/2004	1.2 %
3/1/2004	4.1 %
12/1/2003	0.4 %
10/1/2003	1.7 %
9/1/2003	0.5 %
8/1/2003	1 %
7/1/2003	0.6 %
6/1/2003	1.3 %
5/1/2003	0.8 %
3/1/2003	0.3 %
2/1/2003	1.8 %
1/1/2003	0.3 %
11/1/2002	0.5 %
9/1/2002	0.9 %
8/1/2002	1.2 %
5/1/2002	1.3 %
4/1/2002	1.6 %
3/1/2002	0.4 %
2/1/2002	0.7 %
12/1/2001	0.6 %
11/1/2001	0.5 %
8/1/2001	1.3 %
5/1/2001	2.7 %
12/1/2000	0.1 %
9/1/2000	1.9 %
6/1/2000	3.1 %
4/1/2000	0.8 %
3/1/2000	4.1 %
1/1/2000	0.7 %
12/1/1999	1.6 %
10/1/1999	1.4 %
9/1/1999	1.1 %
8/1/1999	0.5 %
7/1/1999	1.4 %
6/1/1999	0.6 %
5/1/1999	0.5 %
4/1/1999	0.6 %
2/1/1999	1.6 %
12/1/1998	1.1 %
11/1/1998	0.8 %
9/1/1998	0.5 %
8/1/1998	0.4 %
5/1/1998	1.5 %
2/1/1998	1.2 %
11/1/1997	1.2 %
9/1/1997	0.7 %
8/1/1997	0.4 %
7/1/1997	0.7 %
6/1/1997	1.4 %
4/1/1997	0.9 %
2/1/1997	2.4 %
1/1/1997	1.2 %
11/1/1996	1 %
10/1/1996	1.2 %
8/1/1996	0.7 %
6/1/1996	0.6 %
5/1/1996	1.7 %
3/1/1996	4.6 %
12/1/1995	2.4 %
10/1/1995	0.6 %
9/1/1995	0.9 %
8/1/1995	1.1 %
4/1/1995	1.4 %
1/1/1995	0.6 %
12/1/1994	2.6 %
10/1/1994	1.6 %
9/1/1994	0.7 %
8/1/1994	0.2 %
7/1/1994	0.5 %
6/1/1994	1.4 %
5/1/1994	1.2 %
4/1/1994	0.7 %
3/1/1994	0.4 %
2/1/1994	1.1 %
1/1/1994	0.7 %
12/1/1993	1.2 %
10/1/1993	0.9 %
9/1/1993	0.9 %
8/1/1993	0.2 %
6/1/1993	0.1 %
5/1/1993	0.6 %
3/1/1993	0.9 %
12/1/1992	1 %
11/1/1992	2.4 %
9/1/1992	2.1 %
6/1/1992	0.8 %
5/1/1992	2.1 %
4/1/1992	0.4 %
3/1/1992	3.9 %

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Factory Orders Ex Transportation

The factory orders report is derived from the "Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3) survey" and reflects the value of new factory orders for both durable (representing 50% of total orders) and non-durable goods. This survey is typically issued a week following the durable goods orders report. Factory orders excluding transportation constitute approximately 84 percent of total orders.

What is Factory Orders Ex Transportation?

Factory Orders Ex Transportation: A Comprehensive Overview Macroeconomic indicators provide invaluable insights to economists, investors, businesses, and policy-makers about the health and direction of an economy. Among these various indicators, 'Factory Orders Ex Transportation' stands as a key economic measure, one that offers a detailed portrait of the manufacturing sector without the distortive effects of transportation orders. At Eulerpool, our mission is to deliver precise and timely macroeconomic data, enabling our users to make well-informed decisions. Here, we delve into the depths of this crucial economic indicator, illuminating its relevance, interpretation, and impact on broader economic dynamics. Factory Orders Ex Transportation is a subset of the Factory Orders report, which is compiled and published monthly by the U.S. Census Bureau. The report measures the dollar volume of new orders, shipments, unfilled orders, and inventories reported by domestic manufacturers. However, the headline number often includes volatile categories such as transportation equipment, notably aircraft, which can obscure underlying trends. Therefore, excluding transportation provides a clearer, more stable view of the manufacturing sector's performance. Understanding the raw data and its trends allows analysts and investors to infer the manufacturing sector's health, a critical component of GDP, export capabilities, and employment levels. Factory Orders Ex Transportation is particularly insightful for understanding core demand in the economy. Given that transportation orders can fluctuate wildly month-to-month due to high-value contracts such as airlines purchasing fleets of new planes or government contracts for defense equipment, these outsized transactions can skew the data. By filtering out these large fluctuations, we gain a less erratic and often more accurate picture of manufacturing trends. Analyzing the Factory Orders Ex Transportation provides a window into consumer and business sentiment. Frequent increases in factory orders excluding transportation suggest rising confidence in the economic outlook, leading businesses to expand production capabilities and consumers to increase spending on goods, ranging from home appliances to industrial machinery. Conversely, recurring declines can signal underlying economic weaknesses, reducing production capacity and possibly leading to cutbacks or layoffs within the manufacturing sector. Factory Orders Ex Transportation can be further segmented by industry, offering even more granular insights. For instance, categories like computers and electronics, metals, machinery, and chemicals can all be quantified to track specific sectors within the manufacturing landscape. This segmentation allows investors and policy-makers to identify which industries are driving growth and which may be lagging, providing opportunities for targeted investments or policy interventions. From a historical perspective, trends in Factory Orders Ex Transportation can indicate the cyclicality of manufacturing demand. During economic expansions, we typically observe rising trends in factory orders, reflecting increased demand as businesses and consumers are more willing to spend. Conversely, during recessions or economic slowdowns, orders typically decline as businesses curtail production in response to falling demand. These patterns have been evident during various economic cycles, including the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis when factory orders plummeted, and the subsequent recovery phase, where a consistent upward trend reflected rebuilding confidence and investment. Modern economic analysis also incorporates manufacturing technology advancements and global supply chains, which significantly affect factory orders. Automation and advancements in manufacturing techniques can lead to increased factory orders given the higher efficiency and lower production costs. Meanwhile, globalization allows for a broader market reach but also introduces complexities such as tariff impacts and supply chain disruptions. Analyzing Factory Orders Ex Transportation within this broader context provides a multifaceted understanding of the current economic climate. Monitoring the monthly data releases can be crucial for short-term economic forecasting. Surprises in the data—both positive and negative—often lead to immediate market reactions, affecting stock prices, bond yields, and even currency exchange rates. A significant rise in factory orders ex transportation can boost market confidence, leading to bullish market behavior, whereas unexpected drops may trigger concerns about a potential economic slowdown, instigating bearish market trends. In terms of macroeconomic policy, Factory Orders Ex Transportation acts as a critical input for decision-making among policy-makers. For instance, central banks, especially the Federal Reserve, closely monitor this data to gauge the effectiveness of monetary policy and make necessary adjustments. A consistent rise in factory orders may signal overheating in the economy, prompting interest rate hikes to curb inflation, while a decline might lead to rate cuts or other stimulus measures to bolster economic activity. Furthermore, Factory Orders Ex Transportation has implications for labor markets. The manufacturing sector is a significant employer, and changes in factory orders often precede shifts in hiring practices. Rising orders typically lead to increased hiring, reflecting greater labor demand to meet production needs. Conversely, declining orders can result in hiring freezes or layoffs, contributing to rising unemployment rates and decreased consumer confidence. In addition to its economic impacts, Factory Orders Ex Transportation can also reflect broader societal trends. For example, shifts toward more sustainable manufacturing practices and environmentally friendly products can influence the types of factory orders seen within this metric. As demand for green technologies and renewable energy equipment grows, corresponding increases in related manufacturing orders indicate a societal shift towards sustainability. At Eulerpool, we recognize the importance of this economic indicator and strive to provide accurate and up-to-date data on Factory Orders Ex Transportation. Our goal is to empower our users with the necessary information to navigate the complexities of the macroeconomic environment effectively. By offering a comprehensive view of manufacturing trends, we help businesses, investors, and policy-makers make informed decisions that drive economic growth and stability. In conclusion, Factory Orders Ex Transportation serves as a vital barometer of the manufacturing sector's health and, by extension, the broader economy. By isolating the core manufacturing data from the volatility of transportation orders, this metric offers a clearer and more reliable insight into economic trends. Whether you're an investor, economist, or policy-maker, understanding Factory Orders Ex Transportation equips you with the knowledge to interpret current economic conditions and predict future trends, ultimately enabling more strategic and informed decision-making. For those interested in delving deeper into macroeconomic data and its implications, Eulerpool offers a robust platform providing access to essential economic indicators, including Factory Orders Ex Transportation. By leveraging our detailed reports and expert analyses, you can stay ahead in the ever-evolving economic landscape.

Factory Orders Ex Transportation United States — FAQ

What is the current Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States?

The current Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States is 1.6% as of 3/1/2026.

How has the Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States changed recently?

The Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States decreased from 1.6% (2/1/2026) to 1.6% (3/1/2026).

What is the all-time high for Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States?

The all-time high for Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States was 5.3%, recorded on 6/1/2020.

What is the all-time low for Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States?

The all-time low for Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States was -9.2%, recorded on 4/1/2020.

What is the historical average of Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States?

The historical average of Factory Orders Ex Transportation in United States is 0.26%, calculated over the period from 3/1/1992 to 3/1/2026.

Where does the Factory Orders Ex Transportation data for United States come from?

The Factory Orders Ex Transportation data for United States is sourced from U.S. Census Bureau and published on Eulerpool.

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United States

Continent

Americas

Highest Value

5.3

Lowest Value

-9.2

Average Value

0.26

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