Total U.S. wholesale goods purchases from 2002 to 2017

Numbers have been rounded to provide a better understanding of the statistic.
Sales and inventory estimates are based on data from the Annual Wholesale Trade Survey. Estimates have been adjusted using the final results of the 2012 Economic Census.
Estimates have not been adjusted for price changes. Additional information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, sample design, and definitions may be found here.
* Durable and nondurable goods.
** Revised data.