Monthly Wholesale Trade
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1 Expired ICR
Summary
The Monthly Wholesale Trade report provides national estimates of monthly sales, inventories, and inventories-to-sales ratios by kind of business for wholesale firms located in the United States (excluding manufacturers’ sales branches and offices). Data from this survey provide business leaders and policymakers with an up-to-date picture of the nation’s economic condition, and are a key element in estimating the quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
| Agency | DOC, CENSUS |
|---|---|
| Data Checkup |
Historical Data Availability
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Future Data Availability
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Data Quality
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Statutory Context
Moderate Risk
Statutory authorization is vague, but information is required to support a principal federal economic indicator.
Staffing and Funding
Moderate Risk
From FY2024 to FY2026, the Census Bureau has lost more than 2,500 staff (~20%). While the FY27 President's Budget requests an approximately 30% increase for the Census Bureau, the proposal recommends reductions to many programs and surveys. In May 2026, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the budget, proposing level funding at FY26 levels.
Policy
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Last updated: 2026-06-16
Details
| OMB Control Number | 0607-0190 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorizing Statutes | 13 USC 131 and 182 | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202212-0607-002 | Expired Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey | DOC/CENSUS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection |
| 202511-0607-001 | Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey | DOC/CENSUS | Active | Extension without change of a currently approved collection |