Indiana Manufacturers shipments, 2012 ($1,000) by City

Data item: Total manufacturers shipments, 2012 ($1,000)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census, 2012. Economic Census of the Island Areas, Puerto Rico, 2012. Both are updated every 5 years.

Definitions:

The manufacturing sector comprises establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products. The 2012 Economic Census classifies businesses according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 2012.

Value of shipments covers the received or receivable net selling values, f.o.b. plant (exclusive of freight and taxes), of all products shipped, both primary and secondary, as well as all miscellaneous receipts, such as receipts for contract work performed for others, installation and repair, sales of scrap, and sales of products bought and resold without further processing. Included are all items made by or for the establishments from materials owned by it, whether sold, transferred to other plants of the same company, or shipped on consignment. The net selling value of products made in one plant on a contract basis from materials owned by another was reported by the plant providing the materials.

More information:

• About the Economic Census
• Economic Census Methodology
• Economic Census of Island Areas-Puerto Rico
• Nonemployer Statistics, covering businesses not included in the Economic Census