BUSINVBusiness Inventories (BUSINV) — Current Value & Historical Data
FRED series title: Total Business Inventories
Business Inventories (BUSINV) Chart & Data Table
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What is Business Inventories (BUSINV)?
Effective June 14, 2001, data were reconstructed to reflect the switch from the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Current Business Inventories (BUSINV) Value
As of August 1, 2026, the current total business inventories is 2818757.00 Millions of Dollars. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly, end of period.
Business Inventories Historical Trend
Total Business Inventories rose 0.42% year-over-year. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 2818757.00 (August 2026), and the lowest was 800927.00 (January 1992).
Methodology & Source
Source
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Frequency
Monthly, End of Period
Units
Millions of Dollars
Notes
Effective June 14, 2001, data were reconstructed to reflect the switch from the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)....
Frequently Asked Questions About Business Inventories (BUSINV)
What is the current total business inventories?
As of August 1, 2026, total business inventories stands at 2818757.00 Millions of Dollars.
Where does total business inventories data come from?
Total Business Inventories data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is total business inventories updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for total business inventories?
In the available data, the highest value was 2818757.00 Millions of Dollars in August 2026, and the lowest was 800927.00 Millions of Dollars in January 1992.
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