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United States Durable New Orders: Primary Metals

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.DGORD.M.SA.GRP-PRIMMETAL

Latest (y/y)20.3%September 2026
Previous (y/y)20.9%August 2026
Level32,971 USD mSeptember 2026

United States Durable New Orders: Primary Metals was up 20.3% year on year in September 2026, compared with 20.9% in August 2026.

The level stood at 32,971 USD m.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −34.5% (Apr 2020) to 66.8% (May 2021), averaging 7.1%.

United States Durable New Orders: Primary Metals, annual % change, Jan 1997 – Sep 2026−100%−50%0%50%100%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Durable New Orders: Primary Metals, annual % change, Jan 1997 – Sep 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
United States Durable New Orders: Primary Metals, level (USD m)10k15k20k25k30k35k200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Durable New Orders: Primary Metals, level (USD m).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202632,971 USD m20.3
August 202632,838 USD m20.9
July 202632,222 USD m19.3
June 202631,548 USD m18.5
May 202630,970 USD m17.5
April 202629,705 USD m13.5
March 202628,927 USD m10.6
February 202628,694 USD m10.5
January 202628,004 USD m9.2
December 202527,677 USD m9.4
November 202527,046 USD m4.0
October 202527,118 USD m5.0
September 202527,408 USD m5.0
August 202527,151 USD m4.5
July 202527,014 USD m4.2
June 202526,615 USD m−0.08
May 202526,361 USD m0.6
April 202526,183 USD m−0.10
March 202526,147 USD m2.4
February 202525,965 USD m0.9
January 202525,651 USD m−0.8
December 202425,304 USD m−4.4
November 202426,011 USD m0.3
October 202425,824 USD m−0.01

Last 24 observations. The full history (369 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1996
Observations369
FrequencyMonthly
UnitsUSD m
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high66.8% (May 2021)
10-year low−34.5% (Apr 2020)
10-year average7.1%
Source agencyU.S. Census Bureau
Makrognosis codeUS.DGORD.M.SA.GRP-PRIMMETAL

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FAQ

What is the current durable New Orders: Primary Metals in United States?
The latest reading is 20.3% year on year for September 2026, published by U.S. Census Bureau.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Census Bureau and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.DGORD.M.SA.GRP-PRIMMETAL.

Last updated 2026-11-06. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Original title: “Durable New Orders: Primary Metals”.