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United States Merchant Wholesalers: Inventories

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.WHLINV.M.SA

Latest (y/y)6.4%August 2026
Previous (y/y)5.8%July 2026
Level964,199 USD mAugust 2026
Next release16 Nov 2026expected

United States Merchant Wholesalers: Inventories was up 6.4% year on year in August 2026, compared with 5.8% in July 2026.

The level stood at 964,199 USD m.

That is the highest reading since March 2023.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −6.0% (Jun 2020) to 25.7% (Jun 2022), averaging 4.7%.

The next update is expected on 16 November 2026.

United States Merchant Wholesalers: Inventories, annual % change, Jan 1993 – Aug 2026−20%−10%0%10%20%30%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Merchant Wholesalers: Inventories, annual % change, Jan 1993 – Aug 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
United States Merchant Wholesalers: Inventories, level (USD m)0k200k400k600k800k1.0M1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Merchant Wholesalers: Inventories, level (USD m).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
August 2026964,199 USD m6.4
July 2026959,769 USD m5.8
June 2026946,687 USD m4.4
May 2026943,113 USD m4.2
April 2026940,672 USD m3.6
March 2026934,572 USD m3.1
February 2026920,443 USD m1.9
January 2026911,902 USD m1.3
December 2025914,350 USD m2.5
November 2025915,713 USD m1.9
October 2025913,477 USD m1.7
September 2025911,532 USD m1.8
August 2025906,038 USD m0.8
July 2025906,926 USD m1.1
June 2025906,639 USD m1.4
May 2025905,131 USD m1.3
April 2025907,978 USD m2.2
March 2025906,371 USD m2.1
February 2025903,141 USD m1.2
January 2025900,015 USD m1.2
December 2024891,703 USD m−0.5
November 2024898,579 USD m0.9
October 2024898,061 USD m0.6
September 2024895,719 USD m−0.2

Last 24 observations. The full history (416 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationAugust 2026
First observationJanuary 1992
Observations416
FrequencyMonthly
UnitsUSD m
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high25.7% (Jun 2022)
10-year low−6.0% (Jun 2020)
10-year average4.7%
Source agencyU.S. Census Bureau
Makrognosis codeUS.WHLINV.M.SA

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FAQ

What is the current merchant Wholesalers: Inventories in United States?
The latest reading is 6.4% year on year for August 2026, published by U.S. Census Bureau.
When is the next United States merchant Wholesalers: Inventories release?
The next update is expected on 16 November 2026.
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.WHLINV.M.SA.

Last updated 2026-10-15. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Original title: “Merchant Wholesalers: Inventories”.