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Producer Prices and Price Indexes
Supplement 1979
Data for 1978
U.S. Department of Labor
Bu reau .of Labor Statistics




Producer Prices and
Price Indexes
Supplement 1979
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Ray Marshall, Secretary
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS
Janet L. Norwood, Commissioner
OFFICE OF PRICES
AND LIVING CONDITIONS
W. John Layng, Assistant Commissioner

Producer Prices and Price Indexes is
a monthly report on producer price
movements including statistical tables and
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Library of Congress
Catalog Number L 53-140
(ISSN 0161-7311)



Data for 1978

Preface

collected under the pilot survey for the Producer Price
Index Revision, as well as a technical note describing the
program. BLS began collecting these test data in January
1978. In addition, this supplement discusses ways to up*
date relative importance data by using previously published
relative importance figures and to calculate composite
indexes by combining published Producer Price Indexes.
Data shown in this supplement are the same as revised
data already published in monthly issues of this report.
All monthly data are subject to revision 4 months after
original publication.

This report, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
publishes once a year, contains annual averages, monthly
indexes, and relative importance data for 1978 for Producer
Price Indexes of all stage-of-processing groupings, commod­
ity groupings, durability-of-product groupings, and selected
Standard Industrial Classification industries and census
product classes. Lists of items added, dropped, or reclassi­
fied in July 1978 and January 1979 are included in this
report, as are tables presenting 1978 data for special
commodity groupings, railroad freight, refined petroleum
products by region, and bituminous coal by region.
This report also contains for the first time test data




i

Contents

Page

Page
Summary of changes in the Producer Price Index
sample, July 1978 and January 1979 ........................

1

Tables:
1A. Specifications for commodities intro­
duced in July 1978 .................................

5

IB. Specifications for commodities intro­
duced in January 1979 ...........................

8

Relative importance of components in the Producer
Price Index ....................................................................
Tables:
2. Relative importance of component
series in the Producer Price Index by
stage of processing, December 1978 . . .
3.

Tables:
6.

79

Producer price indexes for bituminous
coal by region, 1978 ...............................

81

9.

Producer price indexes for the output
of selected SIC industries, 1978 ...........

82

10. Producer price indexes for the output
of selected census product classes,
1978

14

84

Relative importance of product classes in the
industry-sector price index.......................................... 91
Table:

4A. Producer price indexes for stage-ofprocessing groupings, 1978 .................... 43




Producer price indexes for refined
petroleum products by region, 1978 . . .

8.

Relative importance of commodities in­
cluded in the Producer Price Index, all
levels, December 1978 ............................. 22

4B. Producer price indexes for commodity
groups, subgroups, product classes, and
individual items, 1978 .............................
4C. Producer price indexes for durabilityof-product groupings, 1978 ...................
5. Producer price indexes for special
commodity groupings, 1978 ..................
Price indexes for railroad freight ...............................

78

7.

9

Price indexes for total railroad freight
and selected STCC groups, 1978 ...........

11. Relative importance of product classes
in the industry-sector price index,
December 1978 ........................................ 92

Test data for producer price index revision ............. 105

44

Table:

75
76
77

12. Producer price indexes for the net
output of selected industries and
products, 1978 ............. ............................ 107

Brief explanation of Producer Price Indexes ........... 108

iii

Summary of Changes in the
Producer Price Index Sample,
July 1978 and January 1979

Changes in the sample of commodities used to calcu­
late Producer Price Indexes are made each year when the
January index is released in February and again when the
July index is released in August. Sample revisions are
designed, within the fixed weight concept, to improve
primary market coverage and to account for changes in
production and marketing patterns.
Additions and deletions are presented under the heading
“Sample Changes for Producer Price Indexes by Major
Commodity Group, July 1978 and January 1979.” Specifi­
cations for new commodities are listed in tables 1A and
IB. The number of changes in July 1978 and January
1979 by major commodity group is shown on the following
tabulation:
Major commodity group
Total...........................................
Farm products...................................
Processed foods and feeds...............
Textile products and apparel . . . .
Hides, skins, leather, and
related products.............................
Fuels and related products
and power......................................
Chemicals and allied products. . . .
Rubber and plastic products............
Lumber and wood products............
Pulp, paper, and allied products. . . .
Metals and metal products...............
Machinery and equipment...............
Furniture and household
durables...........................................
Nonmetallic mineral products . . . .
Transportation equipment...............
Miscellaneous products....................

Commod*

Items

05
06
07
08
09
10
11

0
1
20
0
0
0
0

0
0
43
0
0
0
6

12
13
14
15

1
0
2
43

2
1
20
6

Sweaters, knit jackets, and jerseys
Men’s and boys* outerwear, not elsewhere classified
Children’s and infants’ knit sport shirts
Consumer and commercial plastic products
Foamed plastic products
Packaging and shipping containers
Industrial plastic products, except belting
Plastic dinnerware, tableware, and kitchenware
Regenerated cellulosic products
Custom compounding of purchased resins
Personal industrial safety devices
Electronic hearing aids
Jewelry, made of precious metals
Jewelers’ findings ahd materials
Lapidary work and diamond cuttings
Pianos
Other musical instrument and parts
Costume jewelry and costume novelties

Major areas of change

In the stage-of-processing (SOP) category for inter­
mediate materials, supplies, and components, a major re­
classification and expansion was made for plastic products.
Probability sampling techniques were used to select the
sample of company reporters and products. The new
sample more accurately reflects the state of today’s
plastics industry. The range of commodities, and therefore
of prices, is very broad; consequently, average prices will
not be published. As a result of these sample changes, the
comprehensive index for plastic products (commodity code
07-2) was published for the first time in July 1978. The
following new commodity groupings are allocated to the
SOP category for intermediate goods: Plastic packaging
and shipping products; foamed plastic products; and

In July 1978 and January 1979,75 products were added
to the list of commodities used to calculate Producer Price
Indexes, while 83 items were dropped. As a result, the
January 1979 sample included 2,765 items, compared
with 2,773 in January 1978.
In the Industry-Sector Price Index (ISPI), indexes for
7 more 4-digit industries and 18 additional 5-digit product
classes were published for the first time in July 1978 and



Women’s and misses’ blouses and waists
Children's dresses and blouses
Miscellaneous plastic products
Jewelry, precious metal
Jewelers’ findings and materials
Musical instruments
Costume jewelry and costume novelties

22531
23292
23612
30790
30792
30794
30795
30797
30798
30799
38423
38424
39112
39151
39152
39311
39314
39610

2

01
02
03
04

Title

2331
2361
3079
3911
3915
3931
3961

83
0
0
3

0

SIC code

Items
dr0pped

75
0
0
8

January 1979. These Standard Industrial Classification
(SIC) and census codes and titles are as follows:

1

plastic parts and components for manufacturing. The
expanded plastics sample added two new commodity
groupings to the SOP category for finished consumer
goods: Disposable plastic dinnerware and tableware;
and consumer and commercial plastics, not elsewhere
classified.
A new product class for industrial safety equipment
was also introduced. Most commodity groupings in this
product class— such as respiratory protective equip­
ment, eye and face protective equipment, and protec­
tive clothing— -are allocated to the SOP grouping for
intermediate supplies. However, the commodity grouping
for mechanical power press guards is allocated to the
capital equipment component of finished goods. Also
within the capital equipment component, all motor trucks
were classified into one of two categories: Motor trucks,
10,000 lbs. GVW and under; and motor trucks, 10,001

lbs. GVW and over. Indexes for both categories were
published for the first time in July 1978.
Among finished consumer goods, particularly dura­
bles, the jewelry sample was revised extensively with
the introduction of 15 new items that represent a broad
range of costume and precious metal jewelry. The re­
vised jewelry sample also improved the SOP category
for intermediate materials for durable manufacturing,
which now includes jewelers’ materials and findings. In­
dexes for jewelry and jewelry products are now pub­
lished on a base of December 1979=100; indexes before
that month are not available. A microware oven, four
musical instruments, and a new commodity grouping
for electronic hearing aids were also added to the sample
of consumer durables. Seven items of apparel were added
to improve the category for nondurable goods other than
foods.

Sample Changes for Producer Price Indexes by Major
Commodity Group, July 1978 and January 1979

07-21-06
07-21-06-01
07-21-06-02
07-22-01-17
07-22-04-01
07-23-03-01

03 Textile products and apparel
Additions:
03-81-01-32
03-81-01-33
03-81-01-54
03-81-02-23
03-81-02-43
03-81-03-02
03-81-03-37
03-82-04-62

8 items
Women’s apparel
Dress slacks
Casual slacks, jean-cut
Halters and beachwear
Men’s apparel
Uniform dress trousers
Sweaters
Infants’ and children’s apparel
Knit sport shirts
Slacks and shorts
Decorative pillows

Deletions:

Rayon filament yam
Nylon taffeta
Infants’ and children’s slacks and shorts

07-27-01
07-27-01-01
07-27-01-02

2 items, 1 grouping

04-24
04-24-01-01

Kid leather
Kid leather, upper glazed

04-32-02-32

Women’s dress shoe, imported

Disposable plastic dinnerware and tableware
Cups, including foam
Other

07-28-01

04 Hides, skins, leather, and related products
Deletions:

Foamed plastic products

Plastic packaging and shipping products
07-25-01
Bottles
07-25-01-01
Foamed protective pads and shapes
07-25-01-02
Caps and closures
07-25-01-03
Boxes, cases, and trays
07-25-01-04
Other plastic packaging products
07-25-01-05
Plastic parts and components for manufacturing
07-26
Parts for transportation equipment
07-26-01
Motor vehicle parts, including foamed
07-26-01-01
07-26-01-02
Other
Other parts and components for manufacturing
07-26-02
Parts for office and computing machines
07-26-02-01
07-26-02-02
Electrical parts
Other
07-26-02-03

3 items

03-15-01-05
03-42-03-51
03-81-03-37

07-24-01-01

Plastic construction products
Pipes and fittings
Other plastic construction products
PVC and PVC copolymer
Other film and sheeting
Laminated plastic sheets

Consumer and commercial plastics, not elsewhere
classified
Flower pots and plant containers
Other, not elsewhere classified

07-28-01-01
07-28-01-02

06 Chemicals and allied products

Deletions:

43 items, 10 groupings

Addition:

1 item

07-11-01-04

Natural rubber, No. 3, thin brown

06-61-01-17

Custom compounded purchased resins

07

07-21-01
07-21-01-01
07-21-01-02
07-21-02

Rubber and plastic products

Additions:



20 items, 7 groupings
2

Plastic construction products
Pressure pipes
Flexible, PE
Rigid, PVC
Non-pressure pipes

07-21-02-11
07-21-02-12
07-21-03
07-21-03-21
07-21-03-22
07-21-04
07-21-04-31
07-21-04-32
07-21-05
07-21-05-41
07-21-05-42
07-21-05-43
07-21-05-44

12 Furniture and household durables

DWV, ABS
Sewer and drainage P.S. or PVC
Pressure pipe fittings
Insert, PP or PVC
Coupling, PVC
Non-pressure pipe fittings
Elbow, ABS
Elbow, polystyrene or PVC
Structual panels and sheets
Corrugated, FRP, 4 oz.
Rib shapes, FRP, 8 oz.
Siding, PVC
Glazing, acrylic

Addition:
1241-01-38
Deletions:

Deletion:




1 item

13-44-01-11

Structural tile, glaze facing

14 Transportation equipment
Additions:
14-11-02-71
14-11-02-81

2 items
Motor trucks
10,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight and under
10,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight and over

Deletions:

20 items

14-11-02-XX

Motor trucks

15 Miscellaneous products
Additions:

43 items, 15 groupings

15-6
Personal aid equipment
15-61-01
Electronic hearing aids
15-61-01-01
Eye-glass type
15-61-01-03
Behind-the-ear type
15-61-01-05
In-the-ear type
15-7
Industrial safety equipment
15-71-01
Respiratory protective equipment
15-71-01-01
Respirator, air purifier type
15-71-01-03
Respirator, supplied air type
15-71-01-05 Breathing apparatus, self-contained
15-71-02
15-71-02-01
15-71-02-02
15-71-02-03
15-71-02-04
15-71-02-05

3

Hearing protective equipment
Hearing protector, ear muff type
Hearing protector, plug type
Guards, mechanical power press
Brake monitor
Brake performance tester
Light curtains
Vertical moving gate
Pull back type
Barrier guard
Miscellaneous types

15-71-05
15-71-05-01
15-71-05-03

6 items
Wheel-type farm tractor, gasoline or diesel,
35-49 PTO h.p.
Wheel-type farm tractor, row crop, gasoline, 50
or over PTO h.p.
Turret lathe, saddle type
Turret lathe, ram type
Vacuum bagger
Electronic calculator, hand held

Eye and face protective equipment
Safety glasses, clear, less side shields
Goggles, industrial safety
Face shield
Welder’s helmet
Emergency eye wash and shower

15-71-03
15-71-03-01
15-71-03-03
15-71-04
15-71-04-01
15-71-04-02
15-71-04-03
15-71-04-04
15-71-04-06
15-71-04-07
15-71-04-11

11 Machinery and equipment

11-37-14-03
11-37-14-04
11-67-01-04
11-93-01-02

2 items
Plastic dinnerware, 45-piece set
Lawnmower, reel type, powered

13 Nonmetallic mineral products

Laminated plastic sheets, high pressure
07-23-01
Decorative
07-23-01-01 Paper/phenolic, 1/16 inch, distributor
07-23-01-02
Paper/phenolic, 1/16 inch, OEM
07-23-01-03 Paper/phenolic, 1/32 inch, distributor
07-23-01-04
Paper/phenolic, 1/32 inch, OEM
07-23-02
Industrial
07-23-02-01
Glass/epoxy, copperclad
07-23-02-02
Paper/phenolic, copperclad
07-23-02-03
Canvas/phenolic, unclad
07-23-02-04
Paper/phenolic, unclad

11-11-01-03

Microwave oven

12-61-01-21
12-66-01-11

Unsupported plastic film and sheeting
07-22-01
Vinyl (PVC)
07-22-01-01
Shower curtains
07-22-01-02
Wall covering
07-22-01-03
Pressure sensitive products
07-22-01-04
Baby pants
07-22-01-05
Mattress covers
07-22-01-06
Wall boards
07-22-01-11
Swimming pool liners
07-22-01-12
Ring binders
07-22-01-13
Credit cards
07-22-01-16
Packaging, stretch/shrink
07-22-02
Polyethylene
07-22-02-01
Prime display, packaging
07-22-02-02
Overwrap, packaging
07-22-02-03
Laminating, packaging
07-22-02-04
Liner, unpigmented
07-22-02-05
Liner, refuse
07-22-02-06
Building (construction)
07-22-02-07
Agriculture
07-22-03
Other plastic film
07-22-03-01
Polyester, instrumentation tapes
07-22-03-02
Polyester, boilable food bags
07-22-03-03
Polyester, photo chemical
07-22-03-04
Polyester, capacitors
07-22-03-05
Cellophane, packaging

Deletions:
11-11-01-02

1 item

Protective clothing
Safety cap or hat
Welder’s gloves, leather

15-714W401)

F in ta id k it

15-714)7
15-71-074)1

Alarms, electronic
Back-up alarm, electronic, automatic

15-93-01-04
15-93-01-05
1543-01-06
15-934)14)7

Electric guitar
Trumpet
Drum set
Piano

15-944)2
15-94-02-01
15-94-02-03
15-944)24)5
15-944)24)7

Jewelry, platinum and karat gold
Ring, ladies', high-fashion
Ring, 14 karat gold, engagement, ladies'
Ring, wedding, gold
Earrings, ladies*, 14 karat gold

15-944)3
15-94-03-01
15-944)34)3

Other precious metal jewelry
Ring, sterling, ladies* and men’s
Bracelet, ladies*, gold-filled

15-944)4
15-94*044)1

Costume jewelry
Ring, ladies* costume




15-94-04-02
15-94-04-03
15-94-04-04
15-94-04-05
15-94-04-09
15-94-05
15-94-05-01
15-94-05-03

Jewelers* materials and findings
Setting, 14 karat gold
Finding, gold-filled

15-94-06
15-94-06-01

Diamonds and lapidary work
Diamond, .25 karat

Deletions:

6 items, 1 grouping

15-41-02-11

Movie camera

15-94-01
15-94-01-16
15-94-01-17
15-94-01-18
15-94-01-21
15-94*01-22

4

Earrings, ladies* costume
Earrings, children's costume
Necklace, ladies* costume
Neckchain, men’s costume
Watchband, men*s and women*s, metal

Jewelry
Other rings
Wedding rings
Watch attachments
Imitation pearls
Imitation pearls

Table 1A. Specifications for commodities introduced in July 1978

05-81.0W32
03-81-01-33
03-81-01-54
03-81-02-23
03-81-02-43
03-81-03-02
03-81-03-37
03-82-04-62
06-61-01-17
07-21-06
07-21-06-01
07-21-06-02
07-22-01-17
07-22-04-01
07-23-03-01
07-24-01-01
07-25-01
07-25*01*01
07*25*01-02
07-25-01-03
07-25-01-04
07-25-01-05
07-26
07-26-01
07-26-01-01
07-26-01-02
07-26*02
07-26*02-01
07-26-02-02
07-26 -02-03
07-27. -01
07-27. -01-01
07-27. -01-02
07-28. -01
07-28. -01-01
07-28. -01-02
14-11' •02
14-11[-02*71
14-11. 02-81
15-61




Dress slacks: manufacturer to retailer or wholesaler, f. o. b. plant or 'delivered, unit.
Jean cut casual slacks; manufacturer to retailer or wholesaler, f. o. b. plant or delivered, unit.
Halters and beachwear; manufacturer to retailer or wholesaler, f. o.b. plant ox delivered, unit.
Uniform dress trousers; manufacturer to retailer or wholesaler, or rental laundry, f. o. b. plant or
delivered, unit.
Sweaters; manufacturer to retailer or wholesaler, f.o. b. plant or delivered, unit.
Knit sportshlrt; manufacturer to retailer or wholesaler, f.o.b . plant or delivered, unit.
Slacks and shorts; manufacturer to retailer or wholesaler, f.o.b . plant or delivered, unit.
Decorative pillows; manufacturer to retailer or wholesaler, f. o.b. plant or delivered, unit.
Custom compounded resins, produced from purchased resins, pound.
Plastic construction products.
Plastic pipes and fittings, unit.
Other plastic construction products, unit.
PVC and PVC copolymer unsupported film sheeting, unit.
Other unsupported plastic film and sheeting, unit.
Laminated plastic sheets, unit.
Foamed plastic products, unit.
Plastic packaging and shipping products.
Plastic bottles, all sixes, unit.
Foamed protective shipping pads and shaped packaging, unit.
Plastic caps and closures, unit.
Plastic boxes, cases, and trays, unit.
Other plastic packaging products, unit.
Plastic parts and components for manufacturing.
Parts for transportation equipment.
Plastic components, housing, accessories, and parts for motor vehicles, Including foamed parts, unit*
Plastic components, housing, accessories, and parts for transportation equipment other than motor
vehicles, unit.
Other parts and components for manufacturing.
Plastic components, housing, accessories, and parts for office machines, computing machines,
cash registers, data processing machines, etc*, unit.
Plastic electrical parts and components for manufacturing, other than for transportation
equipment or office and computing machines, unit.
Other plastic parts and components for manufacturing, unit.
Disposable plastic dlnnerware and tableware.
Plastic disposable cups. Including foamed, unit.
Plastic disposable dlnnerware and tableware, other than cups, unit.
Consumer and commercial plastics, n. e. c.
Plastic flower pots and plant containers, unit.
Other plastic consumer and commercial products, not elsewhere classified, unit.
Motor trucks.
Motor truckst 10,000 lb. gross vehicle weight and under; manufacturer to dealer, f*o. b. factory, each*
Motor truck: 10,001 lb. gross vehicle weight and over; manufacturer to dealer, f.o .b factory, each.
Personal aid equipment.

5

Table 1A. Specifications for commodities introduced in July 1978— Continued
Spocification

15-61-01
1 5-61 -0 1 -0 1
1 5 -61-01-03
15-6 1 -0 1 -0 5
15-71
15-71-01
15 -7 1 -0 1 -0 1
1 5 -71-01-03
1 5 -7 1 -0 1 -0 5
15-71-02
1 5-7 1 -0 2 -0 1
1 5-71 -0 2 -0 2
1 5-71 -0 2 -0 3
1 5 -7 1 -0 2 -0 4
1 5 -7 1 -0 2 -0 5
15-71-03
15-71 -0 3 -0 1
1 5 -71-03-03
15-71-04
15-71 -0 4 -0 1
15-7 1 -0 4 -0 2
1 5 -71-04-03
1 5 -7 1 -0 4 -0 4
1 5 -7 1 -0 4 -0 6
1 5 -7 1 -0 4 -0 7
1 5 -7 1 -0 4 -1 1

E le c tro n ic h e a rin g a id s.
E le c tro n ic h e a rin g a id , e y e -g la s s ty p e; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta il d e a le r, in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o .b .
fa c to ry o r d e liv e re d u n d er sp e cifie d co n d itio n s, e a ch .
E le c tro n ic h e a rin g a id , b e h in d -th e -e a r ty p e; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta il d e a le r, in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b.
fa c to ry o r d e liv e re d u n d e r sp e cifie d co n d itio n s, e a ch .
H e a rin g a id , in - th e -e a r ty p e; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta il d e a le r, in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry o r
d e liv e re d u n d er sp e cifie d co n d itio n s, e a ch .
In d u s tria l s a fe ty equipm en t.
R e s p ira to ry p ro te c tiv e equipm en t.
R e s p ira to r, a ir p u r ifie r ty p e , m a s k w ith filte r c a rtrid g e w ith v a rio u s ty p es of p u rify in g a g e n ts;
m a n u fa c tu re r to o th e r equip m en t m a n u fa c tu re rs , d is trib u to rs o r u s e rs in v a rio u s q u a n titie s,
f. o. b. fa c to ry o r shipping poin t o r w ith fre ig h t p re p a id u n d e r sp e c ifie d co n d itio n s, each .
R e s p ira to r, su p p lied a ir ty p e , m a s k w ith a ir lin e o r h o se a ss e m b ly ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d e a le r o r
d is trib u to r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry o r shipping po in t o r w ith fre ig h t p re p a id un d er
sp e c ifie d co n d itio n s, each .
S e lf-c o n ta in e d b re a th in g a p p a ra tu s , m a s k w ith a ir su pply c a r r ie d by u s e r; m a n u fa c tu re r to
d e a le r, d is trib u to r o r u s e r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry , each .
E ye and face p ro te c tiv e equ ip m en t.
G la s se s , in d u s tria l safe ty , c le a r le n s , w itho ut sid e sh ie ld s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r o r u s e r in
v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry o r fre ig h t p re p a id u n d er s p e c ifie d co nd itio n s, each .
G oggles, in d u s tria l safe ty , c le a r le n s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r o r u s e r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s,
f. o. b. fa c to ry o r f. o. b. fa c to ry w ith fre ig h t p re p a id o r allo w ed u n d e r s p e c ifie d co n d itio n s, each .
F a c e s h ie ld , w ith head g e a r a ss e m b ly , c le a r p la s tic w indow , .0 4 0 " o r .0 6 0 " th ic k , in v a rio u s
s iz e s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r, w h o le s a le r o r u s e r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry o r
p o in t o f sh ip m e n t, o r fre ig h t p re p a id u n d er sp e cifie d c o n d itio n s, e a ch .
H e lm e t, w e ld e r's , including head g e a r and le n s , flip -u p le n s o r ra tc h e t g e a r ty p e ; m a n u fa c tu re r
to d is trib u to r o r w h o le s a le r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry o r w a re h o u se o r w ith fre ig h t
p re p a id u n d e r sp e c ifie d co n d itio n s, each .
E m e rg e n c y e y e -w a sh sta tio n o r c o m b in atio n e m e rg e n c y e y e -w a sh and sh o w er p o rta b le and s ta tio n a ry
ty p e s included; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry , e a ch .
H e a rin g p ro te c tiv e equipm en t.
H e a rin g p ro te c to r, e a r m uff type; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r o r u s e r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o .b .
fa c to ry o r f. o. b. w ith fre ig h t p re p a id u n d er sp e c ifie d c o n d itio n s, each .
H e a rin g p ro te c to r, e a r plug ty p e , w ith o r w itho ut c o rd ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r in v a rio u s
q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry o r f. o. b. w ith fre ig h t p re p a id u n d e r s p e c ifie d co n d itio n s, each .
G u a rd s, m e c h a n ic a l pow er p r e s s .
B ra k e m o n ito r fo r m e c h a n ic a l po w er p re s s , se c o n d a ry o p e ra tio n s; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r o r
u s e r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o .b . fa c to ry , each .
B ra k e p e rfo rm a n c e te s te r , s to p -tim e m e a s u rin g dev ice fo r m e c h a n ic a l p o w er p r e s s , s e c o n d a ry
o p e ra tio n s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r o r u s e r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry , each .
L ig h t c u rta in type p re s e n c e sen sin g sy ste m fo r m e c h a n ic a l p ow er p r e s s , se c o n d a ry o p e ra tio n s;
m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r o r u s e r in sin g le u n its, f. o. b. fa c to ry , each .
V e rtic a l m oving g ate fo r m e c h a n ic a l po w er p r e s s , se c o n d a ry o p e ra tio n s; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r
in any q u an tity , f. o. b. fa c to ry , e a ch .
P u ll b a c k ty p e , flo o r m ou nted , a d ju sta b le to v a rio u s ra m s tro k e le n g th s , fo r m e c h a n ic a l pow er
p r e s s , se c o n d a ry o p e ra tio n s; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r o r u s e r in a q u a n tity fo r one, f. o .b .
fa c to ry , each .
B a r r ie r g u a rd fo r m e c h a n ic a l p o w er p r e s s , p rim a ry o p e ra tio n s; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r
o r u s e r in any q u an tity , f. o. b. fa c to ry , each .
C o m p o site of m is c e lla n e o u s ty p e s of g u a rd s fo r m e c h a n ic a l p o w er p re s s , se c o n d a ry o p e ra tio n s,
u n re la te d to e a ch o th e r o r to o th e r c la s s ific a tio n s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to u s e r o r d is trib u to r in
v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry , each .

15-71-05

P ro te c tiv e clothing.

15-7 1 -0 5 -0 1

S afety cap o r h a t, (h a rd hat) p o ly eth y le n e p la s tic w ith head band o r c o m p a ra b le fittin g ; m a n u fa c tu re r
to d is trib u to r , u s e r o r w h o le s a le r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry o r p o in t of sh ip m e n t o r




6

Table 1A. Specifications for commodities introduced in July 1978— Continued

1 5 -7 1 -0 5 -0 1
— C ontinued
1 5 -71-05-03

w ith fre ig h t p re p a id u n d e r sp e cifie d co n d itio n s, e a ch .
G lo v es, w e ld e r's , a ll le a th e r w ith g a u n tle t, lin e d ; m a n u fa c tu re r to u s e r , jo b b e r, d is trib u to r o r
w h o le s a le r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry o r f. o. b. fa c to ry w ith fre ig h t p re p a id o r allow ed
u n d e r s p e c ifie d co n d itio n s, each .

15-71-06
1 5 -7 1 -0 6 -0 1

F i r s t a id k its .
F i r s t aid k it, in d u s tria l, fo r 10 to 25 p eo p le; m a n u fa c tu re r to u s e r , d e a le r o r d is trib u to r in v a rio u s
q u a n titie s, f. o. b. fa c to ry o r f. o. b. w ith fre ig h t p re p a id u n d e r sp e c ifie d co n d itio n s, each .

15-71-07
15 -7 1 -0 7 -0 1

A la rm s , e le c tro n ic .
A la rm , b a c k -u p , e le c tro n ic , a u to m a tic ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r , in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f. o. b.
fa c to ry o r f. o. b . w ith fre ig h t p re p a id u n d e r sp e c ifie d co n d itio n s, each .




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Table 1B. Specifications for commodities introduced in January 1979
Commodity code

1 2 -4 1 -0 1 -3 8
1 5 -9 3 -0 1 -0 4
15-9 3 -0 1 -0 5
1 5 -9 3 -0 1 -0 6
15-9 3 -0 1 -0 7
15-94-02
15-94 -0 2 -0 1
15-94 -0 2 -0 3
15-9 4 -0 2 -0 5
15-9 4 -0 2 -0 7
15-94-03
15-9 4 -0 3 -0 1
15-94-03-03
15-94-04
15-9 4 -0 4 -0 1
15-9 4 -0 4 -0 2
15-94 -0 4 -0 3
1 5 -9 4 -0 4 -0 4
1 5 -9 4 -0 4 -0 5
1 5 -9 4 -0 4 -0 9
15-94-05
15-94 -0 5 -0 1
15-94 -0 5 -0 3
15-94-06
15-94 -0 6 -0 1




M icro w av e oven: P o rta b le c o u n te rto p u nit, w ith m e m o ry ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d e a le r o r
d is trib u to r , f .o .b . p la n t, each .
E le c tr ic g u ita r, w ith o r w itho ut c a se , six o r m o re s trin g s , two o r m o re p ic k u p s; m a n u ­
fa c tu r e r to d e a le r o r r e ta ile r , f .o .b . fa c to ry , each .
T ru m p e t, w ith o r w itho ut c a se , stu d e n t o r p ro fe ss io n a l; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta ile r or
d e a le r, f. o. b. fa c to ry , each .
D rum se t: In clu d es b a s s to m -to m , flo o r to m , s n a re , foot p e d al, h i-h a t sta n d , cym bal
sta n d and o th e r equipm en t; m a n u fa c tu re r to d e a le r o r r e ta ile r , f .o .b . fa c to ry , e a ch .
P ian o , v e rtic a l u p rig h t, o v e r 37" in heig h t; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta ile r o r d is trib u to r, f .o .b .
fa c to ry , each .
J e w e lry , p latin u m and k a ra t gold.
R ing, la d ie s ’ high fa sh io n , 10 to 14 k a ra t; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta ile r o r w h o le s a le r in
v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . p la n t o r d e liv e re d , each .
E n g ag em en t rinig, la d ie s ', 14 k a ra t gold; m a n u fa c tu re r to w h o le s a le r, d is trib u to r o r
r e ta ile r , f .o .b . p la n t o r d e liv e re d , each .
W edding band, gold; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta ile r o r w h o le s a le r in any q u an tity , f .o .b .
p la n t o r d e liv e re d , each .
E a r rin g s , la d ie s ', 14 k a ra t gold; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta ile r o r w h o le s a le r in v a rio u s
q u a n titie s, f .o .b . p la n t, each .
O th er p re c io u s m e ta l je w e lry .
R ing, s te rlin g s ilv e r, la d ie s ' and m e n 's ; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta ile r o r w h o le s a le r in
v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . fa c to ry , dozen.
B ra c e le t, la d ie s ', g o ld -fille d , v a rio u s s ty le s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta ile r , d is trib u to r o r
w h o le s a le r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . p la n t, each .
C ostum e je w e lry .
R ing, la d ie s ', c o stu m e , v a rio u s s ty le s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r o r w h o le s a le r in
v a rio u s q u a n titie s, d e liv e re d o r f .o .b . p la n t, dozen.
E a r rin g s , la d ie s ', c o stu m e , v a rio u s s ty le s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r o r
w h o le s a le r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . p la n t o r d e liv e re d , do zen .
E a r rin g s , c h ild r e n 's , c o stu m e , v a rio u s s ty le s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r , r e ta ile r o r
w h o le s a le r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . p la n t o r d e liv e re d , p a ir.
N e c k la c e, la d ie s ', c o stu m e , v a rio u s s ty le s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to d is trib u to r o r w h o le s a le r in
v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . p la n t o r d e liv e re d , dozen.
N eck ch ain , m e n 's , c o stu m e , v a rio u s s ty le s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta ile r , d is trib u to r o r
w h o le s a le r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . p lant, dozen.
W atchband, m e ta l, fo r m en and w om en, v a rio u s s ty le s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta ile r ,
jo b b e r o r w h o le s a le r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . fa c to ry , e a ch .
J e w e le r s ' m a te ria ls and finding s.
S ettin g , 14 k a ra t gold; m a n u fa c tu re r to r e ta ile r , d is trib u to r o r o th e r e q u ip m en t m a n u fa c ­
tu r e r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . p la n t o r d e liv e re d , each .
F inding, g o ld -fille d , v a rio u s ite m s ; m a n u fa c tu re r to o th e r e q u ip m en t m a n u fa c tu re r,
d is trib u to r o r r e ta ile r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . fa c to ry o r d e liv e re d , dozen.
D iam onds and la p id a ry w ork .
D iam ond, .2 5 c a ra t, g ra d e V S-2, GIA c o lo r g ra d e G; c u tte r to r e ta ile r o r o th e r e q u ip m en t
m a n u fa c tu re r in v a rio u s q u a n titie s, f .o .b . p la n t o r d e liv e re d , e a ch .

Relative Importance of
Components in the Producer
Price Index

appeared in each January issue of Wholesale Prices and
Price Indexes. The January 1967 issue included compre­
hensive information on the major weight revision and
commodity reclassification effective in December 1966.
Information for earlier periods was published through
1963 in annual bulletins.

Relative importance of components in the
Producer Price Index by stage of processing

Table 2 presents the relative importance of commodity
groupings in the Producer Price Index by stage of process­
ing (SOP) in December 1978, before and after the January
1979 sample change. The relative importance of a com­
ponent represents its value weight that is allocated to a
particular SOP category— finished goods, intermediate
materials, or crude materials— expressed as a percentage
of the total weight of the SOP category. Commodities at
the subproduct class (6-digit) level are assigned to SOP
indexes according to the class of customer and the amount
of processing, manufacturing, or assembling to which those
commodities are subjected before they enter the market.
The weight of each subproduct class is allocated among the
various SOP indexes in accordance with the relative
proportion of output accounted for at each level of
processing. (For a more detailed explanation, see “Brief
Explanation of Producer Price Indexes” on p. 108.)

Calculation of relative importance data

When prices are changing at different rates, a previously
published relative importance figure may be adjusted to
derive the relative importance of a given commodity or
grouping for any desired month, as illustrated in table A.
Calculated relative importance data (column 6) compared
with published data (column 7) show that this procedure
approximates the true relative importance reasonably well.
This procedure will not work, however, when there has
been a sample change and/or weight revision affecting the
specified commodity or grouping during the selected time
span. For example, the relative importance of plastic
construction products (commodity code 07-21) for Decem­
ber 1978, based on the published December 1977 relative
importance of 0.304, would be 0.283. However, because
the entire structure of plastic products (commodity code
07-2) was revised and reweighted in June 1978, the actual
December 1978 relative importance of plastic construction
products was 0.148.
Any set of commodities or groupings may be subjected
to the procedure illustrated in table A, as long as the All
Commodities data are included. This procedure reflects
relative importance changes which result from different
rates of price change among components of the All
Commodities Index. The relative importance of any item or
grouping will increase if its relative price change over a
given period is greater than the relative price change for the
All Commodities Index, but will decrease if its relative
price change is smaller. Thus, table A shows that the rela­
tive importance for meats declined from December 1975
(3.449) to December 1978 (3.188) even though meat prices
rose more than 12 percent during that interval, because
All Commodities rose nearly 22 percent over the same span.

Relative importance of commodities in the Producer
Price Index, all levels

The relative importance of any item or grouping in the
Producer Price Index (PPI) represents its value weight ex­
pressed as a percent of the total value weight for the All
Commodities Index. The relative importance figure for a
given commodity represents the value of shipments of that
commodity plus the shipment values of unpriced commod­
ities whose price movements are assumed to be similar to
those of the given commodity. Weights currently used to
combine price changes of individual commodities in the
PPI sample are based on shipment values in the 1972
industrial censuses, adjusted for price change between the
weight date (1972) and the specified date.
Table 3 shows the relative importance of items and
groupings in December 1978 before and after the January
1979 sample change.1 Relative importance data and
descriptions of sample changes each year were published in
annual supplements of Wholesale Prices and Price Indexes
starting in 1972. The 1976 supplement included relative
importance data reflecting the major weight revision of
December 1975, when 1972 shipment values were
substituted as weights for 1963 shipment values. From
January 1964 through January 1971, information on
annual sample changes and relative importance data



1
See “Summary of Changes in the Producer Price Index
Sample, July 1978 and January 1979,” p. 1 of this report.
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Table A. Calculation of relative importance data for December 1978 (based on 1972 weights)

Commodity
(1)

PPI
commodity
code
(2)

All commodities. . . *
Processed foods and feeds...............
Meats............................................
Veal, p r im e ................................
Lumber and wood products............
Softwood lumber........................

Published
relative
importance.
D m . 1975
(3)

Relative
price change,
Dec. 1975Dec. 1978 a
(4)

(5)

Published
relative
importance,
Dec. 1978d
(7)

100.000
02
02-21
02-21-01-09
08
08-11

121.71

121.71

100.000

100.000

14.413
3.449
0.023
2.232
0.872

117.02
112.45
125.64
157.62
172.59

16.8661
3.8784
0.0289
3.5181
1.5050

13.858
3.187
0.024
2.891
1.237

13.877
3.188
0.024
2.893
1.238

Divide the December 1978 index by the December 1975
Index and multiply the quotient by 100.
b Multiply the published relative importance (col. 3) by its
relative price change (col. 4) and divide by 100.

C Divide the product for each commodity (col. 5) by the value
for the All Commodities Index (121.71), i.e., adjust the value so
that the All Commodities Index equals 100.
d See table 3.

The steps for combining items are: Step (1) Adjust the
published December relative importance for the commodi­
ties to be included in the special index to total 1.00000. A
new set of relative importance figures is required each time
a major weight revision was introduced or minor adjust­
ments were made due to a sample change. Such changes
effective in January of any year are introduced by linking
in the previous December.
Step (2) Relative importance data are appropriate
weights for combining indexes only when the index base
is the same as the period to which the respective impor­
tance data (weights) refer. Therefore, indexes must be
rebased if the published base does not conform with the
relative importance data to be used to combine the
indexes for specified periods. Indexes may be rebased by
dividing them by the index for the desired base period and
multiplying by 100. All indexes must be on the same
base to make such a conversion.
Step (3) The relative weights (step 1) are multiplied
by the indexes (step 2), which are price relatives on the
same base as the corresponding weights. The sum of the
products is the special combined index on a specified base.
Step (4) For comparability throughout the period,
indexes from step 3 must be converted to a December
1954 base, the starting point for the index. Indexes already
on this base were rounded to one decimal place (step 3-b,
columns 1 and 2). The December 1957 index (December
1954=100) was multiplied by the indexes on a December
1957 base (step 3-b, column 3); the December 1960 index
(December 1954=100) by the index on a December 1960
base, and so forth until all of the indexes are chained
together. Each product in the chaining process is divided
by 100 and rounded to one decimal place.

Calculation of special indexes

Users of the PPI are not limited to groupings for which
index numbers are published because special purpose
indexes can be constructed from published data. Relative
importance figures can be used as weights to combine
relative changes in prices of selected commodities or to
exclude one or more components from a published group­
ing index as illustrated in tables B and C. All major weight
revisions must be taken into account. Therefore, the
number of “links” depends on the number of weight
revisions between the starting date and the ending date.
Changes in classification also must be taken into account
when commodity groupings are combined. In January
1967, the classification structure of the PPI which had been
in effect since January 1952 was revised somewhat. Because
of these changes, new relative importance figures based on
the regrouped indexes were calculated for I960.2 There­
fore, considerable caution must be exercised when com­
bining group indexes prior to January 1967. In those cases
where the composition of a group index has been affected
by reclassification, individual items must be combined.
Table B shows a procedure for combining items into a
special grouping; table C, how an item may be excluded
from a grouping.
Assume that the index for other grains does not exist
and that you want to construct a special index for selected
Decembers to include all major weight revisions since 1954.
Four major weight revisions between 1954 and 1978 re­
quire “linking” in December 1957, 1960, 1966, and 1975.
Any item having minor weight adjustments from sample
changes in other years must be considered. Linking prevents
the weight change from affecting the level of the index
when new weights are introduced. In this process, the
percent change in price from December forward, computed
on the new weights, is applied to the index for December
computed on the old weights.



Product1
5

Calculated
relative
impotence,
Dec. 1978c
(6)

2
See Wholesale Prices and Price Indexes, January 1967 (final)
and February 1967 (final), for a description of the changes and
1960 relative importance figures.
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Table B. Calculation of Producer Price Index for Other Grains [Code 01-22]

Steps

Step 1

.
.
.
.

Other grains (total)................................

1966
December
(4)

1967
Average
(5)

1975
December
(6)

(1952-53)

(1954)

(1958)

(1963)

0.14174
.70249
.14019
.01558

0.16168
.70210
.12275
.01347

0.11953
.79527
.07692
.00828

0.09150
.83988
.05991
.00871

1.00000

1.00000

1.00000

1.00000

1.00000

Published index converted to same base as the base weight values

Step 3-a

Dec.
1954-100

Dec.
1957-100
91.4
85.6
91.1
84.9

81.6
78.1
82.9
102.7

100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0

.
.
.
.

1978
December
(7)

(1972)

Dec.
1954-100

Barley
Corn .
Oats. .
Rye. .

1960
December
(3)

Published relative importance (weight) in Ail Commodities adjusted to 1.00000 for group

Step 2

Barley
Corn .
Oats. .
Rye. .

1957
December
(2)

0.11334
.73200
.14133
.01333

Weight base ...........................
Barley
Corn .
Oats. .
Rye. .

1954
December
(1)

Dec.
1960-100
128.4
140.5
135.6
112.7

Dec.
1966-100
96.5
90.1
95.1
95.6

Dec.
1966-100

Dec.
1975-100
76.0
86.5
83.4
93.2

188.6
179.1
232.3
217.7

Indexes weighted by relative importance corresponding to base of the index

11.334
73.200
14.133
1.333

.
.
.
.

Other grains (total).................................

9.249
57.169
11.716
1.369

12.955
60.133
12.771
1.323

20.760
98.645
16.645
1.518

11.535
71.654
7.315
.792

22.543
142.433
17.869
1.803

6.954
72.650
4.996
.812

100.000

79.503

87.182

137.568

91.296

184.648

85.412

Value for other grains divided by corresponding weight (1.00000) from
step 1 equals special index on specified base

Step 3“b

Index................................

100.00
Dec.
1954*100

100.0

79.5

69.3

114.9

91.4

79.7

Indexes on the December 19S4 base are converted to
a 1967 base by dividing each index by the average for the
year 1967, and multiplying the result by 100. The indexes
may differ slightly from published indexes because of
rounding.
The steps necessary to exclude an item are essentially
the same as those outlined for combining items. Table C
illustrates the various steps. In table B, items are added



137.57
Dec.
1960-100

91.30
Dec.
1966-100

184.65
Dec.
1966-100

85.41
Dec.
1975-100

95.3

87.0

176.0

150.3

Index converted to 1967-100 base by dividing indexes on December 1954
base by average of 1967 and multiplying by 100

Step 44}

Index (1 9 6 7 -1 0 0 ).................................

87.18
Dec.
1957-100

Index converted to a December 1954-100 base by chaining together
indexes on different bases

Step 4 +
Index (Dec. 1 9 5 4 -1 0 0 )........................

79.50
Dec.
1954-100

109.5

100.0

202.3

172*8

to obtain a total; in table C, an item is subtracted from
the total group to obtain the new grouping.
Constructing special stage-of-processing indexes

Since early 1978, BLS has emphasized stage-ofprocessing (SOP) indexes for measuring price changes at
the primary market level, rather than traditional commod­
ity grouping indexes such as the All Commodities Index.
11

Table C. Calculation of Producer Price Index for other grains, less rye [Code 01-22, less 01-22-04-15]

Steps

Step 1

1954
December
(1)

1957
December
(2)

1960
December
<3)

1966
December
(4)

1967
Average
(5)

1976
December
(6)

1978
December
<7)

Published relative importance (weight) in A ll Commodities adjusted to 1.00000 for group

(1952-53)

(1954)

(1958)

(1963)

(1972)

R * .................................................................

1.00000
.01333

1.00000
.01558

1.00000
.01347

1.00000
.00828

1.00000
.00672

Other grains, lets r y s ..............................

.98667

£8442

£8653

£9172

£9128

Weight bese...........................
Other grains, including rye...........................

Step 2

Published index converted to same base as the weight values

Dec.
1954-100
Other grains, including rye...........................
By®.................................................................
Step 3 +

100.0
100.0

Dec.
1954-100

Dec.
1957-100

79.5
102.7

87.1
84.9

Dec.
1960-100
137.7
112.7

Dec.
1966-100
91.2
95.6

Dec.
1966-100

Dec.
1975-100

184.5
217.7

85.5
93.2

Indexes weighted by relative importance corresponding to base of the index

Other grains, including rye...........................

100.000
1.333

79.500
1.369

87.100
1.323

137.700
1.518

91.200
.792

184.500
1£03

85.500
£12

Other grains, less r y e ..............................

96.667

78.131

85.777

136.182

90.408

182.697

84.688

Step 34)

Index......................................

Values for other grains, less rye, divided by corresponding weight from step 1
equals special index on specified base
100.00
Dec.
1954-100

100.0

79.2

69.0

115.2

91.2

79.5

91.16
Dec.
1966-100

184.22
Dec.
1966-100

85.43
Dec.
1975-100

95.2

86.8

175.4

149£

109.7

100.0

202.1

172.6

SOP index. Suppose two manufacturing firms in a long
term sales contract decided to include an escalation clause
to provide for variations in the cost of raw materials other
than those produced in the agricultural sector. They wanted
a special index for crude nonfood materials less farm
products to be the basis for determining the escalation
from December 1977 to December 1978. (In fact, such
an index is officially published already: Crude materials
for further processing, excluding crude foodstuffs and
feedstuffs, plant and animal fibers, oilseeds, and leaf
tobacco. This index, shown in table 4A of this Supple­
ment, will be used to check the results of this procedure.)

One main advantage of SOP indexes is that they partly
alleviate multiple-counting of price changes as materials
are processed into finished goods.
A method similar to the one previously discussed may
be used to construct special stage-of-processing indexes.
Allocations of commodity groupings to SOP categories are
made at the subproduct class (6-digit code) level; a particu­
lar subproduct class may be allocated to more than one
SOP category. Therefore, to construct special SOP indexes,
SOP relative importance figures such as those in table 2
of this Supplement must be used.
The following example shows how to construct a special



138.04
Dec.
1960-100

Index converted to 1967*100 base by dividing indexes on December 1964
base by average for 1967 and multiplying by 100

Step 44)

Index (1 9 6 7 * 1 0 0 ).................................

87.13
Dec.
1957-100

Index converted to e December 1964-1CK> base by chaining together
indexes on differentheses

Step 4 *

Index (Dec. 1954*100).........................

79.19
Dec.
1954-100

12

Column A in table D shows the relative importance
figures for December 1977 for the indexes concerned.
(These were obtained from table 2 of the 1978 Supple­
ment.) The desired special index consists of the crude
nonfood materials index minus the eight subproduct
classes within the major commodity group for farm
products (commodity code 01). In column B, the relative
importance figures are normalized, so that crude nonfood
materials equals 100, and the other indexes are correspond­
ingly adjusted to remain proportionate. The relative impor­
tance for the special index equals 100 minus the sum of the
relative importances of the eight excluded subproduct
classes. Columns C and D show the index values based on
1967=100 for December 1977 and December 1978,
respectively.
Under this procedure as in the one previously described,
indexes are rebased to coincide with the month from which
the relative importance figures were derived (in this case,
December 1977). Column E shows the same indexes as
column D, based on December 1977 instead of 1967.
Indexes in column E are derived by dividing the indexes
in column D by indexes in column C and multiplying

by 100. The normalized relative importance percentages
in column B are multiplied by the rebased index values in
column E to obtain the weighted index values in column
F. As in column B, the sum of the values for the eight
subproduct classes in column F is subtracted from the value
for crude nonfood materials. The remainder is then divided
by the calculated relative importance for the special index
in column B. This result is the special index for crude
nonfood materials excluding farm products, based on
December 1977=100. The value 114.9 matches the PPI for
crude materials excluding foodstuffs and feedstuffs, plant
and animal fibers, oilseeds, and leaf tobacco, which has
also been rebased to December 1977=100 for this example.
Thus, the accuracy of this procedure is verified.
This procedure cannot be used to derive special SOP
indexes before December 1977 because SOP relative
importance data were not published regularly before then.
As noted, calculating special historical indexes requires
linking indexes whenever a major weight revision occurs.
No SOP relative importance data have been published for
December 1975, when the last major weight revision
took place.

Table D. Calculation of a special stage-of-processing index

Grouping

PPI
code

A
Relative
impor­
tance,
Dec. 1977

B

C

Weights
Dec. 1977

D

E

Index
Index
Index
Dec. 1978
Dec. 1977
Dec. 1978
(1967-100) (1967*100) (D e c.1 9 7 7 100)

F

G

Weighted
index

Result
(Dec.
1977-100)

42.015

Lets:
Raw c o tto n ...........................
Domestic apparel wool . . . .
Foreign apparel wool. . . . .
Foreign carpet wool . . . . .
Hard fibers. ...........................
Soft (bast) fib ers..................
Oilseeds......... .......................
Leaf tobacco...........................

Crude materials, excluding
crude foodstuffs and feed­
stuffs, plant and animal
fibers, oilseeds, and leaf
tobacco...........................




01-51-01
01-52-01
01-53-01
01-53-02
01-55-01
01-55-02
01-83-01
01-92-01

100.000

263.7

304.8

115.6

115.600

1.682
.080
.023
.039
.023
.012
1.599
1.815

4.003
.190
.055
.093
.055
.029
3.806
4.320

163.0
148.6
151.8
281.1
215.4
137.1
204.2
183.5

219.4
162.4
158.5
328.4
213.8
157.7
235.6
205.7

134.6
109.3
104.4
116.8
99.3
115.0
115.4
112.1

5.388
.208
.057
.109
.055
.033
4.392
4.843

36.742

Crude nonfood materials. . .

87.449

—

—

-

292.3

13

-

335.9

-

114.9

100.515

—

114.9




Table 2. Relative importance of component series in the Producer Price Index by stage of processing,
December 1978*
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
REVISED

100.000

100.000

CRUDE FOODSTUFFS AND FEEDSTUFFS
CITRUS FRUITS
OTHER FRUITS
DRIED FRUITS
DRIED VEGETABLES
FRESH VEGETABLES, EXCEPT POTATOES
SWEET POTATOES
WHITE POTATOES
WHEAT
BARLEY
CORN
OATS
RYE
STEERS
COWS
CALVES
BARROWS AND GILTS
SOUS
LAMBS
BROILERS AND FRYERS
TURKEYS
MILK, FLUID USE
MILK, MANUFACTURING GRADE
EGGS, LARGE
HAY, ALFALFA
OILSEEDS
GREEN COFFEE
COCOA BEANS
TEA
NUTS
UNPROCESSED FIN FISH
RAW CANE SUGAR

58.561
.544
.817
. 123
.066
.654
.015
.326
4.035
.434
4.737
.302
.042
15.784
2. 171
.342
5.508
.471
.487
2.009
.731
7.223
2.037
. 146
.934
3.655
2.036
.578
.080
. 120
.624
1.528

58.561
.544
.817
. 123
.066
.654
.015
.326
4.035
.434
4.737
.302
.042
15.784
2. 171
.342
5.499
.480
.487
2.009
.731
7.223
2.037
. 146
.934
3.655
2.036
.578
.080
. 120
.624
1.528

CRUDE NONFOOD MATERIALS EXCEPT FUEL

26.209

26.209

MANUFACTURING
RAW COTTON
DOMESTIC APPAREL WOOL
APPAREL WOOL
CARPET WOOL
HARD FIBERS
SOFT (BAST) FIBERS
OILSEEDS
LEAF TOBACCO
CATTLE HIDES
CALFSKINS
KIPSKINS
GOATSKINS
SHEEP AND LAMBSKINS

23.873
1.932
.074
.020
.038
.020
.012
1.575
1.736
.623
.041
.016
.004
.099
.024
.262
.878
8.452
.270
.075
. 185
.347
. 101
.084
. 170
.037
.033
.314
.693
.973
.233
.231
. 182
.591
.622
.351
1.219
.841
.337
. 178

23.873
1.932
.074
.020
.038
.020
.012
1.575
1.736
.623
.041
.016
.004
.099
.024
.262
.878
8.452
.270
.075
. 185
.347
. 101
.084
. 170
.037
.033
.314
.693
.973
.233
.231
. 182
.591
.622
.351
1.219
.841
.337
. 178

CRUDE MATERIALS FOR FURTHER PROCESSING
011101
011102
011201
011301
011302
011303
011304
012101
012201
012202
012203
012204
013101
013102
013103
013201
013202
013301
014102
014201
016101
016201
017101
018101
018301
019101
019102
019103
019301
022301
025201

015101
015201
015301
015302
015501
015502
018301
019201
041101
041201
041301
041401
041501
051101
051202
051203
056101
061302
065202
065203
071101
091201
091202
091203
091204
091205
091206
101101
101201
101202
101203
101204
101205
101206
101207
102301
102302
102303
132101

ANTHRACITE

INDUSTRIAL SIZES SPOT
INDUSTRIAL SIZES CONTRACT
CRUDE PETROLEUM
OTHER INORGANIC CHEMICALS
PHOSPHATES
POTASH
NATURAL RUBBER
N O .1 NEWS
N O . 1 MIXED
OLD CORRUGATED BOXES
.009 SEMI-CHEMICAL KRAFT CLIPPINGS
.009 MIXED KRAFT CLIPPINGS
WHITE NEWS BLANKS
IRON ORE
NO. 1 HEAVY MELTING
NO. 2 HEAVY MELTING
NO. 2 BUNDLES
MELTING, R.R. NO. 1
NO. 1 CUPOLA CAST IRON
NO. 1 BUNDLES
STAINLESS BUNDLES
COPPER BASE SCRAP
ALUMINUM BASE SCRAP
OTHER NONFERROUS SCRAP NEC.
SAND, GRAVEL, AND CRUSHED STONE
CONSTRUCTION
SAND, GRAVEL, AND CRUSHED STONE

1300

1310

CRUDE FUEL
051202
051203
053101

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

U S72 KEIfiHIitJ-__

fF -r W

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
INDUSTRIAL SIZES SPOT
INDUSTRIAL SIZES CONTRACT
NATURAL GAS

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b l e .

2.336
2.336

2.336
2.336

15.230

15.230

7.235
.275
.922
6.038

7.235
.275
.922
6.038

051101
051202
051203
053101
053201

NONMANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
ANTHRACITE

INDUSTRIAL SIZES SPOT
INDUSTRIAL SIZES CONTRACT
NATURAL GAS
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

2000

INTERMEDIATE MATERIALS,SUPPLIES,COMPONENTS

2100

MANUFACTURING
021201
021202
021301
022101
022103
022104
022105
022203
022204
023101
023201
023301
023501
024101
024102
024201
024301
024401
024501
024601
025302
025401
026302
026303
026401
027101
027201
027301
027401
028101
028301
028901
061403
067901
067909

FOOD .MANUFACTURING
FLOUR
FLOUR BASE MIXES AND DOUGHS
MILLED RICE
BEEF AND VEAL
LAMB
PORK
OTHER MEATS
BROILERS OR FRYERS
TURKEYS
FRESH PROCESSED MILK
BUTTER
CHEESE
CONCENTRATED MILK PRODUCTS
CANNED FRUITS
CANNED FRUIT JUICES
FROZEN FRUITS AND JUICES
DRIED AND DEHYDRATED FRUITS
CANNED VEGETABLES AND JUICES
FROZEN VEGETABLES
POTATOES, INSTANT MASHED
FOR USE IN FOOD MANUFACTURING
CONFECTIONERY MATERIALS
COCOA
TEA
OTHER BEVERAGE MATERIALS
ANIMAL FATS AND OILS
CRUDE VEGETABLE OILS
REFINED VEGETABLE O H S
VEGETABLE OIL END PRODUCTS
JAMS, JELLIES, AND PRESERVES
PROCESSED EGGS
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROCESSED FOODS
OTHER BASIC ORGANICS
ESSENTIAL OILS
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

022101
022103
022104
027101
027301
031501
031502
031601
031602
031702
032601
032602
032603
032701
032703
033701
033703
033704
033802
034201
034202
034203
034301
034303
034401
034503
042101
042102
042201
042301
042401
044201
044401
057102
057103
057104
057501
057701

NONDURABLE MANUFACTURING
BEEF AND VEAL
LAMB
PORK
ANIMAL FATS AND OILS
REFINED VEGETABLE OILS
CELLULOSIC
NON-CELLULOSIC
CELLULOSIC
NON-CELLULOSIC
NON-CELLULOSIC
COTTON
WOOL
SYNTHETIC
COTTON
SYNTHETIC
COTTON
SYNTHETIC
OTHER
SYNTHETIC
COTTON
WOOL
SYNTHETIC
COTTON
SYNTHETIC
COTTON
SYNTHETIC
SOLE LEATHER
UPPER LEATHER
CALF LEATHER
SHEEP AND LAMB LEATHER
KID LEATHER
GLOVES
FOOTWEAR CUT STOCK
REGULAR
PREMIUM
UNLEADED GASOLINE
LUBRICATING OIL MATERIALS
PETROLEUM WAX

7.995
.038
.774
2.590
4.555
.038

7.995
.038
.774
2.590
4.555
.038

100.000

100.000

54.351

54.187

3.566
.257
.029
.046
.363
.013
.232
.012
.046
.014
.079
.025
. 103
. 160
.009
.008
.002
.018
.022
.002
.005
.669
.251
.042
.003
.219
.081
.355
. 102
. 134
.003
.042
. 118
.016
.041
.043

3.517
.258
.029
.046
.364
.013
.232
.012
.046
.015
.079
.026
. 103
. 160
.009
.008
.002
.018
.022
.002
.005
.671
.252
.042
.003
.220
.081
.356
.041
. 135
.004
.042
. 119
.016
.041
.043

18.387
.066
.002
.042
.033
--. 103
.355
.051
. 175
.041
.206
.050
.619
.056
.024
.378
.622
.050
.060
.291
.113
.350
.069
.731
. 185
.206
.035
.231
.031
.021

18.462
.066
.002
.042
.033
.009
. 104
.356
.051
. 176
.041
.206
.050
.622
.056
.024
.380
.624
.050
.060
.292
. 114
.351
.069
.733
. 186
.207
.033
.219
.030
.020
.017
.002
.012
. 140
.040
.049
.348
.047

.002
.012
. 140
.040
.049
.347
.047




Table 2. Relative importance of component series in the Producer Price Index by stage of processing,
December 19781 Continued
—
CODE
SOP

NUMBER
PPI
061301
061302
06 140 1
061402
061403
062101
062201
062202
062203
062204
063101
064101
065101
065201
065202
066101
067101
067102
067501
06790 *
.
067909
071102
071103
071302
071304
072201
072204
08110 1
081102
081103
081201
083101
083102
091102
091103
091301
091302
091401
091402
091403
091404
101501
102501
102502
102504
102505
102801
102802
139101
153101
153201
159501

2130

032701
032703
033703
034201
034202
061301
061302
061401
061402
061403
062101
066101
067909
071102
072201
072204
072303
072401
072601
072602
081101
081102
081103
081201
082101
082201
083101
083102
083201
083301
092101
101301
101302
101501
101601
102201

GROUPING

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
C1972 WE IGHTS)
REVISED
FORMER
.347
.846
.456
.367
1.492
.053
.321
.332
.073
.046
.262
.390
.021
.302
.349
1.046
.0 10
.027
.009
.024
.607
.275
.013
.037
. 181
. 123
.079
.031
.032
.067
.031
.004
.002
.579
. 193
1.474
.672
.669
. 105
.045
.192
.095
.009
.021
.044
.003
.006
.005
.005
.028
. 148
.006

.349
.849
.457
.369
1.498
.053
.322
.333
.073
.047
.263
.392
.021
.303
.350
1.050
.010
.027
.009
.024
.610
.276
.013
.037
. 181
. 124
.080
.031
.032
.068
.031
.005
.002
.581
. 194
1.479
.675
.671
. 105
.045
.193
.096
.009
.021
.044
.003
.006
.005
.005
.028
. 149
.006

DURABLE MANUFACTURING
20.580
COTTON
.001
.001
SYNTHETIC
.070
SYNTHETIC
COTTON
.033
WOOL
.013
ALKALIES AND CHLORINE
. 110
OTHER INORGANIC CHEMICALS
.044
PRIMARY
.045
INTERMEDIATE
.339
OTHER BASIC ORGANICS
.047
.264
PREPARED PAINT
PLASTIC RESINS AND MATERIALS
.262
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
.245
SYNTHETIC RUBBER
.024
PVC
.030
OTHER
.008
LAMINATED PLASTIC SHEETS
. 159
FOAMED PLASTIC PRODUCTS
.200
PARTS FOR TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
.290
OTHER PARTS AND COMPONENTS FOR MANUFACTURING
.431
DOUGLAS FIR
.296
SOUTHERN PINE
.309
OTHER SOFTWOOD
.647
HARDWOOD LUMBER
.294
GENERAL MILLWORK
.070
PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
.004
WESTERN
. 166
SOUTHERN
.058
HARDWOOD PLYWOOD
.328
SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD VENEER
. 124
INSULATION BOARD
.010
SEMIFINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS
.411
FINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS
6. 169
FOUNDRY AND FORGE SHOP PRODUCTS
1.676
PIG IRON AND FERROALLOYS
.316
PRIMARY NONFERROUS METALS, EXCEPT PRECIOUS
1.768

20.347
.001
.001
.070
.033
.013
.110
.044
.045
.340
.047
.265
.262
.246
.024
.030
.008
. 160
. .200
.291
.433
.297
.310
.649
.295
.071
.004
. 167
.059
.330
. 124
.010
.412
6.192
1.682
.317
1.775

CODE
SOP

ALKALIES AND CHLORINE
OTHER INORGANIC CHEMICALS
PRIMARY
INTERMEDIATE
OTHER BASIC ORGANICS
PREPARED PAINT
PAINT RESINS
PAINT PIGMENTS
PAINT SOLVENTS
PAINT ADDITIVES
DRUG AND PHARMACEUTICAL MATERIALS
FATS AND OILS, INEDIBLE
MIXED FERTILIZERS
NITROGENATES
PHOSPHATES
PLASTIC RESINS AND MATERIALS
SOAPS
SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
COSMETICS AND OTHER TOILET PREPARATION
ESSENTIAL OILS
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
SYNTHETIC RUBBER
RECLAIMED RUBBER
RUBBER HEELS AND SOLES
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER PRODUCTS
PVC
OTHER
DOUGLAS FIR
SOUTHERN PINE
OTHER SOFTWOOD
HARDWOOD LUMBER
WESTERN
SOUTHERN
PAPER - MAKING WOODPULP
DISSOLVING PULP
PAPER,EXCEPT NEWSPRINT
NEWSPRINT
CONTAINER BOARD
FOLDING BOXBOARD
SET-UP BOXBOARD
OTHER PAPERBOARD
FOUNDRY AND FORGE SHOP PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM SHAPES
COPPER AND BRASS MILL SHAPES
NICKEL ALLOY MILL SHAPES
TITANIUM MILL SHAPES
ZINC CASTINGS
ALUMINUM CASTINGS
BUILDING LIME
BUTTONS
PINS AND FASTENERS
PENS AND PENCILS

See footnotes at end of table.

NUMBER
PPI

GROUPING

102202
102401
102501
102502
102504
102505
102519
102801
102802
108101
1 1480 1
1 14802
1 14804
114805
1 14806
131101
131102
131103
132201
133301
137101
139101
139201
159405
159406
2140

I
1
I
1

PRECIOUS METALS
SECONDARY METAL AND ALLOY BASIC SHAPES
ALUMINUM SHAPES
COPPER AND BRASS MILL SHAPES
NICKEL ALLOY MILL SHAPES
TITANIUM MILL SHAPES
OTHER MILL SHAPES
ZINC CASTINGS
ALUMINUM CASTINGS
BOLTS, NUTS, SCREWS, AND RIVETS
HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT
UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS
REFRIGERANT COMPRESSORS
REFRIGERATION CONDENSING UNITS
OTHER A/C AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
PLATE GLASS
WINDOW GLASS
SAFETY GLASS
CEMENT
READY-MIXED CONCRETE
GYPSUM PRODUCTS
BUILDING LIME
INSULATION MATERIALS
JEWELER'S MATERIALS AND FINDINGS
DIAMONDS AND LAPIDARY WORK

044301
071201
071202
071303
071304
10260 1
102602
104101
104103
104104
105101
105301
105401
107 101
10830 1
108901
1 13405
113601
1137 11
113712
113713
113714
113715
1 13716
113717
1 13719
113821
113822
113823
113825
114102
1 14301
1 14302
1 14303
1 14304
114501
114701
114901
114905
1 14906
117101
117102
117201
117202
1 17301
117302
117501
117502
117503
117504
117506
117507
117701
1 17702
117801
117802
117803
117811
117812
117821
117823
117824
117827

COMPONENTS FOR MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRIAL LEATHER
TIRES
TUBES
RUBBER BELTS AND BELTING
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER PRODUCTS
COPPER WIRE AND CABLE
ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
BUILDERS HARDWARE
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT HARDWARE
FURNITURE HARDWARE
ENAMELED IRON FIXTURES
STEEL FIXTURES
BRASS FITTINGS
METAL DOORS, SASH, AND TRIM
LIGHTING FIXTURES
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS METAL PRODUCTS
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS
ABRASIVE GRAINS
BORING MACHINES
DRILLING MACHINES
GRINDING MACHINES
LATHES
MILLING MACHINES
MULTI-FUNCTION MACHINES, N/C
GEAR CUTTING MACHINES
OTHER METAL CUTTING MACHINES TOOLS
PUNCHING, BENDING, FORMING MACHINES
SHEARING MACHINES
PRESSES
OTHER METAL FORMING MACHINES TOOLS
INDUSTRIAL PUMPS
FLUID POWER PUMPS
FLUID POWER VALVES
CYLINDERS
FLUID POWER HOSE AND TUBE FITTINGS
MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT
FANS AND BLOWERS, EXCEPT PORTABLE
VALVES AND FITTINGS
BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS
PLAIN BEARINGS
CURRENT CARRYING
NONCURRENT CARRYING
ELECTRICAL (DIRECT MEAS.) INSTRUMENTS
ELECTRONIC (INDIRECT MEAS.) INSTRUMENTS
ELECTRIC MOTORS
GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS
PANELBOARDS
SAFETY SWITCHES
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SWITCHGEAR
LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
INCANDESCENT
OTHER THAN INCANDESCENT
RECEIVING TYPE ELECTRON TUBES
CATHODE RAY T.V. PICTURE TUBE
POWER, TRANSMITTER, SPECIAL PURPOSE TUBES
CAPACITORS
RESISTORS
RELAYS
ANTENNAS
CONNECTORS
ELECTRONIC HARDWARE (RADIO HARDWARE)

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 1972 1
>
JEIGHTS)
REVISED
.339
.454
.660
.435
.041
.044
.252
. 123
.357
.496
.031
.045
.377
.051
.319
. 104
.032
.349
.370
.027
.004
.010
.091
.207
.099

.341
.455
.662
.436
.041
.044
.253
. 123
.359
.498
.031
.046
.379
.051
.321
. 104
.033
.350
.37 1
.027
.004
.010
.091
-----

11.818
.009
.349
.014
.090
.266
.250
.031
.062
.313
. 103
.004
.004
.004
.010
.068
.926
.009
.020
.004
.004
.010
.010
.005
.007
.004
.004
.009
.005
.022
.008
.069
.106
.078
.032
.033
.468
.078
.248
.267
.031
. 193
.049
.020
.013
.628
. 184
.009
.017
.019
.062
.019
.344
.045
.007
.075
.067
.110
.203
. 193
. 147
.058
.242
.208

11.860
.009
.351D
.014
.091
.267
.250
.031
.062
.314
. 103
.004
.004
.004
.010
.068
.929
.009
.020
.004
.004
.010
.011
.005
.007
.004
.004
.009
.005
.022
.008
.069
. 107
.078
.032
.033
.470
.078
.249
.268
.032
. 194
.049
.020
.013
.630
. 185
.009
.017
.019
.063
.019
.345
.046
.007
.075
.068
.111
.204
. 194
. 148
.059
.243
.208




Table 2. Relative importance of component series in the Producer Price Index by stage of processing,
December 19781 Continued
—
CODE

117831
117833
1 17835
1 17837
117841
117842
1 17845
1 1790 1
1 17902
1 17903
1 17904
1 17905
1 17906
1 19306
1 1940 1
1 19402
1 19403
119404
1 19405
1 19406
1 1950 1
12510 1
12520 1
126501
1412
144203
157104
157107
159601
062101
067902
067909
072106
081 101
08 1 102
08 1103
081201
082 10 1
082201
083101
083102
092101
092201
10 1302
101501
102501
102502
102519
102601
102602
102801
102802
104101
105101
105201
105301
10540 1
106 10 1
10620 1
106301
10640 1
106501
106502
10660 1
107 101
107201
10730 1
107401
108101
108301
10890 1
113301
1 13303
1 13304
114102
1 14103
114104
1 14201
114701
1 1490 1
117101
1 17 102
117501
1 17503
1 17504
117505
1 1780 1
123101

DIODES
THYRISTORS
TRANSISTORS
OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES
DIGITAL BI-POLAR I.C.’S
DIGITAL MOS I.C.'S
LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
STORAGE BATTERIES
DRY CELL BATTERIES
CARBON AND GRAPHITE PRODUCTS
TELEGRAPH APPARATUS
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL EQPT. FOR INT. COMB. ENGINE
COIN OPERATED VENDING MACHINES
GASOLINE ENGINES
OUTBOARD MOTORS
DIESEL ENGINES, OTHER THAN AUTOMOTIVE
DIESEL ENGINES, AUTOMOTIVE
GAS ENGINES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
MACHINE SHOP PRODUCTS
RADIO RECEIVERS
TELEVISION RECIEVERS
MIRRORS
MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS

RAILROAD CAR PARTS
GUARDS, MECHANICAL POWER PRESS
ALARMS, ELECTRONIC
WATCHES AND CLOCKS
MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
PREPARED PAINT
EXPLOSIVES
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
DOUGLAS FIR
SOUTHERN PINE
OTHER SOFTWOOD
HARDWOOD LUMBER
GENERAL MILLWORK
PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
WESTERN
SOUTHERN
INSULATION BOARD
HARDBOARD AND PARTICLEBOARD
FINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS
FOUNDRY AND FORGE SHOP PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM SHAPES
COPPER AND BRASS MILL SHAPES
OTHER MILL SHAPES
COPPER WIRE AND CABLE
ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
ZINC CASTINGS
ALUMINUM CASTINGS
BUILDERS HARDWARE
ENAMELED IRON FIXTURES
VITREOUS CHINA FIXTURES
STEEL FIXTURES
BRASS FITTINGS
STEAM AND HOT WATER EQUIPMENT
WARM AIR FURNACES AND ATTACHMENTS
CONVERSION BURNERS
ROOM HEATERS
UNIT HEATERS
UNIT VENTILATORS
WATER HEATERS, DOMESTIC
METAL DOORS, SASH, AND TRIM
METAL TANKS
SHEET METAL PRODUCTS
STRUCTURAL, ARCH, PRE-ENG. METAL PRODUCTS
BOLTS, NUTS, SCREWS, AND RIVETS
LIGHTING FIXTURES
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS METAL PRODUCTS
ARC WELDING MACHINES
ARC WELDING ELECTRODES
GAS WELDING MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
INDUSTRIAL PUMPS
AIR COMPRESSORS, STATIONARY
GAS COMPRESSORS
ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS
FANS AND BLOWERS, EXCEPT PORTABLE
VALVES AND FITTINGS
CURRENT CARRYING
NONCURRENT CARRYING
PANELBOARDS
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SWITCHGEAR
CIRCUIT BREAKER LOAD CENTERS
RECEIVING TYPE ELECTRON TUBES
SOFT SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b l e .

.041
.017
.078
.018
.047
.042
.022
.063
.019
. 134
.001
.007
. 189
.011
. 134
.006
.091
. 199
.012
.393
.347
.015
.027
.008
2.815
.093
.001
.001
.035
17.419
.377
.006
.032
.312
.290
.303
.633
.288
1.043
.423
.278
.098
.078
.317
.332
.133
.273
.074
.013
.433
.053
.021
. 148
.215
.038
.066
.037
. 198
.064
. 132
.053
.033
.008
.013
.096
.495
.409
.750
1.703
.018
.357
1.533
.031
.042
.006
.024
.007
.006
. 121
.035
.356
. 135
. 156
.042
.048
.010
.032
.002
.048

123201
124104
124401
131101
131 102
13220 1
133101
133201
133301
134101
134401
134501
135201
13530 1
136101
13620 1
137101
139101
139201
139301
139401

.042
.017
.079
.0 18
.047
.042
.022
.063
.019
. 134
.00 1
.007
. 190
.0 11
. 135
.006
.091
.20.0
.012
.394
.349
.015
.027
.008
2.825
.094
.001
.001
.036
17.482
.378
.006
.032
.313
.291
.304
.635
.289
1.046
.425
.279
.098
.079
.319
.333
. 134
.274
.075
.013
.435
.053

HARD SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS
OTHER MAJOR APPLIANCES
SMALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
PLATE GLASS
WINDOW GLASS
CEMENT
BUILDING BLOCK
CULVERT PIPE, REINFORCED
READY-MIXED CONCRETE
BUILDING BRICK
DRAIN TILE, ROUND
SEWER PIPE, VITRIFIED CLAY
REFRACTORIES, CLAY
REFRACTORIES, NONCLAY
PREPARED ASPHALT ROOFING
OTHER ASPHALT ROOFING
GYPSUM PRODUCTS
BUILDING LIME
INSULATION MATERIALS
ASBESTOS CEMENT SHINGLES
BITUMINOUS PAVING MATERIALS
PROCESSED FUELS AND LUBRICANTS

052101
053201
054211
054212
054213
054214
054215
054216
054217
054218
054219
054311
054312
054313
054314
054315
054316
054317
054318
054319
057203
057402
057601
053201
054211
054212
054213
054214
054215
054216
054217
054218
054219
05431 1
054312
054313
054314
054315
054316
054317
054318
054319
057102
057103
057104
057203
057303
057402
057403
057601

. 021

. 149
.216
.038
.066
.037
. 199
.064
. 133
.054
.033
.008
.013
.096
.497
.410
.753
1.709
.018
.358
1.539
.031
.042
.006
.024
.007
.006

. 122

.035
.357
. 136
. 157
.042
.048
.010
.032
.003
.048

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 1972 HEIGHTS)
REVISED
1
FORMER

NUMBER

091502
091503
091507
103101
103201
138101

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
COKE
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

COMMERCIAL POWER, NEW ENGLAND
COMMERCIAL POWER, MID-ATLANTIC
COMMERICAL POWER, EAST NORTH CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL POWER, WEST NORTH CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL POWER, SOUTH ATLANTIC
COMMERCIAL POWER, EAST SOUTH CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL POWER, WEST SOUTH CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL POWER, MOUNTAIN
COMMERCIAL POWER, PACIFIC
INDUSTRIAL POWER, NEW ENGLAND
INDUSTRIAL POWER, MID-ATLANTIC
INDUSTRIAL POWER, EAST NORTH CENTRAL
INDUSTRIAL POWER, WEST NORTH CENTRAL
INDUSTRIAL POWER, SOUTH ATLANTIC
INDUSTRIAL POWER, EAST SOUTH CENTRAL
INDUSTRIAL POWER, WEST SOUTH CENTRAL
INDUSTRIAL POWER, MOUNTAIN
INDUSTRIAL POWER, PACIFIC
COMMERCIAL JET FUEL, KEROSENE BASE
CARGO SHIPMENTS TO RESELLERS
AUTOMOTIVE
NONMANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

COMMERCIAL POWER, NEW ENGLAND
COMMERCIAL POWER, MID-ATLANTIC
COMMERICAL POWER, EAST NORTH CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL POWER, WEST NORTH CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL POWER, SOUTH ATLANTIC
COMMERCIAL POWER, EAST SOUTH CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL POWER, WEST SOUTH CENTRAL
COMMERCIAL POWER, MOUNTAIN
COMMERCIAL POWER, PACIFIC
INDUSTRIAL POWER, NEW ENGLAND
INDUSTRIAL POWER, MID-ATLANTIC
INDUSTRIAL POWER, EAST NORTH CENTRAL
INDUSTRIAL POWER, WEST NORTH CENTRAL
INDUSTRIAL POWER, SOUTH ATLANTIC
INDUSTRIAL POWER, EAST SOUTH CENTRAL
INDUSTRIAL POWER, WEST SOUTH CENTRAL
INDUSTRIAL POWER, MOUNTAIN
INDUSTRIAL POWER, PACIFIC
REGULAR
PREMIUM
UNLEADED GASOLINE
COMMERCIAL JET FUEL, KEROSENE BASE
DIESEL TO COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS
CARGO SHIPMENTS TO RESELLERS
STEAM ELECTRIC UTILITIES
AUTOMOTIVE
CONTAINERS,NONRETURNABLE
PAPER BAGS AND SHIPPING SACKS
PAPER BOXES AND CONTAINERS
COMPOSITE CANS
CANS
BARRELS, DRUMS, AND PAILS
GLASS CONTAINERS

2600

SUPPLIES

2610

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
SYNTHETIC

.049
.043
.034
.044
.060
.206
.283
.205
1.305
. 148
.064
.036
.098
. 109
.269
.081
.208
.002
. 136
.082
.674

.049
.043
.034
.045
.060
.206
.284
.206
1.310
. 148
.064
.036
.099
. 109
.270
.081
.209
.002
. 137
.082
.676

10.416

10.453

4.911
. 174
.522
. 108
.406
.344
. 120
.295
.077
. 178
.096
.275
.092
.359
.481
. 1 18
.302
.217
. 190
.063
.215
.008
.225
.047

4.929
. 175
.524
. 109
.407
.345
. 120
.296
.077
. 179
.096
.276
.092
.360
.483
. 1 18
.304
.218
. 190
.063
.216
.008
.226
.048

5.504
. 112
.027
.101
.086
.030
.074
.019
.045
.024
.069
.023
.090
. 120
.029
.076
.054
.047
.016
.054
.909
.262
.318
.744
.932
. 150
1.035
.058

5.524
. 112
.027
. 102
.086
.030
.074
.019
.045
.024
.069
.023
.090
. 121
.030
.076
.054
.048
.0 16
.054
.912
.263
.320
.747
.936
. 151
1.039
.058

3.086
.361
.704
.230
1.007
. 121
.664

3.097
.362
.706
.231
1.011
. 121
.666

14.728

14.781

4.711
.016

4.727
.016




Table 2. Relative importance of component series in the Producer Price Index by stage of processing,
_______
___
___
December 19781 Continued
—
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 HEIGHTS)____

034201
034202
044101
04430 1
067101
067102
067902
071304
07220 1
072204
072501
084101
08420 1
091301
091501
091503
091506
113302
113303
113501
1 1360 1
113604
113611
113612
113613
113614
113615
113621
113631
113751
113851
116222
116233
116244
116305
116507
117506
117701
117702
117801
117802
117803
1 17825
117831
117833
117835
117837
1 17903
132101
135201
13530 1
144102
153201
157101
157102
157103
157105
157106
159201
159501
159701
159704

COTTON
WOOL
LUGGAGE AND SMALL LEATHER GOODS
INDUSTRIAL LEATHER
SOAPS
SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
EXPLOSIVES
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER PRODUCTS
PVC
OTHER
PLASTIC PACKAGING AND SHIPPING PRODUCT
PALLETS, WOODEN
BOXES
PAPER,EXCEPT NEWSPRINT
SANITARY PAPERS AND HEALTH PRODUCTS
PAPER BOXES AND CONTAINERS
OFFICE SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
RESISTANCE WELDING MACHINES AND SUPPLIES
ARC WELDING ELECTRODES
SMALL CUTTING TOOLS
ABRASIVE GRAINS
BUFFING AND POLISHING WHEELS
GRINDING WHEELS, NON-REINFORCED RESINOID
GRINDING WHEELS, REINFORCED RESINOID
GRINDING WHEELS, NON-REINFORCED RUBBER
GRINDING WHEELS, VITRIFIED BOND
GRINDING WHEELS, DIAMOND
COATED ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
METAL ABRASIVES
PARTS FOR METAL-CUTTING MACHINE TOOLS
PARTS FOR METALFORMING MACHINE TOOLS
SPINNING AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
WEAVING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
KNITTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
SAW BLADE
PARTS, ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES
INCANDESCENT
OTHER THAN INCANDESCENT
RECEIVING TYPE ELECTRON TUBES
CATHODE RAY T.V. PICTURE TUBE
POWER, TRANSMITTER, SPECIAL PURPOSE TUBES
MAGNETIC TAPE
DIODES
THYRISTORS
TRANSISTORS
OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES
CARBON AND GRAPHITE PRODUCTS
SAND, GRAVEL, AND CRUSHED STONE
REFRACTORIES, CLAY
REFRACTORIES, NONCLAY
LOCOMOTIVE PARTS
PINS AND FASTENERS
RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYE AND FACE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
HEARING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
FIRST AID KITS
MATCHES
PENS AND PENCILS
PAINT BRUSH
INDUSTRIAL BRUSHES
NONMANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

.007
.003
.006
.001
.010
.027
.006
.077
.046
.258
.285
.045
.061
.054
.087
1.866
.320
.005
.060
.423
.059
.009
.027
.015
.005
.041
.017
.097
.035
. 135
.096
.015
.029
.010
.036
.055
.009
.091
.060
.0 19
.017
.016
.007
.005
.002
.010
.002
.008
.006
.007
.003
.004
.004
.012
.020
.010
.011
.002
.006
.016
.003
.014

.007
.003
.006
.001
.010
.027
.006
.078
.046
.259
.286
.045
.061
.054
.087
1.873
.321
.005
.060
.425
.059
.009
.027
.015
.005
.041
.017
.097
.035
. 136
.096
.016
.029
.010
.036
.056
.009
.091
.060
.019
.017
.0 16
.007
.005
.002
.010
.002
.008
.006
.007
.003
.004
.004
.012
.020
.010
.011
.002
.007
.0 16
.004
.014

10.017

10.053

029101
029201
029301
029401

MANUFACTURED ANIMAL FEEDS
GRAIN BY-PRODUCT FEEDS
VEGETABLE CAKE AND MEAL FEEDS
FORMULA FEEDS
MISCELLANEOUS FEEDSTUFFS

1.856
. 196
.570
.932
. 158

1.863
. 197
.572
.935
. 158

01 1303
011304
012101
012201
012203
012204
018201
018301
038102
03820 1
038202
038204
038302
038303
044301
044401
061302
061401

OTHER SUPPLIES
SWEET POTATOES
WHITE POTATOES
WHEAT
BARLEY
OATS
RYE
HAYSEEDS
OILSEEDS
M E N ’S
BED CLOTHES
BATH PRODUCTS
WINDOW AND FURNITURE ACCESSORIES
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
INDUSTRIAL LEATHER
FOOTWEAR CUT STOCK
OTHER INORGANIC CHEMICALS
PRIMARY

8. 162
.000
.009
.020
.006
.006
.003
.053
.096
. 102
.024
.008
.013
.004
.034
.006
.056
. 143
.062

8. 191
.000
.009
.020
.006
.006
.003
.053
.096
. 103
.024
.008
.013
.004
.034
.006
.056
. 143
.062

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b l e .

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHTS)

. CODE , HUMBER
.

061403
062101
065101
065301
067101
067102
067501
067902
071201
071202
071302
071304
072204
072501
072801
084101
084201
091301
091501
091502
091503
091504
091506
102601
102602
103201
104103
108101
108301
108901
111151
11 1251
112151
112551
112851
1 13303
113604
113611
113612
113613
113614
113615
1 13621
1 13631
114302
114303
1 14304
1 17506
117701
117702
117801
117802
1 17803
11781 1
117812
1 17821
1 17823
117824
117825
117827
117831
117833
117835
117837
1 17841
117842
117845
117902
117903
117905
117906
119253
119501
126101
126201
126401
126701
126801
131103
132201
133201
139101
1412
144102
144203
151301
151302
153101
153201
1541

OTHER BASIC ORGANICS
PREPARED PAINT
MIXED FERTILIZERS
PESTICIDES
SOAPS
SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
COSMETICS AND OTHER TOILET PREPARATION
EXPLOSIVES
TIRES
TUBES
RUBBER HEELS AND SOLES
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER PRODUCTS
OTHER
PLASTIC PACKAGING AND SHIPPING PRODUCT
CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PLASTICS, N.E.C
PALLETS, WOODEN .
BOXES
PAPER,EXCEPT NEWSPRINT
SANITARY PAPERS AND HEALTH PRODUCTS
PAPER BAGS AND SHIPPING SACKS
PAPER BOXES AND CONTAINERS
PACKAGING ACCESSORIES
OFFICE SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
COPPER WIRE AND CABLE
ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
BARRELS, DRUMS, AND PAILS
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT HARDWARE
BOLTS, NUTS, SCREWS, AND RIVETS
LIGHTING FIXTURES
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS METAL PRODUCTS
TRACTOR PARTS
PARTS, FARM MACH. EXCLUDING TRACTOR
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS-CRANES AND HOES
PARTS AND ATTACH. FOR SCRAPES-GRADERS
PARTS AND ATTACH. FOR NON-FARM TRACTOR
ARC WELDING ELECTRODES
BUFFING AND POLISHING WHEELS
GRINDING WHEELS, NON-REINFORCED RESINOID
GRINDING WHEELS, REINFORCED RESINOID
GRINDING WHEELS, NON-REINFORCED RUBBER
GRINDING WHEELS, VITRIFIED BOND
GRINDING WHEELS, DIAMOND
COATED ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
METAL ABRASIVES
FLUID POWER VALVES
CYLINDERS
FLUID POWER HOSE AND TUBE FITTINGS
LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES
INCANDESCENT
OTHER THAN INCANDESCENT
RECEIVING TYPE ELECTRON TUBES
CATHODE RAY T.V. PICTURE TUBE
POWER, TRANSMITTER, SPECIAL PURPOSE TUBES
CAPACITORS
RESISTORS
RELAYS
ANTENNAS
CONNECTORS
MAGNETIC TAPE
ELECTRONIC HARDWARE (RADIO HARDWARE)
DIODES
THYRISTORS
TRANSISTORS
OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES
DIGITAL BI-POLAR I.C. ’S
DIGITAL MOS I.C.*S
LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
DRY CELL BATTERIES
CARBON AND GRAPHITE PRODUCTS
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL EQPT. FOR INT. COMB. ENGINE
MINING MACHINERY PARTS
MACHINE SHOP PRODUCTS
DINNERWARE
HOUSEHOLD GLASSWARE
HOUSEHOLD FLATWARE
CUTLERY
METAL HOUSEHOLD CONTAINERS
SAFETY GLASS
CEMENT
CULVERT PIPE, REINFORCED
BUILDING LIME
MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS

LOCOMOTIVE PARTS
RAILROAD CAR PARTS
SMALL ARMS
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
BUTTONS
PINS AND FASTENERS
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

.016
.045
.248
.369
.027
.075
.078
. 199
.387
.0 16
.009
.052
.052
.071
.035
.045
.066
. 180
.098
.218
.398
.277
.320
.015
.002
.021
.062
.084
.005
.260
. 143
. 176
.015
.131
.307
.018
.001
.003
.002
.001
.005
.004
.011
.004
.038
.021
.022
.007
.045
.047
.016
.011
.004
.005
.005
.004
.001
.006
.064
.005
.005
.002
.009
.002
.00 1
.001
.001
.011
.018
.003
.096
. 102
. 104
.058
. 102
.019
.0 14
.010
.039
.012
.0 11
.001
1. 166
. 136
.023
.032
.018
.002
.004
.001

.016
.045
.249
.370
.027
.075
.078
.200
.389
.016
.009
.052
.052
.072
.035
.045
.066
. 180
.098
.219
.399
.278
.321
.015
.002
.021
.062
.084
.005
.261
. 144
. 176
.015
. 131
.308
.018
.001
.003
.002
.001
.005
.004
.011
.004
.039
.021
.022
.008
.046
.047
.016
.011
.004
.005
.005
.004
.001
.006
.064
.005
.005
.002
.009
.002
.001
.001
.901
.011
.018
.003
.097
. 102
. 104
.058
. 103
.019
.0 14
.010
.039
.012
.0 11
.001
1. 170
. 137
.023
.032
.018
.002
.004
.001




Table 2. Relative importance of component series in the Producer Price Index by stage of processing,
December 19781 Continued
—
CODE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
.... ( 1972 WEIGHTS)
J
FORMER
REVISED

HUMBER

1542
15710 1
157102
157103
157105
157106
159201
159501
159701
159702
159704
159801
159802

PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLi ES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYE AND FACE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
HEARING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
FIRST AID KITS
MATCHES
PEHS AND PENCILS
PAINT BRUSH
PERSONAL BRUSHES
INDUSTRIAL BRUSHES
PHONOGRAPH RECORDS
PRERECORDED TAPES
FINISHED GOODS

.603
.003
.005
.002
.003
.001
.006
.016
.003
.001
.014
.008
.001

.605
.003
.005
.002
.003
.001
.007
.016
.004
.001
.014
.008
.001

100.000

100.000

FINISHED CONSUMER GOODS

70.765

FINISHED CONSUMER FOODS
011101
011102
011201
011301
011302
011303
011304
016101
017101
019301
022301

70.645
25.405

25.360

2.005
.083
.409
.050
.027
.430
.010
.098
.063
.546
.027
.263

1.997
.082
.407
.050
.027
.428
.010
.097
.063
.544
.026
.262

CRUDE
CITRUS FRUITS
OTHER FRUITS
DRIED FRUITS
DRIED VEGETABLES
FRESH VEGETABLES, EXCEPT POTATOES
SWEET POTATOES
WHITE POTATOES
MILK, FLUID USE
EGGS, LARGE
NUTS
UNPROCESSED FIN FISH

021101
021103
021201
021202
021301
021401
022101
022103
022104
022105
022203
022204
022302
022303
022304
023101
023201
023301
023401
023501
024101
024102
024201
024301
024401
024501
024601
025301
025501
025502
026301
026302
026303
026401
027301
027401
.028101
028201
028301
028401
02850 1
028901
029301
029401

PROCESSED
BREAD
OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS
FLOUR
FLOUR BASE MIXES AND DOUGHS
MILLED RICE
OTHER CEREALS
BEEF AND VEAL
LAMB
PORK
OTHER MEATS
BROILERS OR FRYERS
TURKEYS
FRESH PROCESSED FISH
FROZEN PROCESSED FISH
CANNED FISH
FRESH PROCESSED MILK
BUTTER
CHEESE
ICE CREAM
CONCENTRATED MILK PRODUCTS
CANNED FRUITS
CANNED FRUIT JUICES
FROZEN FRUITS AND JUICES
DRIED AND DEHYDRATED FRUITS
CANNED VEGETABLES AND JUICES
FROZEN VEGETABLES
POTATOES, INSTANT MASHED
CONSUMER SIZE PACKAGES
CANDY BARS
CHEWING GUM
COFFEE, ROASTED
COCOA
TEA
OTHER BEVERAGE MATERIALS
REFINED VEGETABLE OILS
VEGETABLE OIL END PRODUCTS
JAMS, JELLIES, AND PRESERVES
PICKLES AND PICKLE PRODUCTS
PROCESSED EGGS
SPECIALTIES
OTHER FROZEN PROCESSED FOODS
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROCESSED FOODS
FORMULA FEEDS
MISCELLANEOUS FEEDSTUFFS

23.400
1.565
.604
.115
.207
. 124
.475
3.317
.117
2. 117
1.373
.701
.222
. 182
.505
.209
1.738
.215
.964
.426
.452
.253
.224
.265
. 142
.600
.267
.040
. 129
.767
. 135
.973
.050
. 108
. 130
--.466
.097
. 155
.007
.508
,495
1.231
.340
.370

23.364
1.559
.602
.115
.206
. 123
.473
3.304
.116
2. 108
1.367
.699
.221
. 181
.503
.208
1.731
.214
.960
.424
.450
.252
.223
.264
. 141
.598
.266
.040
. 129
.783
. 134
.969
.050
. 107
. 130
.060
.464
.097
. 154
.007
.506
.492
1.226
.339
.369

026101
026102
026103
026201
026202
026203
026204
031502
031601
031602

OTHER NONDURABLE GOODS
MALT BEVERAGES
DISTILLED SPIRITS
WINE
COLA DRINKS
GINGER ALE
PLAIN SODA
OTHER CARBONATED SOFT DRINKS
NON-CELLULOSIC
CELLULOSIC
NON-CELLULOSIC

23. 110
.983
.486
.273
1. 158
.070
.024
.192
.004
.001
.002

27.994
.979
.484
.272
1. 154
.070
.024
. 191
.004
.001
.002

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b l e .

CODE
SOP

NUMBER
PPI
031702
032602
032603
032701
032703
033701
033703
034201
034202
034203
038101
038102
038103
038201
038202
038204
038302
038303
043101
043201
043202
043301
044201
044401
051101
051201
052101
053201
057102
057103
057104
057202
057302
057601
057701
062101
063501
063502
063503
063504
063505
063506
063507
063508
063509
063511
063512
063513
063514
063515
063516
063601
063602
063603
063604
063605
063606
063607
063608
065101
065301
067101
067102
067501
067909
071201
071202
071301
071304
072701
072801
091301
091501
091502
091503
091504
117701
117702
117801
117902
126701
151101
151302
152101
152201
152301
153101
153201
1542
159201

GROUPING
NON-CELLULOSIC
WOOL
SYNTHETIC
COTTON
SYNTHETIC
COTTON
SYNTHETIC
COTTON
WOOL
SYNTHETIC
W O M E N ’S
M E N ’S
INFANTS* AND CHILDREN'S
BED CLOTHES
BATH PRODUCTS
WINDOW AND FURNITURE ACCESSORIES
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
MEN'S AND BOYS' FOOTWEAR
WO M E N ’S AND MISSES' FOOTWEAR, DOMESTIC
WOMEN'S AND M I S S E S ’ FOOTWEAR, IMPORTED
CHILDREN’S AND INFANTS’ FOOTWEAR
GLOVES
FOOTWEAR CUT STOCK
ANTHRACITE

DOMESTIC SIZES
COKE
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

REGULAR
PREMIUM
UNLEADED GASOLINE
KEROSENE TO RESELLERS
FUEL OIL NO. 2 TO RESELLERS
AUTOMOTIVE
PETROLEUM WAX
PREPARED PAINT
ANTI-INFECTIVES
ANTI-ARTHRITICS
SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS
ATARACTICS
ANTI-SPASMODICS AND ANTI-CHOLINERGICS
CARDIOVASCULARS AND ANTI-HYPERTEHSIVES
DIABETICS
HORMONES
DIURETICS
DERMATOLOGICALS
HEMATINICS
ANALGESICS, INTERNAL
ANTI-OBESITY PREPARATIONS
COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS
VITAMINS
VITAMINS
COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS
LAXATIVES AND ELIMINATION AIDS
ANALGESICS, INTERNAL
TONICS AND ALTERATIVES
ANALGESICS, EXTERNAL
ANTISEPTICS
ANTACIDS
MIXED FERTILIZERS
PESTICIDES
SOAPS
SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
COSMETICS AND OTHER TOILET PREPARATION
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
TIRES
TUBES
FOOTWEAR
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER PRODUCTS
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC DINNER AND TABLEWEAR
CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PLASTICS, N.E.C.
PAPER,EXCEPT NEWSPRINT
SANITARY PAPERS AND HEALTH PRODUCTS
PAPER BAGS AND SHIPPING SACKS
PAPER BOXES AND CONTAINERS
PACKAGING ACCESSORIES
INCANDESCENT
OTHER THAN INCANDESCENT
RECEIVING TYPE ELECTRON TUBES
DRY CELL BATTERIES
CUTLERY
TOYS AND CHILDREN’S VEHICLES
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
CIGARETTES
CIGARS
OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS

BUTTONS
PINS AND FASTENERS
PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES

MATCHES

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHTS)

.000
.003
.038
.008
.003
.038
.081
.038
.015
.040
2.429
2.245
.848
.431
. 151
.240
.070
.620
.494
.366
. 143
.049
.064
.002
.025
.023
.002
.334
2.826
.815
.991
.227
1.640
.270
.002
.017
.235
.025
.025
. 132
.039
. 125
.054
. 148
.038
.045
.017
.090
.023
. 121
.071
.067
.092
.035
. 109
.001
.068
.066
.020
.038
.087
. 169
.469
.899
. 160
.642
.026
.214
.308
. 173
.364
. 104
1.042
.050
. 106
.075
. 140
.023
.014
.080
.055
.515
.075
1.283
.097
. 100
.003
.054
. 133

.000
.003
.038
.008
.003
.038
.080
.038
.015
.040
2.419
2.236
.844
.429
. 151
.239
.070
.618
.492
.365
. 143
.049
.063
.002
.025
.023
.002
.332
2.814
.812
.987
.226
1.633
.269
.002
.017
.234
.025
.025
. 132
.038
. 124
.054
. 148
.038
.044
.017
.090
.023
. 120
.071
.067
.092
.035
. 109
.001
.068
.066
.020
.038
.087
. 168
.467
.896
. 159
.639
.026
.213
.307
. 172
.363
. 103
1.038
.050
. 106
.075
. 139
.023
.014
.080
.055
.513
.074
1.278
.097
.099
.003
.054
. 133
.008




Table 2. Relative Importance of component series in the Producer Price Index by stage of processing,
December 19781 Continued
—
CODE
SOP

NUMBER
PPI
159501
159701
159702
159703

3130

044101
082101
104101
104103
104201
106501
106502
108301
108901
111105
111205
111303
113202
113203
113204
113251
113604
113611
113612
113613
113614
113621
113631
113711
113712
113713
113714
113715
113717
113719
113731
114601
116304
117301
1 17505
117506
117507
117802
117803
i17811
117812
117821
117823
117824
117825
117827
117841
117842
117845
117901
117906
119303
119401
119402
121101
121201
121202
121203
121301
191601
121501
123101
123201
124101
124102
124103
124104
124201
124301
124401
124501
125101
125201
125301
126101
126201
126401
126501
126601
126701
12680 t
141101
141104
151101

GROUPING
PENS AND PENCILS
PAINT BRUSH
PERSONAL BRUSHES
HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE BRUSHES
DURABLE GOODS
LUGGAGE AND SMALL LEATHER GOODS
GENERAL MILLWORK
BUILDERS HARDWARE
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT HARDWARE
HAND TOOLS
UNIT HEATERS
UNIT VENTILATORS
LIGHTING FIXTURES
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS METAL PRODUCTS
LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT
SPRAYERS
WATER SYSTEMS
HOME UTILITY LINE
INDUSTRIAL LINE, ELECTRICAL
PNEUMATIC HAND TOOLS
PNEUMATIC TOOL ACCESSORIES
BUFFING AND POLISHING WHEELS
GRINDING WHEELS, NON-REINFORCED RESINOID
GRINDING WHEELS, REINFORCED RESINOID
GRINDING WHEELS, NON-REINFORCED RUBBER
GRINDING WHEELS, VITRIFIED BOND
COATED ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
METAL ABRASIVES
BORING MACHINES
DRILLING MACHINES
GRINDING MACHINES
LATHES
MILLING MACHINES
GEAR CUTTING MACHINES
OTHER METAL CUTTING MACHINES TOOLS
HOME SHOP
SCALES AND BALANCES
FOR HOME WORKSHOPS
ELECTRIC MOTORS
CIRCUIT BREAKER LOAD CENTERS
LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
CATHODE RAY T.V. PICTURE TUBE
POWER. TRANSMITTER, SPECIAL PURPOSE TUBES
CAPACITORS
RESISTORS
RELAYS
ANTENNAS
CONNECTORS
MAGNETIC TAPE
ELECTRONIC HARDWARE (RADIO HARDWARE)
DIGITAL BI-POLAR I.C.’S
DIGITAL MOS I.C.’S
LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
STORAGE BATTERIES
ELECTRICAL EQPT. FOR INT. COMB. ENGINES
TYPEWRITERS
GASOLINE ENGINES
OUTBOARD MOTORS
METAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE
DINING ROOM FURNITURE
BEDROOM FURNITURE
UPHOLSTERED HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
BEDDING
PORCH AND LAWN FURNITURE
SOFT SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS
HARD SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS
COOKING RANGES
LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
OTHER MAJOR APPLIANCES
SEWING MACHINES
VACUMN CLEANER
SMALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ELECTRICAL LAMPS
RADIO RECEIVERS
TELEVISION RECIEVERS
OTHER HOME ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
DINNERMARE
HOUSEHOLD GLASSWARE
HOUSEHOLD FLATWARE
MIRRORS
LAWNMOUERS
CUTLERY
METAL HOUSEHOLD CONTAINERS
PASSENGER CARS
MOTORCYCLES
TOYS AND CHILDREN'S VEHICLES

See footnotes at end of table.

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHTS)
RE\/ISeD
|
FORfffeR
.089
.032
.028
.024
17. 129
.313
.068
.020
.013
. 100
.001
.002
.091
.201
.084
.001
.006
.033
.006
.002
.002
.001
.004
.002
.001
.006
.014
.005
.001
.001
.002
.002
.001
.001
.001
.003
.007
.021
.019
.004
.002
.025
.019
.002
.008
.008
.006
.002
.010
.049
.009
.002
.002
.00 1
. 157
.041
. 102
.010
. 119
. 160
. 169
. 182
.313
.568
. 189
.083
.600
. 121
.262
.322
.534
.055
.046
.092
.314
.097
.227
.415
.278
. 124
.079
. 125
.026
.236
.056
. 127
5.983
. 172
.045

CODE

.088
.032
.028
.024
17.411
.312
.067
.020
.013
.099
.001
.002
.091
.200
.084
.001
.006
.032
.006
.002
.002
.001
.004
.002
.001
.006
.014
.005
.001
.001
.002
.002
-001
.001
.003
.007
.021
.019
.004
.002
.025
.019
.002
.008
.008
.006
.002
.010
.049
.009
.002
.002
.00 1
. 157
.041
.102
.010
.118
. 159
. 168
. 182
.312
.565
. 188
.083
.597
. 120
.261
.320
.532
.055
.046
.091
.313
.096
.226
.413
.277
. 123
.079
. 124
.026
.235
.056
. 126
5.958
. 171
.045

NUMBER
ppr

SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS
SMALL ARMS

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 t
REVISED
|
former'

3200
104201
107201
107301
107401
108301
111303
112102
112103
112151
112401
112802
112806
113202
113203
113204
113251
113301
113302
113304
113401
113402
113403
113404
113405
113502
113711
113712
113713
113714
113715
113716
113717
113719
113731
113821
113822
113823
113825
113841
114102
114103
114104
114402
114403
114404
114601
114701
114801
114802
114803
114806
114901
114905
114906
116101
116102
116104
116211
116222
116233
116244
116255
116266
116303
116304
116501
116502
116505
116602
116604
116606

.485
.055
.099
.945
.015
. 112
. 109
--.720
. 196
.412
.218
. 106
.038
.007

.483
.054
.099
.941
.015
. 112
. 109
1.674
------.217
. 106
.038
.007

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT

151201
151301
1541
155101
156101
159101
159301
159401
159402
159403
159404
159601
159801
159802
159901

3210

GROUPING

29.355

29.235

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
HAND TOOLS
METAL TANKS
SHEET METAL PRODUCTS
STRUCTURAL, ARCH, PRE-ENG. METAL PRODUCTS
LIGHTING FIXTURES
WATER SYSTEMS
POWER CRANES, CABLE OPERATED
POWER CRANES, HYDRAULIC OPERATED
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS-CRANES AND HOES
PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSORS
CRAWLER TYPE
TRACTOR SHOVEL LOADERS, 4-WHEEL DRIVE
HOME UTILITY LINE
INDUSTRIAL LINE, ELECTRICAL
PNEUMATIC HAND TOOLS
PNEUMATIC TOOL ACCESSORIES
ARC WELDING MACHINES
RESISTANCE WELDING MACHINES AND SUPPLIES
GAS WELDING MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
ELECTRIC
FUEL FIRED
INDUCTION HEATING EQUIPMENT
GAS GENERATING EQUIPMENT
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS
PRECISION MEASURING TOOLS
BORING MACHINES
DRILLING MACHINES
GRINDING MACHINES
LATHES
MILLING MACHINES
MULTI-FUNCTION MACHINES, N/C
GEAR CUTTING MACHINES
OTHER METAL CUTTING MACHINES TOOLS
HOME SHOP
PUNCHING, BENDING, FORMING MACHINES
SHEARING MACHINES
PRESSES
OTHER METAL FORMING MACHINES TOOLS
WIRE DRAWING MACHINE
INDUSTRIAL PUMPS
AIR COMPRESSORS, STATIONARY
GAS COMPRESSORS
CONVEYING EQUIPMENT
MATERIAL HANDLING TRUCKS
HOIST AND CRANES
SCALES AND BALANCES
FANS AND BLOWERS, EXCEPT PORTABLE
HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT
UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
OTHER A/C AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
VALVES AND FITTINGS
BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS
PLAIN BEARINGS
DAIRY INDUSTRY MACHINERY
BAKERY INDUSTRY MACHINERY
COMMERCIAL FOOD PRODUCTION MACHINERY
OPENING, PICKING* THRU CARD ROOM
SPINNING AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
WEAVING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
KNITTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
DYEING, DRYING, FINISHING MACHINERY
INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES
OTHER THAN FOR HOME WORKSHOPS
FOR HOME WORKSHOPS
PRINTING PRESSES, OFFSET
TYPESETTING AND CASTING MACHINERY
BOOKBINDING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
PLASTIC AND RUBBER INDUSTRY MACHINERY
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY
MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRY MACHINERY

11.031
.203
.534
.058
. 104
.012
.049
.018
.011
.007
.004
.071
.045
.002
.084
.034
.022
.051
.047
.022
.064
.056
.031
.005
.005
.062
.041
.039
.099
. 107
.046
.075
.041
.038
.003
.049
.027
.117
.043
.015
. 188
.076
.065
.215
.297
.053
.014
. 109
. 143
.352
. 179
. 166
.239
.013
.001
.079
.083
.259
.024
.087
.079. 106
.077
.090
. 166
.007
. 180
.043
.031
.705
.501
.092

10.986
.202
.532
.058
. 103
.012
.048
.018
.011
.007
.004
.071
.045
.002
.084
.034
.022
.051
.047
.022
.064
.056
.031
.005
.005
.062
.041
.039
.098
. 106
.046
.075
.041
.038
.003
.049
.027
.117
.042
.015
. 187
.076
.065
.214
.296
.052
.014
. 108
. 142
.350
. 178
. 165
.238
.012
.001
.079
.083
.258
.024
.087
.078
. 106
.077
.090
. 165
.007
. 180
.043
.031
.702
.499
.092

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

MOBILE HOMES
ELECTRONIC HEARING AIDS
CASKETS
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
JEWELRY
JEWELRY, PLATINUM AND KARAT GOLD
OTHER PRECIOUS METAL JEWELRY
COSTUME JEWELRY
WATCHES AND CLOCKS
PHONOGRAPH RECORDS
PRERECORDED TAPES
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS




Table 2. Relative importance of component series in the Producer Price Index by stage of processing,
December 1978*— Continued
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
5ED
116701
116702
116703
117101
117102
117201
117202
117301
117302
117401
117501
117502
117503
117504
117507
117803
117811
117812
117821
117823
117824
117825
117827
♦17831
117833
117835
117837
t17841
117842
117845
117901
117904
117905
119301
119303
119305
119307
119401
119403
119405
122191
122201

124101
124103
12449t
141101
141102

142111
142211
144101
157104
157107
159991
•71304
t01302
102(01

102802
103201
104201
107201
107301
108301
IlllOt
111105
111201

111292
111203
111294
111295
111206
111297
111208
111299
1112 It
111391
111392
111393
112192
H2193
112195
112151
112201
112202

112391
112302
112491
t12591

FILLING AND CAPPING MACHINES
PACKAGE FORMING AND WRAPPING MACHINES
MACHINERY FOR PROCESSING PACKAGES AND BOTTLES
CURRENT CARRYING
NONCURRENT CARRYING
ELECTRICAL (DIRECT MEAS.) INSTR.
ELECTRONIC (INDIRECT MEAS.) INSTR.
ELECTRIC MOTORS
GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS
TRANSFORMERS AND POWER
PANELBOARDS
SAFETY SWITCHES
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SWITCHGEAR
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
POWER, TRANSMITTER, SPECIAL PURPOSE TUBES
CAPACITORS
RESISTORS
RELAYS
ANTENNAS
CONNECTORS
MAGNETIC TAPE
ELECTRONIC HARDWARE (RADIO HARDWARE)
DIODES
THYRISTORS
TRANSISTORS
OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES
DIGITAL BI-POLAR I.C.’S
DIGITAL MOS I.C.'S
LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
STORAGE BATTERIES
TELEGRAPH APPARATUS
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
CALCULATING AND ACCOUNTING MACHINES
TYPEWRITERS
SAFES
OTHER OFFICE AND STORE MACHINES
GASOLINE ENGINES
DIESEL ENGINES* OTHER THAN AUTOMOTIVE
GAS ENGINES
WOOD COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
METAL COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
COOKING RANGES
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
SMALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
PASSENGER CARS
MOTOR TRUCKS
FIXED WING* UTILITY
ROTARY WING. UTILITY
LOCOMOTIVES
GUARDS* MECHANICAL POWER PRESS
ALARMS* ELECTRONIC
FXRE EXTINGUISHERS
NONMANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER PRODUCTS
FINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS
COPPER WIRE AND CABLE
ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
BARRELS* DRUMS* AND PAILS
HAND TOOLS
METAL TANKS
SHEET METAL PRODUCTS
LIGHTING FIXTURES
WHEEL TYPE - FARM
LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT
PLOWS
HARROWS AND ROTARY CUTTERS
PLANTING AND FERTILIZING MACHINERY
CULTIVATORS
SPRAYERS
HARVESTING MACHINERY
HAYING MACHINERY
CROP PREPARATION MACHINERY
ELEVATORS
FARM WAGONS
POULTRY EQUIPMENT
BARN EQUIPMENT
WATER SYSTEMS
POWER CRANES* CABLE OPERATED
POWER CRANES* HYDRAULIC OPERATED
EXCAVATORS* HYDRAULIC OPERATED
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS-CRAItES AND HOES
SPECIAL MOUNTING EQUIPMENT
DOZER* HYDRAULIC
OTHER SPECIALIZED CONSTRUCTION MACHINE
COMPACTION EQUIPMENT
PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSORS
SCRAPERS AND GRADERS

See footnotes at and of table.

.084
.035
.051
.022
.008
.023
. 190
.139
.284
.518
.009
.006
.033
.036
.025
.035
.017
.016
.012
.005
.020
.008
.017
.007
.003
.013
.003
.004
.004
.002
.046
.003
.004
•206
.097
.035
. 133
.019
.997
.991
.959
.979
.908
.099
.994
.987
.571
.294
.959
.906
.023
.999
.915
t .324
i
.929
.153
.942
.995
.912
.112
.921
.949
.996
.379
.941
.935
.989
.963
.021
.016
.242
.067
.938
.923
.938
.929
.999
.024
. 109
.962
.988
.943
.191
.927
.149
.929
.934
. 124

FORMER
.084
.035
.050
.022
.007
.023
. 189
. 139
.282
.516
.009
.006
.033
.036
.025
.035
.017
.016
.012
.005
.020
.008
.017
.007
.003
.013
.003
.004
.003
.002
.046
.993 .
.004
.205
.997
.935
. 133
.919
.997
.991
.958
.979
.008
.005
.004
.684
.569
.293
.059
.006
.023
.009
.915
18.249
.929
.153
.942
.995
.912
.111
.929
.948
.996
.378
.941
.935
.979
.962
.921
.916
.241
.967
.938
.923
.938
.929
.989
.923
.199
.06 1
.088
.043
. 199
.927
.149
.929
.934
. 123

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
SOP

PPI
112701
112801
112802
112806
112901
112902
113202
113203
113204
113251
113301
113302
113304
113405
113731
114102
114103
114104
H4402
114403
114404
114601
114701
114901
114905
114906
117101
117102
117291
117292
117391
117302
117401
117501
117502
117503
117504
117507
117803
117811
117812
117821
117823
117824
117825
117827
117831
117833
117835
117837
117841
117842
117845
117991
117904
117905
119102
119194
119291
119292
119293
119391
t19393
119395
119396
119397
119491
119492
119403
119494
119495
121tO1
121201
121202
121203
121301
12140t
121501
122101
122291
123191
124191
124192
124193
124-194
124391
124491
124591
125391

GROUPING
MIXERS* PAVERS* SPREADERS, ETC.
WHEEL TYPE
CRAWLER TYPE
TRACTOR SHOVEL LOADERS, 4-WHEEL DRIVE
OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS, END DUMP
OTHER OFF-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT
HOME UTILITY LINE
INDUSTRIAL LINE, ELECTRICAL
PNEUMATIC HAND TOOLS
PNEUMATIC TOOL ACCESSORIES
ARC WELDING MACHIHES
RESISTANCE WELDING MACHINES AND SUPPLIES
GAS WELDING MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
PARTS AND ATTACHMEHTS
HOME SHOP
INDUSTRIAL PUMPS
AIR COMPRESSORS* STATIONARY
GAS COMPRESSORS
CONVEYING EQUIPMENT
MATERIAL HANDLING TRUCKS
HOIST AND CRANES
SCALES AND BALANCES
FANS AND BLOWERS* EXCEPT PORTABLE
VALVES AND FITTINGS
BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS
PLAIN BEARINGS
CURRENT CARRYING
NONCURRENT CARRYING
ELECTRICAL (DIRECT MEAS.) INSTRUMENTAL
ELECTRONIC (INDIRECT MEAS.) INSTRUMENTS
ELECTRIC MOTORS
GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS
TRANSFORMERS AND POWER
PANELBOARDS
SAFETY SWITCHES
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SWITCHGEAR
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
POWER* TRANSMITTER. SPECIAL PURPOSE TUBES
CAPACITORS
RESISTORS
RELAYS
ANTENNAS
CONNECTORS
MAGNETIC TAPE
ELECTRONIC HARDWARE (RADIO HARDWARE)
DIODES
THYRISTORS
TRANSISTORS
OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES
DIGITAL BI-POLAR I.C.'S
DIGITAL MOS I.C.*S
LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
STORAGE BATTERIES
TELEGRAPH APPARATUS
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
OILFIELD DRILLING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
OILFIELD PRODUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
UNDERGROUND
CRUSHING* PULVERIZING. SCREENING MACHINES
OTHER MI-NING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
CALCULATING AND ACCOUNTING MACHINES
TYPEWRITERS
SAFES
COIN OPERATED VENDING MACHINES
OTHER OFFICE AND STORE MACHINES
GASOLINE ENGINES
OUTBOARD MOTORS
DIESEL ENGINES. OTHER THAN AUTOMOTIVE
DIESEL ENGINES. AUTOMOTIVE
GAS ENGINES
METAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE
DINING ROOK FURNITURE
BEDROOM FURNITURE
UPHOLSTERED HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
BEDDING
PORCH AND LAWN FURNITURE
WOOD COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
METAL COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
SOFT SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS
COOKING RANGES
LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
OTHER MAJOR APPLIANCES
VACUMN CLEANER
SMALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ELCCTRICAL LAMPS
OTHER HOME ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

FB1HE1T
.082
.198
.284
. 179
.075
.034
.012
.030
.012
.008
.015
.003
.007
.005
.005
.052
.020
.017
.068
.070
.117
M 036
.033
.019
.096
.011
.045
.132
.110
.087
.046
.213
.058
.037
.014
.111
. 129
.959
.944
.917
.916
.912
.005
.929
.025
.017
.991
.909
.901
.009
.904
.004
.002
. 107
.050
.183
.299
. 189
.092
.037
.061
.366
.264
.112
.420
.297
.019
.014
.929
.912
.003
.03t
.048
.051
.088
.030
.014
.911
.392
.631
.934
.908
.921
.011
.991
.912
.93t
.998
.931

.082
. 197
.282
. 178
.075
.034
.012
.030
.012
.008
.015
.003
.007
.005
.005
.052
.020
.017
.068
.069
.116
.036
.032
.019
.096
.011
.044
. 131
. 109
.087
.046
.212
.057
.037
.014
.111
.120
.049
.044
.917
.9t6
.912
.905
.929
.025
.017
.991
.900
.001
.000
.004
.003
.002
. 107
.950
.183
.298
. 179
.091
.937
.061
.364
.263
.111
.-419
.296
.019
.914
.920
.012
.993
.939
.947
.951
.088
.030
.014
.911
.391
.629
.934
.998
.020
.011
.09t
.912
.031
.008
.031




Table 2. Relative importance of component series in the Producer Price Index by stage of processing,
December 19781 Continued
—
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

126301
1*1101
1*1102
1*1103
141104
142111
142211
144101

MIRRORS
PASSENGER CARS
MOTOR TRUCKS
MOTOR COACHES
MOTORCYCLES
FIXED KING, UTILITY
ROTARY WING, UTILITY
LOCOMOTIVES

.033
3.138
s.m
.US
.023
1.436
.247
.183

.032
3.126
2.98*
. 117
.023
1.430
.236
.182

-MB1
144201
151201
1541
155101
157107
159301
159401
159901

FREIGHT CARS
SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS
PHOTOGRAPHIC BQMPIMMT
MOBILE HOMES
ALARMS* ELECTRONIC
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
WATCHES AND CLOCKS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

.299
.137
.501
.010
.000
.079
.057
.015

.297
. 136
.499
.010
.000
.079
.057
.015

1 The relative Importance of a component represents Its value weight that
NOTE: Individual items and subtotals may not add exactly to totals because
is allocated to a particular SOPcategory--flnlshed goods, intermediate materials, of rounding differences. The value 0.000 represents percentage less than 0.005.
or crude materials— expressed as a percentage of the total weight of the SOP
category. See p. 9 of this report.

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781
CODE

COMMODITY

ALL COMMODITIES
01

100.000

FARM PRODUCTS, PROCESSED FOODS, AND FEEDS

0111

0112

0115

FRESH AND DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

0122

0132




21.807

21.807

0.752

0.752

0.359
0.097
0.034
0.016
0.008
0.039
0.262
0.059
0.028
0.043
0.023
0.029
0.007
0.039
0.034

0.359
0.097
6.034
0.016
0.008
0.039
0.262
0.059
0.028
0.043
0.023
0.029
0.007
0.039
0.034

0133

0191

014

0142

0101
0102

DRIED FRUITS
PRUNES
RAISINS

0.035
0.008
0.026

0.035
0.008
0.026

01
0101
02
0211
0212
0213
0214
0215
0216
0217
0218
03
0331
0332
04
0441
0442
0443
0444
0445

FRESH AND DRIED VEGETABLES
DRIED VEGETABLES
BEANS, DRIED
FRESH VEGETABLES, EXCEPT POTATOES
CABBAGE
CARROTS
CELERY
CORN, SUEET
LETTUCE
ONIONS
TOMATOES
SNAP BEANS
SWEET POTATOES
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
WHITE POTATOES
WESTERN, CHICAGO
MIDWESTERN, CHICAGO
EASTERN, NEW YORK
WESTERN, NEW YORK
WHITE POTATOES, WESTERN, LOS ANGELES

0.358
0.019
0.019
0.252
0.011
0.026
0.020
0.027
0.091
0.033
0.031
0.012
0.006
0.002
0.004
0.082
0.008
0.013
0.011
0.007
0.043

0.358
0.019
0.019
0.252
0.011
0.026
0.020
0.027
0.091
0.033
0.031
0.012
0.006
0.002
0.004
0.082
0.008
0.013
0.011
0.007
0.043

1.120

1.120

0.476
0.245
0.083
0.073
0.074

0.476
0.245
0.083
0.073
0.074

0181

0.644
0.053
0.053
0.547
0.547
0.038
0.038
0.006
0.006

0.644
0.053
0.053
0.547
0.547
0.038
0.038
0.006
0.006

2.86 1

2.86 1

2. 114
1.824
0. 104
1.319
0.325
0.076
0.251
0.065
0. 186
0.040
0.013
0.027

2. 114
1.824
0. 104
1.319
0.325
0.076
0.251
0.065
0. 186
0.040
0.013
0.027

0101
0102
0103
0104

WHEAT
HARD WINTER
SPRING, NO.
SOFT WHITE,
RED WINTER,

01
0101
02
0205
03
0311
04
0415

OTHER GRAINS
BARLEY
NO. 2 FEED, MINN.
CORN
NO.2, CHICAGO
OATS
NO.2, MINNEAPOLIS
RYE
NO.2, MINNEAPOLIS

ORD ,
1, D.
N O .1,
NO 2,

NO. 1, KANSAS CITY
N. ORD., MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND, OREGON
ST. LOUIS

0.232
0.232
0.232

0181
0185

TURKEYS
HENS
TOMS

0.084
0.041
0.043

0.084
0.041
0.043

LIVESTOCK
01
0101
0111
0122
0123
02
0231
0241
03
0351
0353
01
0161
0171
02
0281

CATTLE
STEERS
PRIME
CHOICE
GOOD
STANDARD
COWS
COMMERCIAL
CUTTER AND CANNF.R
CALVES
CALVES, CHOICE, LANCASTER AT STOCKYARDS
CHOICE, SOUTH ST. PAUL
HOGS
BARROWS AND GILTS
200-240 LB.
BARROWS AND GILTS 270-300 LB.
SOWS
SOWS 350-400 LB

S e e fo o tn o te s a t en d of t a b le .

0.691
0.636
0.496
0. 140
0.054
0.054

0.691
0.635
0.418
0.218
0.055
0.055

0153

0.242

0.242

0101

RAW COTTON
GR 41, STAPLE 34-10 SPOT MKT. AVG.

0.223
0.223

0.223
0.223

0101
0106
0107
0108
0111

DOMESTIC APPAREL
64'5• STAPLE 2
62'S, STAPLE 3
6 0 *S, STAPLE 3
58»S, STAPLE 3
54'5, STAPLE 3

0.009
0.002
0.002
0.001
0.002
0.001

0.009
0.002
0.002
0.001
0.002
0.001

01
0101
0107
02
0211
0212
0214

FOREIGN WOOL
APPAREL WOOL
AUSTRALIAN 64,S TYPE 62
S. AFRICAN, 64'S-70»S, GOOD TOPMAKING
CARPET WOOL
B.A. MARCH, 4 0 ’S/36'S
B.A. NOVEMBER, 4 0 ,S/36'S
NEW ZEALAND, 2ND SHEAR B

0.007
0.002
0.002
0.001
0.004
0.000
0.000
0.004

0.007
0.002
0.002
0.001
0.004
0.000
0.000
0.004

01
0101
0121
02
0231

0152

0155

PLANT FIBERS, EXCEPT COTTON
HARD FIBERS
ABACA, MANILA FIBER, GRADE I
SISAL
SOFT (BAST) FIBERS
JUTE,RAW,BANG TOSSA C

0.004
0.002
0.001
0.001
0.00 1
0.001

0.004
0.002
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001

016

1.096

1.096

MILK ELIGIBLE FOR FLUID USE
MILK, FLUID USE

0.860
0.860

0.860
0.860

0101

MILK MANUFACTURING GRADE
MILK, MANUFACTURING GRADE

0.235
0.235

0.235
0.235

EGGS
EGGS, LARGE

0.241
0.241

0.241
0.241

HAY, HAYSEEDS, AHD OILSEEDS

0.783

0.783

0101

HAY
ALFALFA

0. 108
0. 108

0. 108
0. 108

0101
0111

HAYSEEDS
ALFALFA HAYSEEDS
CLOVER

0.025
0.022
0.003

0.025
0.022
0.003

0101
0111
0121
0131

OILSEEDS
FLAXSEED
PEANUTS
COTTONSEED
SOYBEANS

0.650
0.005
0.049
0.042
0.553

0.650
0.005
0.049
0.042
0.553

0105

019

0192
0193

02
021

AND UP
UP
UP
AND UP
AND UP

0102

9162

0191

WOOL
3/4 IN.
IN. AND
IN. AND
1/4 IN.
1/2 IN.

FLUID MILK

0161

0183

0.056
0.056
0.317

0.232
0.232
0.232

PLANT AND ANIMAL FIBERS

0151

0182

0.056
0.056
0.317

CHICKENS
BROILERS AMD FRYfetS
BROILERS

015

017

LAMBS
CHOICE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHTS)
|
FORMER

02
0245

018

GRAINS

REVISED"

LIVE POULTRY

0141

FRESH FRUITS
CITRUS FRUITS
GRAPEFRUIT, FLORIDA
LEMONS
ORANGES, FLORIDA
ORANGES, CALIFORNIA
OTHER FRUITS
APPLES, DELICIOUS
APPLES, MC INTOSH
BANANAS, 40 LB. BOX
GRAPES
PEACHES
PEARS
STRAWBERRIES
CANTALOUPES

013
0131

7.948

COMMODITY

CODE

01
0101
0104
0105
0106
02
0215
0216
0217
0218
0219
0221
0222
0223

012
0121

100.000

7.948

FARM PRODUCTS

011

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 1972 I1EIGHTS)
.
REVISED
|
FORMER

OTHER FARM PRODUCTS

0.537

0.537

GREEN COFFEE, COCOA BEANS, AND TEA
GREEN COFFEE
SANTOS, NO. 4
COLOMBIAN, MANIZALIS
AMBRIZ, TWO BB
MEXICAN, WASHED
COCOA BEANS
ACCRA
BAHIA
TEA
BLACK

0.311
0.235
0.082
0.056
0.080
0.017
0.067
0.041
0.026
0.009
0.009

0.311
0.235
0.082
0.056
0.080
0.017
0.067
0.041
0. 026
0.009
0.009

0101

LEAF TOBACCO
LEAF TOBACCO

0.201
0.201

0.201
0.201

0101

NUTS
PECANS (IN SHELL)

0.025
0.025

0.025
0.025

13.858

13.858

1.426

1.426

01
0101
0111
0113
0115
02
0221
0222
03
0331

PROCESSED FOODS AND FEEDS
CEREAL AND BAKERY PRODUCTS

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

CODE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 W EIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER

01
0106
0107
0108
0109
03
0311
0321

BAKERY PRODUCTS
BREAD
BREAD, WHITE, NORTHEAST
BREAD, WHITE, NORTH CENTRAL
BREAD, WHITE, SOUTH
BREAD, WHITE, WEST
OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS
COOKIES
CRACKERS

0.890
0.642
0. 157
0. 187
0. 180
0. 119
0.248
0. 197
0.051

0.890
0.642
0. 157
0. 187
0. 180
0.119
0.248
0. 197
0.051

01
0101
0102
0103
0108
0109
0111
02
0215
0219
0221
TJ223

FLOUR AND FLOUR BASE MIXES
FLOUR
STANDARD PATENTS, BUFFALO
95 P C T . PATENTS, KANSAS CITY
STANDARD PATENTS, MINNEAPOLIS
FAMILY FLOUR, ALL PURPOSE
SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT FLOUR
STANDARD PATENTS, PORTLAND, OREGON
FLOUR BASE MIXES AND DOUGHS
FLOUR BASE CAKE MIX
PANCAKE MIX
RE F R i a BISCUIT DOUGH
PIE CRUST MIX

0.268
0.169
0.014
0.027
0.026
0.041
0.048
0.014
0.099
0.057
0.012
0.027
0.002

0.268
0. 169
0.014
0.027
0.026
0.041
0.048
0.014
0.099
0.057
0.012
0.027
0.002

0211

0212

0213

0214

0101
0102

MILLED RICE
RICE, NO.2, MEDIUM GRAIN
RICE, NO.2, LONG GRAIN

0.073
0.030
0.042

0.073
0.030
0.042

0101
0102
0103
0104

OTHER CEREALS
CORNFLAKES
ROLLED OATS
CORN MEAL, WHITE
MACARONI

0. 195
0.068
0.016
0.031
0.081

0222

0223

023




0231

0232

0233

0234

0235

MEATS, POULTRY, AND FISH

4. 142

4. 142

3. 187
1.565
0.086
1. 164
0.101
0. 191
0.024
0.055
0.055
0.998
0. 139
0.305
0.025
0. 142
0.387
0.569
0.217
0. 116
0.066
0.117
0.053

3. 187
1.565
0.086
1. 164
0. 101
0. 191
0.024
0.055
0.055
0.998
0. 139
0.305
0.G25
0. 142
0.387
0.569
3.217
0. 116
0.066
0.117
0.053

PROCESSED POULTRY
BROILERS OR FRYERS
TURKEYS
HENS, YOUNG, 8-16 LBS.
TOMS, YOUNG, 14-20 LBS,

0.408
0.309
0.098
0.051
0.048

0.408
0.309
0.098
0.051
0.048

FRESH AND PROCESSED FISH
UNPROCESSED FIN FISH
HADDOCK
HALIBUT
SALMON
WHITEFISH
YELLOW PIKE
FRESH PROCESSED FISH
HADDOCK FILLETS
SHRIMP
OYSTERS
FROZEN PROCESSED FISH
COD FILLETS
FLOUNDER FILLETS
OCEAN PERCH FILLETS
SHRIMP
SHRIMP, RAW, BREADED
FROZEH FISH BLOCKS
FROZEN FISH STICKS
FROZEN FISH PORTIONS
CANNED FISH
SALMON, NO. 1 TALL CAN
TUNA, 6 1/2 OZ. CAN
SARDINES, MAINE, 3 1/4 OZ. CAN

0.547
0.180
0.011
0.073
0.086
0.009
0.001
0.075
0.011
0.057
0.007
0.207
0.002
0.007
0.003
0.086
0.068
0.007
0.012
0.022
0.086
0.011
0.066
0.009

0.547
0. 180
0.011
0.073
0.086
0.009
0.001
0.075
0.011
0.057
0.007
0.207
0.002
0.007
0.003
0.086
0.068
0.007
0.012
0.022
0.086
0.011
0.066
0.009

1.731

1.731

0241

01
0101
0102
0104
0106
0109
03
0315
04
•421
0423
0424
0425
0431
05
0563
0565
0567
0568
0569

MEATS
BEEF AND VEAL
BEEF, PRIME
BEEF, CHOICE, YG 3
BEEF, UTILITY
BEEF, GOOD, YG 3
VEAL. PRIME
LAMB
CHOICE
PORK
BACON
HAM, SMOKED, FULLY COOKED
PICNICS, SMOKED
BOSTON BUTTS
PORK LOINS, FRESH
OTHER MEATS
FRANKFURTERS, ALL MEAT
BOLOGNA, ALL MEAT
FRESH PORK SAUSAGE, ALL PORK
CANNED HAM
CANNED LUNCHEON MEAT, 12 OZ. CAN

03
04
0419
0421
01
0101
0102
0103
0104
0107
02
0211
0212
0213
03
0314
0315
0317
0318
0319
0321
0322
0323
04
0425
0426
0427

DAIRY PRODUCTS

S e e f o o tn o te s a t en d of ta b le .

0242

0243

0244

0245

0246

FRESH PROCESSED MILK
NORTH EASTERN REGION
NORTH CENTRAL REGION
SOUTHERN REGION
WESTERN REGIOH

0.751
0. 178
0.236
0. 186
0. 150

0.751
0. 178
0.236
0. 186
0. 150

0111
0112
0113

BUTTER
GRADE A AND AA, NEW YORK
GRADE A AND AA, CHICAGO
GRADE A AND AA, SAN FRANCISCO

0. 100
0.049
0.031
0.020

0. 100
0.049
0.031
0.020

0.444
0.269
0.028
0. 147

0.444
0.269
0.028
0. 147

0121
0122
0123

0253

0254

CHEESE
BARREL CHEESE
DAISIES
PROCESSED CHEESE

0131
0132

ICE CREAM
BULK
PRE-PACKAGED, HALF GALLONS

0. 175
0.051
0. 123

0. 175
0.051
0. 123

0141
0171

CONCEHTRATED MILK PRODUCTS
MILK, EVAPORATED, WHOLE,
MILK, NONFAT, DRY

0.261
0.081
0.180

0.261
0.081
0. 180

14 1/2 OZ. CAN

0.766

0.766

01
0101
0106
0111
0121
0126
0127
0131
0136
0138
02
0241
0246
0248
0251
0253
0255

CANNED FRUITS AND JUICES
CANNED FRUITS
APPLESAUCE, NO. 303 CAN
APRICOTS, HO. 2 1/2 CAN
CHERRIES, HO. 303 CAH
FRUIT COCKTAIL, NO. 2 1/2 CAN
PEACHES, NO. 2 1/2 CAN
PEACHES, NO. 10 CAN
PEARS* NO. 2 1/2 CAN
PINEAPPLE, NO. 2 CAN
CRANBERRY SAUCE, NO. 300 CAN
CANNED FRUIT JUICES
ORANGE JUICE, NO. 3 CAN
GRAPE JUICE, 24 OZ. BOTTLE
PRUNE JUICE, 32 OZ. BOTTLE
PINEAPPLE JUICE, NO. 3 CAN
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, NO. 3 CAN
APPLE J UICE.* 32 OZ. BOTTLE

0.204
0. 108
0.018
0.004
0.005
0.017
0.022
0.009
0.013
0.014
0.006
0.096
0.039
0.011
0.005
0.009
0.016
0.015

0.204
0. 108
0.018
0.004
0.005
0.017
0.022
0.009
0.013
0.014
0.006
0.096
0.039
0.011
0.005
0.009
0.016
0.015

0101
0103

FROZEN FRUITS AND JUICES
STRAWBERRIES, 10 OZ. PKG.
ORANGE CONCENTRATE, 6 OZ. CAH

0. 110
0.015
0.095

0.110
0.015
0.095

0101
0102

DRIED AND DEHYDRATED FRUITS
PRUHES, 1 LB. PKG.
RAISIHS, 15 OZ. PKG.

0.067
0.015
0.052

0.067
0.015
0.052 .

0101
0106
0107
0111
0117
0126
0136
0137
0141
0142
0144
0145

CAHNED VEGETABLES AND JUICES
ASPARAGUS, NO. 300 CAN
CORN, CREAM STYLE, NO. 303 CAN
CORN, WHOLE KERHEL, HO. 303 CAN
PEAS, NO. 303 CAN
BEANS, NO. 303 CAN
TOMATOES, NO. 303 CAN
TOMATO CATSUP, 14 OZ. BOTTLE
TOMATO CATSUP 32 OZ. BOTTLE
TOMATO JUICE, NO. 3 CAN
TOMATO SAUCE, 8 OZ. CAN
MUSHROOMS, 4 OZ. CAN
SWEET POTATOES, NO. 2 1/2 CAN

0.257
0.012
0.009
0.024
0.021
0.028
0.024
0.038
0.022
0.026
0.028
0.019
0.006

0.257
0.012
0.009
0.024
0.021
0.028
0.024
0.038
0.022
0.026
0.028
0.019
0.006

0101
0106
0108

FROZEN VEGETABLES
PEAS, 10 OZ. PKG.
BEANS BABY LIMA, 10 OZ. PKG.
POTATOES, FRENCH FRIED

0.111
0.015
0.007
0.089

0.111
0.015
0.007
0.089

0101

DRIED AND DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES
POTATOES, INSTAHT MASHED

0.019
0.019

0.019
0.019

PROCESSED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

1.044

1.044

0. 177
0. 177
0. 177

0. 177
0. 177
0. 177

REFINED SUGAR
CONSUMER SIZE PACKAGES
GRANULATED CANE SUGAR
FOR USE IN FOOD MANUFACTURING
GRANULATED CAN SUGAR IN BAGS
GRANULATED BEET SUGAR IN BULK
GRANULATED BEET SUGAR IN BAGS

0.370
0.053
0.053
0.317
0. 171
0. 100
0.047

0.370
0.053
0.053
0.317
0. 171
0.109
0.047

CONFECTIONERY MATERIALS

0. 119
0. 119

0.119
0. 119

SUGAR AND CONFECTIOHERY

025
0252

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER

COMMODITY

0109
0111
0113
0115

024

0. 195
0.068
0.016
0.031
0.081

022
0221

CODE

01
0101
01
0101
02
0201
0202
0203
01

RAW CANE SUGAR
RAW CANE SUGAR




in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
IE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 197? W EIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER

COMMODITY

0101
0102
0103
5
01
0101
0102
02
020 1

HONEY, EXTRACTED
CHOCOLATE COATING, MILK
CORN SYRUP

0.010
0.047
0.062
0.378
0.323
0.116
0.207
0.055
0.055

BEVERAGES AND BEVERAGE MATERIALS

0.378
0.323
0. 116
0.207
0.055
0.055

1.950

CONFECTIONERY END PRODUCTS
CANDY BARS
SOLID CHOCOLATE BARS
CHOCOLATE COATED BARS
CHEWING GUM
CHEWING GUM

0.010
0.047
0.062

1.950

1
01
0101
0103
02
0211
0212
03
0321
0322

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
MALT BEVERAGES
BEER, 11 OR 12 OZ. BOTTLE
BEER, 11 OR 12 OZ. CAN
DISTILLED SPIRITS
WHISKEY, STRAIGHT BOURBON, FIFTH
WHISKEY, SPIRIT BLEND, FIFTH
WINE
STILL TABLE, FIFTH
STILL DESSERT, FIFTH

0.715
0.403
0. 159
0.245
0.200
0. 121
0.079
0. 112
0.077
0.035

0.715
0.403
0. 159
0.245
0.200
0. 121
0.079
0. 112
0.077
0.035

2

01
0 106
02
021 1
03
0321
04
0431

NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
COLA DRINKS
COLA DRINK, BOTTLES
GINGER ALE
GINGER ALE, MIXED SIZE CASES
PLAIN SODA
CLUB SODA, BOTTLES
OTHER CARBONATED SOFT DRINKS
LEMON/LIME CARBONATED BEVERAGE

0.593
0.475
0.475
0.029
0.029
0.010
0.010
0.079
0.079

0.593
0.475
0.475
0.029
0.029
0.010
0.010
0.079
0.079

01
0101
0103
02
0206
03
031 1
0312

PACKAGED BEVERAGE MATERIALS
COFFEE, ROASTED
GROUND, 1 LB. TIN
SOLUBLE (INSTANT)
COCOA
POWDERED, SWEETENED, LB. PKG
TEA
BAGS
LOOSE

0.485
0 .399
0.305
0.095
0.040
0.040
0.046
0.036
0.010

0.485
0.399
0.305
0.095
0.040
0.040
0.046
0.036
0.010

010 1
0103
0105

OTHER BEVERAGE MATERIALS
MALT
FLAVORING SYRUP <FOUNTAIN)
KOLA SYRUP, FOR USE BY BOTTLERS

0. 157
0.033
0.040
0.085

0. 157
0.033
0.040
0.085

0.526

0.526

3

4

FATS AND OILS
1
010 1
0102
0105
0111

ANIMAL FATS AND OILS
LARD, 1 AND 2 LB. PRINTS
LARD, DRUMS
LARD, LOOSE
TALLOW, EDIBLE, LOOSE

0.054
0.008
0.017
0.016
0.014

0101
0 1)1
0121
0131
0141

CRUDE VEGETABLE OILS
SOYBEAN OIL
COTTONSEED OIL
PEANUT OIL
CORN OIL
COCONUT OIL

0. 168
0. 115
0.0 16
0.005
0.007
0.026

REFINED VEGETABLE OILS
COTTONSEED OIL
CORN OIL
SOYBEAN OIL
PEANUT OIL

0.048
0.024
0.015
0.002
0.007

0.048
0.024
0.015
0.002
0.007

0101
0106
0121
0131

VEGETABLE OIL END PRODUCTS
SHORTENING, 3 LB. TIN
SHORTENING, 440 LB. DRUM
MARGARINE
SALAD OIL, 24-OUNCE BOTTLE

0.255
0.033
0.058
0.089
0.075

0.255
0.Q33
0.058
0.089
0.075

0285

0289

0291

0292

0293

0294

3

4

MISCELLANEOUS PROCESSED FOODS

1.101

1.101

0.041
0.011
0.010
0.011
0.003
0.006

0.041
0.011
0.010
0.011
0.003
0.006

PICKLES AND PICKLE PRODUCTS
PICKLES, DILL OR SOUR, 16-32 OZ. JAR
PICKLES, FRESH CUCUMBER, 15-16 OZ. JAR

0.063
0.032
0.031

0.063
0.032
0.031

PROCESSED EGGS
FROZEN
DRIED

0.023
0.011
0.012

0.023
0.011
0.012

1
0101
0111
0113
0115
0121

JAMS, JELLIES, AND PRESERVES
STRAWBERRY PRESERVES, 10-12 OZ.
GRAPE JELLY, 10 OZ. JAR
BLACKBERRY JAM OR PRESERVES, 12
CHERRY JAM OR PRESERVES, 12 OZ.
MARASCHINO CHERRIES, 80Z. TO 10

2

0101
0102
0101
0102

3

See

s a t en d o f t a b le .

JAR
OZ. JAR
JAR
OZ. JAR

COMMODITY

SPECIALTIES
BABY FOODS, STRAINED,4 1/2-5 OZ CAN/JAR
PORK AND BEANS, NO. 300 CAN
SPAGHETTI NO. 300 CAN
SOUP, CONDENSED, NO. 1 CAN

0 .209
0.035
0.059
0.031
0.083

0.209
0.035
0 .059
0.031
0.083

0102
0105

OTHER FROZEN PROCESSED FOODS
FROZEN BEEF PIE
CAKES

0.203
0. 136
0.067

0.203
0. 136
0.067

0121
0131
0141
0145
0 147

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROCESSED FOODS
DESSERT,GELATIN BASE
PEPPER, WHOLE, BLACK
PEANUT BUTTER, 12 OZ. JAR
MAYONNAISE, 16 OZ. JAR
ORANGE JUICE, FRESH CHILLED

0.561
0.096
0. 144
0.082
0. 198
0.042

0.561
0.096
0. 144
0.082
0. 198
0.042

MANUFACTURED ANIMAL FEEDS

1. 171

1. 171

0101
0111
0121
0131

GRAIN BY-PRODUCT FEEDS
BRAN
MIDDLINGS
GLUTEN FEED, CORN
ALFALFA MEAL

0.093
0.022
0.022
0.036
0.013

0.093
0.022
0.022
0.036
0.0 13

0101
0111

VEGETABLE CAKE AND MEAL FEEDS
COTTONSEED MEAL
SOYBEAN MEAL

0.270
0.022
0.248

0.270
0.022
0.248

0101
0111
0121
0131
0141

FORMULA FEEDS
POULTRY FEED, BROILER
POULTRY FEED, EGG LAYING
DAIRY FEED
BEEF CATTLE FEED
HOG FEED

0.581
0. 107
0. 129
0. 132
0.091
0. 122

0.581
0. 107
0. 129
0. 132
0.091
0. 122

0101
0103
0105
0107

MISCELLANEOUS FEEDSTUFFS
MEAT MEAL
PET FOOD, DOG, 15 1/2 OZ. CAN
DRY TANKAGE
FISH MEAL

0.227
0.023
0. 174
0.023
0.007

0.227
0.023
0. 174
0.023
0.007

78.193

78.193

5.397

5.397

0.346

0.346

01
0101
0102
0105
02
0211
0212
0213
0217
0221
0227
0231

UNPROCESSED FILAMENT YARNS
CELLULOSIC
ACETATE FILAMENT YARN, 55 DENIER
ACETATE FILAMENT YARN, 75 DENIER
RAYON FILAMENT YARN, 150 DENIER
NON-CELLULOSIC
NYLON FILAMENT YARN, 15 DENIER
NYLON FILAMENT YARN, 40 DENIER
NYLON FILAMENT YARN, 70 DENIER
NYLON TIRE YARN, 840 DENIER
POLYESTER FILAMENT YARN, 150 DENIER
POLYESTER TIRE YARN, 1000 DENIER
FIBROUS GLASS YARN,

0.219
0.049
0.019
0.030
0. 170
0.013
0.024
0.026
0.017
0.058
0.008
0.025

0.219
0.049
0.011
0.017
0.021
0. 170
0.013
0.024
0.026
0.017
0.058
0.008
0.025

01
0101
02
0211
0215
0216
0217

STAPLE
CELLULOSIC
VISCOSE STAPLE
NON-CELLULOSIC
NYLON STAPLE
ACRYLIC STAPLE
ACRYLIC STAPLE, 3 DENIER
POLYESTER STAPLE

0. 108
0.024
0.024
0.084
0.020
0.008
0.020
0.036

0. 108
0.024
0.024
0.084
0.020
0.008
0.020
0.036

02
0212

TOW
NON-CELLULOSIC
ACRYLIC TOW

0.019
0.019
0.019

0.019
0.019
0.019

0.475

0.475

0.431
0.097
0.032
0.024
0.042
0.025
0.025
0.309
0.029
0.013
0.043
0.009
0.011

0.431
0.097
0.032
0.024
0.042
0.025
0.025
0.309
0.029
0.013
0.043
0.009
0.011

INDUSTRIAL COMMODITIES
03

TEXTILE PRODUCTS AND APPAREL
SYNTHETIC FIBERS

031
0315

0316

0317

PROCESSED YARNS AND THREADS

032
0326

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISED
[
FORMER

0148
0 151
0153
0156

029

0. 168
0. 1 15
0.016
0.005
0.007
0.026

0101
0111
0121
0131

0284

0.054
0.008
0.017
0.016
0.0 14

2

CODE

01
0101
0103
0105
02
0221
03
033 1
0332
0333
0334
0335

YARNS
COTTON
COTTON YARN, COMBED KNITTING, 30'S
COTTON YARN, CARDED WEAVING, 20/ 2 ’S
COTTON YARN, CARDED KNITTING, 20'S
WOOL
WOOL KNITTING YARN, 2 / 2 0 *S
SYNTHETIC
TEXTURED NYLON YARN, 70 DENIER
NYLON FILAMENT YARN, 1300 DENIER
SPUN NYLON YARN 15-18
NYLON BCF YARN, 1300 DENIER
NYLON BCF YARN, 2600 DENIER




in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

0339
0341
0342
0345
0347
0351
0352
036 1
01
0101
03
0321
0322
0331

TEXTURED POLYESTER YARN, 70 DENIER
TEXTURED POLYESTER YARN, 150 DENIER
SPUN POLYESTER YARN, 15 DENIER
POLYESTER/COTTON, 18•S
100% SPUN POLYESTER, 18’S
SPUN ACRYLIC, 6 DENIER
ACRYLIC CARPET YARN, 2/5 0 ’S
SPUN VISCOSE RAYON, 1.5 DENIER
THREADS
COTTON
COTTON THREAD, INDUSTRIAL USE
SYNTHETIC
POLYESTER THREAD, HOME USE
POLYESTER THREAD, INDUSTRIAL USE
CORESPUN THREAD, INDUSTRIAL USE
GRAY FABRICS

01
0101
0103
0105
0107
0109
0111
0113
03
0321
0341
0342
0351
0354
0355
0356
0357
04
046 1
0462
I
02
0211

BROADWOVENS
COTTON
PRINTCLOTH
SHEETING, CLASS C
OSNABURG
TOBACCO CLOTH
DUCK, #10
DRILL
SATEEN
SYNTHETIC
ACETATE TAFFETA
NYLON TAFFETA
NYLON COATING SUBSTRATE
POLYESTER NINON
POLYESTER/COTTON PRINTCLOTH
POLYESTER/COTTON BATISTE
70 DENIER TEXTURED POLYESTER FABRIC
POLYESTER/RAYON PRINTCLOTH
OTHER
BURLAP
JUTE CARPET BACKING
KNITS
SYNTHETIC
ACETATE/NYLON TRICOT
FINISHED FABRICS

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 W EIGHTS)
REVISED
FORMER
0.020
0.078
0.004
0.026
0.010
0.033
0.014
0.019

0..020
0..078
0..004
0.>026
0..010
0..033
0..014
0,.019

0.043
0.030
0.030
0.013
0.002
0.001
0.010

0,.043
0, .030
0,.030
0 .013
0 .002
0,.001
0 .010

0.616

0.587
0 .195
0 .049
0 .045
0 .021
0,.012
0 .033
0..019
0..016
0 .369
0 .054
0 .028
0..012
0 .037
0 .057
0..068
0 .061
0 .051
0 .023
0 .001
0 .023

0.029
0.029
0.029

01
0102
0103
0112
0113
0122
0132
0133
0142
0152
0153
0154
0155
0162
0163
0164
0167
0172
0173
0174
0175
0176
0177
0178
0179
0182
0 188
02
0202
0203
0212
0214
0223
0225
0227
0233
0237
0239
0243
0253
0262
0263
0272
0274
0275
0278
0282
0285
0287
03
0302
0332
0334
0337
0339
0362
0364
0367

0 .616

0.587
0. 195
0.049
0.045
0.021
0.012
0.033
0.019
0.016
0.369
0.054
0.028
0.012
0.037
0.057
0.068
0.061
0.051
0.023
0.001
0.023

0 .029
0,.029
0 .029

0.986

0,.986

'01
0101
0103
0105
0107
0108
0109
0111
02
0221
0232
03
0341
0343
0345
0346
0347
0349
0351
0361

BROADWOVENS
COTTON
CORDUROY
TWILL
SHEETING, SOFT FILLED
DENIM, 10 OZ.
DENIM, OVER 10 OZ.
CANTON FLANNEL
DUCK SINGLE FILLED
WOOL
W O M E N ’S WOOL/NYLON SPORTSWEAR FABRIC
MEN'S WOOL OUTER JACKETING
SYNTHETIC
M E N ’S POLYESTER/WORSTED WOOL SUITING
POLYESTER/COTTON TWILL
POLYESTER/COTTON POPLIN
POLYESTER/COTTON BATISTE
POLYESTER/COTTON BROADCLOTH
TEXTURED POLYESTER TWILL
NYLON TAFFETA
VELVET DOMESTIC UPHOLSTERY FABRIC

0.422
0. 172
0.047
0.041
0.024
0.022
0.018
0.008
0.012
0.067
0.039
0.029
0. 182
0.006
0.038
0.012
0.021
0.036
0.045
0.023

0..422
0.. 172
0,.047
0,.041
0..024
0..022
0,.018
0..008
0 .012
0..067
0 .039
0 .029
0 . 182
0,.006
0,.035
0..011
0..019
0..033
0,.041
0 .015
0..021

t
01
0101
03
0323
0325
0326
0331
0341
0351

KNITS
COTTON
OUTERWEAR JERSEY
SYNTHETIC
POLYESTER/COTTON INTERLOCK
TEXTURED POLYESTER DK JACQUARD
TEX. POLYESTER DK TWILL OR INTERLOCK
SLIVER KNIT PILE FABRIC ACRYLIC FACE
NYLON TRICOT 40 DENIER
ACETATE TRICOT, 55 DENIER

0.379
0.033
0.033
0.346
0.049
0.119
0.077
0.041
0.036
0.025

0..379
0 .033
0 .033
0 .346
0.049
0,. 119
0 .077
0 .041
0.036
0 .025

i
01
0101

NARROW FABRICS
COTTON
COTTON/RUBBER FABRIC

0.088
0.088
0.088

0.088
0 .088
0 .088

NON WOVENS
SYNTHETIC
POLYESTER APPAREL INTERLINING

0.098
0.098
0.098

0..098
0 .098
0 .098

03
0321

APPAREL & OTHER FABRICATED TEXTILE PRODUCTS

I

APPAREL

See

is a t e n d o f t a b l e .

2.974
2.314

2 .974
2.314

COMMODITY

CODE

0382

0383

WOMEN'S
SUITS EXCEPT UNIFORMS AND PANTSUITS
PANTSUITS INCLUDING JUMPSUITS
DRESSES SOLD AT A DOZEN PRICE
DRESSES SOLD AT A UNIT PRICE
SKIRTS
DRESS SLACKS
JEAN CUT CASUAL SLACKS
SHORTS, PEDAL PUSHERS, BERMUDAS, ETC.
CUT AND SEWN BLOUSES AND SHIRTS
KNIT SPORTSHIRTS AND TOPS
HALTERS AND BEACHWEAR
SWEATERS
TAILORED SUIT-TYPE JACKETS
UNTRIMMED COATS AND CAPES
FUR COATS, CAPES, JACKETS, ETC.
FABRIC RAINCOATS
PANTYHOSE
STOCKINGS
BRASSIERES
CORSETS AND GIRDLES
PANTIES
SLIPS
NIGHTGOWNS AND SLEEPCOATS
ROBES, DRESSING GOWNS, ETC.
SWIMSUITS
WASHABLE SERVICE APPAREL
MEN'S
SUITS, REGULAR WEIGHT
SUITS, LIGHT WEIGHT
DRESS TROUSERS
JEAN-CUT CASUAL SLACKS AND JEANS
UNIFORM DRESS TROUSERS
WORKPANTS
OVERALLS AND WORK-TYPE JACKETS
DRESS AND BUSINESS SHIRTS
CUT AND SEWN SPORTSHIRTS
KNIT PULLOVER GOLF AND POLO SHIRTS
SWEATER
TAILORED SPORT COATS
HEAVY NON-TAILORED OUTER JACKET
LIGHT WEIGHT OUTER JACKET
SOCKS
T-SHIRT
BRIEFS
PAJAMAS AND OTHER NIGHTWEAR
TIES
HATS AND CAPS
WORK GLOVES AND MITTENS
INFANTS' AND CHILDREN'S
KNIT SPORTSHIRT
CHILDREN'S SPORT SHIRTS
CHILDREN'S DRESSES
SLACKS AND SHORTS
CHILDREN'S JEANS, DUNGAREES, ETC.
INFANTS' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERPANTS
INFANTS' AND CHILDREN’S KNEE SOCKS
INFANTS' AND CHILDREN'S JACKETS

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 1972 WEIGHTS)
1
FORMER
0.997
0.025
0.024
0.06 1
0.251
0.034
0.056
0.021
0.009
0.091
0.033
0.002
0.033
0.012
0.041
0.033
0.016
0.046
0.016
0.053
0.025
0.018
0.022
0.030
0.015
0.018
0.013
0.970
0.093
0.042
0. 175
0.082
0.006
0.028
0.004
0.088
0.084
0.020
0.037
0.091
0.040
0.020
0.035
0.031
0.019
0.015
0.023
0.017
0.020
0.348
0.007
0.094
0.080
0.062
0.054
0.016
0.033

0.997
0.025
0.024
0.061
0.251
0.034
0.056
0.021
0.009
0.091
0.033
0.002
0.033
0.012
0.041
0.033
0.016
0.046
0.0 16
0.053
0.025
0.018
0.022
0.030
0.015
0.018
0.013
0.970
0.093
0.042
0. 175
0.082
0.006
0.028
0.004
0.088
0.084
0.020
0.037
0.091
0.040
0.020
0.035
0.031
0.019
0.015
0.023
0.017
0.020
0.348
0.006
0.075
0. 064
0.071
0.050
0.043
0.013
0.026

01
0102
0132
0133
0152
02
0212
0232
04
0432
0462

TEXTILE HOUSEFURNISHINGS
BED CLOTHES
BEDSPREADS AND BEDSETS
FLAT SHEETS, EXCEPT CRIB SIZE
FITTED SHEETS, EXCEPT CRIB SIZE
PILLOWCASES
BATH PRODUCTS
TOWELS FOR HOME USE
SHOWER AND BATH CURTAINS
WINDOW AND FURNITURE ACCESSORIES
DRAPERIES
DECORATIVE PILLOWS

0.359
0. 188
0.061
0.060
0.043
0.024
0.066
0.060
0.007
0. 105
0.089
0.015

0.359
0. 188
0.06 1
0.060
0.043
0.024
0.066
0.060
0.007
0. 105
0.089
0.015

02
0212
03
0302
0322
0332
0342

FABRICATED PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
CAMPING TENTS
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
FINDINGS AND RELATED PRODUCTS
CORDAGE, TWINE AND ROPE
TARPAULINS
INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL TOWELS

0.302
0.031
0.031
0.271
0.210
0.039
0.018
0.004

0.302
0.031
0.031
0.271
0.210
0.039
0.018
0.004

0.872

0.872

04

HIDES, SKINS, LEATHER, AND RELATED PRODUCTS

041
0411

REVISED

HIDES AND SKINS
0101
0102
0111
0112

CATTLE HIDES
PACKER, NATIVE COW, LIGHT
PACKER, BRANDED COW
PACKER, NATIVE STEER, HEAVY
PACKER, COLORADO STEER, HEAVY

0.091

0.091

0.072
0.009
0.012
0.041
0.009

0.072
0.009
0.012
0.041
0.009

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
CODE

COMMODITY

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 W EIGHTS)
REVISED
1
FORMER

0101
0102

CALFSKINS
PACKER, NORTHERN, HEAVY
PACKER, NORTHERN, LIGHT

0.005
0.002
0.002

0.005
0.002
0.002

0101
0102

0412

KIPSKINS
PACKER, NORTHERN, NATIVE, 15/25
PACKER, NORTHERN, NATIVE, 0/W

0.002
0.001
0.001

0.002
0.001
0.001

0101
0102

GOATSKINS
AMRITSARS, INDIA
PERNAMBUCOS, BRAZIL

0.001
0.000
0.000

0.001
0.000
0.000

0101
0111

SHEEP AND LAMBSKINS
LAMBSKINS, F. 0. B. NEW YORK
LAMBSKINS, C. I. F. NEW YORK

0.011
0.010
0.001

0.011
0.010
0.001

0. 151

0.151

0413

0414

0415

042
0421

0422
0423

0424

LEATHER
01
0101
0102
02
0231
0241
0251

CATTLEHIDE LEATHER
SOLE LEATHER
LIGHT BENDS
HEAVY BENDS
UPPER LEATHER
WORK SHOE ELK
CATTLE AND KIP SIDES, SMOOTH
CATTLE AND KIP SIDES, RETANNED

0. 126
0.017
0.003
0.013
0. 110
0.024
0.004
0.082

0.119
0.016
0.003
0.012
0. 104
0.022
0.004
0.078

0101

CALF LEATHER
UPPER, CHROME TANNED

0.015
0.015

SHEEP AND LAMB LEATHER
LINING, SHOE
LAMB GARMENT LEATHER

0.010
0.002
0.007

0.009
0.002
0.007

0101

0432

0433

0442
0443

0444




0.008
0.008

0102
0103
0109
0112
0122
01
0 106
0108
0112
0114
0115
0116
0 118
0131
02
0232
0234

W O M E N ’S AND M I S S E S ’ FOOTWEAR
WO M E N ’S AND M I S S E S ’ FOOTWEAR, DOMESTIC
NURSE'S OXFORD, LEATHER
PUMP, CEMENTED, CALF UPPER
PUMP, CEMENTED, MEDIUM QUALITY
PUMP, LOW, MED. QUALITY
STRAP STYLE, VINYL UPPER
WOMEN'S SLIPPERS, CEMENTED
SLIPPER, SLIP LASTED, FABRIC LEATHER
CASUAL SHOE, CEMENTED, SIDE OR PATENT
W O M E N ’S AND MISSES' FOOTWEAR, IMPORTED
W O M E N ’S DRESS SHOE, IMPORTED
WOMEN'S SANDALS, IMPORTED

0.209
0.150
0.002
0.035
0.035
0.040
0.004
0.015
0.001
0.018
0.059
0.059

0.209
0. 150
0.002
0.035
0.035
0.040
0.004
0.015
0.001
0.018
0.059
0.040
0.019

0111
0112

C HILDREN’S AND INFANTS’ FOOTWEAR
OXFORD, GOODYEAR, ELK OR KIP UPPER
PUMP, CEMENTED, PATENT SIDE UPPER

0.020
0.005
0.015

0.020
0.005
0.015

0.198

0. 198

0. 131
0.065
0.012
0.037
0.017

0.131
0.065
0.012
0.037
0.017

0.027
0.027

0.027
0.027

-

OTHER LEATHER AND RELATED PRODUCTS
0111
0122
0129
0131

LUGGAGE AND SMALL LEATHER GOODS
WEEK-END CASE, WOMEN'S, NONLEATHER
ATTACHE CASE, NON-LEATHER
WOMEN'S HANDBAG, VINYL
WALLET, MEN'S, LEATHER

0101

GLOVES
G LOVE’S M E N ’S DRESS LEATHER

0101
0102

INDUSTRIAL LEATHER
BELTING, INDUSTRIAL
OIL AND GREASE RETAINER

0.008
0.003
0.005

0.008
0.003
0.005

0101
0111

FOOTWEAR CUT STOCK
CUT SOLES, M E N ’S
CUT SOLES, WOMENS

0.033
0.017
0.016

0.033
0.017
0.016

FUELS AND RELATED PRODUCTS, AND POWER
COAL
01
0101
0103

ANTHRACITE
ANTHRACITE
CHESTNUT, PA. MINE
BUCKWHEAT NO 1., PA. MINE

S e e fo o tn o te s a t en d o f t a b le .

0102
0103
0106
0107
0108
0109
0111

11.040
0.686

11.040
0.686

0.018
0.018
0.009
0.009

0.018
0.018
0.009
0.009

0543

0.668
0.010
0.010
0.151
0.043
0.026
0.056
0.027
0.507
0.287
0.035
0. 122
0.064

0.668
0.010
0.010
0. 151
0.043
0.026
0.056
0.027
0.507
0.287
0.035
0. 122
0.064

0.083
0.007
0.006
0.009
0.012
0.016
0.003
0.030

0.083
0.007
0.006
0.009
0.012
0.016
0.003
0.030

1.666

1.666

0102
0103
0104

1.224
0.674
0.434
0.116

1.224
0.674
0.434
0.116

0104
0105
0106

LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS
PROPANE
BUTANE
ETHANE

0.442
0.291
0.053
0.098

0.442
0.291
0.053
0.098

ELECTRIC POWER

2.332

2.332

1101
1204
1307
141 1
1514
1617
1721
1824
1927

COMMERCIAL POWER, 40 KW DEMAND
NEW ENGLAND
MID-ATLANTIC
EAST NORTH CENTRAL
WEST NORTH CENTRAL
SOUTH ATLANTIC
EAST SOUTH CENTRAL
WEST SOUTH CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC

1. 125
0.064
0.240
0.204
0.071
0. 175
0.045
0. 106
0.057
0. 163

1. 125
0.064
0.240
0.204
0.071
0. 175
0.045
0. 106
0.057
0. 163

1101
1204
1307
1411
1514
1617
1721
1824
1927

INDUSTRIAL POWER, 500 KW DEMAND
NEW ENGLAND
MID-ATLANTIC
EAST NORTH CENTRAL
WEST NORTH CENTRAL
SOUTH ATLANTIC
EAST SOUTH CENTRAL
WEST SOUTH CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC

1.207
0.054
0.213
0.285
0.070
0. 179
0. 129
0.112
0.037
0. 127

1.207
0.054
0.213
0.285
0.070
0. 179
0. 129
0. 112
0.037
0. 127

0.977

0.977

0.977
0.019
0.004
0.024
0.062
0.223
0.077
0. 113
0.268
0.017
0.054
0.078
0.018
0.018

0.977
0.019
0.004
0.024
0.062
0.223
0.077
0. 1 13
0.268
0.017
0.054
0.078
0.018
0.018

CRUDE PETROLEUM
0101
0103
0105
0111
0121
0122
0123
0125
0126
0131
0141
0143
0145

03/
0571

COKE (FOUNDRY BY-PRODUCT)
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
MILWAUKEE, WISCOHSIN
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
IRONTON, OHIO
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER

NATURAL GAS
INTERSTATE
INTRASTATE
IMPORTED

056
0561

BITUMINOUS COAL
DOMESTIC SIZES
RETAIL DEALERS
INDUSTRIAL SIZES SPOT
STEAM ELECTRIC UTILITIES
MANUFACTURING
METALLURGICAL, HIGH VOLATILE
METALLURGICAL, LOW AND MEDIUM VOLATILE
INDUSTRIAL SIZES CONTRACT
STEAM ELECTRIC UTILITY
MANUFACTURING
METALLURGICAL, HIGH VOLATILE
METALLURGICAL, LOW VOLATILE

GAS FUELS

054
0542

0.203
0. 104
0.013
0.029
0.048
0.009

051
0511

0532

0.432

0.203
0. 104
0.013
0.029
0.048
0.009

05

01
0101
02
0209
0211
0212
0213
03
0301
0302
0303
0304

053
0531

~

M E N ’S AND B O Y S ’ FOOTWEAR
OXFORD, GOODYEAR/CEMENT, SIDE UPPER
OXFORD GOODYEAR LEATHER UPPER AND SOLE
DRESS BOOT SIDE UPPER 1 OR 2 ZIPPERS
WORK SHOE, GOODYEAR, COWHIDE, UPPER
SLIPPER, ROMEO, KID OR SIDE UPPER

044
0441

052

0.432

KID LEATHER
UPPER, GLAZED
FOOTWEAR

043
0431

0512

0.014
0.014

0101
0103

COMMODITY

CODE

CRUDE PETROLEUM
ILLINOIS BASIN, SWEET
PENNSYLVANIA GRADE
KANSAS
OKLAHOMA, SWEET
WEST TEXAS, SOUR
TEXAS COAST, UPPER, SWEET
EAST TEXAS
SOUTH LOUISIANA
NORTH LOUISIANA
WYOMING, SOUR
CALIFORNIA, SIGNAL HILL, SOUR
COLORADO
ALASKA, COOK INLET
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, REFINED

02
0201
0202
0203
03
0301
0302
0303
04
0401
0402
0403

GASOLINE
REGULAR
DEALER TANK-WAGON TO RETAIL OUTLETS
SALES TO JOBBERS
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS
PREMIUM
DEALER TANK-WAGON TO RETAIL OUTLETS
SALES TO JOBBERS
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS
UNLEADED GASOLINE
DEALER TANK-WAGON TO RETAIL OUTLETS
SALES TO JOBBERS
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS

5,296

5.296

2.715
1.657
0.810
0.592
0.255
0.478
0.303
0. 140
0.035
0.581
0.292
0.251
0.037

2.715
1.657
0.810
0.592
0.255
0.478
0.303
0.140
0.035
0.581
0.292
0.251
0.037

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—

0572

0573

0574

0575

0576

0577

0.093
0.356
0.356
1.115
0.673
0.673
0.442
0.442

1.115
0.673
0.673
0.442
0.442

0.669
0. t78
0. 178
0.491
0.491

0. 178

0111
0112
0113

LUBRICATING OIL MATERIALS
BRIGHT STOCK
NEUTRAL STOCK
PALE OIL

0.164
0.018
0.065
0.082

0. 164
0.018
0.065
0.082

01
0101
0106
0111

FINISHED LUBRICANTS
AUTOMOTIVE
AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR OILS
INDUSTRIAL OILS
PETROLEUM GREASE

0.161
0.161
0.075
0.072
0.014

0. 161
0. 161
0.075
0.072
0.014

0101
0102

PETROLEUM WAX
E. OF ROCKIES, REFINED#
MICROCRYSTALINE

0.023
0.015
0.008

0.023
0.015
0.008

6.497

6.497

02
0201
03
0301
02
0201
03
0301




0.093

KEROSENE TO RESELLERS
COMMERCIAL JET FUEL, KEROSENE BASE
MIDDLE DISTILLATE
FUEL OIL NO. 2 TO RESELLERS
DIESEL TO COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS
RESIDUAL FUELS
CARGO SHIPMENTS TO RESELLERS
STEAM ELECTRIC UTILITIES

122-149 ASTM

CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS

0.178
0.491

0.449

03
0301
0302
0303
0311
0321
0324
0328
0331
0333
0335
0337
0341
0343
0345
0347
0349
0351
0356
0361
0363
0365
0366
0367
0371
0375
0381
0382

0.669

0.491

2.084

BASIC INORGANIC CHEMICALS
ALKALIES AND CHLORINE
CHLORINE LIQUID
POTASSOUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC POTASH)
SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA)
OTHER INORGANIC CHEMICALS
ALUMIMIN FLUORIDE
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (ALUMINA TRIHYDRATE
ALUMINUM OXIDE (ALUMINA CALCINED)
ALUMINUM SULFATE
CALCIUM CARBIDE
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
CALCIUM OXIDE, (LIME)
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC
COPPER SULFATE
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
HYDROFLUORIC ACID
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
MAGNESIUM SULFATE
NITRIC ACID 42 DEGREES BE
SILICA GEL
SODIUM BORATE (BORAX)
SODIUM CHLORATE
SODIUM HYDROSULFITE
SODIUM METASILICATE
SODIUM SILICATES
SODIUM SULFATE, ANHYDROUS
SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE
SULFURIC ACID (CONTACT), 66 BE

0.738
0.217
0.056
0.010
0.042
0.109
0.521
0.006
0.016
0.054
0.026
0.008
0.008
0.093
0.022
0.002
0.015
0.016
0.008
0.010
0.010
0.009
0.017
0.006
0.007
0.004
0.016
0.012
0.069
0.086

0.738
0.217
0.056
0.010
0.042
0. 109
0.521
0.006
0.016
0.054
0.026
0.008
0.008
0.093
0.022
0.002
0.015
0.016
0.008
0.010
0.010
0.009
0.017
0.006
0.007
0.004
0.016
0.012
0.069
0.086

01
0101
0109
0121
0131
0132
0141
02
0201
0205
0211
0212
0221
0231
0235
0236
0241
0246
0251
0261
0271
0272

BASIC ORGANIC CHEMICALS
PRIMARY
BENZENE
1,3 BUTADIENE
ETHYLENE
PROPYLENE, CHEMICAL
PROPYLENE, POLYMER
TOLUENE
INTERMEDIATE
ACRYLONITRILE
ANILINE (OIL)
CUMENE
CYCLOHEXANE
ETHYLENE OXIDE
FORMALDEHYDE
ORTHO - XYLENE
PARA - XYLENE
PHENOL, SYNTHETIC
PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
STYRENE, MONOMER
TOLUENE 2,4 ♦ 2,6 DIISOCYANATE
VINYL ACETATE, MONOMER
VINYL CHLORIDE. MONOMER

1.346
0.267
0.043
0.086
0.048
0.028
0.022
0.039
0.335
0.011
0.005
0.031
0.034
0.007
0.006
0.012
0.033
0.015
0.007
0.045
0.038

1.346
0.267
0.043
0.086
0.048
0.028
0.022
0.039
0.335
0.011
0.005
0.031
0.034
0.007
0.006
0.012
0.033
0.015
0.007
0.045

INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS

See footnotes at end of table.

0.022
0.869

0.638
0.022
l.86«

COKMOOITY

OTHER BASIC ORGANICS
ACETIC ACID
ACETONE
ADIPIC ACID
1-BUTANOL (BUTYL ALCOHOL)
CARBON DISULFIDE
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
DICHLORODIFLUORO METHANE
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
DIISODECYL PHTHALATE
DI (2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE (DOP)
ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL)
ETHYL ACRYLATE, MONOMER
ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
ETHYLENE GLYCOL, POLYESTER
ETHYLENE GLYCOL, TECHNICAL
GLYCERIN (GLYCEROL)
ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE
METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL)
METHYLCHLOROFORM
METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK)
METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (MIBK)
PERCHLOROETHYLENE
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
TRICHLOROFLUORO METHANE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER
0.745
0.006
0.025
0.002
0.003
0.012
0.040
0.015
0.076
0.009
0.050
0.042
0.019
0.003
0.008
0.098
0.092
0.034
0.004
0.011
0.012
0.031
0.018
0.014
0.028
0.040
0.015
0.040

0.745
0.006
0.025
0.002
0.003
0.012
0.040
0.015
0.076
0.009
0.050
0.042
0.019
0.003
0.008
0.098
0.092
0.034
0.004
0.011
0.012
0.031
0.018
0.014
0.028
0.040
0.015
0.040

062

PAINT AND PAINT MATERIALS

0.723

0.723

0621

0101
0111
0121
0131
0141
0151
0161

PREPARED PAINT
PAINT, INSIDE, LATEX
VARNISH, FLOOR
ENAMEL
PAINT, INSIDE, OIL
PAINT, OUTSIDE
PAINT, PORCH AND DECK
PAINT, ROOF AND BARN

0.357
0.118
0.020
0.044
0.040
0.092
0.035
0.007

0.357
0. 118
0.020
0.044
0.040
0.092
0.035
0.007

01
0104
0105
0112
0114
0117
0118
0136
0139
0151
0162
0171
0181
0191
0192
02
0202
0203
0205
0207
0208
0209
0211
0214
0216
03
0301
0302
0303
0305
0307
0309
0311
04
0401
0403

PAINT MATERIALS
PAINT RESINS
METHYL METHACRYLATE
SOYA BEAN OIL
N-BUTYL-ACRYLATE
EPOXY, UNMODIFIED
TOLUENE DIISOCYANATE
MELAMINE-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN
LINSEED OIL, ALKALI REFINED
TALL OIL
ETHYL ACRYLATE, MONOMER
GLYCERINE, HIGH GRAVITY
PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
PENTAERYTHRITOL
NITROCELLULOSE
POLYVINYL ACETATE
PAINT PIGMENTS
CALCIUM CARBONATE
CHROME YELLOW
YELLOW IRON OXIDE
KAOLIN CLAY
TALC
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
ZINC OXIDE
ZINC DUST
PHTHALOCYANINE BLUE TONER
PAINT SOLVENTS
ACETONE
N-BUTYL ALCOHOL
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
ETHYL ACETATE
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
MINERAL SPIRITS, RULE 66
XYLOL (MIXED XYLONES)
PAINT ADDITIVES
COBALT NAPHTHENATE
HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE

0.366
0. 152
0.010
0.028
0.002
0.010
0.010
0.002
0.014
0.014
0.001
0.014
0.006
0.009
0.019
0.015
0. 157
0.002
0.013
0.021
0.023
0.000
0.050
0.017
0.002
0.029
0.034
0.009
0.001
0.002
0.002
0.009
0.008
0.003
0.022
0.003
0.019

0.366
0. 152
0.010
0.028
0.002
0.010
0.010
0.002
0.014
0.014
0.00 1
0.014
0.006
0.009
0.019
0.015
0. 157
0.002
0.013
0.021
0.023
0.000
0.050
0.017
0.002
0.029
0.034
0.009
0.001
0.002
0.002
0.009
0.008
0.003
0.022
0.003
0.019

0.801

0.801

0. 124
0.005
0.013
0.000
0.002
0.008
0.003
0.000
0.002
0.005
0.001
0.000

0.124
0.005
0.013
0.000
0.002
0.008
0.003
0.000
0.002
0.005
0.001
0.000

2.084

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
02
0202
0203
0204
0205
0211
0212
0213
0214
0215
0221
0222
0223
0231
0241
0251
0261
0262
0263
0264
0265
0266
0267
0281

061

0614

LIGHT DISTILLATE

CODE

0.449
0.093
0.093
0.356
0.356

02
0201
03
0301

06

0613

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 1972 I
*
JEIGHTS)
REVISED
1
FORMER

COMMODITY

CODE

0622

DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS

063
0631

0101
0103
0105
0109
0113
0117
0128
0131

0132
0133
0142

MATERIALS
PHENACETIN (ACETOPHENETIDIN)
ASPIRIN (ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID)
CITRIC ACID
SALICYLIC ACID
ALCOHOL, ETHYL
BISMUTH SUBNITRATE
CELLULOSE GUM
CODEINE SULPHATE
CORTISONE ACETATE
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
ZSOHIAZXD

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

CODE

s m
0145
0147
OHS
0149
0151
0154
0161
0162
0163
0165
0167
0168
0169
0171
0172
0175
0174
0635

0656

064

0.488
0.097
0.010
0.010
0.054
0.016
0.051
0.022
0.061
0.016
0.018
0.007
0.037
0.010
0.050
0.029

0.488
0.097
0.010
0.010
0.054
0.016
0.051
0.022
0.061
0.016
0.018
0.007
0.037
0.010
0.050
0.029

ot
02
03
04
05
06
07
08

PREPARATIONS, PROPRIETARY (OVER COUNTER)
VITAMINS
COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS
LAXATIVES AND ELIMINATION AIDS
ANALGESICS, INTERNAL
TONICS AND ALTERATIVES
ANALGESICS, EXTERNAL
ANTISEPTICS
ANTACIDS

0. 188
0.027
0.038
0.014
0.045
0.000
0.028
0.027
0.008

0. 188
0.027
0.038
0.014
0.045
0.000
0.028
0.027
0.008

FATS AND OILS, INEDIBLE
CASTOR OIL
COCONUT OIL
MENHADEN OIL
SOYBEAN OIL
TALLOU
GREASE, WHITE, CHOICE
GREASE, YELLOW

0.185
0.003
0.011
0.009
0.005
0.053
0.051
0.052

AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS

CODE

0107
0108
0109
0111
0112
0113
0114
0115
0116
0117
067

0101
0111
0121
0141
0151
0161
0171

01
0105
0111
0116
0126
0156
02
0261
0262
0265
0265
0267
05
0571
0572
0574
0128
0151
0153
0154

066

06810101

0102

0105
0104
0105
0106

0.693
0. 143

FERTILIZER MATERIALS
NITROGENATES
AMMONIA,ANHYDROUS
AMMONIUM NITRATE SOLID 33.5 PERCENT N
AMMONIUM SULFATE 21 PERCENT N
NITROGEN SOLUTIONS 32 TO 25 PERCENT
UREA, SOLID, 45/46 PCT N
PHOSPHATES
PHOSPHATE ROCK 68-70 B.P.L.
SUPERPHOSPHATE 18 PERCENT P2 05
SUPERPHOSPHATE, TRIPLE, 42-46 PCT. P205
DIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE 18-46-0
PHOSPHORIC ACID, 52 TO 54% APA
POTASH
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (MURIATE) DOMESTIC
POTASSIUM SULFATE STANDARD
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (MURIATE) IMPORTED

0.339
0. 143
0.057
0.025
0.021
0.008
0.033
0. 174
0.080
0.005
0.024
0.029
0.035
0.021
0.002
0.002
0.018

0.359
0. 143
0.057
0.025
0.021
0.008
0.035
0. 174
0.080
0.005
0.024
0.029
0.035
0.021
0.002
0.002
0.018

PESTICIDES
PYRETHRUM FLOWERS
2, 4, 5-T
2, 4 - D
METHYL PARATHION
PENTACHLOROPHENOL

0.211
0.023
0.072
0.055
0.046
0.014

0.211
0.023
0.072
0.055
0.046
0.014

0.620
0.055
0.011
0.045
0.036
0.047
0.077

0.620
0.055
0.011

0679

0. 143

PLASTIC RESIHS AND MATERIALS
PE RESIN, LOU, PKG. FILM

PE RESIN, LOU, EXTRUSION CORTING
PE RESIN, HIGH, BLOW MOLDING OF BOTTLES
POLYSTYRENE RESIN, GENERAL PURPOSE
POLYSTYRENE RESIN, RUBBER MODIFIED
PVC RESIN, GENERAL PURPOSE

See footnotes at end of table.

0.045

0.036
0.047
0.077

PVC RESIN, FLOORING COPOLYMER
UREA FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, PARTICLEBOARD
PHENOLIC MOLDING COMPOUND
PHENOLIC RESIN, LAMINATING
POLYESTER RESIN, UNSAT., LAMINATING
POLYPROPYLENE RESIN, G.P., MOLDING
POLYPROPYLENE RESIN, G.P., FIBER
ABS RESIN, HIGH IMPACT, INJECTION MLDG.
PVC RESIN, HOMOPOLYMER DISPERSION
CUSTOM COMPOUNDED PURCHASED RESIHS
OTHER CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 IJEIGHTS)
REVISED
j
FORMER
0.023
0.027
0.018
0.044
0.038
0.024
0.024
0.074
0.022
0.055

0.023
0.027
0.018
0.044
0.038
0.024
0.024
0.074
0.022
0.055

1.391

1.391

SOAP AND SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
SOAPS
CHIPS OR FLAKES, LAUHDRY
CHIPS OR FLAKES, HOUSEHOLD
SOAP, CLEANSERS
POWDERED OR GRANULATED OR BEADS, PKG.
TOILET
SYNTHETIC DETERGEHTS
HEAVY DUTY, POWDERED OR GRANULATED
LIGHT DUTY, POWDERED OR GRANULATED
LIGHT DUTY, LIQUID

0.345
0.091
0.005
0.003
0.031
0.003
0.049
0.253
0. 153
0.017
0.082

0.345
0.091
0.005
0.003
0.031
0.003
0.049
0.253
0. 153
0.017
0.082

0101
0104
0111
0115
0115
0121
0151
0141
0151
0154
0161
0165
0171
0174
0176
0181
0182

COSMETICS AND OTHER TOILET PREPARATIOHS
TOILET WATER OR COLOGHE, AEROSOL
PERFUME
SHAMPOO
HAIR SPRAY, AEROSOL
HAIR TONIC
HOME PERMANENT WAVE KIT
TOOTHPASTE
CLEANSING CREAM
HAND LOTION
DEODORANT
FACE POUDER
EYELINER
LIPSTICK
NAIL ENAMEL
BATH OIL
SHAVING CREAM
AFTER SHAVE LOTION

0.410
0.047
0.039
0.032
0.039
0.011
0.005
0.044
0.033
0.011
0.051
0.021
0.014
0.013
0.004
0.014
0.013
0.019

0.410
0.047
0.059
0.052
0.039
0.011
0.005
0.044
0.035
0.011
0.051
0.021
0.014
0.015
0.004
0.014
0.015
0.019

01
0101
0102
0105
0104
0105
0106
02
0221
0222
0225
0226
0228
0231
09
0901
0902
0905
0908
0912
0913
0915
0917

MISC. CHEMICAL PROD. AND PREPARATIONS
ESSENTIAL OILS
PEPPERMINT OIL
CITRONELLA OIL
LEMON OIL
ORANGE OIL
LEMONGRASS OIL
LAVENDER OIL
EXPLOSIVES
BLASTING CAPS, ELECTRIC
BLASTING CAPS, ELECTRIC, DELAY
DETONATING CORD
DYNAMITE, AMMONIA, GRANULAR
DYNAMITE, PERMISSIBLES
NITROCARBONITRATE
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
ROSIN SIZES, PALE
ROSIN SIZES, DARK
GELATIN, EDIBLE
GLUE, ANIMAL HIDE
DEXTRIN, CANARY DARK
DEXTRIN, UHITE
PHENOLIC/VINYL RESIN ADHESIVE
RUBBER/PHENOLIC RESIN ADHESIVE

0.637
0.031
0.006
0.004
0.012
0.002
0.003
0.005
0. 101
0.007
0.007
0.006
0.035
0.015
0.030
0.505
0.057
0.060
0.056
0.051
0.026
0.034
0. 178
0.044

0.657
0.051
0.006
0.004
0.012
0.002
0.005
0.005
0. 101
0.007
0.007
0.006
0.055
0.015
0.050
0.505
0.057
0.060
0.056
0.051
0.026
0.034
0. 178
0.044
2.733

0675

0.693

MIXED FERTILIZERS

COMMODITY

01
0101
0106
0111
0146
0151
02
0252
0256
0258

0671

0.185
0.003
0.011
0.009
0.005
0.053
0.051
0.052

0152




0.001
0.001
0.000
0.000
0.002
0.001
0.027
0.001
0.004
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.009
0.003
0.001
0.008
0.004
0.017

PREPARATIONS, ETHICAL (PRESCRIPTION)
ANTI-INFECTIVES
ANTI-ARTHRITICS
SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS
ATARACTICS
ANTI-SPASMODICS AND ANTI-CHOLIHERGICS
CARDIOVASCULARS AND ANTI-HYPERTENSIVES
DIABETICS
HORMONES
DIURETICS
DERMATOLOGICALS
HEMATINICS
ANALGESICS, INTERNAL
ANTI-OBESITY PREPARATIONS
COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS
VITAMINS

0651

0655

0.001
0.001
0.000
0.000
0.002
0.001
0.027
0.001
0.004
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.009
0.003
0.001
0.008
0.004
0.017

01
02
05
04
05
06
07
08
09
11
12
15
14
15
16

065
0652

l-LYSINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE
MENTHOL
PHENOBARBITAL
PENTOBARBITAL
POTASSIUM IODIDE
RESERPINE
NEOMYCIN SULFATE
SULFADIAZINE
STREPTOMYCIN SULFATE
SULFANILAMIDE
SULFAPYRIDINE
SULFATHIAZOLE
VITAMIN A, SYNTHETIC, DRY
VITAMIN B 1
VITAMIN B6
VITAMIN B2
VITAMIN B12
VITAMIN C

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 U EIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER

07

RUBBER AND PLASTIC PRODUCTS

2.733

071

RUBBER AND RUBBER PRODUCTS

1.385

1.385

0. 188
0.040
0.009
0.011
0.020

0. 188
0.040
0.006
0.007
0.013
0.014
0. 142
0.015
0.025
0.008
0.056
0.012
0.010
0.009
0.009
0.006

0711

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
02
0211
0212
0213
0214
0215
0216
0217
0218
03
0321

CRUDE RUBBER
NATURAL RUBBER
LATEX
NO. 1 RIBBED SMOKED SHEETS
NO. 3 RIBBED SMOKED SHEETS
NO. 3 THIN BROUN
SYNTHETIC RUBBER
BUTYL, REGULAR
NEOPRENE, GN TYPE
STYRENE BUTADIENE,HOT
STYRENE BUTADIENE,COLD
POLYBUTADIENE, NON-STAINING
POLYISOPRENE, HON-PIGMENTED
NITRILE, MEDIUM

ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE,NONSTAINING

RECLAIMED RUBBER
WHOLE TIRE RECLAIM

-

0. 142
0.015
0.025
0.008
0.056
0.012
0.010

0.009
0.009
0.006
0.006

0.006

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COMMODITY

CODE

0712

0713

ei
Qlfrt
0102
0103
0105
0111
02
0221
0223

TIRES AND TUBES
TIRES
PASSENGER CAR* BIAS PLY
PASSENGER CAR, BELTED-BIAS
PASSENGER CAR, RADIAL
TRUCK TIRE
TRACTOR
TUBES
PASSENGER CAR
TRUCK AND BUS

0.637
0.612
0.108
0.129
0.157
0.193
0.026
0.025
0.010
0.014

0.637
0.612
0. 108
0. 129
0. 157
0.193
0.026
0.025
0.010
0.014

01
0101
0102
0103
0105
0111
*121
0122
0131
0132
0133
0134
02
0241
0243
0245
0247
0249
0251
03
03(1
0342
0364
0366
0364
04
0471
0472
0474
0476
0477
0478
0479
0481
0485
0489
0491
0492
0493
0494
0495

MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER PRODUCTS
FOOTWEAR
TENNIS SHOES,BALS,MEN'S
TENNIS SHOES, BAL, BOYS'
TENNIS SHOES, BAL, WOMEN'S
BASKETBALL SHOES, BALS, MEN'S
RUBBER BOOTS, MEN'S
GAITERS, WORK, MEN'S
GAITERS, DRESS, MEN'S
RUBBERS,MEN'S
TENNIS SHOES, OXFORDS, MEN'S
TENNIS SHOES, OXFORDS, BOYS'
TENNIS SHOES, OXFORDS WOMEN'S
RUBBER HEELS AND SOLES
SOLING SLABS
RUBBER HEELS WOMEN'S
RUBBER HEELS, MEN'S
RUBBER HEELS,MEN'S.MFR. TO SHOE MFR.
RUBBER SOLES, TAPS, MEN'S
RUBBER SOLES,FULL,MEN'S
RUBBER BELTS AND BELTING
BELTING,CONVEYOR
BELTING,TRAHSMISSION,FLAT
BELT,MOTOR FAN
TRANSMISSION V-BELT F.H.P.
BELT,MULTIPLE V-BELT
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER PRODUCTS
TREAD RUBBER,NATURAL
TREAD RUBBER,SYNTHETIC
RUBBER CEMENT
STEAM HOSE
AIR HOSE,3/4 IN. I.D.
WATER HOSE, 1 1/2 IN. I.D.
WATER SUCTION HOSE,3 IN. I.D.
HYDRAULIC HOSE, 1/2 INCH IN ROLLS
FOAM RUBBER,SLAB
RUBBER SHEET,RED,1/16 IN.
BATTERY CONTAINER, AUTOMOTIVE
FRICTION TAPE, 3/4"
RUBBER GLOVES, HOUSEHOLD
RUBBER GLOVES, SURGICAL
RUBBER GLOVES, INDUSTRIAL

0.560
0.088
0.001

0.560
0.088
0.001

0 .0 0 0
0 .0 0 0

0 .0 0 0
0 .0 0 0

072
0721

0722

0723
0724
0725

0726

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 W FIGHTS)
REVISED
1
FORMER

PLASTIC PRODUCTS

0.038
0.010
3.003
0.003
0.002
0.009
0.008
0.013
0.022
0.010
0 .0 0 0

0.001
0.003
0.002
0.005
0.043
0.013
0.004
0.010
0.004
0.012
0.408
0.005
0.055
0.024
0.028
0.060
0.031
0.011
0.036
0.090
0.016
0.026
0.004
0.006
0.009
0.006

0.038
0.010
0.003
0.003
0.002
0.009
0.008
0.013
0.022
0.010

0727

0728

0 .0 0 0

0. 010

0.004
0.012
0.408
0.005
0.055
0.024
0.028
0.060
0.031
0.011
0.036
0.090
0.016
0.026
0.004
0.006
0.009
0.006

1.349

1.349

0.148
0. 148
0.074
0.074

0. 148
0. 148
0.074
0.074

UNSUPPORTED PLASTIC FILM AND SHEETING
PVC
PVC AND PVC COPOLYMER

0.282
0.094
0.094
0. 188
0.188

0.282
0.094
0.094
0.188
0. 188

03
0301

LAMINATED PLASTIC SHEETS
LAMINATED PLASTIC SHEETS
LAMINATED PLASTIC SHEETS

0.075
0.075
0.075

0.075
0.075
0.075

01
0101

FOAMED PLASTIC PRODUCTS
FOAMED PLASTIC PRODUCTS
FOAMED PLASTIC PRODUCTS

0.095
0.095
0.095

0.095
0.095
0.095

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
0105

PLASTIC PACKAGING AND SHIPPING PRODUCTS
PLASTIC PACKAGING AND SHIPPING PRODUCTS
BOTTLES
FOAMED PROTECTIVE PADS AND SHAPES
CAPS AND CLOSURES
BOXES, CASES AND TRAYS
OTHER PLASTIC AND PACKAGING PRODUCTS

0. 169
0. 169
0.057
0.003
0.039
0.024
0.046

0.169
0.169
0.057
0.003
0.039
0.024
0.046

01
0101
0102
02
0201
0202
0203

PLASTIC PARTS ANO COMPONENTS FOR MFG.
PARTS FOR TRANSPORTATION EQUIP.
MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS, INCLUDING FOAMED
OTHER
OTHER PARTS AND COMPONENTS FOR MFG.
PARTS FOR OFFICE AND COMPUTING MACHINES
ELECTRICAL PARTS
OTHER

0.342
0.138
0.119
0.019
0.204
0.009
0.053
0.143

0.342
0.138
0.119
0.019
0.204
0.009
0.053
0.143

01
0117
04
0401

OTHER UNSUPPORTED PLASTIC FILM AND SHEETING
OTHER UNSUPPORTED PLASTIC FILM AND SHEETING

See footnotes at end of table.

DISPOSABLE PLASTIC DINNER AND TABLEWARE
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC DINNER AND TABLE WEAR
CUPS, INCLUDING FOAM
OTHER

0.071
0.071
0.027
0.044

0.071
0.071
0.027
0.044

01
0101
0102

CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PLASTICS, N.E.C.
CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PLASTICS, N.E.C.
FLOWER POTS AND PLANT CONTAINERS
OTHER, NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED

0.166
0.166
0.007
0.159

0. 166
0. 166
0.007
0.159

2.890

2.890

LUMBER AND WOOD PRODUCTS

081

LUMBER

0811

0812

0822

1.527

1.527

1.236
0.292
0.056
0.013
0.045
0.055
0.001
0.070
0.017
0.003
0.006
0.024
0.305
0.009
0.044

01
0102
0183
0105
0107
0111
0113
0115
0117
0119
0122
02
0221
0223
0225
0227
0229
0231
0233
0235
0242
03
0339
0341
0343
0345
0347
0349
0351
0353
0355
0357
0361
0363
0365
0367
0371

SOFTWOOD LUMBER
DOUGLAS FIR
FINISH, C AND BETTER
DROP SIDING,C AND BETTER
DIMENSION,CONSTRUCTION,DR1ED
DIMENSION, STD. AND BETTER, S-GREEN
BOARDS, STD. AND BETTER, S-GREEN
TIMBERS,CONSTRUCTION,GREEN
DIMENSION, UTILITY, S-GREEN
BOARDS, UTILITY. S-GREEN
TIMBERS,UTILITY,GREEN
STUDS, STUD AND BETTER GRADE
SOUTHERN PINE
FLOORING, C AND BETTER
FINISH. C AND BETTER
DROP SIDING, C AND BETTER
DIMENSION,NO.1
DIMENSION,NO.2
BOARDS,NO.2
BOARDS,NO.3
TIMBERS,NO.1
STUDS. STUD AND BETTER GRADE
OTHER SOFTWOOD
PONDEROSA PINE,BOARDS.NO.3
PONDEROSA PINE,BOARDS,NO.4
PONDEROSA PINE,SHOP.NO.2
LARCH-DOUGLAS FIR, DIMENSION
HEM-FIR (INLAND), DIMENSION
EASTERN WHITE PINE, BOARDS, NO. 3 COM.
REDWOOD BOARDS,F.G.,GREEN
REDWOOD,BEVEL SIDING,CLEAR ALL HEART
REDWOOD,BOARDS.CLEAR^F.G.,DRY
CYPRESS,C SELECT,FINISH
CYPRESS,NO. 2 COMMON
HEM-FIR (COASTAL), DIMENSION
CEDAR,BEVEL SIDING,CLEAR
CEDAR,SHINGLES,NO.1
STUDS, STUO AND BETTER GRADE

0.024
0. 124
0.042
0.011
0.020
0.021
0.639
0.129
0.049
0.093
0.063
0.070
0.012
0.012
0.011
0.010
0.003
0.003
0.059
0.039
0.053
0.034

1.236
0.292
0.056
0.013
0.045
0.055
0.001
0.070
0.017
0.003
0.006
0.024
0.305
0.009
0.044
0.010
0.024
0. 124
0.042
0.011
0.020
0.021
0.639
0. 129
0.049
0.093
0.063
0.070
0.012
0.012
0.011
0.010
0.003
0.003
0.059
0.039
0.053
0.034

0101
0102
0106
0111
0112
0122
0131
0132
0141
0151
0161
0171
0181
0191
0192
0193
0194

HARDWOOD LUMBER
OAK, RED, FLOORING, SELECT
OAK,RED,NO.1 COMMON
OAK,WHITE
GUM,NO.1 COMMON
GUM,NO.2 COMMON
MAPLE,NO.1 COMMON
POPLAR,NO.1 COMMON
POPLAR.NO.2-B COMMON
COTTONWOOD.NO.2 COMMON
BASSWOOD
BIRCH.HO. 1 COMMON
BEECH, HO. 2 COMMON
CHERRY
ASH,NO.1 COMMON
DIMENSIOH STOCK, ROUGH OR UNFINISHED
DIMENSION STOCK, FULLY MACHINED
DIMENSION STOCK. PARTIALLY MACHINED

0.291
0.039
0.047
0.024
0.005
0.003
0.011
0.005
0.003
0.003
0.001
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.004
0.027
0.091
0.023

0.291
0.039
0.047
0.024
0.005
0.003
0.011
0.005
0.003
0.003
0.001
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.004
0.027
0.091
0.023

082
0821

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 1JEIGHTS)
~TFORMER

01
0101
0102

08

0.001
0.003
0.002
0.005
0.043
0.013
0.004

PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
PIPES AND FITTINGS
OTHER PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

06
0601
0602

COMMODITY

CODE

MILLWORK

0 . 01 0

0.758

0.758

0101
01ft
0131
0135
0141
0146
0147
0151
0161
0171
0172
0182

GENERAL MILLWORK
CABINET,KITCHEH
DOOR, DOUG. FIR. EXT. SELECTED GRADE
DOOR.PONDEROSA PINE,EXTERIOR
DOOR. FLUSH TYPE, SOLID CORE BIRCH
DOOR, INTERIOR
DOOR,FLUSH TYPE,INTERIOR,SOUND GRADE
DOOR, FLUSH TYPE, PREMIUM GRADE
DOOR FRAME, PINE, EXTERIOR
WINDOW FRAME,PINE
WINDOW SASH,PONDEROSA PINE
WINDOW UNIT,PONDEROSA PINE
MOULDING. PONDEROSA PINE

0.555
0.138
0.060
0.021
0.019
0.010
0.013
0.035
0.024
0.011
0.013
0.056
0.154

0.555
0.138
0.060
0.021
0.019
0.010
0.013
0.035
0.024
0.013
0.056
0.154

0101

PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
ROOF TRUSSES, WOOD

0.203
0.131

0.203
0.131

0. 011

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
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0111
0121
0131
063
0831

0832
0833

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 f
a
JEIGHTS)
REVISED
J
FORMER

COMMODITY

CODE

0.024
0.023
0.025

WALL PANEL, EXTERIOR
DOOR UNIT, EXTERIOR
DOOR UNIT, INTERIOR

0.024
0.023
0.025

0.502

Ot
0101
0102
0103
0106
0108
0109
02
0211
0212

0.288
0.213
0.030
0.036
0.012
0.068
0.031
0.036
0.075
0.044
0.031

0.288
0.213
0.030
0.036
0.012
0.068
0.031
0.036
0.075
0.044
0.031

0101
0102

HARDWOOD
GUM,STANDARD PANEL
BIRCH,STANDARD PANEL

0.156
0.026
0. 129

0.156
0.026
0.129

0.059
0.015
0.030
0.009
0.005

0914

0.502

SOFTWOOD
WESTERN
INTERIOR PANEL, 1/4 INCH, GRADE A-D
EXTERIOR PANEL, 3/8 INCH, GRADE A-C
INTERIOR SHEATHING, 5/8 INCH, STANDARD
INTERIOR SHEATHING 1/2",STD. EXT. GLUE
INTERIOR PANELS, 3/4 INCH, GRADE A-D
EXTERIOR PANEL, 3/4 INCH, GRADE A-C
SOUTHERN
SHEATHING, S.P., STANDARD 1/2 INCH
SHEATHING, S.P., STANDARD 5/8 INCH

0.059
0.059
0.015
0.030
0.009
0.005

PLYWOOD

01
0101
0105
0106
0107

SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD VENEER
SOFTWOOD
SOFTWOOD
SOFTWOOD
SOFTWOOD

PLYWOOD
PLYWOOD
PLYWOOD
PLYWOOD

VENEER
VENEER
VENEER
VENEER

1/10"
1/10"
1/8"
3/16"

AB
CD
CD
CD

0.059

084

OTHER WOOD PRODUCTS

0.103

0111

PALLETS
WOODEN PALLETS

0.043
0.043

0.043
0.043

0111
0122
0123

BOXES
PACKING BOX. INDUSTRIAL
WIREBOUND, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE
WIREBOUND, INDUSTRIAL

0.060
0.025
0.016
0.019

0915

0.103

0841

0.060
0.025
0.016
0.019

0842

PULP.PAPER,AND ALLIED PRODUCTS

09
091
0911

0912

0913

PULP, PAPER. AND PRODUCTS, EX. BLDG. PAPER AND BOARD

5.129

5.129

4.937

4.937

02
0211
0212
0215
0221
03
0301
0302

WOODPULP
PAPER - MAKING WOODPULP
BLEACHED SULPHATE, SOFTWOOD
BLEACHED SULPHATE. HARDWOOD
BLEACHED SOFTWOOD SULPHATE CAHDIAN
BLEACHED SULPHITE
DISSOLVING PULP
DISSOLVING WOODPULP 92-94 ALPHA
96-98 ALPHA

0.366
0.274
0.071
0.046
0.136
0.022
0.092
0.070
0.022

0.366
0.274
0.071
0.046
0. 136
0.022
0.092
0.070
0.022

01
0102
02
0205
03
0311
04
0415
05
0521
06
0625

WASTEPAPER
NO.1 NEWS
NO. 1 NEWS,AVG. OF 5 MARKETS
NO.1 MIXED
NO. 1 MIXED,AVG. OF 5 MARKETS
OLD CORRUGATED BOXES
OLD CORRUGATED BOXES,AVG. OF 5 MARKETS
.009 SEMI-CHEMICAL KRAFT CLIPPINGS
SEMI-CHEMICAL KRAFT CLIPPINGS
.009 MIXED KRAFT CLIPPINGS
MIXED KRAFT CLIPPINGS
WHITE NEWS BLANKS
WHITE NEWS BLANKS,AVG. OF 4 MARKETS

0.085
0.012
0.012
0.010
0.010
0.020
0.020
0.004
0.004
0.004
0.004
0.036
0.036

0.085
0.012
0.012
0.010
0.010
0.020
0.020
0.004
0.004
0.004
0.004
0.036
0.036

01
0111
0113
0115
0121
0122
0131
0132
0133
0134
0141
0143
0147
0151
0153
0155
0157
0161
0171
0181
02
0291

PAPER
PAPER,EXCEPT NEWSPRINT
PRINTING PAPER
COATED PRINTING PAPER, NO.3
COATED PRINTING PAPER, NO. 5
BOOK PAPER,A GRADE
BOOK PAPER, NO. 3 UNCOATED OFFSET
UNWATERMARKED BOND, NO. 4
WATERMARKED BOND, NO. 1
FORM BOND, 12 LB.
FORM BOND. 15 LBS.
BOND. 25 PCT. COTTON FIBER CONTENT
TABLET. 16 LBS.
UNCOATED INDEX BRISTOL
WRAPPING PAPER
SHIPPING SACK, UNBLEACHED KRAFT
STANDARD CONVERTING, UNBLEACHED KRAFT
GROCERY SACK, UNBLEACHED KRAFT
BUTCHERS' PAPER
WAXING PAPER
WRAPPING TISSUE
NEWSPRIHT
STANDARD NEWSPRINT

1. 171
0.852
0.049
0.123
0.169
0.008
0.121
0.056
0.014
0.036
0.053
0.021
0.047
0.007
0.008
0.023
0.026
0.037
0.009
0.032
0.013
0.319
0.319

1. 171
0.852
0.049
0.123
0. 169
0.008
0.121
0.056
0.014
0.036
0.053
0.021
0.047
0.007
0.008
0.023
0.026
0.037
0.009
0.032
0.013
0.319
0.319

See footnotes at end of table.

COMMODITY

CODE

01
0101
0111
0115
02
0223
0225
0226
03
0332
04
0441
0442
0448

PAPERBOARD
CONTAINER BOARD
LINER, 42LB. KRAFT
CORRUGATING MEDIUM, SEMI-CHEMICAL
CORRUGATING MEDIUM, RECYCLED
FOLDING BOXBOARD
NEWSBACK, W.P.C.
WHITE-CLAY COATED, 80 BRIGHT
BENDING CHIPBOARD
SET-UP BOXBOARD
CHIPBOARD
OTHER PAPERBOARD
BLEACHED BOARD, FOLDING CARTON
UNCOATED CUP STOCK
TUBE, CAN AND DRUM STOCK

0.479
0.317
0.230
0.069
0.018
0.050
0.012
0.023
0.014
0.021
0.021
0.091
0.060
0.015
0.015

0.479
0.317
0.230
0.069
0.018
0.050
0.012
0.023
0.014
0.021
0.021
0.091
0.060
0.015
0.015

01
0101
0103
0105
0107
0109
0111
0112
02
0213
0215
03
0317
0319
0321
0323
0325
0327
0329
0331
0333
0334
0335
0337
04
0431
06
0637
0639
0641
0643
0645
0647
0649
07
0751
0753

CONVERTED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PRODUCTS
SANITARY PAPERS AND HEALTH PRODUCTS
TOILET TISSUE
FACIAL TISSUE
TOWELS
NAPKINS,INDUSTRIAL
NAPKINS, HOUSEHOLD
SANITARY NAPKINS
TAMPONS
PAPER BAGS AND SHIPPING SACKS
GROCERY BAGS
CEMENT SHIPPING SACKS
PAPER BOXES AND CONTAINERS
HOSIERY BOX
CANDY BOX
SHIRT BOX
CORRUGATED SHIPPING CONTAINER. R.S.C.
FROZEN FOOD CARTON SHELL
ICE CREAM CARTON
MILK CARTON.1/2 GALLON
SOAP OR DETERGENT CARTON
PAPER CUPS,HOT
PAPER CUPS, COLD
PAPER PLATES
FIBER DRUMS
PACKAGING ACCESSORIES
GUMMED SEALING TAPE
OFFICE SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
CARBON PAPER,SHEETS
CARBON PAPER
TYPEWRITER RIBBON,CARBON
TYPEWRITER RIBBON, COTTON
FILE FOLDERS
INDEX CARDS
ADDING MACHINE ROLLS
COMPOSITE CANS
MOTOR OIL CAN
CONCEHTRATED FRUIT JUICE CAH

2.836
0.515
0.147
0.087
0. 158
0.027
0.031
0.048
0.018
0.295
0.181
0. 114
1.450
0.009
0.008
0.008
1.058
0.059
0.028
0.090
0.022
0.021
0.083
0.027
0.038
0.162
0. 162
0.304
0.011
0.041
0.029
0.028
0.057
0.089
0.049
0.109
0.076
0.033

2.836
0.515
0.147
0.087
0. 158
0.027
0.031
0.048
0.018
0.295
0.181
0. 114
1.450
0.009
0.008
0.008
1.058
0.059
0.028
0.090
0.022
0.021
0.083
0.027
0.038
0.162
0. 162
0.304
0.011
0.041
0.029
0.028
0.057
0.089
0.049
0. 109
0.076
0.033

092
0921

0922

BUILDING PAPER AND BOARD

0. 192

0.192

0103
0105
0107

INSULATION BOARD
1/2 INCH
ROOF,1 INCH
CEILING TILE,1/2 INCH

0.042
0.021
0.014
0.007

0.042
0.021
0.014
0.007

0101
0111
0121
0122

HARDBOARD AHD PARTICLEBOARD
HARDBOARD, TYPE 11, 1/8 INCH
HARDBOARD, TYPE 1, 1/8 INCH
PARTICLEBOARD, CORESTOCK
PARTICLEBOARD, FLOOR UNDERLAYMENT

0. 150
0.040
0.047
0.051
0.013

0. 150
0.040
0.047
0.051
0.013

13.185

13. 185

4.840

4.840

10

METALS AND METAL PRODUCTS

101
1011
1012

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 iJEIGHTS)
>
FORMER

IRON AND STEEL
0106
0117

IRON ORE
MESABI, REGULAR-UNSCREENED
PELLETS

0.080
0.005
0.076

0.080
0.005
0.076

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
0106
0107
02
0211
0212
0213
0215
0216

IRON AND STEEL SCRAP
NO. 1 HEAVY MELTING
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA
DETROIT
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES
NO. 2 HEAVY MELTING
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON

0.368
0.112
0.030
0.023
0.017
0.011
0.013
0.009
0.009
0.027
0.007
0.009
0.004
0.003
0.002

0.368
0. 112
0.030
Q.023
0.017
0.011
0.013
0.009
0.009
0.027
0.007
0.009
0.004
0.003
0.002




in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

0217
03
0321
0322
0323
0324
0325
0326
0327
04
0431
0432
0435
0436
05
0541
0543
0544
0545
0546
0547
06
0651
0652
0653
0654
0655
0656
0657
07
076 1
0762
0764
i

01
0101
0102
0103
0111
0113
0131
02
0238
0239
0241
0242
0243
0244
0245
0246
0247
0248
0249
0251
0252
0253
0254
0255
0256
0257
0258
0259
026 1
0262
0263
0264
0265
0266
0267
0268
0269
0271
0272
0273
0274
0275
0276
0277
0278
0279
0281
0282
0283
0284
0285
0286
0287
0288
0289
0291
0292

LOS ANGELES
HO. 2 BUNDLES
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA
DETROIT
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES
MELTING, R.R. NO. 1
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
NO. 1 CUPOLA CAST IRON
PITTSBURGH
PHILADELPHIA
DETROIT
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES
NO. 1 BUNDLES
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA
DETROIT
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES
STAINLESS BUNDLES
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
DETROIT
STEEL MILL PRODUCTS
SEMIFINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS
BILLETS, REROLLING, CARBON
BILLETS, FORGING, CARBON
BILLETS, ALLOY
MIRE RODS, CARBON
WIRE RODS, STAINLESS
SLABS, STAINLESS
FINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS
PLATE, A572, GRADE 50
STRUCTURAL SHAPE, WIDE FLANGE
RAILS, STANDARD, CARBON
TIE PLATES, LOW OR HIGH CARBON
AXLES, CARBON
WHEELS, CARBON
PLATES, CARBON, A-285
PLATES, CARBON, A-36
PLATES, STAINLESS
STRUCTURAL SHAPES
BARS, TOOL STEEL, ALLOY, DIE
BARS, TOOL STEEL, C. F., ALLOY
BARS, H. R., ALLOY
BARS, HOT ROLLED, STAINLESS, TYPE 304
BARS,H.R..CARBON,SPECIAL
BARS, REINFORCING
BARS, C. F., CARBON
BARS, C. F., ALLOY
BARS, C.G. STAINLESS, TYPE 303
SHEETS, H.R., CARBON, COIL
SHEETS, H. R., CARBON
SHEETS, C. R., CARBON
SHEETS, GALVANIZED, CARBON
SHEETS, C. R., STAINLESS
SHEETS, ELECTRICAL, ALLOY
STRIP, C. R., CARBON
STRIP, C. R., STAINLESS
STRIP, H. R., CARBON
PIPE, BLACK, CARBON
PIPE, GALVANIZED, CARBON
LINE PIPE, CARBON
OIL WELL CASING, CARBON
OIL WELL CASING, ALLOY
PRESSURE TUBING, CARBON
MECHANICAL TUBING, CARBON, WELD
MECHANICAL TUBING, CARBON, SEAMLESS
MECHANICAL TUBING, STAINLESS, WELD
MECHANICAL TUBING, STAINLESS, SEAMLESS
TIN FREE STEEL, CARBON, DBL. CR
TIN PLATE, ELECTROLYTIC
TIN PLATE, ELECTROLYTIC, COILS
TIN PLATE, ELEC., CARBON, DBL.C.t.
BLACK PLATE, CARBON
DRAWN WIRE, CARBON
DRAWN WIRE STAINLESS, TYPE 302
BALING WIRE, CARBON
NAILS, WIRE, 8D COMMON
NAILS, WIRE, GALV., 8 D COMMON
STAPLES, FENCE, GALV., CARBON STEEL

is a t e n d o f t a b le .

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 W EIGHTS)
REVISED
I
FORMER
0.002
0.027
0.007
0.005
0.004
0.003
0.003
0.002
0.003
0.021
0.009
0.007
0.003
0.002
0.068
0.024
0.015
0.008
0.009
0.006
0.006
0.072
0.019
0.015
0.010
0.008
0.008
0.006
0.006
0.041
0.018
0.016
0.007

0.002
0.027
0.007
0 .005
0.004
0.003
0.003
0.002
0.003
0. 021
0.009
0.007
0.003
0 .002
0.068
0.024
0.015
0.008
0.009
0.006
0.006
0.072
0.019
0.015
0.010
0.008
0.008
0.006
0.006
0.041
0.018
0.016
0.007

3.340
0. 195
0.057
0.018
0.045
0.063
0.002
0.0 11
3. 145
0.054
0. 139
0.033
0.008
0.008
0.009
0.047
0. 138
0.012
0.035
0.028
0.012
0.087
0.007
0.089
0.073
0.081
0.007
0.017
0. 176
0. 146
0.346
0.201
0.036
0.030
0.051
0.046
0.044
0.072
0.031
0.074
0.052
0.040
0.016
0.067
0.029
0.067
0.005
0.037
0.08 1
0.073
0.041
0.022
0. 109
0.007
0.006
0.022
0.009
0.012

3.340
0. 195
0.057
0.018
0.045
0.063
0.002
0.011
3. 145
0.054
0. 139
0.033
0.008
0.008
0.009
0.047
0. 138
0.012
0.035
0.028
0.012
0.087
0.007
0.089
0.073
0.081
0.007
0.017
0. 176
0. 146
0.346
0.201
0.036
0.030
0.051
0.046
0.044
0.072
0.031
0.074
0.052
0.040
0.016
0.067
0.029
0.067
0.005
0.037
0.081
0.073
0.041
0.022
0. 109
0 .007
0.006
0.022
0.009
0.012

CODE

COMMODITY'
REVISED

|

FORMER

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 1972 WEIGHTS)

0293
0294
0295
0296
0297
0298
0299
1015

BARBED WIRE, GALVANIZED
WOVEN WIRE FENCE, GALVANIZED
BARS, H.R., STAINLESS, FORGING, 410
BARS, CENTERLESS GROUND, STAINLESS, 416
DRAWN WIRE, STAINLESS, TYPE 410
BARS, H.R., CARBON, MERCHANT QUALITY
BANDS (SHEET), H.R. CARBON

0.014
0.016
0.003
0.007
0.003
0. 135
0. 135

0.014
0.016
0.003
0.007
0.003
0. 135
0. 135

0101
0103
0111
0131
0132
0133
0141
0151
0153
0161

FOUNDRY AND FORGE SHOP PRODUCTS
GRAY IRON CASTINGS
MALLEABLE IRON CASTING
INGOT MOLDS
SOIL PIPE, CAST IRON, EXTRA HEAVY
SOIL PIPE, CAST IRON, SERVICE WEIGHT
SOIL PIPE, CAST IRON, 2 INCH SERVICE WT
STEEL CASTINGS
CLOSED DIE FORGINGS, CARBON STEEL
CLOSED DIE FORGINGS, ALLOY STEEL
SMITH FORGINGS

0.903
0.378
0.060
0.041
0.020
0.010
0.010
0. 128
0.097
0.073
0.084

0.903
0.378
0.060
0.041
0.020
0.010
0.010
0. 128
0.097
0.073
0.084

0101
0105
0 107
0108
0111
0112
0113

PIG IRON AND FERROALLOYS
PIG IRON, BASIC
PIG IRON, MALLEABLE
PIG IRON, BESSEMER
PIG IRON, NO. 2 FOUNDRY
FERROMANGANESE
FERROSILICON
CHARGE CHROME

0. 150
0.011
0.017
0.008
0.008
0.034
0.047
0.026

0. 150
3.011
0.017
0.008
0.008
0.034
0.047
0.026

1016

1022

1023

1024

1025

3.082

3.082

PRIMARY METAL REFINERY SHAPES
PRIMARY NONFERROUS METALS, EXCEPT PRECIOUS
ALUMINUM PRIMARY, BUYERS
COBALT
DOMESTIC COPPER, CATHODE
COPPER POWDER
ALUMINUM PASTE PIGMENT
LEAD, PIG, COMMON
FOREIGN COPPER, CATHODE
NICKEL, CATHODE SHEETS
TIN, PIG, GRADE A
ZINC, SLAB, PRIME WESTERN
ZINC, SLAB, SPECIAL HIGH GRADE
ANTIMONY
CADMIUM METAL, 99.90 PCT. MIN.
MERCURY, 76 LB. FLASK
MAGNESIUM, PIG INGOT
TITANIUM SPONGE
PRECIOUS METALS
GOLD, REFINED
SILVER, BAR, REFINED, .999 FINE
PLATINUM

0.999
0.838
0.248
0.025
0.209
0.006
0.014
0.061
0.034
0.056
0.068
0.021
0.061
0.000
0.002
0.000
0.023
0.010
0. 161
0.067
0.075
0.019

0.999
0.838
0.248
0.025
0.209
0.006
0.014
0.061
0.034
0.056
0.068
0.021
0.061
0.000
0.002
0.000
0.023
0.010
0. 161
0.067
0.075
0.019

NONFERROUS SCRAP
COPPER BASE SCRAP
COPPER SCRAP, NO. 2 REFINER
HEAVY YELLOW BRASS SCRAP
NO. 1 COMPOSITION (RED BRASS) SCRAP
ALUMINUM BASE SCRAP

0.277
0. 141
0.070
0.055
0.016
0.097
0.023
0.075
0.039
0.020
0.009
0.002
0.009

0.277
0. 141
0.070
0.055
0.016
0.097
0.023
0.075
0.039
0.020
0.009
0.002
0.009

NONFERROUS METALS

102
01
0101
0105
0106
0108
0109
0111
0113
0116
0126
0132
0133
0136
0141
0146
0151
0156
02
0271
0272
0273
01
0106
0 111
0116
02
0222
0223
03
0321
0326
0331
0336

ALUMINUM, SEGREGATED LOW-COPPER CLIPS, N.Y.

OLD ALUMINUM,SCRAP,SHEET AND CAST, N . Y .
OTHER NONFERROUS SCRAP NEC.
SCRAP LEAD BATTERY PLATES
NEW SCRAP NICKEL, CLIPS AND SOLIDS, N.Y
BLOCK TIN PIPE SCRAP
OLD SCRAP ZINC N.Y.

0101
0106
0111
0116
0128
0151

SECONDARY METAL AND ALLOY BASIC SHAPES
ALUMINUM, R.S.I., BUYERS PRICES
RED BRASS INGOT (85-5-5-5 ALLOY)
BABBITT GRADE 7, 75-15-10 LEAD BASE
BAR SOLDER, 50 PCT. TIN, 50 PCT. LEAD
ANTIMONIAL LEAD
ZINC, DIE CASTING ALLOY, (ZAMAC NO.3)

0.215
0.059
0.063
0.003
0.042
0.029
0.018

0.215
0.059
0.063
0.003
0.042
0.029
0.018

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
0106
0111
0 113
0117
0118
0 119
0121
0123
0127

MILL SHAPES
ALUMINUM SHAPES
SHEET, FLAT 5052-H 32
SHEET, FLAT 2024-T3, HEAT TREATABLE
SHEET SIDING COIL, 3105-H16
SHEET COIL, FINSTOCK .0055"-.0065".
SHEET, COIL, REROLL.
(FOIL BASE)
SHEET, COIL, BEER CAN STOCK
ALUMINUM FOIL, .00035, PLAIN 1145
ROD, SCREW MACHINE STOCK, 2011-T3
EXTRUSION, SOLID, CIRCLE SIZE 4 TO 5
EXTRUSION, SOLID, CIRCLE SIZE 1 TO 3
EXTRUSION, SOLID, CIRCLE SIZE 10 TO 12
TUBE, EXTRUDED, 6061-T6
TUBE, DRAWN, 6063-T832
PLATE, HEAT TREATABLE 7075-T651

0.887
0.447
0.052
0.014
0.079
0.026
0.054
0.018
0.015
0.034
0.040
0.037
0.029
0.025
0.011
0.008

0.887
0.447
0.052
0.014
0.079
0.026
0.054
0.018
0.015
0.034
0.040
0 .037
0.029
0.025
0.011
0.008

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

CODE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 1972 1
.
REVISED
T F O R M E R

0128
02
0231
0232
0233
0251
0252
0253
0255
04
046 1
0462
0463
05
0522
0523
0525
0526
19
1991
1993
1026

1028

PLATE, 5083-H32
COPPER AND BRASS MILL SHAPES
CARTRIDGE BRASS STRIP 70-30 ALLOY
YELLOW BRASS ROD (62-35-3 ALLOY)
YELLOW BRASS TUBE (70-30 ALLOY)
COPPER WATER TUBING, IN COILS
COPPER WATER TUBING, STRAIGHT LENGTHS
COPPER TUBING
COPPER SHEET OR STRIP
NICKEL ALLOY MILL SHAPES
INCONEL BILLET, 718 ALLOY
NICKEL PLATE, 200 ALLOY
MONEL SHEET, CR 400 ALLOY
TITANIUM MILL SHAPES
TITANIUM BILLET, LATHE TURNED, 6 AL-4V
TITANIUM BILLET, GROUND, 6 AL-4V
TITANIUM BAR, GROUND, 6 AL-4V
TITANIUM FORGINGS, SHIPMENT, BUYERS
OTHER MILL SHAPES
MAGNESIUM EXTRUSION
LEAD PIPE

0.006
0.251
0.062
0.050
0.024
0.029
0.035
0.020
0.032
0.040
0.024
0.010
0.006
0.022
0.003
0.003
0.008
0.009
0.126
0.060
0.066

0.006
0.251
0.062
0.050
0.024
0.029
0.035
0.020
0.032
0.040
0.024
0.010
0.006
0.022
0.003
0.003
0.008
0.009
0. 126
0.060
0.066

01
0101
0103
0106
0107
0109
0111
0115
0117
0118
0119
0132
0134
0137
0143
0144
0145
0146
0147
0151
02
0261
0267
0271
0281

W IRE AND CABLE
COPPER WIRE AND CABLE
BARE WIRE, NO. 8 AWG
AUTOMOTIVE PRIMARY WIRE
BUILDING WIRE, TYPE THW, 12 AWG
BUILDING WIRE. TYPE THW, 500 MCM
BUILDING WIRE, TYPE RHW-RHH
NONMETALLIC SHEATHED CABLE 12/2, W.G.
POWER CABLE, THERMOSETTING, 15 K.V.
PORTABLE POWER CABLE,TYPE GGC.
POWER CABLE, PAPER INSULATED, 15 KV
CONTROL CABLE, THERMOPLASTIC INSUL.
FLEXIBLE CORD, TYPE S J . 18/2
FLEXIBLE CORD, TYPE SPT, 18/2
CORD SETS, POWER SUPPLY, 6*
MAGNET WIRE, CLASS B, NO.25, SOLDERABLE
MAGNET WIRE, CLASS F, NO. 18 AWG
MAGNET WIRE, CLASS H, NO. 17 AWG
MAGNET WIRE, CLASS A, NO. 18 AWG
MAGNET WIRE, CLASS A, NO.35, SOLDERABLE
TELEPHONE CABLE, POLYETHYLENE
ALUMINUM WIRE AND CABLE
ACSR CABLE, (DRAKE)
SERVICE ENTRANCE CABLE
BUILDING WIRE, TYPE THW 1/0
MAGNET WIRE, CLASS F, NO. 17 AWG

0.391
0.348
0.025
0.009
0.010
0.018
0.005
0.022
0.022
0.019
0.008
0.008
0.005
0.011
0.012
0.006
0.004
0.010
0.010
0.008
0. 134
0.043
0.025
0.012
0.002
0.004

0.391
0.348
0.025
0.009
0.010
0.018
0.005
0.022
0.022
0.019
0.008
0.008
0.005
0.011
0.012
0.006
0.004
0.010
0.010
0.008
0. 134
0.043
0.025
0.012
0.002
0.004

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
02
0201

NONFERROUS FOUNDRY SHOP PRODUCTS
ZINC CASTINGS
AUTOMOTIVE, PLATED
AUTOMOTIVE, NON-PLATED
NON-AUTOMOTIVE, PLATED
NON-AUTOMOTIVE, NON-PLATED
ALUMINUM CASTINGS
DIE CASTING, AUTOMOTIVE

0.313
0.071
0.018
0.018
0.018
0.018
0.242
0.242

0.313
0.071
0.018
0.018
0.018
0.018
0.242
0.242

103
1031

1032

METAL CONTAINERS
0101
0104
0106
0108
0121
0125

CANS
TIN CAN, 303 X 406
SOFT DRINK CAN, 12 OZ.
BEER CAN, 12 OZ.
OIL CAN, 1 QUART
BEER CAN. 12 OZ., ALUMINUM
SOFT DRINK CAN, 12 OZ. ALUMINUM

0111
0116

BARRELS, DRUMS, AND PAILS
STEEL BARREL.55 GAL.
STEEL PAIL. 5 GAL
HARDWARE

104
1041




01
0105
0107
0108
0111
0113
0114
0116
0118
0119
0121
0125
0129
0131
0135
0136
0137

HARDWARE. N.E.C.
BUILDERS HARDWARE
PADLOCK COMBINATION
PADLOCK, WARDED MECHANISM
PADLOCK, PIN TUMBLER
CABINET HINGE
DOOR LOCK, MORTISE, STD. DUTY, KEYED
DOOR LOCK, BORED, STD. DUTY, KEYED
DOOR LOCK, BORED, RESIDENTIAL, KEYLESS
DOOR LOCK, BORED, RESIDENTIAL. KEYED
EXIT DEVICE, HEAVY DUTY, RIM TYPE
FULL MORTISE HINGES, LIGHT WT.
SASH FASTENER
SCREEN DOOR CLOSER, PNEUMATIC TYPE
DOOR CLOSER, OVERHEAD, COMMODITY GRADE
KICK PLATE
DOOR STOP
CABINET PULL

See footnotes at end of table.

CODE

0138
03
0344
0345
0347
0349
0351
04
0456
0457
046 1
1042

0106
0111
0112
0121
0131
0132
0133
0134
0141
0 144
0146
0147
0151
0156
0161
0166
0176
0181
0182

105
1051

1052

1053

1054

0.550

0.550

0.477
0. 190
0.080
0.092
0.076
0.027
0.012

0.477
0. 190
0.080
0.092
0.076
0.027
0.012

0.072
0.053
0.020

0.072
0.053
0.020

1062

0.542

0.542

0.372
0.140
0.004
0.004
0.005
0.013
0.004
0.021
0.015
0.011
0.004
0.004
0.020
0.005
0.010
0.004
0.004
0.008

0.372
0. 140
0.004
0.004
0.005
0.013
0.004
0.021
0.015
0.011
0.004
0.004
0.020
0.005
0.010
0.004
0.004
0.008

1063

1064
1065

1066

DEAD LOCK, STANDARD DUTY
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT HARDWARE
AUTOMOTIVE DOOR LATCH
OTHER AUTOMOBILE HARDWARE
STERN CLEAT, MARINE
CHOCK FITTING, MARINE
STERN LIGHT, MARINE
FURNITURE HARDWARE
BEDFRAME CASTER
CASTER, OFFICE CHAIR
DESK LOCK, CAM TYPE
HAND TOOLS
AXE, SINGLE BIT
PAPER KNIFE
CHIPPER KNIFE
WOOD CHISEL - 1 INCH
WRENCH, OPEN END
WRENCH, BOX
WRENCH, ADJUSTABLE
PIPE WRENCH, HEAVY DUTY
SCREW DRIVER
AUTOMOBILE BUMPER JACK, RATCHET TYPE
VISE. STANDARD
WRENCH SOCKET
PLIERS
SHOVEL
HAMMER, CARPENTER
KOE, FIELD AND GARDEN
FILE FLAT
HACKSAW BLADES
HANDSAW, CROSSCUT
PLUMBING FIXTURES AND BRASS FITTINGS

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
.... (.1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER
0.004
0. 183
0.090
0.057
0.012
0.013
0.011
0.049
0.010
0.025
0.014

0.004
0.183
0.090
0.057
0.012
0.013
0.011
0.049
0.010
0.025
0.014

0, 170
0.004
0.003
0.001
0.003
0.019
0.020
0.009
0.008
0.012
0.011
0.007
0.007
0.014
0.013
0.012
0.013
0.008
0.002
0.005

0. 170
0.004
0.003
0.091
0.003
0.019
0.020
0.009
0.008
0.012
0.011
0.007
0.007
0.014
0.013
0.012
0.013
0.008
0.002
0.005

0. 166

0.166

0101
0111
0121

ENAMELED IRON FIXTURES
BATHTUB, 5 FEET LONG
LAVATORY, 18 INCH DIAMETER
SINK, 32" X 21"

0.020
0.013
0.005
0.002

0.020
0.013
0.005
0.002

0101
0111

VITREOUS CHINA FIXTURES
LAVATORY
WATER CLOSET COMBINATION

0.031
0.016
0.015

0.031
0.016
0.015

010 1
0111
0113

STEEL FIXTURES
BATHTUB, ENAMELED STEEL
SINK, ENAMELED STEEL, 32" X 21"
SINK, STAINLESS STEEL, 33" X 22"

0.019
0.009
0.004
0.007

0.019
0.009
0.004
0.007

0111
0112
0113
0121
0141
0142
0161
0162

BRASS FITTINGS
BATHTUB DRAIN AND OVERFLOW
BATHTUB AND SHOWER FITTING COMBINATION
SINGLE CONTROL BATH/SHOWER COMBO
LAVATORY FAUCET, COMBINATION
SINK FAUCET, DECK TYPE
SINGLE CONTROL KITCHEN SINK
LAVATORY TRAP, BENT TUBE, ADJUSTABLE
WATER CONTROL/FLOAT VALVE

0.096
0.005
0.008
0.007
0.017
0.010
0.011
0.031
0.006

0.096
0.005
0.008
0.007
0.017
0.010
0.011
0.031
0.006

106
1061

COMMODITY

0. 190

0.190

0102
0103
0111
0123

STEAM AND HOT WATER EQUIPMENT
HEATING BOILER, CAST IRON, GAS FIRED
HEATING BOILER, CAST IRON, OIL FIRED
HEATING BOILER, STEEL, OIL FIRED
RADIATION, BASEBOARD, NONFERROUS

0.030
0.006
0.009
0.011
0.005

0.030
0.006
0.009
0.011
0.005

0133
0134
0136
0142
0159

WARM AIR FURNACES
STEEL, FORCED AIR, OIL, 95-112 M BTU
STEEL, FORCED AIR, OIL, 78-85 M B.T.U.
WALL FURNACE, GAS 35M BTU
STEEL, FORCED AIR, GAS, 72-88 MBTU
ELECTRIC, FORCED AIR, 10KW

0.063
0.004
0.010
0.000
0.042
0.006

0.063
0.004
0.010
0.000
0.042
0.006

0112
0121

CONVERSION BURNERS
OIL BURNER, CONVERSION TYPE
GAS BURNER, CONVERSION TYPE

0.025
0.019
0.007

0.025
0.019
0.007

0101

ROOM HEATERS
GAS FIRED, VENTED

0.016
0.016

0.016
0.016

01
0121
0126
02
0231

UNIT HEATERS AND VENTILATORS
UNIT HEATERS
GAS FIRED, PROPELLER FAN TYPE
STEAM, PROPELLER FAN TYPE
UNIT VENTILATORS
SCHOOLROOM

0,011
0.004
0.002
0.002
0.007
0.007

0.011
0.004
0.002
0.002
0.007
0.007

0101
0113

WATER HEATERS, DOMESTIC
ELECTRIC
GAS

0.045
0.018
0.027

0.045
0.018
0.027

HEATING EQUIPMENT

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 1978*— Continued




COMMODITY

COOE
107
1071

1072

1073

1074

FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL PRODUCTS

1.910

METAL DOORS, SASH, AHD TRIM
WINDOW, STEEL, INDUSTRIAL
WINDOW, ALUMINUM, RES. SLIDE TYPE
WINDOW, ALUMINUM, RES. SINGLE HUNG
WINDOW, ALUMINUM, COM., PROJECTED
WINDOW, ALUMINUM, COM., DOUBLE HUNG
DOOR ASSEMBLY, STEEL
DOOR FRAME, STEEL
SLIDING GLASS DOOR, ALUMINUM
ALUMINUM STORM WINDOW
ALUMINUM STORM DOOR COMBINATION

0.239
0.005
0.043
0.027
0.005
0. 010

0.045
0.026
0.042
0.024
0.013

0.239
0.005
0.043
0.027
0.005
0.010
0.045
0.026
0.042
0.024
0.013

0101
0103
0111
0112
0113
0114
0115
0116
0121

METAL TANKS
PRESSURE TANK, ABOVE GROUND
PRESSURE VESSEL, 30,000 GALLON
ELEVATED WATER TANK, 500,000 GALLON
BULK STORAGE TANK, 6,000 GALLON
BULK STORAGE TANK, 10,000 GALLON
OIL STORAGE TANK, API, 10,000 BARREL
OIL STORAGE TANK, API, 55,000 BARREL
TRUCK TANK
GAS CYLINDER, L. P. G.

0.421
0. 119
0.096
0.035
0.044
0.045
0.017
0.016
0.011
0.038

0.421
0.119
0.096
0.035
0.044
0.045
0.017
0.016
0.011
0.038

0101
0106
0111
0112
0113
0114
0115
0155
0157
0159
0161

SHEET METAL PRODUCTS
ROOFING, STEEL, FORMED
ROOFING, ALUMINUM, CORRUGATED
SIDING ALUMINUM, NONINSUL. MFR. TO DIST
SIDING ALUM., NONINSUL., MFR. TO DLR.
SIDING ALUM., INSULTATED, MFR. TO DIST.
SIDING ALUM., INSULATED, MFR. TO DLR.
WINDOW AND DOOR TRIM, ALUMINUM
FURNACE PIPE, GALV., 30 GAL., 6 IN. DIA
ELBOWS 90 DG., GALV., 30 GA., 6 IN. DIA
GRAIN BIN, FARM
GRAIN BIN, COMMERCIAL

0.400
0. 169
0.061
0.036
0.011
0.016
0.005
0.012
0.029
0.030
0.015
0.015

0.400
0. 169
0.061
0.036
0.011
0.016
0.005
0.012
0.029
0.030
0.015
0.015

0101
0111
0131
0141
0145
0181
0182
0187
0191
0195

STRUCTURAL, ARCH., PRE-ENG. METAL PRODUCTS
FABRICATED STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR BLDGS.
FABRICATED STRUCTORAL STEEL FOR BRIDGES
OPEN STEEL FLOOR GRATING
GRAIN STORAGE BLDG., STEEL, RIGID FRAME
METAL BUILDING, STEEL, RIGID FRAME
EXPANDED METAL LATH
EXPANDED CORNER BEAD
OPEN WEB STEEL JOISTS, LONGSPAN
FABRICATED BANS
FABRICATED STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

0.850
0.433
0.084
0.012
0.015
0.101
0.004
0.008
0.029
0.056
0.109

0.850
0.433
0.084
0.012
0.015
0.101
0.004
0.008
0.029
0.056
0. 109

1083

1089

CODE

1.910

0102
0111
0112
0113
0114
0121
0122
0123
0131
0132

1.904

1.904

BOLTS, NUTS, SCREWS, AND RIVETS
CARRIAGE BOLTS
RIVETS
NUTS
MACHINE SCREWS
CAP SCREWS
TAPPING SCREWS
MINE ROOF BOLT
HI-STRENGTH STRUCTURAL BOLT, 7/8"X2 1/2
SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS

0.283
0.028
0.008
0.022
0.026
0.037
0.028
0.013
0.005
0.116

0.283
0.028
0.008
0.022
0.026
0.037
0.028
0.013
0.005
0. 116

0101
0103
0105
0107
0109
0111
0121
0123
0131
0133
0135
0137
0141
0146
0148
0151
0153
0161
0163
0164
0167
0171
0181

LIGHTING FIXTURES
RES., INCANDESCENT, CEILING, PENDANT
RES., INCAND., CEILING, ENCLOSED BOWL
RES., INCANDESCENT, CEILING, BENT BOUL
RES., INCAND., INTERIOR WALL BRACKET
RES., INCAND., EXTERIOR WALL BRACKET
RESIDENTIAL FLUORESCENT CEILING FIXTURE
COM., INCAND., SURFACE, EXIT LIGHT
COM. OR RES., INCAND., SQUARE RECESSED
COM., FLUOR., NON-AIR HANDLING
COM., FLUOR., AIR HANDLING
COM., FLUOR., STRIPLIGHT
COM. , FLUOR. , PLASTIC WRAP AROUND
INDUSTRIAL INCANDESCENT, RLM DOME
IND., FLUOR., ENAMEL FINISH
IND., INCAND., EXPLOSION PROOF
PASSENGER CAR HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
MOTOR VEHICLE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY
FLOODLIGHT, INCANDESCENT. 1,500 W., G.P
MERCURY VAPOR FLOODLIGHT. 400 WATT
MERCURY FLOODLIGHT, 1000 WATT
MERCURY VAPOR LUMINAIRE, TYPE 111
LIGHTING STANDARD, ALUMINUM
FLASHLIGHT, 2 CELL, GENERAL PURPOSE

0.249
0.012
0.010
0.009
0.006
0.008
0.005
0.004
0.012
0.022
0.006
0.013
0.012
0.003
0.012
0.004
0.030
0.025
0.008
0.013
0.004
0.016
0.006
0.010

0.249
0.012

0103
0104
0106

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS METAL PRODUCTS
COLLAPSIBLE TUBE, ALUMINUM
COLLAPSIBLE TUBE, LEAD
JOB STAMPINGS. AUTOMOTIVE

1.372
0.009
0.002
0.671

1.372
0.009
0.002
0.671

108
1081

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 W EIGHTS)
REVISED
J
FORMER

MISCELLANEOUS METAL PRODUCTS
0106
0111
0116
0121
0131
0136
0141
0146
0151

See footnotes at end of table.

0. 010

0.009
0.006
0.008
0.005
0.004
0.012
0.022
0.006
0.013
0.012
0.003
0.012
0.004
0.030
0.025
0.008
0.013
0.004
0.016
0.006
0.010

0111
0116
0119
0121
0122
0123
0124
0126
0133
0141
0146
0151
0153
0154
0161
0165
11

1112

JOB STAMPINGS. NON-AUTOMOTIVE
TRUCK LEAF SPRING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER CAR LEAF SPRING, REPL.
TRUCK LEAF SPRING, REPLACEMENT
STEEL SPRING, PASS. CAR, TO AUTO MFR.
SPRING, STEEL COIL, CAR OR TRUCK
STEEL SPRING, PRECISION MECHANICAL
INSECT SCREENING, GALVANIZED
INSECT SCREENING, ALUMINUM
WIRE ROPE, IMPVD. PLOW STEEL, 1 1/8 IN.
WIRE ROPE, IMPVD. PLOW STEEL, 5/8 INCH
WELDED WIRE FABRIC
STEEL STRAPPING, FLAT, 1-1/4X .031
STEEL STRAPPING, FLAT, 5 / 8 " X .020"
CHAIN LINK FABRIC
GAS WELDING RODS
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
< 1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISED
1
FORMER
0.319
0.009
0.007
0.002
0.020
0.032
0.066
0.001
0.018
0.039
0.051
0.059
0.026
0.016
0.021
0.006

0.319
0.009
0.007
0.002
0.020
0.032
0.066
0.001
0.018
0.039
0.051
0.059
0.026
0.016
0.021
0.006

12.037

12.037

0.691

0.691

01
0102
0103
0104
0106
0107
0108
0109
05
0522
0528
51
5101
5102
5104
5105
5106
5107
5111

FARM, LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS
WHEEL TYPE - FARM
GASOLINE OR DIESEL 35-49 PTO HP
ROW CROP GASOLINE, 50 OR OVER PTO HP
DIESEL, 70-99 PTO HP
DIESEL, 50 - 69 PTO HP
DIESEL 35 - 49 PTO HP
WHEEL TRACTOR, DIESEL, 100-129 PTO HP
WHEEL TRACTOR, DIESEL 130 HP
LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT
LAWN AND GARDEN, RIDING TYPE 10 PLUS HP
GARDEN TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS
TRACTOR PARTS
MAIN DRIVE SPROCKET
TRACTOR PARTS COMPOSITE
POWER TAKE OFF SHAFT
CARBURATOR REPAIR KIT
SLEEVE SET
PARTS FOR WHEEL TRACTOR
PARTS FOR FARM TRACTOR COMPOSITE

0.275
0. 156
0.034
0.021
0.025
0.043
0.033
0.051
0.038
0.014
0.068
0.011
0.019
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.008
0.028

0.275
0. 156
0.010
0.005
0.034
0.016
0.014
0.043
0.033
0.051
0.038
0.014
0.068
0.011
0.019
0.001

01
0102
0104
0106
02
0213
0216
03
0322
0324
0325
0327
0328
04
0433
0434
0435
0436
05
0542
0544
0545
06
0649
0651
0652
0656
0657
0658
0659
07
0762
0763
0765
0767
08
0875
0877
09
0981
0983
11
1192
51
5101
5102
5103
5104

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY EXCLUDING TRACTORS
PLOWS
PLOW, MOLDBOARD, SEMI-MOUNTED, 6 BOTTOM
PLOW, CHISEL TYPE
PLOW SHARES, FOR STANDARD PLOWS
HARROWS AND ROTARY CUTTERS
HARROW, DISC, DRAWN
ROTARY CUTTER, 66 INCHES OR LESS
PLANTING AND FERTILIZING MACHINERY
CORN PLANTER, DRAWN, 6-ROW
GRAIN DRILL, FERTILIZER TYPE
MANURE SPREADER, PTO DRIVEN
FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTOR, CENTRIFUGAL
HYDRAULIC FARM LOADER, FRONT END
CULTIVATORS
ROTARY HOE, PULL TYPE
FIELD CULTIVATOR, DRAWN, 10-13 FT
TOOL BAR, BASIC UNIT
CULTIVATOR, REAR MOUNTED, 6 ROW
SPRAYERS
HAND SPRAYER
FIELD SPRAYER, TRACTOR MOUNTED
ORCHARD AHD GROVE SPRAYER
HARVESTING MACHINERY
COMBINE SELF-PROPELLED UNDER 20 FT. CUT
COTTON PICKER, 2-ROW, SELF-PROPELLED
COMBINE, SELF-PROPELLED, 20-24 FT. CUT
CORN PICKER, MOUNTED, 2-ROW
CORN HEAD ATTACHMENT - 4 ROW
WINDROWER, SELF-PROPELLED
FORAGE HARVESTER, DRAWN
HAYING MACHINERY
MOWER, MOUNTED
RAKE, GROUND DRIVEN, 8 FT.
HAY BALER, DRAWN, TWINE TYING
COMBINATION MOWER CONDITIONER, 8-9 1/2
CROP PREPARATION MACHINERY
PORTABLE GRINDER-MIXER
HEATED AIR CROP DRIER
ELEVATORS
FARM ELEVATOR, PORTABLE, DOUBLE CHAIN
FARM ELEVATOR, PORTABLE, AUGER TYPE
FARM WAGONS
WAGON BOX, POWER UNLOADING, FORAGE TYPE
PARTS, FARM MACH. EXCLUDIHG TRACTOR
KHOTTER HOOK
PLOWSHARE PARTS
PLOWSHARE PARTS
SEED PLATE

0.339
0.014
0.008
0.003
0.003
0.033
0.023
0.010
0.026
0.005
0.005
0.007
0.005
0.003
0.009
0.003
0.002

0.339
0.014
0.008
0.003
0.003
0.033
0.023

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

111
1111

COMMODITY

0. 000

0.004
0.007
0.003
0.001
0.003
0.099
0.022
0.013
0.035
0.003
0.012
0 . 001

0.013
0.028
0.005
0 . 001

0.013
0.009
0.015
0.011
0.004
0.009
0.003
0.006
0.015
0.015
0.083
0.002
0.003
0.003
0.002

0 . 00 1
0 . 001

0.008
0.028

0. 010

0.026
0.005
0.005
0.007
0.005
0.003
0.009
0.003
0.002
0. 000

0.004
0.007
0.003
0.001
0.003
0.099
0.022
0.013
0.035
0.003
0.012
0.001
0.013
0.028
0.005
0.001
0.013
0.009
0.015
0.011
0.004
0.009
0.003
0.006
0.015
0.015
0.083
0.002
0.003
0.003
0.002

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
CODE

COMMODITY

01
0101
0102
0103
0105
02
0211
0212
0213
0215
0216
0218
0221
03
0322
0324
0326

112
1121




02
0201
0202
0203
0207
03
0301

0.003
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.006
0.020
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000

0.003
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.006
0.020
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT
POULTRY EQUIPMENT
INCUBATOR - HATCHER
AUTOMATIC POULTRY FEEDER
BROODER, GAS, 700-1000 CHICK
LAYING CAGE, NON-AUTOMATED
BARN EQUIPMENT
STOCK TANK
SILO UNLOADER, 14 FT. CAPACITY
BUNK FEEDER, ELECTRIC POWERED
PIPE LINE MILKER UNIT
BULK MILK COOLER
BARN CLEANER
METAL HOG FEEDER, SELF-FEEDING
WATER SYSTEMS
SHALLOW WELL, JET, 1/3 H.P.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP, DEEP, 3/4 H.P.
CONVERTIBLE JET, 1/2 H.P.

0.077
0.008
0.002
0.003
0.001
0.002
0.037
0.014
0.005
0.002
0.007
0.004
0.002
0.003
0.032
0.007
0.017
0.008

0.077
0.008
0.002
0.003
0.001
0.002
0.037
0.014
0.005
0.002
0.007
0.004
0.002
0.003
0.032
0.007
0.017
0.008

CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

5105
5106
5107
5108
5109
5111
5112
5113
5114
5115
5116
5117
5118
5119
5121
5122
5123
5124
5125
5126
5127
5128
5129
5131
5132
5133
5134
5135
5136
5137
5138
5139
5141
5142
5143
5144
5145
5146
5147
5148
5149
5151
5153
5154
5155
5156
5157
5172
5173
5174
5175
5176
5177
5181
5182
5183
5184
5185
5186
5187
5188
5189
1113

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 W EIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER

0.935

0.935

0. 142
0.048
0.011
0.015
0.011
0.011
0.030
0.013

0. 142
0.048
0.011
0.015
0.011
0.011
0.030
0.013

CODE

RUNNER ASSEMBLY
HARVESTING MACHINERY PARTS
HARVESTING POLY FINGER GUIDE
CHISEL
CULTIVATOR SWEEP
PARTS-PLANTING SEEDING f FERT.
t
ROLLING SHIELD
SPRAYER PARTS
SPEAR POINT
MOUER CONDITIONER (PART)
MOWER CONDITIONER (PART)
MOWER CONDITIONER (PART)
MOWER CONDITIONER (PART)
SPRAYER PARTS
DISK BLADE
BEARING FOR DISK HARROW
REVERSIBLE SHOVEL FOR CULTIVATORS
PART FOR CORN PLANTER
PLATE FOR CORN PLANTER
SPRAYER PART
SPRAYER PART
SPRAYER PART
SPRAYER PART
SPRAYER PART
BEARING HOUSING
DISK BLADE
CHISEL POINT
CYLINDER SHAFT BEARING
KNIFE ASSEMBLY FOR CROP CHOPPER
CULTIVATOR PARTS -4" SWEEP
CULTIVATOR PARTS 1 3/4" "
CULTIVATOR PARTS
LINK SLINGER CHAIN
PARTS, PLANTING, SEEDING AND FERT. MACHINERY
DISK BLADES
SPACING SPOOL
CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT
CULTIVATOR ATTACHMENT
TOOL BAR
RIGID SHANK
SHARP SPIKE
PARTS FOR PLOWER f LISTERS
t
PARTS, FARM IMPLEMENT COMPOSITE
SPRAYER PARTS
PARTS, PLANT, SEED f FERT.
t
HITCH-ALL FOR A FRAME
APPLICATOR KNIFE
STEEL TINE FOR RAKE
GUARD FOR HAY BINE
PICK UP FINGER FOR BALER
BILL HOOK
KNIFE ARM FOR BALER
NEEDLE FOR BALER
SPROCKET FOR MANUTE SPREADER
SHEAR PLATE
SNAPPING ROLL PLATE
RATCHET PLATE
CHAIN SLIDE
HOLD DOWN CLIP
LITMAN ASSEMBLY
BOX TEN FLAILS
CONVEYOR BAR

POWER CRANES EXCAVATORS, AND EQUIPMENT
POWER CRANES, CABLE OPERATED
CRAWLER MOUNTED 50 THRU 100 TONS
CRAWLER MOUNTED OVER 100 THRU 200 TONS
TRUCK MOUNTED 35 THRU 55 TONS
TRUCK MOUNTED OVER 55 THRU 100 TONS
POWER CRANES, HYDRAUtlC' OPERATED
SELF-PROP., RUBBER M T P ., 12-18 TONS

S e e fo o tn o te s a t en d o f t a b le .

0304
0305
05
0501
0502
0505
0506
0507
0508
51
5101
5102
5103
5104

COMMODITY

TRUCK MOUNTED, 15 THRU 25 TONS
TRUCK MOUNTED, OVER 25 THRU 50 TONS
EXCAVATORS, HYDRAULIC OPERATED
THRU 40,000 LBS., LESS BUCKET
OVER 40 THROUGH 55,000 LBS.,LESS BUCKET
OVER 55 THRU 70,000 LBS. LESS BUCKET
OVER 70 THRU 85,000 LBS. LESS BUCKET
OVER 85 THRU 100,000 LBS. LESS BUCKET
OVER 100,000 LBS., LESS BUCKET
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS-CRANES AND HOES
TOOTH FOR EXCAVATOR BUCKET
DRAGLINE BUCKET, 3/4 C U . YD.
EXCAVATOR BUCKET, 1-1
1/4 CU. YD.
CLAMSHELL BUCKET 3/8 OR 3/4 CU. YD.

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 \
JF.IGHTS)
REVISED
~]
FORMER
0.008
0.009
0.036
0.011
0.006
0.004
0.003
0.002
0.010
0.028
0-008
0.006
0.007
0.006

0.008
0.009
0.036
0.011
0.006
0.004
0.003
0.002
0.010
0.028
0.008
0.006
0.007
0.006

01
0109
0123
0125
0127
0128
02
0201
0203
0205

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FOR MOUNTING
SPECIAL MOUNTING EQUIPMENT
RIPPER
INDUSTRIAL LOADER, WITH BUCKET
BACKHOE, WITH BUCKET
WINCH, FOR USE ON TRACTOR
SNOW PLOW
DOZER, HYDRAULIC
6* AND UNDER 10’1"
10' AND UNDER 14'1"
14’1” AND OVER

0.052
0.041
0.006
0.012
0.009
0.005
0.010
0.011
0.001
0.004
0.006

0.052
0.041
0.006
0.012
0.009
0.005
0.010
0.011
0.001
0.004
0.006

01
0101
0131
0132
0135
0137
0138
0141
02
0211
0213
0214
0215

1122

SPECIALIZED CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
OTHER SPECIALIZED CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
TRENCHER
DEWATERING PUMP, 10,000 G. P. H.
DEWATERING PUMP, 90,000 G. P. H.
WINCH, WORM AND GEAR TYPE
CRUSHING PLANT, PORTABLE
SCREENING PLANT, PORTABLE
WHEELBARROW, STEEL TRAY
COMPACTION EQUIPMENT
ROLLER, TANDEM
ROLLER, PNEUMATIC TIRED
ROLLER, VIBRATORY TYPE
ROLLER, SHEEPSFOOT, SELF-PROPELLED

0.070
0.058
0.014
0.002
0.007
0.018
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.012
0.001
0.002
0.006
0.003

0.070
0.058
0.014
0.002
0.007
0.018
0.005
0.006
0.007
0.012
0.001
0.002
0.006
0.003

010 1
0103

PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSORS
100 - 200 C.F.M.
600 - 750 C.F.M.

0.015
0.006
0.010

0.015
0.006
0.010

01
0102
0104
0111
0114
51
5111

SCRAPERS AND GRADERS
SCRAPERS AHD GRADERS
SCRAPER, 18 AND UNDER 30 CU. YD. HEAPED
SCRAPER, 30 AND UNDER 17 CU. YD. HEAPED
MOTOR GR4DER, 1<5 TO 144 B.H.P.
MOTOR GRADER, 145 H.P. AND OVER
PARTS AND ATTACH. FOR SCRAPES-GRADERS
MOTOR GRADER BLADE

0.113
0.051
0.006
0.005
0.024
0.016
0.062
0.062

0. 113
0.051
0.006
0.0C5
0.024
0.016
0.062
0.062

0107
0111
0131
0 132
0141
0146
0151

MIXERS, PAVERS, SPREADERS, ETC.
CONCRETE MIXING PLANT, MOBILE
CONCRETE MIXER, TRUCK, 7 CU. YD.
CONCRETE FINISHER
SLIPFORM PAVER
BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR, TRUCK MOUNTED
BITUMINOUS BATCH PLANT, PORTABLE
BITUMINOUS SPREADER

0.034
0.006
0.009
0.002
0.002
0.001
0.007
0.007

0.034
0.006
0.009
0.002
0.002
0.301
0.007
0.007

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
0106
0111
02
0209
0211
0213
0215
0217
0218
0219
06
0601
0602
0603
0605
0607
51
5111
5112

TRACTORS, OTHER THAN FARM
WHEEL TYPE
INDUSTRIAL,GAS/DIESEL 35 THRU 49 NEHP
INDUSTRIAL DIESEL 50 THRU 74 NEHP
OFF HIGHWAY DIESEL 400 FWHP AND OVER
OFF HIGHWAY DIESEL 300 THRU 399 FWHP
INDUSTRIAL DIESEL 75 NEHP AND OVER
WHEELED LOG SKIDDER, SELF-PROPELLED
CRAWLER TYPE
GASOLINE/DIESEL 20-59 NET ENGINE H.P.
DIESEL, 60-89 NET ENGINE HP.
DIESEL,90-159 NET ENGINE HORSEPOWER
D IESEL,160-259 NET ENGINE HORSEPOWER
DIESEL,260 NET ENGINE H.P. AND OVER
SHOVEL LOADER, 45 - 89 HP.
SHOVEL LOADER, 90 - 129 HP.
TRACTOR SHOVEL LOADERS, 4-WHEEL DRIVE
1 CU. YD. AND UNDER 2 CU. YD.
2 CU. YD. AND UNDER 2 1/2 CU. YD.
2 1/2 CU. YD. AND UNDER 3 1/2 CU. YD.
5 CU. YD. AND UNDER 7 1/2 CU. YD.
7 1/2 CU. YD. AND OVER
PARTS AND ATTACH. FOR NON-FARM TRACTOR
TRACK ROLLER, ASSEMBLY
BEVEL PINION

0.464
0.081
0.012
0.022
0.009
0.020
0.010
0.008
0. 145
0.003
0.006
0.019
0.017
0.075
0.017
0.008
0.092
0.020
0.012
0.023
0.027
0.011
0. 146
0.068
0.078

0.464
0.081
0.012
0.022
0.009
0.020
0.010
0.008
0. 145
0.003
0.006
0.019
0.017
0.075
0.017
0.008
0.092
0.020
0.012
0.023
0.027
0.011
0. 146
0.068
0.078

01

OFF-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT
OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS, END DUMP

0.045
0.031

0.045
0.031

1123

1 124

1125

1127

1128

1129

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

CODE

0101
0103
0105
02
0209
113
1132

1133

1134

1135




50 TON CAPACITY
OVER 30 THRU 45 TONS CAPACITY
OVER 70 TONS CAPACITY
OTHER OFF-HIOHWAY EQUIPMENT
COAL HAULER, SEMI-ARTICULATED
METALWORKING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 b
JEIGHT.S)
REVISED
1
FORMER
0.008
0.013
0.010
0.014
0.014

CODE

0 .008
0 .013
0 .010
0 .014
0 .014

1. 183

1 . 183

02
0221
0222
0223
0224
03
0301
0302
0303
0304
0305
0306
0307
0308
0309
0311
04
0412
0413
0414
0415
51
5111
5112
5113

POWER DRIVEN HAND TOOLS
HOME UTILITY LINE
DRI L L , 1/4 INCH CHUCK
DRILL 3/8 INCH CHUCK
SAM, LIGHT DUTY
SANDER, ORBITAL
INDUSTRIAL LINE, ELECTRICAL
DRILL, 3/8" CHUCK
DRILL, 1/2" CHUCK
SAW, RECIPROCATING
DRYWALL SCREWDRIVER
IMPACT WRENCH, ELECTRICAL
SAW, CIRCULAR, 7 1/4" BLADE AND OVER
ROUTER
BELT SANDER
PERCUSSION HAMMER
SANDER, DISC, 7" OR 9" DIAMETER
PNEUMATIC HAND TOOLS
GRINDER, PORTABLE, 6" WHEEL
HAMMER, CLIPPING, 1 1/8" BORE
NUTRUNNER, ^WPA C T TYPE, 1 1/4 BOLT CAP
ANGLE NUT RUNNER
PNEUMATIC TOOL ACCESSORIES
IMPACT SOCKET, 1/2" SQUARE DRIVE
PNEUMATIC CHISEL
PNEUMATIC CHISEL RETAINER

0.101
0.019
0.004
0.009
0.004
0.002
0.049
0.004
0.005
0.003
0.003
0.002
0.011
0.003
0.005
0.010
0.003
0.020
0.007
0.002
0.005
0.007
0.013
0.004
0.004
0.004

0 .101
0 .019
0 .004
0 .009
0 .004
0 .002
0 .049
0 .004
0 .005
0 .003
0 .003
0 .002
0 .011
0 .003
0 .005
0 .010
0 .003
0,.020
0 .007
0 .002
0 .005
0 .007
0..013
0..004
0 .004
0 .004

01
0101
0111
0121
0131
02
0231
0232
0233
03
0331
0332
0333
0341
0342
04
0452
0453
0454
0455
0456
0457

WELDING MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
ARC WELDING MACHINES
TRANSFORMER TYPE, A.C./D.C.
RECTIFIER TYPE
ENGINE DRIVEN UNIT, D.C.
WIRE FEEDER
RESISTANCE WELDING MACHINES AND SUPPLIES
SPOT WELDER
ELECTRODE, RESISTANCE WELDING
ADJUSTABLE/RETRACTABLE STROKE
ARC WELDING ELECTRODES
WIRE ELECTRODE, 3/32", CORED
WIRE ELECTRODE, E70S3, . 0 4 5 " , BARE
TYPE 30, STAINLESS, COVERED, 5/32"
MILD STEEL, STICK, E-7018, 1/8 X 14
MILD STEEL, STICK, E-6013, 3/16 X 14
GAS WELDING MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
WELDING TORCH, BLOW PIPE
CUTTING TOOL, BLOW PIPE
FLAME CUTTING MACHINE
WELDING TIP, ACETYLENE
CUTTING TIP, ACELYLENE
OXYGEN REGULATOR

0. 137
0.042
0.009
0.009
0.017
0.007
0.023
0.011
0.001
0.010
0.057
0.011
0.010
0.007
0.02G
0.010
0.015
0.005
0.002
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.003

0,.137
0.042
0.009
0..009
0 .017
0 .007
0,.023
0..011
0,.001
0,.010
0..057
0..011
0,.010
0 .007
0..020
0..010
0,.015
Q..005
0..002
0..003
0..001
0..001
0..003

01
0101
0103
0105
02
0211
0212
0214
0216
03
0321
0322
04
0431
05
0541

INDUSTRIAL PROCESS FURNACES AND OVENS
ELECTRIC
DRAW FURNACE, FACTORY BUILT
ELECTRIC FURNACE FIELD ERECTED
HEAT TREATING OVEN
FUEL FIRED
HARDENING FURNACE, GAS
ATMOSPHERE CONTROLLED FURNACE, GAS
FIELD ERECTED FURNACE, GAS
HEAT TREATING OVEN, GAS
INDUCTION HEATING EQUIPMENT
INDUCTION HEATER, RADIO FREQUENCY
INDUCTION HEATER, MOTOR GENERATOR
GAS GENERATING EQUIPMENT
ATOMOSPHERE GENERATOR, ENDOTHERMIC
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS
GAS BURNER, FOR FUEL FIRED FURNACE

0.073
0.026
0.005
0.004
0.017
0.023
0.003
0.007
0.004
0.009
0.013
0.009
0.004
0.002
0.002
0.009
0.009

0.,073
0,.026
0..005
0..004
0..017
0..023
0..003
0..007
0..004
0..009
0..013
0..009
0..004
0..002
0..002
0,.009
0..009

01
0101
0103
0104
0106
0111
0113
0115
0117
0119
0121
0123
0125
0127

CUTTING TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
SMALL CUTTING TOOLS
KEY WAY BROACH
TWIST DRILL
TWIST DRILL, CARBIDE TIPPED
REAMER, MACHINE CHUCKING
SPUR GEAR HOB
MILLING CUTTER, SIDE
MILLING CUTTER, PLAIN
END MILL
HAND TAP
ROUND ADJUSTABLE DIE
SOLID PIPE DIE
POWER SAW BLADE, CIRCULAR
POWER SAM BLADE, BAND

0.226
0.201
0.017
0.029
0.006
0.005
0.006
0.002
0.002
0.012
0.014
0.009
0.005
0.003
0.016

0..226
0,.201
0..017
0..029
0..006
0,.005
0..006
0..002
0..002
0..012
0..014
0.009
0..005
0..003
0..016

0129
0131
0133
0134
0135
0137
02
0241
0242
0244
0246
0248
0249
0251
0252

See footnotes at end of table.

1136

1137

COMMODITY

POWER SAW BLADE, HACK
TURNING TOOL HOLDER
THROWAWAY IHSERT, CARBIDE
INDEXIBLE CARBIDE INSERT, UTILITY
BRAZED TURNING TOOL, CARBIDE TIPPED
CARBIDE TOOL BLANK
PRECISION MEASURING TOOLS
GAGE BLOCKS
MICROMETER CALIPER
CYLINDRICAL PLUG GAGE
THREAD PLUG GAGE
SNAP GAGE, ADJUSTABLE
PNEUMATIC GAGE, COLUMN TYPE
RING GAGE, CYLINDRICAL
DIAL TEST INDICATOR

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER
0.003
0.008
0.030
0.011
0.013
0.010
0.025
0.001
0.004
0.003
0.002
0.003
0.006
0.001
0.005

0.003
0.008
0.030
0.011
0.013
0.010
0.025
0.001
0.004
0.003
0.002
0.003
0.006
0.001
0.005

01
0101
0102
0103
04
0491
11
1101
1103
1105
12
1201
1203
13
1301
14
1401
1403
1405
15
1501
1503
1505
21
2101
2103
2105
2106
2107
2108
31
3101
3103
3105

ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
ABRASIVE GRAINS
ALUMINUM OXIDE
SILICON CARBIDE
FUSED ALUMINIA ZIRCONIA GRAIN, 10 GRIT
BUFFING AND POLISHING WHEELS
BUFF, FULL DISC, SECTIONS
GRINDIHG WHEELS, NON-REINFORCED RESINOID
AL. OX.,CP. 24 GT., 20X2 1/2X6, TYPE ONE
AL. OX., C.P., 24 GT., 6 X 1X5/8, TYPE ONE
ZR. AL., 10 GT., 24X3X12, TYPEONE
GRINDING WHEELS, REINFORCED RESINOID
AL. OX., CP, 20X1/8X1, TYPE ONE
AL. OX., C. P., 7X1/4X7/8, TYPE 27
GRINDING WHEELS, NON-REINFORCED RUBBER
AL. OX., CP. 46 GT., 20X1/8X1, TYPEONE
GRINDING WHEELS, VITRIFIED BOND
AL. OX., 60 GRIT, 7X1/2X1 1/4, TYPE ONE
AL. OX., 60 GRIT, 20X6X12, TYPE ONE
SI. CARB., 60 GT., 10X1X1, TYPE ONE
GRINDING WHEELS, DIAMOND
TYPE 11V 9, 1/16X75 DIA. CONC.
TYPE 1AIS, 14"X.125,1/4X25 DIA. CONC.
6A2C, 6"X3/4", 1/16"X100 DIA. CONC.
COATED ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
BELT, CLOTH RESIN BOND
BELT, PAPER GLUE BOND
BELT, CLOTH GLUE BOND
FLAPWHEEL, CLOTH RESIN BOND, 100 GRIT
VULCANIZED FIBER DISC, 7 X 7/8, 36 GRIT
VULCANIZED FIBER DISC, 9 1/SX7/8 50 GRIT
METAL ABRASIVES
- STEEL WOOL, #0 GRADE
METAL HOUSEHOLD SCOURING PADS
STEEL SHOT 550

0. 181
0.037
0.017
0.010
0.010
0.005
0.005
0.016
0.003
0.004
0.008
0.009
0.004
0.005
0.003
0.003
0.024
0.013
0.003
0.007
0.010
0.002
0.005
0.003
0.057
0.019
0.008
0.005
0.005
0.010
0.010
0.020
0.008
0.002
0.011

0. 181
0.037
0.017
0.010
0.010
0.005
0.005
0.016
0.003
0.004
0.008
0.009
0.004
0.005
0.003
0.003
0.024
0.013
0.003
0.007
0.010
0.002
0.005
0.003
0.057
0.019
0.008
0.005
0.005
0.010
0.010
0.020
0.008
0.002
0.011

11
1101
1111
1112
12
1201
1203
1205
13
1301
1302
1303
1304
1305
1308
1309
1321
1322
1323
14
1401
1402
1403
1404
1405
1406
1407
1408
1411
15
1503
1505
1507
16
1611
1612
1613
17
1701

METAL CUTTING MACHINE TOOLS
BORING MACHINES
BORING MILL, VERTICAL
BORING, DRILLING AND MILLING MACH. N/C
JIG BORER, N/C
DRILLING MACHINES
SENSITIVE DRILLING MACHINE
UPRIGHT FLOOR TYPE DRILL, PLAIN
RADIAL DRILL
GRINDING MACHINES
CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE, PLAIN
CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE, UNIVERSAL
ROLL GRINDER
CENTERLESS GRINDING MACHINE
ROTARY SURFACE GRINDING MACHINE
TOOL AND CUTTER GRINDING MACHINE
INTERNAL GRINDING MACHINE
RECIP. SURFACE GRINDING MACH., 6"X18"
R ECIP. SURFACE GRIHDER, 8 OR 12 X 24
RECIP. SURFACE GRINDING MACHINE, 18X72
LATHES
ENGINE LATHE, 16" SWING OR UNDER
ENGINE LATHE, 16" SWING OR LARGER
TURRET LATHE, SADDLE TYPE
TURRET LATHE, RAM TYPE
CHUCKING LATHE, AUTOMATIC, SINGLE SP.
CHUCKING LATHE, AUTOMATIC, 8 SPINDLE
BAR MACHINE, AUTOMATIC, SINGLE SP.
BAR MACHINE, AUTOMATIC, 6 SPINDLE
TURNING MACHIHE, N/C
MILLING MACHINES
UNIVERSAL KNEE TYPE, MILLING MACHINE
VERTICAL KNEE TYPE, MILLING MACHINE
MILLING MACHINE, BED TYPE
MULTI-FUNCTION MACHIHES, N/C
VERT. OR HORZ. SP., MANUAL TOOL CHANGE
VERTICAL SPINDLE, AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE
HORIZONTAL SPINDLE AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE
GEAR CUTTING MACHINES
NOBBING MACHINE

0.294
0.019
0.005
0.008
0.006
0.018
0.003
0.011
0.005
0.046
O.OOS
0.008
0.007
0.003
0.005
0.006
0.003
0.003
0.001
0.002
0.050
0.006
0.004
-

0.294
0.019
0.005
0.008
0.006
0.018
0.003
0.011
0.005
0.046
0.008
0.008
0.007
0.003
0.005
0.006
0.003
0.003
0.001
0.002
0.050
0.005
0.004
0.003
0.002
0.005
0.007
0.008
0.009
0.006
0.022
0.004
0.013
0.004
0.034
0.003
0.010
0.021
0.019
0.003

0.005
0.008
0.009
0.010
0.007
0.022
0.004
0.013
0.004
0.034
0.003
0.010
0.021
0.019
0.003

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 1978*— Continued
CODE

COMMODITY

1703
19
1901
1902
1903
31
3192
3194
51
5102
5103
5104
5105
5106
1138

21
2101
2104
2109
22
2201
2203
2205
23
2301
2302
2303
2304
2305
2306
2307
25
2501
2503
41
4196
51
5102
5103
5104

1142

1143




METAL FORMING MACHINE TOOLS
PUNCHING, BENDING, FORMING MACHINES
PUNCHING MACHINE, MANUALLY OPERATED
PRESS BRAKE, HYDRAULIC OR MECHNICAL
HAND BRAKE
SHEARING MACHINES
SHEARS, MECHANICAL, PLATE
SHEARS, HYDRAULIC, PLATE
SHEARS, MECHANICAL, SHEET
PRESSES
MECHANICAL OBI PRESS, 45 TONS
MECHANICAL OBI PRESS, 105-110 TONS
MECH. PRESS, ST. SIDED, 200-300 TONS
MECH. PRESS ST. SIDED 2 PT., 400 TONS
MECH. PRESS, 600 TO 1600 TONS CAPACITY
PRESS, AUTOMATIC 45 THRU 64 TONS CAPACITY
PRESS, AUTOMACTIC 65 THRU 100 TONS
OTHER METAL FORMING MACHINES TOOLS
FORGING MACHINE
RIVETING MACHINE
WIRE DRAWING MACHINE
WIRE DRAWING MACHINE
PARTS FOR METALF0RMING MACHINE TOOLS
KNIVES, PLATE SHEAR, 1" X 4" X 10*
CLUTCH LINING COMPONENTS, OBI PRESS
CLUTCH LINING COMPONENTS, 2 PT.

CODE

04
0401
0402
0403
0404
0405

0.016
0.018
0.012
0.001
0.005
0.005
0.002
0.003
0.064
0.015
0.011
0.012
0.017
0.008

0.016
0.018
0.012
0.001
0.005
0.005
0.002
0.003
0.064
0.015
0.011
0.012
0.017
0.008

1144

0. 170
0.025
0.002
0.009
0.014
0.014
0.006
0.003
0.005
0.059
0.005
0.011
0.010
0.004
0.014
0.003
0.012
0.021
0.019
0.003
0.006
0.006
0.046
0.012
0.017
0.017

0. 170
0.025
0.002
0.009
0.014
0.014
0.006
0.003
0.005
0.059
0.005
0.011
0.010
0.004
0.014
0.003
0.012
0.021
0.019
0.003
0.006
0.006
0.046
0.012
0.017
0.017

1145

2.448

2.448

02
0202
0204
0205
0206
0207
0208
0209
0211
0231
03
0301
0303
0305
0307
04
0401
0403
0405

PUMPS, COMPRESSORS, AND EQUIPMENT
INDUSTRIAL PUMPS
RECIPROCATING PUMP, POWER OPERATED
CENTRIF.-90 GPM, 125 FT., 3500 RPM, Cl
CENTRIF., 300 GPM, 140 FT., 3500 RPM.CI
CENTRIF.,-90 G P M , 125 FT.,3500 RPM,SS 31
CENTRIF.-1000 G P M , 130,FT . ,1750 RPM
CENTRIF., 3000 GPM, 175 FT., 1750 RPM
CENTRIF., 400 GPM, 2000 FT., 3500 RPM.CS
TURBINE PUMP
ROTARY PUMP
AIR COMPRESSORS, STATIONARY
STATIONARY AIR COMPRESSOR, 5 HP
STATIONARY AIR COMPRESSOR, 100-125 H.P.
STATIONARY AIR COMPRESSOR, 150 HP
CENTRIFUGAL AIR COMP., OVER 1,000 HP
GAS COMPRESSORS
CENTRIFUGAL, UNCOOLED
ANGLE ENGINE, 2,000 HP
RECIPROCATING, 1,000 HP

0.222
0. 143
0.028
0.014
0.008
o.oto
0.009
0.015
0.022
0.024
0.013
0.043
0.021
0.013
0.005
0.004
0.037
0.009
0.016
0.012

0.222
0. 143
0.028
0.014
0.008
0.010
0.009
0.015
0.022
0.024
0.013
0.043
0.021
0.013
0.005
0.004
0.037
0.009
0.016
0.012

0101
0102
0103
0105
0107
0111

ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS
FREIGHT ELEVATOR
GEARED ELECTRIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR
GEARLESS ELECTRIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR
HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR
HYDRAULIC FREIGHT ELEVATOR
ESCALATOR

0.058
0.001
0.025
0.015
0.009
0.003
0.004

0.058
0.001
0.025
0.015
0.009
0.003
0.004

01
0101
0103
0 104
0105
0107
0 108
0109
02
0202
0203
0205
0207
0209
03
0301
0302
0305

FLUID POWER EQUIPMENT
FLUID POWER PUMPS
GEAR TYPE, 5-30 GPM.
VANE TYPE, FIXED, 5 TO 25 GPM.
VANE TYPE, FIXED, 35 TO 45 GPM
VANE TYPE,VARIABLE, 7 1/2 TO 15 GPM
AXIAL PISTON VARIABLE, 7 1/2 TO 15 GPM.
AXIAL PISTON, FIXED, 7 1/2 TO 20 GPM
AXIAL PISTON, VARIABLE, 35 TO 45 GPM.
FLUID POWER VALVES
INDUSTRIAL PNEUMATIC, 0-200 PSI
INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC, 0-5000 PSI
MOBILE HYDRAULIC, 0-3000 PSI
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL, 45 GPM.
HYDRAULIC VOLUME CONTROL
CYLINDERS
INDUSTRIAL PNEUMATIC, 2 INCH BORE
INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC, 2 INCH BORE
MOBILE, HYDRAULIC, 4 INCH BORE

0. 157
0.050
0.024
0.001
0.004
0.005
0.008
0.002
0.007
0.055
0.007
0.001
0.028
0.010
0.009
0.025
0.005
0.008
0.012

0. 157
0.050
0.024
0.001
0.004
0.005
0.008
0.002
0.007
0.055
0.007
0.001
0.028
0.010
0.009
0.025
0.005
0.008
0.012

GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

114
1141

GEAR FINISHING MACHINE
OTHER METAL CUTTING MACHINES TOOLS
HORIZONTAL BROACHING MACHINE
HACK SAWING MACHINE, 6"X6"
TAPPING MACHINE
HOME SHOP
GRINDER, BENCH, 6” WHEEL
LATHE
PARTS FOR METAL-CUTTING MACHINE TOOLS
SPINDLE, SENSITIVE DRILLING MACHINE
CROSS FEED SCREW, SURFACE GRINDER
CROSS FEED SCREW, ENGINE LATHE
CROSS FEED SCREW, MILLING MACHINE
BALL OR LEAD SCREW, N/C MACHINE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 U EIGHTS)
REVISED
1
FORMER

S e e fo o tn o te s a t en d o f t a b le .

1146

1147

1148

COMMODITY

FLUID POWER HOSE AND TUBE FITTINGS
1/2 IN TUBE FITTING, FLARELESS, SS
1/2 IN TUBE FITTING, FLARED-FLARELESS
1/4 IN UNION, FLARED OR FLARELESS BRASS
1/2 IN MP 1/2 HOSE 100 R 5 REUSABLE END
1/2 IN MP 1/2 HOSE 100 R 2 PERM ATT. END

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISE:D
|
FORMER
0.026
0.006
0.006
0.007
0.001
0.005

0.026
0.006
0.006
0.007
0.001
0.005

02
0201
0211
0221
0222
0231
0241
03
0351
0361
0372
0373
0374
04
0491
0493
0494
0496

INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
CONVEYING EQUIPMENT
MONORAIL CONVEYOR
PACKAGE CONVEYOR
BELT CONVEYOR
BUCKET ELEVATOR
TROLLEY CONVEYOR
PORTABLE BELT CONVEYOR
MATERIAL HANDLING TRUCKS
FORK TRUCK, ELECTRIC POWERED
FORK TRUCK, GASOLINE POWERED
LIFT TRUCK, HAND OPERATED
INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, 2-WHEEL
PLATFORM TRUCK, HAND OPERATED
HOIST AND CRANES
HAND CHAIN HOIST, SPUR GEAR
ELECTRIC HOIST, LUG TYPE
AIR HOIST, 1,000 LB. CAPACITY
CRANE, OVERHEAD BRIDGE TYPE

0.336
0. 116
0.005
0.035
0.047
0.005
0.019
0.004
0. 150
0.042
0.093
0.001
0.003
0.011
0.U69
0.010’
0.014
0.005
0.040

0.336
0.116
0.005
0.035
0.047
0.005
0.019
0.004
0. 150
0.042
0.093
0.001
0.003
0.011
0.069
0.010
0.014
0.005
0.040

0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
0111
0113
0115
0116
0121
0122
0124
0128
0133
0135
0137

MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT
SPEED REDUCER, WORMGEAR, 2.5-3 C. D.
SPEED REDUCER, PARALLEL SHAFT, HELICAL
GEARMOTOR, PARALLEL SHAFT
SPEED REDUCER, WORMGEAR, 8 C. D.
REDUCER, PARALLEL SHAFT, SIZE 203
BEVEL GEAR, COARSE-PITCH, AGMA CLASS 8
SPUR GEAR, COARSE-PITCH, AGMA CLASS 8
SPUR GEAR, FINE-PITCH
FLEXIBLE COUPLING, GEAR TYPE
ROLLER CHAIN, SEMIFINISHED
ROLLER CHAIN, FINISHED
MILL CHAIN
ROLLER CHAIN PLATE SPROCKET
V-BELT SHEAVE
UNIVERSAL JOINT, INDUSTRIAL
CLUTCH, FRICTION TYPE

0.222
0.014
0.015
0.017
0.011
0.005
0.014
0.016
0.007
0.014
0.010
0.026
0.006
0.011
0.005
0.016
0.033

0.222
0.014
0.015
0.017
0.011
0.005
0.014
0.016
0.007
0.014
0.010
0.026
0.006
0.011
0.005
0.016
0.033

0101
0111
0123
0131
0143
0145

SCALES AND BALANCES
PORTABLE DIAL SCALE
FLOOR SCALE, BEAM TYPE
BATH k OOM SCALE
MOTOR TRUCK SCALE, 50-60 TON CAPACITY
COMPUTING SCALE
HOPPER SCALE, 6,000 LB. CAPACITY

0.023
0.003
0.002
0.004
0.003
0.006
0.005

0.023
0.003
0.002
0.004
0.003
0.006
0.005

0101
0111
0121
0133
0135

FANS AND BLOWERS, EXCEPT PORTABLE
CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER
PROPELLER FAN
ATTIC FAN, 30 INCH SIZE
AXIAL FAN, 36-38 INCH, DIRECT DRIVE
INDUSTRIAL FAN, ARRANGEMENT NO. t

0.111
0.039
0.003
0.011
0.016
0.042

0.111
0.039
0.003
0.011
0.016
0.042

01
0101
0105
0107
0109
0111
0117
02
0201
0205
0208
0209
0215
0217
0219
0223
03
0302
0303
0306
0307
0309
04
0401
0402
0405
05
0502
0507
06
0601

AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT
PACKAGED TERMINAL A/C
ROOM FAN COIL A/C
CENTRAL STATION A/C UNIT
UNIT COOLER
REMOTE REFRIGERANT CONDENSER
FINNED COILS, O.E.M.
UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS
YEAR-ROUND A/C, 2-3 TON
YEAR-ROUND A/C, 5-10 TON
YEAR-ROUND A/C, 25 TON
SINGLE PACKAGE A/C
SINGLE PACKAGE HEAT PUMP
SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMP
SPLIT SYSTEM, CONDENSING UNIT
A/C COILS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
SECTIONAL COOLER
REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR
MULTILEVEL DISPLAY CASE
FROZEN FOOD CASE
DRINKING WATER COOLER
REFRIGERANT COMPRESSORS
COMPRESSOR, 2-1/2 H.P. AND UNDER
COMPRESSOR, 3 H.P.
AUTOMOTIVE COMPRESSOR
REFRIGERATION CONDENSING UNITS
CONDENSER, 3/4-3.0 H.P.
CONDENSING UNIT OVER 3-15 H.P.
OTHER A/C AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
CENTRIFUGAL LIQUID CHILLER

0.735
0.073
0.013
0.006
0.015
0.009
0.004
0.026
0. 166
0.014
0.017
0.012
0.026
0.005
0.007
0.060
0.026
0.074
0.025
0.014
0.011
0.011
0.013
0. 179
0.066
0.016
0.097
0.024
0.014
0.010
0.220
0.018

0.735
0.073
0.013
0.006
0.015
0.009
0.004
0.026
0. 166
0.014
0.017
0.012
0.026
0.005
0.007
0.060
0.026
0.074
0.025
0.014
0.011
0.011
0.013
0. 179
0.066
0.016
0.097
0.024
0.014
0.010
0.220
0.018

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

CODE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
<1972 W EIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER

0603
0605
0606
0607
0608
0609
0611
0614
0617
1149

ICE CUBE MAKER
ABSORPTION LIQUID CHILLER
MOBILE VEHICLE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
AUTOMOBILE A/C
TRUCK CAB A/C
PICK-UP/VAH A/C
RECIPROCATING LIQUID CHILLER
MATER COOLING TOMER
EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLER

0.015
0.006
0.019
0.077
0.008
0.049
0.012
0.009
0.007

0.015
0.006
0.019
0.077
0.008
0.049
0.012
0.009
0.007

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
0106
0111
0112
0113
0115
0116
0117
0118
0119
0121
0122
0123
0124
0125
0126
0127
05
0521
0522
0524
0525
0531
0532
0533
0541
0542
06
0651
0652
0653
0654

MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL PURPOSE EQUIPMENT
VALVES AND FITTINGS
GATE VALVE, IRON, 6 INCH
GATE VALVE, BRASS OR BRONZE, 1 INCH
GATE VALVE FORGED STEEL, 1 INCH
GATE VALVE, CAST STEEL, 6 INCH
REGULATING VALVE, 1 INCH
FLANGE UNION, CAST IRON
ELBOW, MALLEABLE IRON, 1/2 INCH
TTE, FORGED STEEL, 1 INCH
ELBOW, WROUGHT COPPER, 1/2 INCH
BALL VALVE, BRONZE, 2 INCH
BALL VALVE, STEEL, 6 INCH
BUTTERFLY VALVE, 125 WSP, 6 INCH
BUTTERFLY VALVE, 150 WOG, 12 INCH
PLUG VALVE, LUBRICATED
IBBM GATE VALVE
FIRE HYDRANT
SAFETY VALVE
CAST IRON VALVE
GAS FLOW REGULATOR
LIQUID FLOW REGULATOR
BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS
RADIAL BALL BEARIHG, LIGHT
RADIAL BALL BEARING, MEDIUM
STEEL BALL, CHROME ALLOY
RADIAL BALL BEARING, EXTRA LIGHT
ROLLER BEARING, TAPERED
ROLLER BEARING, CYLINDRICAL
ROLLER BEARING, NEEDLE
PILLOW BLOCK, BALL BEARING
PILLOW BLOCK, ROLLER BEARING
PLAIN BEARINGS
MAIN BEARING, AUTOMOTIVE
CONNECTING ROD BEARING, AUTOMOTIVE
BUSHING, 3/4 INCH I. D.
BUSHING, 1 INCH I. D.

0.584
0.393
0.014
0.034
0.006
0.034
0.008
0.009
0.038
0.043
0.024
0.010
0.024
0.020
0.038
0.018
0.014
0.007
0.007
0.020
0.013
0.012
0. 171
0.034
0.022
0.004
0.008
0.063
0.017
0.008
0.009
0.005
0.020
0.001
0.001
0.009
0.009

0.584
0.393
0.014
0.034
0.006
0.034
0.008
0.009
0.038
0.043
0.024
0.010
0.024
0.020
0.038
0.018
0.014
0.007
0.007
0.020
0.013
0.012
0. 171
0.034
0.022
0.004
0.008
0.063
0.017
0.008
0.009
0.005
0.020
0.001
0.001
0.009
0.009

SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

1.219

01
0102
0103
0104
0105
0106
0107
02
0211
0212
0213
0214
0215
0216
0217
0218
04
0431
0432
0433

0. 173
0.032
0.008
0.002
0.001
0.013
0.007
0.001
0.034
0.003
0.001
0.003
0.000
0.004
0.009
0.008
0.005
0. 106
0.034
0.038
0.035

0. 173
0.032
0.008
0.002
0.001
0.013
0.007
0.001
0.034
0.003
0.001
0.003
0.000
0.004
0.009
0.008
0.005
0.106
0.034
0.038
0.035

1162

11
1111
1113
1114
1115
1117
1119
22
2221
2223
2225
2227
2228
2231
2232
2233
2235
2237
33

TEXTILE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
OPENING, PICKING, THRU CARD ROOM
OPENING MACHINE, COTTON
PICKING MACHINE, COTTON
DRAWING MACHINE
COMBING MACHINE, COTTON
ROVING FRAME, COTTON
CARDING MACHINE, WOOLEN
SPINNING AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
SPINNING FRAME, WOOLEN
SPINNING FRAME, COTTON
WARPER, BEAM, HIGH-SPEED
CONE MINDING MACHINE, OPEN
OPEN END SPINNING MACHINE
TWISTER, COTTON
TWISTER
SPINNING RING
TRAVELER, NICKEL PLATED
TEXTURING MACHIHE
WEAVING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

0.216
0.010
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.001
0.002
0.001
0.043
0.000
0.005
0.007
0.005
0.001
0.004
0.003
0.004
0.003
0.011
0.046

0.216
0.010
0.002
0.002
0.002
0.001
0.002
0.001
0.043
0.000
0.005
0.007
0.005
0.001
0.004
0.003
0.004
0.003
0.011
0.046




S e e fo o tn o te s a t e n d o f ta b le .

COMMODITY
REVISED

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 1972 WEIGHTS)
|
FORMER

3341
3343
3346
3347
3348
44
4449
4453
4454
4455
55
5561
5563
5565
5567
66
6671
6673
1163

1165

1.219

FOOD PRODUCTS MACHINERY
DAIRY INDUSTRY MACHINERY
MILK PACKAGING MACHINE
HOMOGENIZER
ICE CREAM FREEZER, CONTINUOUS TYPE
SOFT ICE CREAM FREEZER
MILK SHAKE FREEZER
PASTEURIZER, HTST PLATE, 20 MPPH
BAKERY INDUSTRY MACHINERY
DOUGH MIXER, BREAD
OVEN, TRAVELING TRAY, GAS FIRED
OVEN, REVOLVING TRAY, GAS FIRED
BREAD SLICER
BREAD BAGGING MACHINE, AUTOMATIC
DIVIDER, 4 POCKET
ROUNDER, HEAVY DUTY
PROOFER, 5 LOAVES PER TRAY
COMMERCIAL FOOD PRODUCTION MACHINERY
FOOD SLICER, 10 INCH DIAMETER KNIFE
FOOD GRINDER, 25 TO 30 LBS PER MINUTE
FOOD MIXER, 20 QUART BOWL

116
1161

CODE

1166

1167

LOOM, AUTOMATIC
SHUTTLELESS LOOM
REED, 5 6 " STN. STL., 50 DENTS
SHUTTLE, COTTOH
SHUTTLE, WOOLEN AND WORSTED
KNITTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
NEEDLE, LATCH TYPE
KNITTING MACHINE, OUTERWEAR
DOUBLE KNITTING MACHINE
WARP KNITTING MACHINE
DYEING, DRYING, FINISHING MACHINERY
DYE BECK, NON-PRESSURE
DRYER-HOUSING FINISH STOCK
CLOTH WINDING AND MEASURING MACHINE
TENTER FRAME, BASIC
INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES
OVEREDGING MACHINE
HIGH-SPEED PLAIN SEWER

0.011
0.008
0.015
0.011
0.001
0.048
0.009
0.015
0.021
0.004
0.032
0.010
0.004
0.012
0.006
0.037
0.011
0.026

0.011
0.008
0.015
0.011
0.001
0.048
0.009
0.015
0.021
0.004
0.032
0.010
0.004
0.012
0.006
0.037
0.011
0.026

03
0301
0302
0303
0304
0305
0306
04
0411
0412
05
0521
0522

WOODWORKING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
OTHER THAN FOR HOME WORKSHOPS
CIRCULAR SAW, RADIAL ARM 1 6 "
CHAIN SAW 1 4 " TO 1 7 " PORTABLE
WOOD LATHE
BANK MILL
JOINTER, 12 INCH
BAND SAW, 36 INCH
FOR HOME WORKSHOPS
CIRCULAR SAW, 10 INCH TILTIHG ARBOR
WOOD LATHE, 36 INCH CENTERS
SAW BLADE
SAW BLADE SOLID TOOTH
SAW BLADE, IHSERTED TOOTH

0.097
0.068
0.004
0.021
0.017
0.018
0.006
0.002
0.012
0.009
0.003
0.017
0.013
0.004

0.097
0.068
0.004
0.021
0.017
0.018
0.006
0.002
0.012
0.009
0.003
0.017
0.013
0.004

01
0105
0106
0107
0108
0109
02
0221
0222
0225
05
0551
0552
0553
07
0771
0772

PRINTING TRADES MACHIHERY AND EQUIPMENT
PRINTING PRESSES, OFFSET
SHEET-FED. SINGLE COLOR
SHEET FED 2-COLOR
SHEET-FED, 4-COLOR, 38"
WEB-FED, COMMERCIAL, 4-UNIT, 38"
WEB-FED, HEWSPAPER, 4-UNIT, 36"
TYPESETTING AND CASTING MACHINERY
TYPESETTING MACHINE, HOT METAL
MATRIX, 4-12 POIHT
PHOTOTYPESETTING MACHINE
BOOKBINDING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMEHT
FOLDING MACHINE
GATHERING MACHINE
PAPER CUTTER
PARTS, ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
PRINTING PLATE, ALUMINUM OFFSET
INTERMEDIATE ROLLER, RUBBER COVERED

0. 131
0.074
0. QC6
0.009
0.017
0.015
0.028
0.018
0.002
0.002
0.014
0.013
0.005
0.006
0.002
0.026
0.015
0.011

0. 131
0.074
0.006
tf.009
0.017
0.015
0.028
0.018
0.002
0.002
0.014
0.013
0.005
0.006
0.002
0.026
0.015
0.011

02
0201
0202
0203
0204
0205
04
0411
0412
06
0621
0622
0623

OTHER SPECIAL IHDUSTRY MACHINERY
PLASTIC AND RUBBER INDUSTRY MACHINERY
HEAVY DUTY MIXER
PLAIN MIXER
MIXER
VULCANIZING PRESS
PLASTIC EXTRUDER
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY
CENTRIFUGAL
MIXER, CHEMICAL TYPE
MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRY MACHINERY
ROTARY KILN, 12* X 30 0 ’
COTTON GIN STAND AND DRIER
COTTON BAILING PRESS

0.533
0.289
0.058
0.005
0. 107
0.038
0.080
0.206
0. 139
0.067
0.038
0.014
0.018
0.006

0.533
0.289
0.058
0.005
0. 107
0.038
0.080
0.206
0. 139
0.067
0.038
0.014
0.018
0.006

01
0101
0102
0103
0 104
0105
0106
02
0201
0202
0203
03
0301
0302
0303
0304
0305
0306

PACKING AND PACKAGING MACHINERY
FILLING AHD CAPPIHG MACHIHES
DRY PRODUCTS FILLING MACHINE
LIQUID CONTAINER FILLER
FORM-FILL-SEAL- MACHINE
VACUUM BAGGER
CAPPING MACHIHE
CARTONER
PACKAGE FORMING AND WRAPPING MACHINES
WRAPPING MACHINE
BAG MAKING MACHINE
THERMOFORMER
MACHINERY FOR PROCESSING PKGS. t BOTTLES
BOTTLE CLEANING MACHINE
CASING MACHINE
LABELING MACHINE
CODE MARKER
CHECKWEIGHTER
TAPE DISPENSER

0.070
0.035
0.007
0.012
0.008
0.004
0.004
0.014
0.008
0.003
0.004
0.021
0.004
0.005
0.005
0.002
0.002
0.002

0.070
0.035
0.006
0.011
0.007
0 .004
0.003
0.004
0.014
0.008
0.003
0.004
0.021
0.004
0.005
0.005
0.002
0.002
0.002

3.702

3.702

0.338
0. 183

0.338
0. 183

ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

117
1171

01

WIRING DEVICES
CURRENT CARRYING




importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
02
021 1
0212
0213
0214
0265
0266
0267
0268
0269
027 1
0273

LAMPHOLDER, INCANDESCENT, 660 WATTS
LAMPHOLDER, FLUORESCENT, 660 WATTS
POWER OUTLET, RESIDENTIAL
SWITCH, REGULAR MECHANICAL, TUMBLER
LIGHTNING ARRESTER, 9-10 K V .
NONCURRENT CARRYING
GROUND ROD 5/8" DIAMETER, X8' LONG
INSULATOR PIN, GALVANIZED STEEL
GUY CLAMP, 3 BOLT, 6 INCHES LONG
CROSS ARM BOLT, 5/8 INCH DIA.
WALL PLATE, PLASTIC FOR SWITCH
OUTLET BOX, STAMPED, 4 INCH OCTAGON
SWITCH BOX, STAMPED METAL
CONDUIT BOX, CAST METAL
CONDUIT OUTLET BODY, LB, 3/4 IN.
RIGID CONDUIT, GALV. STEEL
ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
. M 972. WEIGHTS) . - .
.
REVISED
j
FORMER
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

021
036
056
037
034
154
008
009
011
009
004
014
022
003
009
036
028

0.021
0.036
0.056
0. 037
0.034
0.154
0.008
0.009
0.011
0.009
0.004
0.0 14
0.022
0.003
0.009
0.036
0.028

>
‘oi
0101
0111
0131
0137
0139
0199
02
0241
0242
0243
0244
0245
0246
0247
0248
0249
0263
0267
027 1

INTEGRATING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
ELECTRICAL (DIRECT MEAS.) INSTR.
WATT-HOUR METER, SINGLE PHASE, 30 AMP.
VOLTMETER, D.C., PANEL TYPE
WATTMETER
I.C. ENGINE ANALYZER
INSTRUMENT AND RELAY TRANSFORMERS
PARTS, VARIOUS, FOR INTEGRATING METERS
ELECTRONIC (INDIRECT MEAS.) INSTR.
DIGITAL VOLTMETER
OSCILLOSCOPE
ANALOG VOLTMETER, ELECTRONIC
VOLT-OHM-MILLIAMMETER, PORTABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR TESTER PARAMETRIC
COMBINATION AND GROUP TEST SETS
SIGNAL GENERATOR, MICROWAVE
SIGNAL GENERATOR, AUDIO
SIGNAL GENERATOR, R.F.
FREQUENCY METER
FIELD STRENGTH INSTRUMENTS
OSCILLOGRAPHIC RECORDER, STYLUS TYPE

0 184
0 064
0 017
0 009
0 003
0 022
0 006
0 008
0 120
0 009
0 038
0 007
0 004
0 005
0 014
0 007
0 004
0 .009
0 .007
0 .006
0 .009

0. 184
0.064
0.017
0.009
0.003
0.022
0.006
0.008
0. 120
0.009
0.038
0.007
0.004
0.005
0.014
0.007
0.004
0.009
0.007
0.006
0.009

J
01
0101
0104
0105
0106
0 107
0108
0 111
0112
0113
0 114
0117
01 18
0119
02
0222
0223
0224
0229

MOTORS, GENERATORS, MOTOR GENERATOR SETS
ELECTRIC MOTORS
FRACTIONAL HP., D.C., 1/2 HP.
FRACTIONAL H.P., A.C., 1/20 - 1/5 H. P
FRACTIONAL HP., A.C., 1/4 HP.
FRACTIONAL HP., A.C., 1/2 HP.
FRACTIONAL HP., A.C., 1/25 HP. AND UN.
BLOWER MOTOR, AUTOMOBILE
INTEGRAL H P ., A . C . , 3 HP.
INTEGRAL HP., A.C., 10 HP.
INTEGRAL HP., A.C., 250 HP.
INTEGRAL HP., A.C., 600 HP.
INTEGRAL HP., D.C., 5 HP.
INTEGRAL HP., D.C., 25 HP.
INTEGRAL HP., A.C., 50 HP.
GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS
ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT 100 - 125 KW
GENERATOR SET, GAS. ENGINE, 1.5-2.0 KW
GENERATOR, A. C., 30 KW.
LARGE GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS

0 .672
0 .382
0 .004
0 .010
0 .083
0 .092
0 .022
0 .043
0 .039
0 .032
0,.003
0 .023
0 .002
0,.003
0..025
0,.291
0..003
0 .022
0,.003
0.263

0.672
0.382
0.004
0.010
0.083
0.092
0.022
0.043
0.039
0.032
0.003
0.023
0.002
0.003
0.025
0.291
0.003
0.022
0.003
0.263

*01
0105
0 111
01 15
0117
0121
0131
0133
0134
0135
0136
0141
0142
0181
0 191

TRANSFORMERS AND POWER REGULATORS
TRANSFORMERS AND POWER
BALLAST, FLUORESCENT, FOR 2-40 W LAMPS
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER, 25 KV.-A
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER, 225 KV.-A
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER, 10 KV.-A.
FEEDER VOLTAGE REGULATOR, 76.2 KV.-A
TRANSFORMER, DRY TYPE
POWER TRANSFORMER, 2500 KVA
POWER TRANSFORMER, 7500 KVA
POWER TRANSFORMER, 15,000 KVA
POWER AUTO-TRANSFR. 150,000 K A W/O LT
POWER AUTO-TRANSFR. 150,000 KVA W/LTC
POWER GENERATOR TRANSFR. 500,000 KVA
POWER CAPACITOR, POLE TYPE, 100 KVAR
ARC FURNACE TRANSFORMER

0..236
0..236
0..016
0,.033
0..0 19
0..037
0..004
0..002
0..005
0..013
0.,031
0..023
0.,027
0..005
0.ro 11
0.,010

0.236
0.236
0.016
0.033
0.019
0.037
0.004
0.002
0.005
0.013
0.031
0.023
0.027
0.005
0.011
0.010

*0 1
010 1
0102
02
0212
03
0321
0332
0333
04
0441
0443
0445

5WITCHGEAR, SWITCHBOARD, ETC. EQUIPMENT
PANELBOARDS
DISTRIBUTION, FUSIBLE
LIGHTING, CIRCUIT BREAKER
SAFETY SWITCHES
A-C., 3 POLE, 60 AMPS.
CIRCUIT 3REAKERS
AIR, A.C.
OIL, OUTDOOR, 115 KV.
OIL, OUTDOOR, 34.5 KV., 1200 AMP.
SWITCHGEAR
ASSEMBLY, INDOOR, 600 V, A.C.
ASSEMBLY, INDOOR, 5 KV, A.C.
ASSEMBLY, INDOOR, 15 KV, A.C.

0.488
0. 043
0.,018
0. 025
0. 016
0. 016
0. 091
0. 023
0.058
0. 011
0. 099
0. 023
0. 013
0. 008

0.488
0.043
0.018
0.025
0.016
0.016
0.091
0.023
0.058
0.011
0.099
0.023
0.013
0.008

a t en d o f ta b le .

CODE

0451
0452
0453
0454
05
056 1
06
067 1
0672
0673
07
0777
0781
0783
1177

COMMODITY

DISCONNECT SWITCH, 600 AMP.
DISTRIBUTION CUT-OUT, INDICATING
BUS DUCT, PLUG-IN TYPE, 600 AMPS.
FUSE LINK, 15 AMPERES
CIRCUIT BREAKER LOAD CENTERS
12-24 BRANCHES
LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES
CARTRIDGE FUSE, RENEWABLE
CARTRIDGE FUSE, ONE-TIME
PLUG FUSE, ONE-TIME
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
STARTERS, A. C . , 25 HP., 440 VOLTS
STARTERS, A.C. 75 HP. 440 VOLTS
CONTACTOR, A. C., SIZE 1, 3 POLE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER
0.027
0.009
0.015
0.004
0.017
0.017
0.018
0.002
0.012
0.004
0.204
0. 127
0.044
0.033

0.027
0.009
0.015
0.004
0.017
0.017
0.018
0.002
0.012
0.004
0.204
0. 127
0.044
0.033

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
0106
0108
0109
02
0211
0212
0213

ELECTRIC LAMPS/BULBS
INCANDESCENT
100 WATTS, INSIDE FROSTED
PHOTOFLASH BULB, AG-1
SEALED BEAM HEAD-LAMP, REPLACEMENT
3-WAY, 50-100-150 WATTS
REFLECTOR, PAR TYPE, 150 WATTS
AUTOMOBILE LAMP, MINIATURE, 32-4 C. P.
SEALED BEAM HEADLAMP, 5.75 INCH O.E.M.
FLASHCUBE
OTHER THAN INCANDESCENT
FLUORESCENT, RAPID START, 40 WATTS
MERCURY LAMP, 400 WATTS
FLUORESCENT, SLIMLINE, 75 WATTS

0.207
0. 144
0.069
0.002
0.010
0.006
0.013
0.009
0.010
0.025
0.063
0.027
0.016
0.020

0.207
0. 144
0.069
0.002
0.010
0.006
0.013
0.009
0.010
0.025
0.063
0.027
0.016
0.020

01
0102
0103
0104
0105
0106
0107
0108
0111
0112
02
0213
0217
03
0321
0322
0323
0324
0325
0326
0327
0328
0329
0331
0333
0334
0336
11
1101
1103
1105
1107
1111
1113
1115
1118
1119
12
1231
1233
1235
1237
1239
21
2111
2112
2121
2131
23
2301
2303
24
2401
2403
2404
2406
25
2521
2523
2526
2527

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
RECEIVING TYPE ELECTRON TUBES
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 6BZ6
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 6CB6A
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 12AU7A
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 12BA6
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 12BE6
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 35W4
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 50C5
STANDARD GLASS TUBE, TYPE 5U4GB
STANDARD GLASS TUBE, TYPE 6SN7GTB
CATHODE RAY T.V. PICTURE TUBE
19 INCH VIEWABLE, BLACK AND WHITE
23 INCH VIEWABLE, COLOR
POWER, TRANSMITTER, SPECIAL PURPOSE TUBES
EXTERNAL ANODE TUBE, 100 WATTS AND UN.
EXT. ANODE TUBE, 101 THRU 1000 WATTS
EXT. ANODE TUBE, 1001 THRU 10000 WATTS
INTERNAL ANODE TUBE, 25 WATTS AND LESS
INTERNAL ANODE TUBES, 150 TO 500 W
XENON GAS THYRATRONS
KLYSTRON, REFLEX OSCILLATOR
MAGNETRONS, CONTINUOUS WAVE
FORWARD WAVE TUBE, 10 WATTS AND LESS
CAMERA TUBE, BLACK AND WHITE PICK-UP
DISPLAY STORAGE TUBE
BACKWARD WAVE TUBE
OSCILLOSCOPE TUBE, SINGLE GUN
CAPACITORS
ALUMINUM, COMPUTER GRADE
ALUMINUM, MINIATURE
ALUMINUM, A.C. MOTOR START
ALUMINUM, D.C., TUBULAR
TANTALUM, DRY SLUG
CERAMIC DIELECTRIC, FIXED
MICA DIELECTRIC, FIXED
PAPER DIELECTRIC, METAL CASE
FILM DIELECTRIC, NON-METAL CASE
RESISTORS
FIXED COMPOSITION, .5 WATT
FIXED METAL FILM, 1/8 WATT
FIXED WIREWOUND, NON-PRECISION
VARIABLE NON-WIREWOUND, 1/2 W. NON-PREC
VARIABLE WIREWOUND, NON-PRECISION
RELAYS
SEALED, 100 MW., D.P.D.T.
GEN. PURP. OPEN TYPE, S.P.D.T., 5 AMP.
CRYSTAL CAN, 1/2 SIZE, D.P.D.T., 2 AMP.
DRY REED
ANTENNAS
INDOOR BROADBAND COLOR TV
OUTDOOR BROADBAND COLOR TV
CONNECTORS
COAXIAL (RF)
CYLINDRICAL
RACK AND PANEL
EDGEBOARD TYPE
MAGNETIC TAPE
AUDIBLE RANGE
COMPUTER, 1600 B.P.I.
BROADCAST VIDEO
CLOSED CIRCUIT TV

1.041
0.059
0.007
0.006
0.007
0.007
0.007
0.008
0.007
0.006
0.005
0.053
0.014
0.039
0.095
0.006
0. 005
0.004
0.002
0.004
0.010
0.015
0.009
0.016
0.006
0.007
0.004
0.007
0.116
0.008
0.007
0.005
0.004
0.030
0.033
0.012
0.003
0.015
0.110
0.017
0.016
0.0 15
0.046
0.016
0.084
0.004
0.063
0.001
0.016
0.033
0.010
0.023
0. 138
0.018
0.049
0.036
0.035
0.067
0.041
0.019
0.006
0.002

1.041
0.059
0.007
0.006
0.007
0.007
0.007
0.008
0.007
0.006
0.005
0.053
0.014
0.039
0.095
0.006
0.005
0.004
0. 002
0.004
0.010
0.015
0.009
0.016
0.006
0.007
0.004
0.007
0. 116
0.008
0.007
0.005
0.004
0. 030
0.033
0. 0 12
0.003
0.015
0.110
0.017
0.016
0.015
0.046
0.016
0.084
0.004
0.063
0.001
0.016
0.033
0.010
0.023
0. 138
0.018
0.049
0.036
0.035
0.067
0.041
0.019
0.006
0.002

1178

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

CODE
27
2702
2703
2705
2706
2708
2709
31
3102
3104
3106
33
3301
3305
35
3503
3505
3511
3513
3515
37
3704
3706
41
4101
4103
4112
42
4221
4223
45
4552
4556
4558
1179

81
0101
0102
02
0211
0214
0215
0216
0217
03
0321
0322
0323
0324
04
0431
0432
05
0532
0533
06
0641
0642
0643
0644
0645
0646




MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
STORAGE BATTERIES
AUTOMOTIVE, 12 VOLT, REPLACEMENT
INDUSTRIAL TRUCK
DRY CELL BATTERIES
FLASHLIGHT, D SIZE
GENERAL PURPOSE, NO. 6
LANTERN, 6 VOLT
TRANSISTOR, 1.5 VOLT
ALKALINE, SIZE AA
CARBON AND GRAPHITE PRODUCTS
BRUSH, AUTO. GENERATOR OR ALTERNATOR
BRUSH, FOR FRACTIONAL H.P. MOTOR
BRUSH, FOR INTEGRAL HP. MOTOR
ELECTRODE, GRAPHITE
TELEGRAPH APPARATUS
TELEPRINTER UNIT
OTHER TELEPRINTER TERMINALS
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
X-RAY TUBE, ANODE
MEDICAL X-RAY UNIT
ELECTRICAL EQPT. FOR INT. COMB. ENGINES
BATTERY CABLE
VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FOR PASSENGER CARS
STARTING MOTOR
IGNITION COIL, FOR PASSENGER CARS
SPARK PLUG, AUTOMOTIVE
BREAKER POINT SET, FOR PASSENGER CARS
MISCELLANEOUS MACHINERY

in

1191

ELECTRONIC HARDWARE (RADIO HARDUARE)
ELECTRONIC HARDWARE. RADIO HARDWARE
AUDIO PLUG
TUBE SOCKET, 7-PIN MINIATURE
CONNECTOR PLUG, 8-PIN
CONNECTOR SOCKET, 11-PIN
PHONO CARTRIDGE
DIODES
SIGNAL DIODE, SILICON
RECTIFIER DIODE, SILICON
ZENER DIODE
THYRISTORS
SILICON CONTROLLED RECTIFIER
TRIAC
TRANSISTORS
B1-POLAR TRANSISTOR, SILICON
FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR
POWER TRANSISTOR, R.F.
POWER TRANSISTOR, 0-10 WATTS
POWER TRANSISTOR 10W AND OVER
OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES
SINGLE DIODE INDICATOR
MULTIDIODE OPTOELECTRONIC ARRAY
DIGITAL BI-POLAR I.C.'5
TTL MEMORY DEVICES, VARIOUS
TTL HONMEMORY DEVICES, VARIOUS
OTHER 8 1-POLAR DEVICES, VARIOUS
DIGITAL MOS I.C.'S
MOS MEMORY DEVICES, VARIOUS
MOS NONMEMORY DEVICES, VARIOUS
LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER IC'S
DIGITAL INTERFACE IC’S
OTHER ANALOG IC'S

02
0202
0203
0211
0212
0213
0214
0215
0216
0221
0222
0223
0225
0231
0232
0233
04
0401
0402
0411
0412
0413
0421
0422
0431
0432

OIL FIELD MACHINERY AND TOOLS
OILFIELD DRILLING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
PORTABLE DRILLING RIG, ROTARY
PORTABLE MAST, 140-142
TRAVELING BLOCK
DRAW WORKS
COMBINATION HOOK
ROTARY SLIP
SWIVEL
BLOWOUT PREVENTER
ROCK BIT
TOOL JOINT
DRILL COLLAR
ROTARY FISHING TOOLS
CEMENTING SHOES AND COLLARS
SLUSH PUMP
CASING CENTRALIZER
OILFIELD PRODUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
WELL HEAD ASSEMBLY
TUBING HEAD
PUMPING UNIT
SUCKER ROD
DEEPWELL PUMP
RETRIEVABLE PRODUCTION PACKER
PERMANENT PRODUCTION PACKER
POSITIVE CHOKE, 2 INCH FLANGED
GAS LIFT VALVE

See footnotes at end of table.

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 M EIGHTS)
REVISED
FORMER
0.119
0.025
0.017
0.021
0.022
0.024
0.010
0.027
0.006
0.018
0.003

0.011

0.006
0.005
0.052
0.024
0.005
0.005
0.007

0.010

0.012
0.008
0.004
0.027
0.003
0.019
0.005
0.024

0.011

0.013
0.013
0.004
0.002
0.007

0.536
0.157
0.121
0.036
0.047
0.011
0.001
0.020
0.004
0.011
0.076
0.006
0.004
0.007
0.058
0.022
0.012
0.010
0.082
0.009
0.073
0.152
0.016
0.006
0.020
0.012
0.084
0.014

0.119
0.025
0.017
0.021
0.022
0.024
0.010
0.027
0.006
0.018
0.003
0.011
0.006
0.005
0.052
0.024
0.005
0.005
0.007
0.010
0.012
0.008
0.004
0.027
0.003
0.019
0.005
0.024
0.011
0.013
0.013
0.004
0.002
0.007
0.536
0.157
0.121
0.036
0.047
0.011
0.001
0.020
0.004
0.011
0.076
0.006
0.004
0.007
0.058
0.022
0.012

0.010
0.082
0.009
0.073
0.152
0.016
0.006
0.020
0.012
0.084
0.014

1.860

0.197
0.123
0.014
0.017
0.001
0.003
0.001
0.004
0.001
0.014
0.039
0.008
0.006

0.002
0.006
0.003
0.074
0.009
0.001
0.015
0.009
0.009
0.012
0.006
0.004
0.009

0.002
0.006
0.003
0.074
0.009
0.001
0.015
0.009
0.009
0.012
0.006
0.004
0.009

1192

1193

1194

1.860

0.197
0.123
0.014
0.017
0.001
0.003
0.001
0.004
0.001
0.014
0.039
0.008
0.006

CODE

0.000

1195

0.000

MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
UNDERGROUND
COAL CUTTING MACHINE
COAL LOADER
CONTINUOUS MINER
CLASSIFIER
FLOTATION MACHINE
SHUTTLE CAR, CABLE REEL
MIHE LOCOMOTIVE
CRUSHING, PULVERIZING, SCREENING MACHINERY
JAW CRUSHER, PORTABLE, 24-30X36-42 IN.
ROLL CRUSHER, PORTABLE, 30-32X24-26 IN.
GYRATORY CRUSHER, STATIONARY
BALL MILL
VIBRATING SCREEN
OTHER MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
ROCK DRILL, PNEUMATIC, 45 LB.
ROCK DRILL BOOM MOUNTED
PERCUSSION DRILL BIT
BLAST HOLE DRILL RIG. ROTARY
MINING MACHINERY PARTS
MINING MACHINERY PARTS

0. 126
0.038
0.003
0.003
0.012
0.003
0.001

01
0101
0102
0103
0105
0111
03
0312
0313
0314
05
0521
06
0631
0632
0633
0634
0635
0636
0637
07
0741
0742
0743
0745
0746
0747

OFFICE AND STORE MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
CALCULATING AND ACCOUNTING MACHINES
ACCOUNTING MACHINE
ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR, HAND HELD
CALCULATOR, ELECTRONIC, NON-PRINTING
CALCULATOR, ELECTRONIC, PRINTING
P.O.S. CASH REGISTER, ELECTRONIC
TYPEWRITERS
ELECTRIC
TYPEWRITERS, PORTABLE, MANUAL
PORTABLE ELECTRIC
SAFES
CABINET TYPE
COIN OPERATED VENDING MACHINES
SOFT DRINK MACHINE, CUP TYPE
CIGARETTE MACHINE
PHONOGRAPH
SOFT DRINK MACHINE, BOTTLE TYPE
COFFEE MACHINE, SINGLE CUP FRESH BREW
CANNED BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINE
CANDY/SNACK VENDING MACHINE
OTHER OFFICE AND STORE MACHINES
CHECK INDORSING MACHINE
ADDRESSING MACHINE, ELECTRIC
DICTATION SYSTEM
DUPLICATING MACHINE, ELECTRIC
TIME RECORDING MACHINE
DUPLICATING MACHINE, OFFSET

0.840
0.234
0.063
0.056
0.026
0.089
0.190
0. 123
0.011
0.055
0.060
0.060
0.178
0.017
0.019
0.044
0.026
0.020
0.039
0.013
0. 177
0.033
0.025
0.017
0.060
0.021
0.020

0.840
0.234
0.063
0.033
0.023
0.026
0.089
0.190
0. 123
0.011
0.055
0.060
0.060
0. 178
0.017
0.019
0.044
0.026
0.020
0.039
0.013
0. 177
0.033
0.025
0.017
0.060
0.021
0.020

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
02
0211
0212
03
0321
0322
0323
0324
04
0435
05
0545
06
0655

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
GASOLINE ENGINES
UNDER 5 H.P.
7-10.9 H.P.
36-70 HP.
81-180 HP.
OUTBOARD MOTORS
5-15 HP.
OUTBOARD MOTOR, 40-80 H.P.
DIESEL ENGINES, OTHER THAN AUTOMOTIVE
HIGH SPEED, 50-99 HP.
HIGH SPEED, 101-200 HP. .
HIGH SPEED, 200-399 HP.
DIESEL ENGINE, LOW SPEED OVER 600 H.P.
DIESEL ENGINES, AUTOMOTIVE
TRUCK
GAS ENGINES
NATURAL GAS
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

0.484
0.080
0.017
0.048
0.007
0.008
0.057
0.028
0.029
0.054
0.006
0.012
0.019
0.016
0.099
0.099
0.007
0.007
0.186
0. 186

0.484
0.080
0.017
0.048
0.007
0.008
0.057
0.028
0.029
0.054
0.006
0.012
0.019
0.016
0.099
0.099
0.007
0.007
0. 186
0. 186

0101
0105
0106
0111
0112
0113
0114

MACHINE SHOP PRODUCTS
CARBURETORS, FOR PASSENGER CARS
FLEXIBLE HOSE, BRONZE
FLEXIBLE HOSE STEEL
MACHINE ALUMINUM PISTON FOR INTERNAL
COMPRESSION PISTON RING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PISTON RING SET
INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES

0.214
0.090
0.006
0.015
0.015
0.027
0.003
0.057

0.214
0.090
0.006
0.015
0.015
0.027
0.003
0.057

3.275

3.275

12

1212

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

(1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISED
|
FORMER

01
0101
0102
0104
0111
0112
0115
0117
02
0222
0224
0228
0232
0234
03
0341
0342
0346
0348
53
5301

FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD DURABLES

121
1211

COMMODITY

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

0.010

0.007
0.015
0.001
0.003
0.004
0.003
0.005
0.025
0.005
0.003

0.010

0.007
0.048
0.048

-

0. 126
0.038
0.003
0.003
0.012
0.003
0.001
0.010
0.007
0.015
0.001
0.003
0.004
0.003
0.005
0.025
0.005
0.003
0.010
0.007
0.048
0.048

0.795

0.795

0111

METAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
DINETTE SET

0.078
0.078

0.078
0.078

01
0101

WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE
TABLE

0.349
0.089
0.089

0.349
0.089
0.089

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE

1.U1Z

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
( 19~~ -------

HEIGHTS)____

“r E v 1 S E D F O R M E R
:
02
02 tl

0216
0221

0231
03
0336
0342
0351
0356

DIKING ROOM FURNITURE
TABLE
CHAIRS
BUFFET
CHINA CABINET
BEDROOM FURNITURE
BED
DRESSER, DOUBLE AND TRIPLE, INCL. MIRROR
CHEST
CRIB

0.096
0.024
0.044
0.013
0.015
0.165
0.039
0.067
0.054
0.005

0.096
0.024
0.044
0.013
0.015
0.165
0.039
0.067
0.054
0.005

tvSSED

0127
0128
1245

0.012
0.040

0101
0111

ELECTRIC LAMPS
TABLE LAMP, WITH SHADE
FLOOR LAMP, WITH SHADE

0.043
0.040
0.003

0.043
0.040
0.003

0.410

0.410

0104
0105
0106

RADIO RECEIVERS
RADIO, PORTABLE
RADIO, AUTOMOBILE
CLOCK RADIO

0. 100
0.001
0.085
0.015

0.100
0.001
0.085
0.015

0155
0156
0157

TELEVISION RECEIVERS
BLACK AND WHITE, PORTABLE
COLOR, COHSOLE
COLOR, PORTABLE

0. 183
0.037
0.085
0.061

0.183
0.037
0.085
0.061

0101
0103
0105

OTHER HOME ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
RADIO PHONOGRAPH, COHSOLE
TAPE RECORDER, CASSETTE PORTABLE
STEREO UHIT, COMPACT

0. 127
0. 104
0.004
0.018

0. 127
0. 104
0.004
0.018

HOME ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

1251

UPHOLSTERED HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
SOFA
CHAIR
SOFA BED, CONVERTIBLE

0.245
0. 113

0.245
0.113

0.032

0.032

0102
0111
0112

BEDDING
BOX SPRING
MATTRESS, INNERSPRING
MATTRESS, LATEX FOAM
MATTRESS, URETHANE FOAM

0.083
0.033
0.044
0.003
0.004

0.083
0.033
0.044
0.003
0.004

PORCH AND LAWN FURNITURE

0.039
0.030
0.009

0.039
0.030
0.009

126

0.473

0.473

1261

0. 185
0.050
0.037
0.039
0.059

0. 185
0.050
0.037
0.039
0.059

1262

0131

HOOD COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
OFFICE CHAIR, SIDE
OFFICE CHAIR, SWIVEL
OFFICE DESK, GENERAL PURPOSE
OFFICE DESK, EXECUTIVE

0101
0111
0121

METAL COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
CLERICAL DESK
OFFICE CHAIR
FILING CABINET

0.288
0.069
0.073
0. 146

0.288
0.069
0.073
0. 146

1264

0113

COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
0101
0111
0121

FLOOR COVERINGS
0121

0159
0161
0162
0171
0121

0141
0151
0161

01
0101

0103
0131
0132
0133
0138
02
0211

0232
03
0336
0337
0338
04
0441
0442

0111
0121




0.012
0.040

125

0101
0111
0121

1244

RANGE HOOD
HAIR DRYER, PORTABLE

0102
0111

0113
0115
0116
9117
0118

.,0122

0123
0124

0.100

0.100

1252

1253

OTHER HOUSEHOLD DURABLE GOODS

0.453

0.453

0101
0111

DINNERWARE
VITREOUS CHIHA, PLATE, CUP, SAUCER
EARTHEHWARE, PLATE, CUP, SAUCER

0.078
0.046
0.032

0.078
0.046
0.032

0101
0111
0121
0131

HOUSEHOLD GLASSWARE
TUMBLER, PRESSED GLASSWARE
TUMBLER, BLOWN GLASSWARE
SERVING BOWL, PRESSED GLASSWARE
NAPPY OR SAUCE DISH

0.081
0.010
0.050
0.009
0.013

0.050
0.009
0.013

0101
0111
0113

HOUSEHOLD FLATWARE
SILVER PLATED
STERLIHG, 6 PIECE
STAINLESS STEEL

0.060
0.015
0.030
0.014

0.060
0.015
0.030
0.014

1265
.0101

MIRRORS
MIRROR, PLATE GLASS

0.028
0.028

0.028
0.028

1266

0111
0121
0122
0123

LAWNMOWERS
REEL TYPE, POWERED
ROTARY, HAND PROPELLED
ROTARY, SELF PROPELLED
ROTARY, RIDING

0.097
0.048
0.023
0.026

0.097
0.002
0.048
0.020
0.026

0101
0111
0121
0131

CUTLERY
RAZOR BLADES
KITCHEN KNIFE
CARVING SET
HOUSEHOLD SCISSORS

0.052
0.031
0.009
0.003
0.009

0.052
0.031
0.00?
0.003
0.009

0101

METAL HOUSEHOLD CONTAINERS
SAUCEPAN, ALUMINUM

0.057
0.057

0.057
0.057

NOHMETALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS

3.014

3.014

0.298

0.298

0.298
0.070
0.070
0.044
0.044
0. 184
0.088
0.096

0.298
0.070
0.070
0.044
0.044
0. 184
0.088
0.096

0131

CONCRETE INGREDIENTS
SAND, GRAVEL, AND CRUSHED STONE
SAND, CONSTRUCTION
GRAVEL, FOR CONCRETE
CRUSHED STOHE, FOR CONCRETE
CEMENT
PORTLAND

0.572
0.293
0.074
0.060
0. 159
0.278
0.278

0.572
0.293
0.074
0.060
0. 159
0.278
0.278

0101
0102

CONCRETE PRODUCTS
BUILDING BLOCK
HEAVYWEIGHT AGGREGATE
LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE

0.868
0. 134
0.048
0.086

0.868
0. 134
0.048
0.086

0.356

0.356

SOFT SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS
VELVET BROADLOOM, WOOL
TUFTED BROADLOOM, POLYESTER
TUFTED BROADLOOM, NYLON
TUFTED BROADLOOM, ACRYLIC
TUFTED BROADLOOM, WOOL

0.283
0.029
0.030
0. 196
0.018

0.283
0.029
0.030
0. 196
0.018

HARD SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS
ASPHALT FLOOR TILE
VINYL SHEET GOODS, SEMI-PERMAHEHT
VINYL ASBESTOS TILE
VINYL SHEET GOODS, PERMANENT

0.073
0.005
0.018
0.030
0.019

0.073
0.005
0.018
0.030
0.019

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
MAJOR APPLIANCES
COOKING RANGES
RANGE, GAS, FREE STANDING
BUILT-IN WALL OVEN, GAS
RANGE, ELECTRIC, FREE STANDING
BUILT-IN WALL OVEN, ELECTRIC
BUILT-IN SURFACE UNIT, ELECTRIC
MICROWAVE OVEN, COUNTERTOP
LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
WASHING MACHINE, AUTOMATIC
ELECTRIC DRYER
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
HOME FREEZER, UPRIGHT TYPE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OTHER MAJOR APPLIANCES
DISHWASHER, UNDERCOUNTER
FOOD WASTE DISPOSER
SEWING MACHINES
PORTABLE TYPE, WITH IMPORTED HEAD

0.788
0.524
0. 114
0.042
0.003
0.036
0.004
0.003
0.026
0. 140
0.091
0.050
0.226
0.160
0.026
0.040
0.044
0.037
0.007
0.019
0.019

0.788
0.524
0. 114
0.054
0.004
0.047
0.005
0.004
0.140
0.091
0.050
0.226
0. 160
0.026
0.040
0.044
0.037
0.007
0.019
0.019

VACUUM CLEANER
CANISTER TYPE
VACUUM CLEANER, UPRIGHT

0.043

0.043
0.021
0.021

1322

SMALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
FAN, ELECTRIC, WINDOW TYPE
TOASTER, AUTOMATIC
COFFEE MAKER, ELECTRIC
FRYING PAN, ELECTRIC
PORTABLE MIXER, ELECTRIC
FOOD BLENDER, ELECTRIC
CAN OPENER, ELECTRIC
IRON, STEAM AND DRY
SHAVER, MEN'S
TOOTH BRUSH, CORDLESS

0.159
0.008

0.159
0.008

133
1331

See footnotes at end of table.

0.010

0.021
0.021

0.010

0.014
0.007
0.010

0.013
0.007
0.014
0.017
0.007

0.010

0.010

1267

1268
13
131
1311

132
1321

0.014
0.007
0.010

0.013
0.007
0.014
0.017
0.007

1332
1333

GLASS
01
0101
02
0207
03
0317
0318

0101
0111
0121

FLAT GLASS
PLATE GLASS
PLATE GLASS, 1/4 INCH
WINDOW GLASS
WINDOW GLASS, SINGLE B
SAFETY GLASS
AUTOMOBILE WINDSHIELD
AUTOMOBILE BACKLIGHT

0.081

0.010

0101

CONCRETE PIPE
CULVERT PIPE, REINFORCED

0.103
0.103

0. 103
0.103

0101

READY-MIXED CONCRETE
5 - 5 1/2 SACK MIX

0.631
0.631

0.631
0.631

in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

134

STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS, EX. REFRACTORIES

1345

0. 117

0. 117

1422

BUILDING BRICK
BUILDING BRICK

0-070
0.070

0.070
0.070

144

0
0
0
0

1344

CLAY TILE
DRAIN TILE, ROUND
STRUCTURAL TILE, GLAZED, FACING
PARTITION TILE
WALL TILE, GLAZED, STANDARD GRADE

0.030
0.002
0.001
0.027

0.030
0.002
0.002
0.001
0.025

0

CLAY SEWER PIPE
SEWER PIPE, VITRIFIED CLAY

0.017
0.017

0.017
0.017

0. 103

0. 103

135

REFRACTORIES

1352

1353

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3

136

1362

0
0
0
0
C

138
0
0
0
0

0
0
0

1393
1394

1412
142
1421




REFRACTORIES, NON CLAY

0.053
0.053
0.009
0.020
0.006
0.010
0.010
0. 166

0. 142
0. 142
0.322

01
02

LOCOMOTIVES AND PARTS
LOCOMOTIVES
LOCOMOTIVE PARTS

0.144
0.077
0.067

0. 144
0.077
0.067

01
03

RAILROAD CARS AND PARTS
FREIGHT CARS
RAILROAD CAR PARTS

0. 178
0. 123
0.055

0. 178
0. 123
0.055

3.445

3.445

1442

0. 128
0. 106
0.012
0.010

0. 128
0. 106
0.012
0.010

OTHER ASPHALT ROOFING
PLAIN
FIBROUS

0.038
0.034
0.005

151

TOYS, SPORTING GOODS, SMALL ARMS, ETC.

0.561

0.561

1511

0102
0103
0104
0111
0122
0133
0135
0142
0143
0161
0165
0172
0181
0191

TOYS, GAMES, AND CHILDREN'S VEHICLES
NON-POWERED TRANSPORTATION TOY
RACE CAR SET
SPORTS ORIENTED GAMES
MECHANICAL OR BATTERY OPERATED TOY
TOY GUN
PLAYING CARDS
GAME, BOARD
INFANT TOY
PRESCHOOL TOY
DOLL
STUFFED TOY
STROLLER
VELOCIPEDE
CHILDREN'S RIDING VEHICLES

0.230
0.020
0.016
0.009
0.008
0.010
0.005
0.025
0.010
0.041
0.037
0.020
0.006
0.014
0.009

0.230
0.020
0.016
0.009
0.008
0.010
0.005
0.025
0.010
0.041
0.037
0.020
0.006
0.014
0.009

0101
0111
0121
0131
0132
0141
0151
0161
0171
0181

SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS
FISHING ROD
FISHING REEL
GOLF BALL
GOLF CLUB, IRON
GOLF CLUB, WOOD
BASEBALL GLOVE
FOOTBALL
ROLLER SKATES
BOWLING BALL
BICYCLE

0.255
0.023
0.031
0.014
0.015
0.006
0.006
0.014
0.008
0.016
0. 122

0.255
0.023
0.031
0.014
0.015
0.006
0.006
0.014
0.008
0.016
0. 122

01
0102
0106
0107
0108
0111
02
0222
0231
0232
0241

SMALL ARMS AND AMMUNITION
SMALL ARMS
REVOLVER
RIFLE, REPEATING, CENTER FIRE
RIFLE, REPEATING, RIM FIRE
RIFLE, SINGLE SHOT, RIM FIRE
SHOT GUN
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
REVOLVER CARTRIDGE, 38 SPECIAL
RIFLE CARTRIDGE, CENTER FIRE
RIFLE CARTRIDGE, RIM FIRE
SHOT GUN SHELL

0.077
0.037
0.013

0.077
0.037
0.013

0.002
0.001
0.021
0.039
0.002
0.016
0.006
0.016

0.002
0.001
0.021
0.039
0.002
0.016
0.006
0.016

0.038
0.034
0.005

GYPSUM PRODUCTS
LATH
WALLBOARD
PIASTER, BASE COAT

0. 101
0.008
0.081
0.012

0.101
0.008
0.081
0.012

0.315

0.315

0.315
0.062
0.036
0.114
0.045
0.024
0.011
0.022

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

15

0. 166

PREPARED ASPHALT ROOFING
SHINGLES, STRIP
ROLL ROOFING, SMOOTH SURFACED
ROLL ROOFING, MINERAL SURFACED

0.315
0.062
0.036
0. 114
0.045
0.024
0.011
0.022

GLASS CONTAINERS
FOOD CONTAINER, WIDE MOUTH
FOOD CONTAINER, NARROW NECK
BEER BOTTLE, NONRETURNABLE
LIQUOR BOTTLE
MEDICINAL BOTTLE
LOTION BOTTLE
BEVERAGE BOTTLE, RETURNABLE

1512

1513

0.475

0.475

0.008
0.004
0.005

0.008
0.004
0.005

1521

0
0

INSULATION MATERIALS
MINERAL WOOL, BATTS
MINERAL WOOL, BLOWING

0. 108
0.092
0.016

0. 108
0.092
0.016

1522

O’

ASBESTOS CEMENT SHINGLES
SIDING SHINGLES

0.039
0.039

0.039
0.039

C{
01

BITUMINOUS PAVING MATERIALS
ASPHALT, PAVING
ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURE

0.319
0.204
0. 115

0.319
0.204
0. 115

8.679

8.679

MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

01
02
02
02
02
0«

7.505

7.505

MOTOR VEHICLES
PASSENGER CARS
MOTOR TRUCKS
10,000 LBS. GVW AND UNDER
10,001 LBS. GVW AND OVER
MOTOR COACHES
MOTORCYCLES

5.618
4.025
1.465
0.882
0.583
0.048
0.080

5.618
4.025
1.465
0.882
0.583
0.048
0.080

1.887
0.852

1.887
0.852

0.710
0.710

0.710
0.710

MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS
AIRCRAFT
FIXED WING
FIXED WING, UTILITY
is

a t en d o f ta b le .

,1523

1532

0.607

0.607

0.526
0.104
0.422

0.526
0. 104
0.422

0101
0102
0103
0104

CIGARS
LOW PRICED
POPULAR PRICED
MEDIUM PRICED
HIGH PRICED

0.040
0.020
0.014
0.003
0.003

0.040
0.020
0.014
0.003
0.003

01
0101
0111
0121

OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS
OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS
SMOKING TOBACCO, 1 1/2 OZ. PACKAGE
PLUG CHEWING TOBACCO
SNUFF, 1 1/4 OZ. PACKAGE

0.041
0.041
0.024
0.013
0.004

0.041
0.041
0.024
0.013
0.004

NOTIONS
01
0101
0111
01

0101

0111
0121

154
1541

0.000

CIGARETTES
NONFILTER TIP, REGULAR SIZE
FILTER TIP, KING SIZE

TOBACCO PRODUCTS

153
1531

0.000

0101
0102

152

BUILDING LIME
HYDRATED, MASONS
HYDRATED, FINISHING

TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT

RELATIVE : IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHTS)
j
FORMER

0.322

ROTARY WING
ROTARY WING, UTILITY
RAILROAD EQUIPMENT

0.053
0.053
0.009
0.020
0.006
0.010
0.010

MAGNESITE BRICK
MAGNESITE-CHROME BRICK
CHROME ~ MAGNESITE BRICK
BASIC RAMMING MIXES
NON CLAY GUMMING MIX

OTHER NONMETALLIC MINERALS

14
141
1411

0.050
0.013
0.007
0.008
0.016
0.006

1441

REVISED

0. 142
0. 142

11

0
0

139

1392

0.050
0.013
0.007
0.008
0.016
0.006

GLASS CONTAINERS

0
0
0

1391

REFRACTORIES, CLAY
FIRECLAY BRICK
SUPERDUTY FIRECLAY BRICK
LADLE BRICK
HIGH ALUMINA BRICK
CASTABLE REFRACTORIES

ASPHALT ROOFING

1361

1381

-

COMMODITY

CODE

0

1341

137

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
<1972 WEIGHTS)
REVISED
j
FORMER

0. 112

0. 112

BUTTONS AND BUTTON BLANKS
BUTTONS
METAL BUTTON
PLASTIC BUTTON

0.016
0.016
0.003
0.013

0.016
0.016
0.003
0.013

PIN FASTENERS AND SIMILAR NOTIONS
PINS AND FASTENERS
HAIR PIN
SAFETY PIN
ALUMINUM ZIPPER

0.096
0.096
0.012
0.008
0.077

0.096
0.096
0.012
0.008
0.077

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

0.587

0.587

0.246

0.246

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

Table 3. Relative importance of commodities included in the Producer Price Index, all levels, December 19781 Continued
—
COMMODITY

CODE

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
< 1972 U EIGHTS)
REVISED
1
FORMER

1542

PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES

0.341

0.341

1551

MOBILE HOMES
MOBILE H O M E S , SINGLE
MOBILE HOMES* DOUBLE

0.392
0.300
0.091

0.392
0.300
0.091

0.006

9.006

0.0C6
0.006
0.001
0.003
0.003

0.006
0.006
0.001
0.003
0.003

CODE

0111
0113

1595

1596
156
1561

PERSONAL AID EQUIPMENT
01
0101
0103
0105

157
1571

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
01
0101
0103
0105
02
0201
0202
0203
0204
0205
03
0301
0303
04
0401
0402
0403
0404
0406
0407
0411
05
0501
0503
06
0601
07
0701

159
1591

1592

1593

1594




PERSONAL AID EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONIC HEARING AIDS
EYE-GLASS TYPE
BEHIND-THE-EAR TYPE
IN-THE-EAR TYPE

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
RESPIRATOR, AIR PURIFIER TYPE
RESPIRATOR, SUPPLIED AIR TYPE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
EYE AND FACE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SAFETY GLASSES, CLEAR, LESS SIDESHIELDS
GOGGLES, INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
FACE SHIELD
WELDER'S HELMET
EMERGENCY EYE MASH AND SHOWER
HEARING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
HEARING PROTECTOR, EAR MUFF TYPE
HEARING PROTECTOR, PLUG TYPE
GUARDS, MECHANICAL POWER PRESS
BRAKE MONITOR
BRAKE PERFORMANCE TESTER
LIGHT CURTAINS
VERTICAL MOVING GATE
PULL-BACK TYPE
BARRIER GUARD
MISCELLANEOUS TYPES, POWER PRESS GUARDS
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
SAFETY CAP OR HAT
WELDER'S GLOVES, LEATHER
FIRST AID KITS
FIRST AID KIT
ALARMS, ELECTRONIC
BACK-UP ALARM, ELECTRONIC, AUTOMATIC
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

0.044

0.044

0.044
0.007
0.004
0.001
0.001
0.012
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.004
0.002
0.006
0.003
0.003
0.010
0.001
0.002
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.006
0.003
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001

0.044
0.007
0.004
0.001
0.001
0.012
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.004
0.002
0.006
0.003
0.003
0.010
0.001
0.002
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.006
0.003
0.003
0.001
0.001
0.001
0.001

1597

1. 137

0102
0103
0104

0.046
0.005
0.008
0.034

MATCHES
MATCHES, BOOK .
MATCHES, STRIKE ANYWHERE

0.010
0.009
0.001

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
ELECTRIC GUITAR
TRUMPET
DRUM SET
PIANO, OVER 37"
PIANO, UP TO 37
ORGAN, EXCLUDING PIPE ORGAN
CLARINET
NON-ELECTRIC GUITAR

0.077
0.006
0.004
0.005
0.014
0.013
0.027
0.005
0.003

JEWELRY AND JEWELRY PRODUCTS
JEWELRY, PLATINUM AND KARAT GOLD
RING, LADIES' HIGH FASHION
RING, ENGAGEMENT, LADIES', 14K GOLD
RING, WEDDING, GOLD
EARRINGS, LADIES', 14 KARAT GOLD
OTHER PRECIOUS METAL JEWELRY
RING, STERLING, LADIES' AND MEN'S
BRACELET, LADIES', GOLD FILLED
COSTUME JEWELRY
RING, L ADIES’, COSTUME
EARRINGS, LADIES', COSTUME
EARRINGS, CHILDREN'S, COSTUME
NECKLACE, LADIES', COSTUME
NECKCHAIN, M E N ’S, COSTUME
WATCHBAND, METAL, MEN'S AND WO M E N ’S
JEWELER’S MATERIALS AND FINDINGS
SETTING, 14 KARAT GOLD
FINDING, GOLD FILLED
DIAMONDS AND LAPIDARY WORK
DIAMOND, .25 CARAT

0.680
0.296
0. 105
0.045
0.066
0.080
0.080
0.030
0.050
0. 169
0.020
0.047
0.015
0.044
0.021
0.021
0.098
0.068
0.030
0.047
0.047

0.054
0.012
0.029
0.004
0.009

0132
0133
0137
0138

WATCHES AND CLOCKS
WRIST WATCH, WOMEN'S, IMPORTED MOVEMENT
WRIST WATCH, MEN'S, IMPORTED MOVEMENT
ELECTRIC CLOCK
ALARM CLOCK

0. 129
0.038
0.038
0.029
0.024

0. 129
0.038
0.038
0.029
0.024

0141
02
0245
0246
03
0351
0352
04
0455
0456

BRUSHES
PAINT BRUSH
PERSONAL BRUSHES
TOOTHBRUSH
HAIRBRUSH
HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE BRUSHES
SCRUB
BOWL, TWISTED-IN-WIRE
INDUSTRIAL BRUSHES
FLOOR SWEEP (PUSHBROOM)
POWER DRIVEN, WIRE WHEEL

0.051
0.017
0.012
0.006
0.005
0.010
0.006
0.004
0.013
0.007
0.006

0.051
0.017
0.012
0.006
0.005
0.010
0.006
0.004
0.013
0.007
0.006

PHONOGRAPH RECORDS AND PRERECORDED TAPES
PHONOGRAPH RECORDS
MONAURAL, 33 1/3 R. P. M.
MONAURAL, 45 R. P. M.
STEREOPHONIC, 33 1/3 R. P. M.

0.064
0.047
0.002
0.010
0.035
0. 016
0.016

6.064
0.047
0.002
0.010
0.035
0.016
0.016

0.015
0.003
0.013

0.015
0.003
0.013

CRUDE MATERIALS FOR FURTHER PROCESSING
CRUDE FOODSTUFFS AND FEEDSTUFFS
CRUDE NONFOOD MATERIALS EXCEPT FUEL
MANUFACTURING
CONSTRUCTION
CRUDE FUEL
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
NONMANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES

11.555
6.766
3.028
2.758
0.270
1.760
0.836
0.924

11.555
6.766
3.028
2.758
0.270
1.760
0.836
0.924

INTERMEDIATE MATERIALS,SUPPLIES, COMPONENTS
MANUFACTURING
FOOD MANUFACTURING
NONDURABLE MANUFACTURING
DURABLE MANUFACTURING
COMPONENTS FOR MANUFACTURING
MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
PROCESSED FUELS AND LUBRICANTS
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
NONMANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
CONTAINERS,NONRETURNABLE
SUPPLIES
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
NONMANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
MANUFACTURED ANIMAL FEEDS
OTHER SUPPLIES

47.410
25.768
1.691
8.717
9.757
5.603
8.258
4.938
2.328
2.610
1.463
6.982
2.233
4.749
0.880
3.869

47.240
25.598
1.662
8.721
9.612
5.603
8.258
4.938
2.328
2.610
1.463
6.982
2.233
4.749
0.880
3.869

41.036
28.990
10.425
0.823
9.602
11.535
7.029
12.046
4.527
7.520
30.611

41.205
29. 159
10.450
0.823
9.627
11.535
7. 174
12.046
4.527
7.520
30.756

01
0161
0162
0163
02
0267
0171
0173

0.077
0.027
0.035
0.012
0.004

02
0201
0203
0205
0207
03
0301
0303
04
0401
0402
0403
0404
0405
0409
05
0501
0503
06
0601

0.054
0.012
0.029
0.004
0.009

0.010
0.009
0.001

0104
0105
0106
0107
0108
0109
0111
0112

PENS AND PENCILS
FOUNTAIN PEN
BALL POINT
MECHANICAL PENCIL
BLACK LEAD PENCIL

0.046
0.005
0.008
0.034

0106
0107

1599

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 hJEIGHTS)

0122
0123
0124
0125

1. 137

CASKETS
CLOTH-COVERED WOOD CASKET
HARDWOOD CASKET
STEEL, OTHER THAN STAINLESS CASKET

1598

COMMODITY

0.690
-

PRERECORDED TAPES, CARTRIDGE OR CASSETTEE

PRERECORDED TAPES, CARTRIDGE OR CASSETTEE
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
CARBON DIOXIDE TYPE, HAND
PRESSURIZED DRY CHEMICALS TYPE, HAND
BY STAGE OF PROCESSING

FINISHED GOODS
FINISHED CONSUMER GOODS
FINISHED CONSUMER FOODS
CRUDE
PROCESSED
OTHER NONDURABLE GOODS
DURABLE GOODS
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
NONMANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
FINISHED GOODS,EXCLUDING FOODS

-

-

1 C o m p re h e n siv e re la tiv e im p o rta n c e fig u re s a r e com puted once e ach y e a r in D e c em b e r. See p. 22.

BY DURABILITY OF PRODUCT
TOTAL DURABLE GOODS
TOTAL NONDURABLE GOODS

46.038
53.962

46.038
53.962

TOTAL MANUFACTURES
DURABLE
NONDURABLE

84. 146
45.020
39.126

84. 146
45.020
39.126

TOTAL RAW OR SLIGHTLY PROCESSED GOODS
DURABLE
NONDURABLE

15.854
1.018
14.836

15.854
1.018
14.836




Table 4A. Producer price indexes for stage-of-processing groupings, 19781
(1967=100)
A nnual
G rouping
Feb.
M a r.
a v e ra g e J a n .
F in ish e d g o o d s ....................................................................................................................
194. 6 187. 0 188. 5 189. 1
192. 6 184.4 186.2
186. 8
206. 7 195. 0 199. 6 2 0 0 .2
215. 5 197. 9 2 1 0 .2 207. 5
204. 1 192. 9 196. 9 197. 8
195. 4 189. 9 190. 7 191. 1
O th er n o n d u rab le goods ...................................................................................
165. 8 158. 5 158. 3 159.0
D u rab le g o o d s ............................................... ...........................................
199. 1 193. 0 193. 7 194. 6
In te rm e d ia te m a te r ia ls , su p p lie s, and com po n ents .................................
215. 5 2 0 7 .2 208. 9 210. 7
2 0 8 .3 200. 0 2 0 2 .2 203. 5
M a te ria ls an d com pon ents fo r m an u factu rin g ........................................
20 2 .3
186.4
191.3
195. 9
M a te ria ls fo r food m a n u f a c tu rin g ...........................................................
195. 8 190. 4 191.3
192. 1
M a te ria ls fo r n o n d u rab le m a n u fac tu rin g . .............................................
237. 2 225. 9 22 9. 6 230. 9
M a te ria ls fo r d u rab le m a n u fac tu rin g ..................................................
C om pon ents fo r m a n u f a c tu rin g ....................................................................
189. 1 182. 5 183. 6 184. 8
2 2 4 .4 212. 7 2 1 6 .3 2 1 8 .3
M a te ria ls and com ponents fo r c o n s tru c tio n ............................................
P r o c e s s e d fu e ls and lu b ric a n ts ..............................................................
2 9 6 .4 2 9 1 .2 291. 7 29 4 .3
2 7 0 .4 265. 1 265. 9 271. 3
M a n u fa c tu rin g in d u s trie s ............................................. ....................................
320. 0 315. 0 315. 1 314. 7
N o n m an u fa c tu rin g i n d u s tr ie s .........................................................................
212. 5 202. 2 2 0 4 .3 205. 7
C o n ta in e rs ................................... ....................................................................................
S u pplies ......................................................................................... ........................
196. 9 190. 5 189. 8 192. 7
183. 6 177. 3 177. 8 179.2
M a n u fa c tu rin g i n d u s t r i e s .................................. ............................................
N o n m an u factu rin g in d u strie s .................... ...................................................
204. 0 197.4
196. 1 199. 8
200. 2 197. 5 188. 6 203. 5
M a n u fa c tu re d a n im a l feed s ....................................................................
O th e r su p p lie s ..................................................................................................
201. 9 194. 5 194. 9 196. 1
C ru d e m a te r ia ls fo r fu rth e r p ro c e s s in g ..........................................................
240. 1 219. 6 225. 0 230. 5
21 5 .3
F o o d stu ffs and feed stu ffs ..................................................................................
194. 0 2 0 1 .3 2 0 6 .3
286. 7 267. 8 269. 7 276 .2
N onfood m a t e r i a l s ......................................................................................................
2 3 5 .4 220. 7 222. 7 228. 1
N onfood m a te ria ls ex cep t f u e l ...................................................................
240. 8 2 2 5 .2 2 2 7 .3 233. 1
M an u fa c tu rin g ............... .......................... ......................................................
C o n stru c tio n .................... ........................................................................
185. 7 178.2
179. 8 181.8
463. 7 4 3 0 .3 431. 7 441. 9
C ru d e f u e l ................................................................................................................
481. 6 445. 5 447. 1 459. 5
M a n u fa c tu rin g in d u strie s .........................................................................
N o n m an u fa c tu rin g i n d u s t r i e s ..................... .........................................
459. 6 427. 7 4 2 9 .0 437. 6
S p ec ia l gro upings*
F in is h e d goods excluding foods .............................................................................
183. 8
188. 9 182. 7 183.2
183. 7 1 7 7.4
C o n su m e r fin ish e d goods, excluding f o o d s ...................................
177. 8 178. 3
In te rm e d ia te m a te r ia ls , su p p lie s and com pon en ts, excluding
in te rm e d ia te m a te ria ls fo r food m a n u fac tu rin g and m a n u fac tu re d
a n im a l fe e d s ............................................................................. ......................................
2 1 6 .4 208 .2 210. 1 211. 5
In te rm e d ia te foods and f e e d s ................................................................ ...................
201. 0 189. 6 189. 9 197. 9
C ru d e m a te r ia ls fo r fu rth e r p ro c e s s in g , excluding c ru d e
fo o d stu ffs and fe e d stu ffs, p la n t and a n im a l fib e r s , o ils e e d s ,
and le a f to b a c c o .............................. .............................................. .............................
316. 6 2 9 6 .3 299. 1 304. 6
See fo o tn o te s a t end of ta b le 4C .

A p r.

M ay

Ju n e

Ju ly

A ug.

Sept.

O ct.

Nov.

Dec.

191. 5
189. 7
204. 5
2 2 0 .2
2 0 1 .4
191. 8
163.2
195. 6
212. 5
205. 5
201. 8
193. 5
23 3 .3
186.2
220. 8
2 94. 8
271. 7
3 1 5 .2
206. 6
194. 0
180. 0
20 1 .3
200. 0
198.7

194. 5
193. 0
209. 5
211. 7
2 0 7 .3
194.4
165.3
198. 1
215. 1
2 0 7 .4
203. 9
194. 7
235. 9
188.3
2 2 4 .3
2 9 9 .9
2 7 6 .2
320. 9
2 1 1 .7
195. 8
181. 5
203. 5
199.7
2 0 1 .3
2 4 5 .4
223. 7
286. 1
234. 0
2 3 9 .2
185. 5
465. 8
4 8 3 .2
4 6 2 .2

196. 0
194. 6
2 1 0 .4
234. 1
206. 6
195. 9
167. 7
199.2
216. 0
2 0 8 .2
203. 9
195. 8
2 3 6 .4
189.4
226. 2
298. 1
272. 9
320. 7
213. 5
197. 1
183.3
2 0 4 .4
198. 6
202. 7
2 4 5 .4
222. 0
2 8 9 .3
2 3 6 .4
241. 8
186.2
4 7 1 .8
4 9 0 .2
467. 5

195. 6
193. 6
205. 9
212. 8
2 0 3 .4
196. 9
168.4
200. 0
217. 3
210. 1
2 0 3 .3
196.4
240. 9
190.3
2 2 8 .3
296. 8
271. 1
320. 1
214. 6
196. 9
183. 9
203. 8
191. 8
2 0 3 .4
2 4 0 .2
2 1 3 .2
2 9 1 .2
239. 1
2 4 4 .7
187.2
4 7 0 .8
487. 9
467. 6

197. 1
195.4
2 0 9 .4
2 1 3 .7
207. 1
197. 8
169. 1
201. 1
218. 7
211. 7
2 0 8 .2
198.3
241. 8
191.3
229. 1
296. 8
269. 9
3 2 1 .4
2 1 6 .4
199.0
187.2
205. 3
195. 7
2 0 4 .4
244. 8
2 1 8 .4
294. 5
241. 1
246. 9
188. 1
4 7 8 .4
4 9 7 .3
4 7 4 .0

199. 6
197. 5
212. 0
2 12. 9
209. 9
199.7
170. 9
2 0 4 .4

239. 0
2 1 6 .3
281. 6
2 3 1 .4
236. 5
184. 1
454. 7
471. 0
451. 7

193. 1
191.4
206. 8
212. 0
2 0 4 .4
192. 9
165. 0
196. 9
213. 9
206. 5
203. 8
194.4
23 4 .3
187.4
222. 5
2 9 7 .3
273. 8
3 1 8 .3
2 0 9 .3
195. 1
181.0
202. 5
196. 6
200. 8
24 1 .2
219. 1
282. 6
231. 7
236. 7
184. 6
4 5 8 .3
4 7 4 .3
4 5 5 .8

220. 8
213. 9
2 10. 1
2 0 0 .3
2 4 4 .5
193.3
2 3 0 .2
2 97. 6
2 6 9 .9
323. 1
2 2 1 .2
2 0 2 .2
189. 0
2 0 9 .2
204. 3
2 0 7 .3
2 4 9 .2
2 2 4 .0
2 9 6 .7
243. 5
2 4 9 .4
189. 5
480. 1
499. 1
475. 5

200 .3
197. 9
211. 7
220. 8
209.0
201. 1
170. 7
206. 1
222. 0
2 1 5 .0
207. 9
201. 0
245. 9
195.4
232. 1
2 97. 6
2 6 8 .0
32 5 .2
2 2 1 .7
204. 0
190.4
211.2
209. 1
208. 6
2 4 8 .4
220. 9
300,2
246. 6
2 5 2 .7
191. 8
4 8 5 .0
505. 6
4 7 9 .0

202. 5
200. 5
215. 8
232. 1
212. 5
202. 7
173. 0
207. 0
2 2 3 .0
215. 6
210. 7
201. 2
24 6 .4
196.2
232. 5
30 0 .4
26 8 .7
330.3
222. 6
206. 1
192. 0
213. 6
216. 9
209. 7
252. 5
224. 8
304. 8
249. 6
255. 9
192. 1
495. 1
518. 0
487. 6

185. 6
180. 5

186. 9
181. 9

188. 0
182. 9

189. 6
184. 8

190.4
185. 7

191.4
186.5

19 3.7
188.3

194. 8
189.0

196.4
191. 0

2 1 3 .3
200. 6

214. 7
200. 8

215. 9
201. 9

216. 8
201. 5

2 1 8 .4
198. 8

219. 6
2 0 3 .4

221. 7
207. 6

222. 9
207. 7

223. 7
21 2.2

3 11.3

311. 5

3 16. 1

320. 1

321. 6

324. 8

326. 8

33 1 .0

335. 9

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781
<1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

209.3

ALL COMMODITIES

ANN.
AVG.

200.1

202.1

203.7

206.5

208.0

209.6

210.7

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

210.6

212.4

214.9

215.7

217.5

INDUSTRIAL COMMODITIES

209.4

201.6

202.9

204.1

206.1

207.4

208.7

210.1

211.4

212.5

214.7

216.0

217.2

FARM PRODUCTS, PROCESSED FOODS, AND FEEDS

206.6

192.2

196.8

200.0

205.5

207.6

21C.4

210.3

205.3

209.4

213.2

212.3

216.2

FARM PRODUCTS

212.5

192.2

198.9

204.2

213.7

215.8

219.5

219.9

210.3

215.1

219.4

218.2

222.7

216.5

196.6

204.2

201.2

227.2

220.1

230.3

252.4

215.3

208.0

214.2

207.0

221 .6

213.5
196. 1
189.6
193.5
210. 1

176.5
159.5
158.0
156.2
175.0
(3)
183.0
175.5
174.4
162. 1
232.7
(2)
119.0
264.2
(2)

182.2
178. 1
165.3
160.4
211.7
197.6
182.7
177.0
190.3
191.4
257.2
(2)
154.5
149. 1
(2)

187. 1
164.5
151.0
127.4
211.3
192.6
196. 1
184.8
190.3
222.9
232.7
<2)
132.8

199.6
171.7
160.3

194. 1
156.7
163. 1
144.8
193.6
146.9

214.9
173.4
159.6
263.8
198.3
134.5
232.4
309.4
291.5
16 1.1
(3)

253.6
213.6
16 1.2
321.6
203.7
224.4
270.2
(2)
< 3)
150.8
(3)

242.3
247.0
253.8
313.6
253.4

237.2
228. 1

207.8
174.0
135.8
122.3
174.2
254.7

0223

FRESH FRUITS
CITRUS FRUITS
GRAPEFRUIT, FLORIDA
LEMONS
ORANGES, FLORIDA
ORANGES, CALIFORNIA
OTHER FRUITS
APPLES, DELICIOUS
APPLES, MC INTOSH
BANANAS, 40 LB. BOX
GRAPES
PEACHES
PEARS
STRAWBERRIES
CANTALOUPES

138.2
332.0
266.2

226.6
192.6
161.0
169.4
201.3
246.3
240.6
231. 1
193. 1
185.4
257.2
(2)
151.8
(3)
(2)

0101
0102

DRIED FRUITS
PRUNES
RAISINS

360.4
245.9
457.5

290.4
221.8

347.9

288.2
221.8
343.9

580.4
293.7
825.4

581.6
296. 1
825.4

200.1

197.6

299.8
171.4
252.6
197.2
255.0
177.7
210.7
189.9
98.7
231.4
224.4
228.3

231. 1
260.4
232.8
219.3
(3)
269.7

409.5
164.2
219.9
190.5
236.6
173.0
206.3
124.3
125.8
192.7
188.5
163.8
202.7
228.2
248.0
193.8
161.0
(3)
319.1

182.5

FRESH AND DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
01
0101
0104
0105
0106
02
0215
0216
0217
0218
0219

0221
0222

01

01 0 1
02
0 211
0212

0213
0214
0215
0216
0217
0218
03
0331
0332
04
0441
0442
0443
0444
0445

FRESH AND DRIED VEGETABLES
DRIED VEGETABLES
BEANS» DRIED
FRESH VEGETABLES, EXCEPT POTATOES
CABBAGE
CARROTS
CELERY
CORN, SWEET
LETTUCE
ONIONS
TOMATOES
SNAP BEANS
SWEET POTATOES
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
WHITE POTATOES
WESTERN, CHICAGO
MIDWESTERN, CHICAGO
EASTERN, NEW YORK
WESTERN, NEW YORK
WHITE POTATOES, WESTERN, LOS ANGELES
GRAINS

0101
0102
0103
0104

WHEAT
HARD WINTER
SPRING, NO.
SOFT WHITE,
RED WINTER,

01
0101
02
0205
03
0311
04
0415

OTHER GRAINS
BARLEY
NO. 2 FEED, MINN.
CORN
NO.2, CHICAGO
OATS
NO.2, MINNEAPOLIS
RYE
NO.2, MINNEAPOLIS

ORD.,
1, D.
N O .1,
NO.2,

NO. 1, KANSAS CITY
N. ORD., MINNEAPOLIS
PORTLAND, OREGON
ST. LOUIS

202. 1
2 20 .0
204.5
216.2
181. 1
(3)
182.9
173. 1
233.9
207. 1

211.6

202. 1
157.2

2 11 . 0

210. 0

187.0
(2)
243.7
239.7
< 2)
214.7
159.5
330.7
180.8
218.0
247.3
171.7
322.9
(3)
372.7

477.7
262.9
660 .9

(2)

197.5
162.6
147.4

< 2)
304.9
210.4

238.3
(2)
291.5
153.0
330.7
147.2
169.9
247.3
137 .4

296.0
230.4
350.8

296.8
230.4
352.3

298.7
232.8
353.8

312.2
243.3
369.8

225.0

225.9

233.1

175.1

165.9

169.5

180.6

191.2

324.2

295.8
195.5
321.8
168.3
378.6
136.7
263.5
215.0
91. 1
332. 1
306.7
301.5
308.8
256 .2
280. 1
253.7
304.0

295.8
140.3
194.2
219.4
224.4
86.5
143.2
237.2
62.9
197.4
289.9
305.0
279.9
224 .5
268.4
282.8
199.3
258.9
224.6

250.3
141.8
192.8
205.3
294.5
107 .3
154.7
174.8
73.7
153.5
171.2
174.2
168.9
194.2
245. 1
219.4
153.3
230.7
211.9

250.3
144.8
185.7
205.3
262.9
138.4
177 .6
159.6
75.9
137.9
161.2
183.7
147.2
201.4
215.9
206.9
168.6
225.0
237.4

238.9
156 .4
137. 1
154.0
222.2
159.2
240.6
159.2
91.1
178.6
162.8
178. 1
153.2
212.8
250.9
205.4
168.6
192.3
268.0

238.9
168. 1
137. 1
199.3
184.0
249. 1
263.5
175.9
73.7
211.5
155.3
143.8
161.7
219.6
248.0
186. 1
157.4
188.4
302.9

(2)

177.4
197.6
230. 1
(3)
<2>
197.5
203.3
272.6

(2)
273.2
226.5
<3)
(2)
(2)
149. 1
236. 1

290.0
225.5
343.9

289.8
C3)
343.6

206.6

196.8

233.4

341.3
180.9
438.0
237.5
210.3
263.0
223.4
123.8
78. 1
329.0
197.8
166.4
215.9
219.6
250.9
191.3
242.7
C3)
255.3

332.7
163.3
309.4
159.0
236.0
221.4
131.8
217.8
99.8
357.2
226.2
233.9

324.2
2 t2.6
257.6
155.0
252.4
235.3
248.3
287.2
169.2
235.0
236.0
233.9
236.5
226.7
253.9

169.1

170.8

190.2
189.8
167.6
215.4
196.8

169.9
170.2
151.7
188.3
175.2

173.0
171.4
152.8
205.0
174.3

177.8

168.6

151.3

201.0

200 .2

240.3
294.2
416.6
143.7
287.0
224.9
213.6
183. 1
179.7
161.5
257.2
(2)
251.7
311.7
214.7

2 0 1 .8

201.8

221.8

198.0
182.3
168.9
245.0

(2)

249.9
(3)
260.4

306.6
183.2
263.6
193.8
286.5
160.9
147.5
216.2
234.9
239. 1
231.6
227.9
259.7
191.3
306.6
192.3
242.5

275.7

295.8
187.0
331.3
289.8
294.5
168.4
189. 1
242.5
95.4
235.9
361.7
415.9
328. 1
321.6
350.2
465.7
321.9
275.6
304.6

178.9

198.7

189.2

188.1

183.8

178.9

176.9

182.0

189.0

184.7

179.0
179.8
157.8

182. 1
179.2
166.7
216.4
179.6

183.2
181.3
166. 1
185.3

192.5
191.2
166. 1
224. 1
201.9

192.9
190.0
167.8
222.9
207.6

193.8
193.6
169.4
223.5
198.5

200 .6

181.8

201.9
206. 1
176. 1
219.9
203.8

201.3
174.4
224.4

21 0 . 1

209.2
209.7
186. 1
224. 1
223.6

203.8
204.3
176.6
222.3
220. 1

169.4

178.9

196.8

193.7

191.3

178.3

170.1

166.4

170.4

176.4

172.8

140. 1

140. 1

140. 1

169.9

161.4

157. 1

150.8

144.4

148.6

152.9

161.4

148.6

178.0

169.0

169.7

180.9

197.4

194.8

193.2

179.4

170.9

165. 1

169.3

174.4

172.0

193.4

186.2

187.6

185.5

202.5

199.0

190.4

180.5

181.9

195.4

195.4

212.5

203.9

221.3

220.8

240.6
253.9
187. 1
198.5
(3)
334.4

2 02.6

210.0

201.8

2 2 1 .8

2 11 .0

231.6

227.7

240.6

249.2

262.0

285.7

253.5

244.0

189.0

204.5

200 .6

210.5

212.2

220. 1

188.2

202. 1

208.3

218. 1

230.3

236.2

226.8

216.6

226.8

235. 1

222.4

230. 1

CATTLE
STEERS
PRIKE
CHOICE
GOOD
STANDARD
COWS
COMMERCIAL
CUTTER AND CANNER
CALVES
CALVES, CHOICE, LANCASTER AT STOCKYARDS
CHOICE, SOUTH ST. PAUL

205.4
210.4
240.7
211.3
207.5
214.4
221.7
219.3
218.8
156.7
95.9
218.2

167.5
174.9
205.2
176. 1
171.0
170.5
158.6
161. 1
155.0
104.7
83.5
126.0

178.2
183.7
213.2
185.4
178.5
180.3
187.8
190.4
183.7
112.7
80.9
144.7

188.3
194.4
227. 1
195.3
191.4
194.5
196.2
197.6
192.3
116.6
84. 1
149.3

204.8
210.2
244.4
211.6
205.8
208.3
218.3
217. 1
215.0
153. 1
88.6
218.4

216.6
221.5
254. 1
223. 1
217.3
219.0
235.3
233.0
232. 1
172.9
100.8
245.8

224.3
232.0
261.3
231.9
226.2
272.8
225.6
225.7
221.7
162.7
93.0
233.3

216. 1
220.5
252.2
221.6
218.2
219.8
240.4
237.9
237.3
165.3
96.8
234.6

202.6
206. 1
230.8
206.7
205.4
211.7
226. 1
222.3
223.7
176.2
96.8
256.6

214.7
218.8
248.0
219.7
217. 1
223.3
236.5
232.7
233.9
182.9
102.7
264. 1

220.2
223.8
250.7
224.9
222.3
225.5
248.6
242.6
246.5
183.3
110.8
256.6

212.0
215.8
247 .7
215.9
215. 1
223.6
237. 1
228.9
236.0
173.4
101.9
245.8

219.5
222.9
253,4
223.8
221.8
223.6
249.8
241.7
248.5
176.6
111.2
242.6

01
0161
0171
02
0281

HOGS
BARROWS AND GILTS
200-240 LB.
BARROWS AND GILTS 270-300 LB.
SOWS
330-400 LB.

239.2
239.6
240.4
237.7

229.9
231.6
231. 1
231.0

252. 1
252.3
252.5
250.4

242.0
241.8
241.4
241. 1

230.7
230.5
230.5
229.2

243.3
243.4
243.8
241. 1

246.4
247.6
247.6
246. 1

234.8
235.8
235.7
234.2

235.9
235.8
(3)
(3)

237.0
236.5
235.2
237.2

254.9
254.7
254.0
254.3

228.5
229. 1
231.7
223.0

235.4
236.4
240.5
227.3

248.2

223.0

264.0

256.8

245.0

255.4

246.6

236.3

251.2

256.5

271.5

234.3

237.2

0191

LAMBS
CHOICE

290.6

272.7

292.8

343. 1

323.0

328.6

276.0

252.6

254.8

291.7

283.9

272.7

295.0

188.8

187.9

196.0

194.5

221.6

246.5

204.8

211.1

184.9

192.4

198.5

LIVESTOCK
1
01
0101
0111
0122
0123
02
0231
0241
03
0351
0353

199.8

170.2

CHICKENS
BROILERS AND FRYERS

014

194.9

16 1. 1

184.6

184.6

194.9

192.3

223.5

253.7

200.9

207. 1

174.0

178.2

184.3

TURKEYS
HENS
TOMS

188.7
(3)
(3)

177. 1
219.8
223.4

177. 1
(3)
(3)

173. 1
2H.5
222.0

173. 1
211.5
(3)

175.4
217.0
(3)

185.5
222.8
242.0

190. 1
230.7
245.3

190. 1
(3)
C3)

195.8
(3)
259.9

195.8
(3)
(3)

212.7
258.2
274.5

218.4
(3)
289. 1

193.4

171.0

174.4

186.9

181.0

191.8

192.9

189.9

197.5

201.3

210.3

211.5

212.8

LIVE POULTRY

01411
02
0181
0185

PLANT AND ANIMAL FIBERS

S e e f o o tn o te s a t en d of t a b le .




Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
( 1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)_______________________
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

RAW COTTON
GR 41, STAPLE 34-10 SPOT MKT. AVG.

198.4

0101
0106
0107
0108
0 111

DOMESTIC APPAREL
6 4 ’S, STAPLE 2
62'S . STAPLE 3
60' S , STAPLE 3
58 *S , STAPLE 3
54'S, STAPLE 3

153.8
156.2
149.7
144.8
159.3
154.5

01
0101
0107
02*
0212
02 K

FOREIGN WOOL
APPAREL WOOL
AUSTRALIAN 64,S TYPE 62
S. AFRICAN, 64'S-70’S, GOOD TOPMAKING
CARPET WOOL
B.A. NOVEMBER, 4 0 ’S/36'S
NEW ZEALAND, 2ND SHEAR B

014
0101
02
0231

PLANT FIBERS, EXCEPT COTTON
HARD FIBERS
ABACA, MANILA FIBER, GRADE I
SOFT (BAST) FIBERS
JUTE,RAW,BANG TOSSA C

016

WOOL
3/4
IN.
IN.
1/4
1/2

IN.
AND
AND
IN.
IN.

NOV.

194.5

202.6

206.7

216.6

217.9

219.4

152.5
158.2
147.0
142.9
156.6
152.6

155.2
158.2
151. 1
147. 1
161.3
152.6

158.4
162.3
155.2
151.2
161.3
157.5

158.4
162.3
155.2
151.2
161.3
157.5

161.9
166.4
159.4
151.2
165.9
157.5

162.4
166.4
159.4
151.2
165.9
162.3

220.7
156.4
168.3
(3)
309.5
377.7
268. 1

222.8
156.4
168.3
(3)
314. 1
393.3
271.7

228.9
156.4
168.3
(3)
327.3
451.3
278.9

230.9
158. 1
168.3
171.0
329.8
453.5
281.3

235.5
157.6
167.5
171.0
340.3
452.8
292.6

232.7
158.5
169.0
170.3
333.2
455.0
285.5

230.4
158.5
169.0
170.3
328.4
453.5
280. 1

182.0
215.6
165.3

182.0
215.6
165.3

181.7
215.0
164.2

179.7
215.0
164.2

179.7
215.0
164.2

179.4
214.3
163.0

179. 1
213.8
163.0

174.1

177.9

191.6

184.8

196.8

197.8

148.6
150.0
142.8
138.8
156.6
150.7

147.7
145.9
142.8
138.8
156.6
152.6

147.7
145.9
142.8
138.8
156.6
152.6

150. 1
150.0
147.0
140.4
156.6
152.6

150.3
150.0
147.0
142.9
156.6
152.6

152.5
158.2
147.0
142.9
156.6
152.6

210.2
151.8
161.8
163.2
291.6
330.9
254.4

214.0
152.8
163.3
163.2
298.9
335.3
261.0

213.1
153.9
164.7
(3)
295.7
362.8
255.6

154.4
165.4
(3)
294. 1
357.6
254.4

215.6
154.4
165.4
(3)
300.6
362.8
260.4

179.6
214.2
164.6

171.5
216.5
169.8

169. 1
211.7
163.0

183.0
209.7
163.0

184. 1
211.7
163.0

184.0
216.8
167.6

2 12 .6

JUNE

162.5

(3)

171.3

171.3

165.3

162.2

162.2

162.2

157.7

157.7

157.7

219.7

FLUID MILK

209.7

2 11 .0

2 12.1

2 12.1

212. 1

216.3

220.5

231.8

235.8

241.2

MILK ELIGIBLE FOR FLUID USE
MILK, FLUID USE
MILK MANUFACTURING GRADE
MILK, MANUFACTURING GRADE

202.2
155.8

203.2
156.5

204.0
157. 1

204.0
(3)

203.2
156.6

JUN/73

211.4
163.4

201.2
155.0

JUN/73

239.6
173.0

224.2
161.4

158.6

0161

145.2

170.3

167.4

152.3

141.2

127.5

150.2

158.1

167.8

156.3

177.9

138.7

126.9

148.9

146.3

133.2

123.5

111.4

131.3

138.2

146.7

136.7

155.5

165.2

215.8

198.4

191.5

209.5

216.6

219.6

220.4

222.5

215.4

212.5

221.4

227.7

234.0

017
0171

OCT.

222.3
155.8
166.6
(3)
313.6
398.9
270.3

AND UP
UP
UP
AND UP
AND UP

JULY

SEPT.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

AUG.

FEB.

0

EGGS, LARGE

018

DEC/71

HAY, HAYSEEDS, AND OILSEEDS

231.6
166.7

211.8
163.2
235.4
169.5

264.4
190.4
189.0

HAY
ALFALFA

162.2

142.9

154.8

119.1

119.1

131.0

166.7

166.7

166.7

166.7

183.4

214.4

214.4

0101
0 111

HAYSEEDS
ALFALFA HAYSEEDS
CLOVER

274.6
258.4
265.2

290.2
269.9
302.4

288.4
268.6
297.6

285.6
266.4
291.8

285. 1
266.4
287.4

273.9
256.0
276. 1

249.3
233.0
(3)

246.0
230.9
241. 1

237.0
222.5
231.2

264.4
250.8
240. 1

282.8
269.8
244.9

284.2
269.8
255.8

308.8
297.1
248.9

0101
0111
0121
0131

OILSEEDS
FLAXSEED
PEANUTS
COTTONSEED
SOYBEANS

224. 1
169.2
(3)
(3)
238.0

206. 1
149.6
199.3
115.5
217.0

195.5
143.3
(3)
117.3
203.9

224.0
148.0
192.6
(3)
239.7

232.6
163.8
191.3
(3)
250.3

234.4
170. 1
(3)
(3)
252.5

229.6
196.9
188.6
(3)
246.5

232.2
165.4
(3)
(3)
250. 1

223.9
165.4
185.9
144.8
237.5

219.5
181. 1
185.9
162.8
230.3

226.7
176.4
183.3
(3)
239.5

228.7
189.0
182.6
(3)
241.9

235.6
181. 1
182.6
198.3
247.2

274.9

284.6

277.2

274.8

271.0

271.3

272.5

268.2

262.6

283.5

276.5

285.9

271.0

400. 1
378.2
(3)
434.8
(3)
418.2
614.4
604.3
628.5

431.0
419.5
(3)
471.5
(3)
507.8
588.8
572.5
612.8

413.6
410.5
(3)
459.7
(3)
501.6
497.0
485.8
513.2

410.8
388.3
(3)
438.6
(3)
464.0
625.4
617.6
635.8

399. 1
374. 1
(3)
423.3
(3)
445. 1
630.5
621. 1
643.4

399.6
380.2
(3)
435.0
(3)
438.9
598.0
589.9
609.0

402.7
392.2
(3)
453.9
(3)
438.9
542.7
537.8
548.6

389.3
372.4
(3)
437.4
(3)
398.8
567.0
558.6
578.3

364.9
334.4
285.2
428.0
354.8
326.0
625.0
607.2
651. 1

401.9
372. 1
325.3
435.0
405. 1
393.7
674. 1
655.8
700.9

392.7
364.8
325.3
423.3
390.3
388.7
645.0
635.0
658.8

407.0
374.2
323.2
406.8
440.6
373.7
698.3
690.5
708.5

388.8
355.3
308.4
404.5
406.6
341. 1
681.5
680. 1
681.7

223.7

220.0

244.4

242.5

230.4

220.9

218.9

219.4

217.7

215.0

220.8

221.2

213.4

191.5

185. 1

184.4

181.9

183.9

184.0

183.9

186.2

194.9

206.8

200.1

201.6

205.7

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

196. 1

111.1

202.6

191.5

194.9

196.9

200.2

202.4

204.6

204.2

201.8

205.5

209.0

208.2

211.8

190.3

184.3

185.0

186.4

188.8

188.2

190.0

191.0

192.5

191.0

193.3

196.2

201.3
191.5
(3)
(3)
177.0
191.6
232.1
243.8
208.5

193.0
181.7
172.0
183.9
167.7
181.4
228. 1
239. 1
206.3

193.6
182.5
t72.0
183.9
170.5
181.2
228.1
239. 1
206.3

194.9
184.3
172.0
187. 1
170.5
186.0
228. 1
239. 1
206.3

195.4
185.0
172.8
188.7
170.5
186.0
228. 1
239. 1
206.3

197.5
187.7
174. 1
192.2
173.4
188.7
228. 1
239.1
206.3

200.7
192.0
177.3
195.4
179.2
192.8
228. 1
239. 1
206.3

201.2
193. 1
177.3
196.8
181.6
192.8
226.5
235.9
209.8

204.6
193.8
(3)
(3)
(3)
193.6
238.6
250.9
213.4

204.9
194.4
(3)
(3)
182.9
193.6
237.9
250.9
210. 1

207.8
198.2
184.6
200.7
184. 1
199.7
237.9
250.9
210.1

210.9
202.3
187.4
205.9
189.5
201.5
237.9
250.9

0181

019
0191

OTHER FARM PRODUCTS
01
0101
0111
0113
0115
02
0221
0222
03
0331

GREEN COFFEE, COCOA BEANS, AND TEA
GREEN COFFEE
SANTOS, NO. 4
COLOMBIAN, MANIZALIS
AMBRIZ, TWO BB
MEXICAN, WASHED
COCOA BEANS
ACCRA
BAHIA
TEA
BLACK
LEAF TOBACCO
LEAF TOBACCO
NUTS
PECANS (IN SHELL)
PROCESSED FOODS AND FEEDS
CEREAL AND BAKERY PRODUCTS

196.8

211.0

01
0106
0107
0108
0109
03
0311
0321

BAKERY PRODUCTS
BREAD
BREAD, WHITE, NORTHEAST
BREAD, WHITE, NORTH CENTRAL
BREAD, WHITE, SOUTH
BREAD, WHITE, WEST
OTHER BAKERY PRODUCTS
COOKIES
CRACKERS

210.1

202.5
(3)
(3)
(3)
202.2
237.9
250.9
210.1

014
0101
0102
0103
0109
0111
02*
0215
0223

FLOUR AND FLOUR BASE MIXES
FLOUR
STANDARD PATENTS, BUFFALO
95 P C T . PATENTS, KANSAS CITY
STANDARD PATENTS, MINNEAPOLIS
SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT FLOUR
STANDARD PATENTS, PORTLAND, OREGON
FLOUR BASE MIXES AND DOUGHS
FLOUR BASE CAKE MIX
PIE CRUST MIX

155.2
141.6
137.3
134.6
130.9
64.0
128.8
187.3
182.4
113.1

143.8
129.6
131.3
125.8
123.9
55.3
115.8
177.2
177.0
108.2

143.7
127.5
127.5
120.2
119.6
54.2
119.6
181.5
177.0
108.2

146. 1
130.6
131.0
125.3
124.9
56.1
118.3
182.3
177.0
108.2

157.8
147.9
145.0
148.5
141.0
66.3
133. 1
181.7
177.0
108.2

153.9
142.3
141.7
134.3
136.9
61.8
128.0
181.4
177.0
113.6

152.7
140.6
139. 1
130. 1
132.2
61.9
128.4
181.4
177.0
113.6

156.7
143.0
140.9
136.8
134.7
63.2
129. 1
189. 1
184.8
116.2

157.9
143.7
135.8
136.4
129.6
66.7
130.6
191.3
188.5
116.2

159.9
144.8
136.4
136.8
128.6
68. 1
132.0
195.4
188.5
116.2

161. 1
146.5
137. 1
138.2
129.8
69.1
135.7
195.4
188.5
116.2

164.6
151.7
143.7
142.7
137. 1
72.7
138.5
195.4
188.5
116.2

164. 1
150.9
138.6
140.2
132.8
72.9
136. 1
195.4
188.5
116.2

MILLED RICE
RICE, NO.2, MEDIUM GRAIN
RICE, NO.2, LONG GRAIN

207.7
208.0
194.0

245.6
253.0
234.9

245.6
(3)
(3)

245.6
253.0
234.9

237.8
241.2
230.0

221.7
223.6
215.3

221.7
(3)
(3)

213.4
217.7
205.5

199.7
205.9
190.8

161.5
170.6
151.7

164.5
170.6
156.6

166.0
170.6
159.0

168.7
173.6
161.5

OTHER CEREALS
ROLLED OATS
CORN MEAL, WHITE
MACARONI

199.5
219. 1
177. 1
176.9

192.6
215.2
174.8
171. 1

195.6
215.2
174.8
174.2

195.9
219.9
174.8
174.2

195.9
219.9
174.8
174.2

196.6
219.9
178.3
174.2

198.2
219.9
178.3
174.2

200.3
219.9
178.3
175.2

200.3
219.9
178.3
175.2

201.9
219.9
178.3
178.7

203.5
219.9
178.3
182.0

204.7
219.9
178.3
184.7

208.4
219.9
178.3
184.7

217.1

193.6

205.4

204.7

211.7

220.4

226.2

224.4

215.9

224.4

228.2

220.9

229.2

02144
0102
0103
0104
022

MEATS, POULTRY, AND FISH

DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/68

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b le .




45

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1167.= 10 0. UNLESS_OIHERMISE INDICATED)_______________________
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

01
0101
0102
0104
0106
0109
03
0315
04
0421
0423
0424
0425
0431
05
0563
0565
0567
0568
0569

MEATS
BEEF AND VEAL
BEEF, PRIME
BEEF, CHOICE, YG 3
BEEF, UTILITY
BEEF, GOOD, YG 3
VEAL, PRIME
LAMB
CHOICE
PORK
BACON
HAM, SMOKED, FULLY COOKED
PICNICS, SMOKED
BOSTON BUTTS
PORK LOINS, FRESH
OTHER MEATS
FRANKFURTERS, ALL MEAT
BOLOGNA, ALL MEAT
FRESH PORK SAUSAGE, ALL PORK
CANNED HAM
CANNED LUNCHEON MEAT, 12 OZ. CAN

209.6
202.2
192.5
206.9
198.5
206.9
165.4 1

185.9
171.0
163.3
176.2
153.9
174.2
136.4

199. 1
182.7
173.5
187.2
177.0
187.0
139.6

197.8
188.6
178.4
192.9
192.3
(3)
143.9

205.3
204.9
196.5
210.1
197.9
209.3
151.4

216.1
216.3
200.7
222.6
202.5
218.6
187.4

220.4
221.6
213.0
227.5
204.5
225.4
192. 1

213.2
213.2
204.9
218.4
211.2
216.1
157.0

206.9
196 .8
191.3
200.9
199.7
196.8
167.4

215.5
210.0
197.3
214.8
207 .7
211.2
195.7

222.2
209.7
198.3
214.5
210.1
211.5
179.4

211.8
198.4
192.0
201.2
209.0
204.3
161.2

220.4
212.7
200.2
216.6
215.6
221. 1
173.0

219.1
219.1
209.0
282. 1
192.4
253.7
202.2
211.4
202.0
214.2
226.9
208.9
212.6

213. 1
206.3
202.5
268.8
183.9
226.9
189.8
190.0
175.7
187.5
196.6
209. 1
192.2

224.9
222.2
212.4
292.3
192. 1
250. 1
204. 1
202.5
191.3
201.5
212.8
215.3
194.9

234.9
206.6
226.4
257.9
174.3
233.7
186. 1
203.7
195.4
202.6
212.8
208.3
202.6

224.5
202.7
229. 1
237.9
186.9
227.8
186.5
206.7
200.2
209.2
225.7
195. 1
211.5

233.4
214.6
220.4
257.0
192. 1
236.0
204.4
213.8
208.3
219.7
241.9
193.6
211.5

216.6
219.6
207.6
253.4
203. 1
274.2
211.1
216. 1
210.0
223.2
244.8
194.6
215.9

196.5
213.1
188.8
251.9
191.5
266.7
206.6
212.8
209.0
218. 1
229.4
193.9
216.3

201.7
219.3
201.8
278. 1
194.3
265.8
203.7
213.1
204.3
222.0
232.3
198.9
218.0

218.5
223.9
205.5
283.6
195. 1
262.6
210.8
214.4
205.3
220.8
231.9
205. 1
218.0

220.8
240.7
209.5
325.3
201.5
260.2
227.4
224.2
214.0
228.2
242.2
223. 1
218.7

213.6
229. 1
199.9
340.6
192.2
258.7
199.2
218.3
203. 1
215.4
227.4
235.7
223.2

230.6
230.8
203.7
337.9
202.2
281. 1
196.4
221.6
207.8
222.4
225.3
233.9
228.4

03
04
0419
0421

PROCESSED POULTRY
BROILERS OR FRYERS
TURKEYS
HENS, YOUNG, 8-16 LBS.
TOMS, YOUNG, 14-20 LBS.

194.0
180.8
207. 1
194.7
213.6

169. 1
155.6
189.0
184. 1
190.4

183.7
173. 1
187.3
175.9
195.9

184.4
173. 1
191.3
182.7
196.6

189.6
180.7
184.3
172.9
192.9

189.2
178.8
190.8
181.8
196.6

210.7
202. 1
199.7
189.2
207.0

231.5
224.5
208.3
198.5
214.6

199.2
185.2
214.4
202.7
222.7

203.5
189.8
216.5
203.5
226.2

184.4
165.2
226.3
215.6
233. 1

188.9
168.3
235.6
(3)
243.5

193.9
172.9
241.8
234.9
244. 1

01
0101
0 102
0103
0104
0107
02
0211
0212
0213
03
0314
0315
0317
0318
0319
0321
0322
0323
04
0425
0426
0427

FRESH AND PROCESSED FISH
UNPROCESSED FIN FISH
HADDOCK
HALIBUT
SALMON
WHITEFISH
YELLOW PIKE
FRESH PROCESSED FISH
HADDOCK FILLETS
SHRIMP
OYSTERS
FROZEN PROCESSED FISH
COD FILLETS
FLOUNDER FILLETS
OCEAN PERCH FILLETS
SHRIMP
SHRIMP, RAW, BREADED
FROZEN FISH BLOCKS
FROZEN FISH STICKS
FROZEN FISH PORTIONS
CANNED FISH
SALMON, NO. 1 TALL CAN
TUNA, 6 1/2 OZ. CAN
SARDINES, MAINE, 3 1/4 OZ. CAN

313.0
417.0
368.2
515.1
383.8
176. 1
238.4
305.8
332.2
339.0
219.4
304.4
119.5
322.6
350.7
339.8
298.7
437.5
228.2
320.8
263.8
226.0
250.5
260.4

293.5
385.2
481.7
435.3
363.0
190. 1
230.5
288.7
347.0
311.0
217.2
279.7
120.5
304.7
334.3
298.7
272.9
437.5
220.7
318.3
263.5
232.3
252. 1
234.4

288.5
375. 1
256.9
435.3
363.0
217.2
230.5
274.8
262.9
306.4
213.9
277.8
120.5
304.7
341.3
291.6
274.3
437.5
220.7
318.3
263.5
232.3
252. 1
234.4

291.4
380.9
321. 1
435.3
363.0
234.2
230.5
278. 1
273.4
308.7
217.2
282. 1
119.3
304.7
348.4
301.0
276.9
437.5
221.6
318.3
260.7
228.9
248.2
243. 1

296.0
389.9
385.4
447.3
363.0
241.7
294.0
284.3
336.5
308.7
207.3
286.3
120.5
317.3
348.4
310.4
278.3
437.5
221.6
318.3
260.7
228.9
248.2
243. 1

297. 1
382. 1
417.5
459.4
363.0
132.4
230.5
283.9
273.4
317.8
213.9
293. 1
119.3
317.3
350. 1
322.2
286.4
437.5
221.6
318.3
262.4
228.9
248.2
260.4

295.7
370.7
224.8
459.4
363.0
132.4
222.5
284.8
(3)
317.8
220.5
295.5
(3)
317.3
353.7
326.9
286.4
437.5
227.0
320. 1
264.0
228.9
250.2
260.4

313.4
433.8
417.5
539.2
411.0
139.2
222.5
293.9
347.0
317.8
220.5
299. 1
118.7
329.9
355.4
333.9
288.3
437.5
228.0
320. 1
264.0
228.9
250.2
260.4

316.6
429.8
301.9
541.7
411.0
156. 1
230.5
299.6
262.9
340.5
223.8
306.8
118.7
329.9
355.4
345.7
295.8
441.8
235.4
323.5
265.7
228.9
250.2
277.7

329.9
440.6
423.9
541.7
411.0
186.7
230.5
341.3
399.6
376.8
223.8
320.5
120.5
329.9
355.4
373.9
307.4
439.6
235.4
323.5
265.7
228.9
250.2
277.7

337.7
472.3
449.6
628.7
427. 1
139.2
230.5
333.7
410.1
363.2
227 . 1
323.8
118.7
340.0
355.4
362. 1
329.4
435.3
235.4
323.5
265.2
215.0
252. 1
277.7

343.7
460.9
256.9
628.7
C3)
137. 1
246.4
339.5
304.9
390.4
227. 1
344.2
118.7
337.5
355.4
406.8
344.0
435.3
235.4
323.5
265.2
215.0
252. 1
277.7

352. 1
482.5
481.7
628.7
(3)
207.0
262.3
367. 1
436.4
408.6
220.5
343.4
118.7
337.5
355.4
404.5
344.0
435.3
235.4
323.5
265.2
215.0
252. 1
277.7

188.4

178.0

178.7

180.3

184.5

184.5

185.4

186. 1

190.8

192.9

197.0

199.6

202.8

150.8
115.7
113.0
118.9
124.9

144.3
112. 1
106.2
114.2
120.3

144.6
112.2
106.7
114.2
120.6

145.0
112.6
107.0
114.5
120.8

148.5
113.4
111.0
117.5
123.3

148. 1
113.6
110.0
117.5
123.4

149.2
114.6
110.7
118.4
124. 1

150.3
114.8
113.0
118.4
124.6

151.1
115.2
113.0
119.9
125.3

153.4
1 16.0
116.2
121. 1
126.6

156.4
118.9
119.0
123.3
127.8

157.6
120.4
119.7
123.3
129.4

161.5
124.4
123.3
124.8
132.3

166.8
170.4
165.7
160.2

151.8
155.0
150.8
146. 1

151.0
153.3
150.8
146. 1

156.5
160.9
155.0
148.9

159. 1
161.6
157.5
155.8

159.9
161.8
159.8
155.8

160.4
162.8
159.8
155.8

161.4
164.9
159.8
155.8

176.5
180.4
176.0
168.2

176.4
181.0
174.8
168.2

177.2
181.7
175.8
168.8

185.3
190. 1
184.0
176.4

185.8
191.2
184. 1
176.4

240.8
243.8
238. 1
! 171.1

222.6
221.6
224.2
162.4

225.8
225.8
225.7
163.7

229.6
231. 1
226.8
164.8

232.3
234. 1
229.4
166.5

232.4
234. 1
229.4
166.7

233.0
234. 1
229.4
168.0

233.0
234. 1
229.4
168.0

248.6
253.8
245.2
174.0

248.5
253.8
245.2
174.0

259. 1
265.7
256.2
179.8

261.4
268.4
256.7
181.4

263.0
268.4
259.3
184.4

ICE CREAM
BULK
PRE-PACKAGED, HALF GALLONS

169.6
(3)
(3)

162.5
160.7
163.6

162.5
160.7
163.6

163.2
161.5
164.3

167.7
164. 1
169.6

169. 1
166.0
170.8

169.7
168. 1
170.8

169.7
168. 1
170.8

170. 1
167.2
171.6

174.2
170.9
175. 9

173.5
(3)
(3)

175.4
(3)
(3)

177.7
(3)
(3)

CONCENTRATED MILK PRODUCTS
MILK, EVAPORATED, WHOLE, 14 1/2 OZ. CAN
MILK, NONFAT, DRY

311.2
229.5
355.9

295.5
219.0
337. 1

295.0
219.0
336.2

296.4
219.0
338.6

308.8
231.0
350.8

308.8
231.0
350.8

309.5
230.3
352.5

309.5
230.3
352.5

311.6
230.3
356.0

316.0
230.3
363.3

320.7
231.9
369.9

328.9
24 1.0
377.2

334.0
241.0
385.7

205. 1

210. 1

216.3

218.4

227.8
205.9
223.8
214.3
278.3
200.5
226.5
203. 1
189.5
169.8
172.7
263.0
296. 1
244.5
338.0
209. 1
280. 1

231. 1
208.6
223.8
214.3
278.3
205.2
232.8
203. 1
190.0
173.6
174.7
267. 1
303.6
244.5
338.0
216.2
280. 1

DAIRY PRODUCTS

0111

FRESH PROCESSED MILK
NORTH EASTERN REGION
NORTH CENTRAL REGION
SOUTHERN REGION
WESTERN REGION

0 111

0112
0 113

BUTTER
GRADE A AND AA, NEW YORK
GRADE A AND AA, CHICAGO
GRADE A AND AA, SAN FRANCISCO

0121
0 122
0123

CHEESE
BARREL CHEESE
DAISIES
PROCESSED CHEESE

0 109
0 113
0115

f
t
t
►

202.6

194.3

194.5

195.6

196.5

197.4

198.8

200.4

203.3

213.8
193.8
218.8
205.9
240.5
185.2
210.5
178.7
170.6
172.0
170.9
246. 1
269.7
242.2
312.8
199.3
266.4

202.5
183.5
213.1
198.5
213.4
172.4
196.0
169.3
155.6
169.9
165.3
233.2
251.9
233.4
292.4
197.0
248.2

204.0
183. 1
213.6
198.5
213.4
172.4
196.0
165.0
155.6
169.9
163.4
237.3
260.8
236.6
292.4
197.0
251.9

204.5
183.4
214. 1
198.5
213.4
174.4
196.0
164.0
155.6
169.9
163.4
238. 1
260.8
242.2
292.4
193.6
256.9

205.5
184.8
217.0
198.5
213.4
175.8
197.7
164.0
157.6
169.9
165.3
238.7
260.8
242.2
292.4
193.6
259.5

207.3
186.2
219. 1
199.2
214.2
176.4
198.6
166. 1
158.2
169.9
172.8
241.0
260.8
242.2
300.6
197.0
264.9

210. 1
190.0
219.1
202. 1
214.2
179.0
205.5
170.3
163.8
174.4
176.5
242.5
260.8
242.2
313.4
197.7
267.0

213.7
194.0
219. 1
207.8
222.5
184.0
212.4
173.5
172.6
174.4
176.5
245.6
267. 1
244.5
313.4
197.7
269. 1

216.8
199.0
219. 1
212.2

212.2

0121
0 126
0127
0131
0136
0138
02
0241
0246
0251
C253
0255

CANNED FRUITS AND JUICES
CANNED FRUITS
APPLESAUCE, NO. 303 CAN
APRICOTS, NO. 2 1/2 CAN
CHERRIES, NO. 303 CAN
FRUIT COCKTAIL, NO. 2 1/2 CAN
.
PEACHES, NO. 2 1/2 CAN
PEACHES, NO. 10 CAN
PEARS, NO. 2 1/2 CAN
PINEAPPLE, NO. 2 CAN
CRANBERRY SAUCE, NO. 300 CAN
CANNED FRUIT JUICES
ORANGE JUICE, NO. 3 CAN
GRAPE JUICE, 24 OZ. BOTTLE
PINEAPPLE JUICE, NO. 3 CAN
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, NO. 3 CAN
APPLE JUICE., 32 OZ. BOTTLE

278.3
192.5
221.3
186.3
182.0
174.4
172.7
250.2
273.2
244.5
329.8
197.7
276.5

222.2
205.4
222.3
214.3
278.3
199.0
226.5
199.9
186.9
173.6
172.7
250. 1
273.2
244.5
338.0
197.7
271.4

0101
0103

FROZEN FRUITS AND JUICES
STRAWBERRIES, 10 OZ. PKG.
ORANGE CONCENTRATE, 6 OZ. CAN

232.0
185. 1
243.8

228.6
178.8
241. 1

228.7
179.4
241. 1

229.9
183.8
241.5

229.9
183.8
241.5

229.9
183.8
241.5

229.9
183.8
241.5

229.9
183.8
241.5

230. 1
185.2
241.5

230.6
187.9
241.5

231. 1
190.9
241.5

238.7
190.9
250.8

246.2
189.6
260.2

0101
0102

DRIED AND DEHYDRATED FRUITS
PRUNES, 1 LB. PKG.
RAISINS, 15 OZ. PKG.

320.5
194.0
374.5

262.6
180.5
289.7

260.3
181.5
285.3

260.3
181.5
285.3

262.4
181.5
288.6

265.6
182.5
293. 1

267.3
182.5
296.0

267.8
183.5
296.0

283.0
183.5
320.9

293.4
201.0
324.3

413.5
201.0
521.9

505. 1
234.5
646.3

505. 1
234.5
646.3

PROCESSED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
01
0 101
0106

0 111

DEC/67
DEC/67

See footnotes at end of table.




46

268.0
191.3
216.5
179.9
180.0
174.4
174.6
245.9
267. 1
244.5
313.4
197.7
271.2

2 20. 0

201.4

221. 1

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product
and individual items, 19781— Continued
( 1967 = 100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)____________ __________
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

0117
0126
0136
0137
0141
0142
0144
0145

CANNED VEGETABLES AND JUICES
ASPARAGUS, NO. 300 CAN
CORN, CREAM STYLE, NO. 303 CAN
CORN, WHOLE KERNEL, NO. 303 CAN
PEAS, NO. 303 CAN
BEANS, NO. 303 CAN
TOMATOES, NO. 303 CAN
TOMATO CATSUP, 14 OZ. BOTTLE
TOMATO CATSUP, 20 OZ. BOTTLE
TOMATO JUICE, NO. 3 CAN
TOMATO SAUCE, 8 OZ. CAN
MUSHROOMS, 4 OZ. CAN
SWEET POTATOES, NO. 2 1/2 CAN

178.7
247.3
146.9
147.6
157.3
174. 1
157.0
191.2
190.6
192.0
181.2
180.6
258.6

172.8
231.5
133. 1
134.4
140.3
170.7
153.8
191.6
190.2
184. 1
174.6
183. 1
258.0

173.3
231.5
133. 1
134.4
140.3
170.7
153.8
191.6
190.2
184.4
178. 1
183.3
258.0

174. 1
231.5
135.8
136.6
145. 1
170.7
152.9
191.6
190.2
185.2
178. 1
183.5
260.4

175.7
231.5
138. 1
139.6
147. 1
172.4
157.5
191.2
190.2
187. 1
179.3
184.6
260.4

176.5
(3)
140.8
141,7
148.0
173.2
157.5
191.2
190.2
188.9
181.5
184. 1
260.4

179.0
252.2
145.8
147.5
153.5
174. 1
157.5
191.2
190.2
190.2
182.9
185. 1
260.4

180.2
252.2
154.2
155.3
156.2
173.4
157.5
191.2
191.0
190.8
182.9
182.0
260. 1

181.5
252.2
156.6
156.2
166.6
174. 1
157.5
191.2
191.0
193.8
183.4
181.5
256.6

182.3
252.2
151.8
152.3
170.3
174.7
160.8
191.2
191.0
198.3
185. 1
182/5
256.0

182..6
262..0
156..1
155..8
172,.6
176 .4
158..4
191.,2
191..0
199..9
182.,4
174..5
256..9

183. 1
262.0
158. 1
157.4
173.7
178.6
158.4
191.2
191.0
201.2
182.9
171.5
255.6

183.4
262.0
159.3
160.0
173.7
179.9
158.4
189.8
191.0
200.4
182.9
17 1.8
260.4

0101
0106
0108

FROZEN VEGETABLES
PEAS, 10 OZ. PKG.
BEANS BABY LIMA, 10 OZ. PKG.
POTATOES, FRENCH FRIED

200.9
208.2
193.8
202.5

196.4
204.8
194.0
197.4

194.4
204. 1
193.9
195.0

198.2
209.6
193.9
198.9

197 .5
209.6
193.9
198.0

197.2
209.6
193.9
197.6

197.6
209.6
193.9
198. 1

198. 1
209.6
193.9
198.7

205.2
209.6
193.9
207.8

207.0
209.6
193. 1
210.1

205..5
209..6
193.. 1
208..2

206.9
206.6
193.7
210.4

206 .3
206.6
194.5
209.6

0101

DRIED AND DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES
POTATOES, INSTANT MASHED

COMMODITY

0101
0 106
0107

0111

025

MAY

DEC/67 107.9

111.7

112. 1

111.9

112.3

112.7

104.6

106. 1

104.2

104.6

102.9

103.4

108.5

197.8

185.8

193.8

192.9

196. 1

196.4

197.2

195.7

200.3

202.5

205.4

202.6

204.5

SUGAR AND CONFECTIONERY
RAM CANE SUGAR
RAW CANE SUGAR

DEC/77

0101

190.2

172.5

192.5

182. 1

192.9

187.1

189.8

182.7

194.7

193.3

206.9

192.5

195.6

01
0101
02
0201
0202
0203

REFINED SUGAR
CONSUMER SIZE PACKAGES
GRANULATED CANE SUGAR
FOR USE IN FOOD MANUFACTURING
GRANULATED CAN SUGAR IN BAGS
GRANULATED BEET SUGAR IN BULK
GRANULATED BEET SUGAR IN BAGS

DEC/77 109.2
DEC/77 108.3
205.7
DEC/77 109.3
206.2
185.8
191.8

101.3
100. 1
190.1
101.5
188.8
174.4
182. 1

108.9
112.0
212.6
108.3
203.2
183.4
195.0

106.4
108.6
206.3
106.0
194.8
184.8
192.5

107.9
104.0
197.5
108.6
203.7
185. 1
192.5

108.3
107.6
204.3
108.4
202.7
185.8
192.5

107.7
106.9
202.9
107.8
200.2
186.4
192.5

105. 9
106.3
201.8
105.8
193.3
186.0
192.5

109.4
106.8
202.7
109.8
207.2
186.6
192.5

111.5
108.2
205.5
112.0
215. 1
186.6
(3)

114.4
110.6
209. 9
115.0
226.0
186.4
192.5

113.9
116.2
220.6
113.6
216.8
192.2
192.5

114.6
112.8
214.1
114.9
222.0
191.9
192.5

0101
0102
0103

CONFECTIONERY MATERIALS
HONEY, EXTRACTED
CHOCOLATE COATING, MILK
CORN SYRUP

DEC/77 110.2
249.4
261.8
144.2

99.6
247. 1
251.3
122.6

98.3
245.8
243.3
122.6

100. 1
252.5
253.2
122.6

105.9
254.0
261.9
133.3

106.5
255.6
269.3
131.5

110.0
247.4
250.2
149.2

114.5
(3)
251.9
159.9

115.8
250.5
(3)
159.9

117.8
248.7
271.8
159.9

118. 1
248.4
282.3
156.3

118. 1
246.4
282.3
156.3

118.2
246.5
(3)
156.3

01
0101
0102
02
0201

CONFECTIONERY END PRODUCTS
CANDY BARS
SOLID CHOCOLATE BARS
CHOCOLATE COATED BARS
CHEWING GUM
CHEWING GUM

DEC/77 101.4
DEC/77 100.5
221.4
196.0
DEC/77
227.5

98.9
98.7
226.5
188.0

98.9
98.7
226.5
188.0

101.8
102.0
226.5
198.3

100.8
100.9
222. 1
197.0

102.0
100.9
222. 1
197.0

102.0
100.9
222. 1
197.0

102.0
100.9
222. 1
197.0

102.0
100.9
222. 1
197.0

103.0
102.0
226.5
198.3

101.2
99.9
213.6
198.3

101.2
99.9
213.6
198.3

102.4
99.9
213.6
198.3

211.2

211.2

211.2

211.2

232.9

232.9

232.9

232.9

232.9

232.9

232.9

254.6

200.0

202. 1

201.3

200. 1

200.1

199.6

200.0

198.4

196.9

197.8

201. 1

20 1.4

201.0

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
MALT BEVERAGES
BEER, 11 OR 12 OZ. BOTTLE
BEER, 11 OR 12 OZ. CAN
DISTILLED SPIRITS
WHISKEY, STRAIGHT BOURBON, FIFTH
WHISKEY, SPIRIT BLEND, FIFTH
WINE
STILL TABLE, FIFTH
STILL DESSERT, FIFTH

148.2
149.2
155.0
142.0
138.6
121.5
162.2
168.3
174.5
167. 1

142.5
144.7
150.3
137.7
133.6
120. 1
150.3
155.8
161.9
153.8

145.2
145.3
152.0
137.8
137.9
120. 1
162.9
163.4
170.2
160.4

146.3
146.7
153.2
139.2
137.9
120. 1
162.9
166.0
170.2
168.7

145.3
145.3
151.4
138. 1
137.9
120. 1
162.9
164.7
170.4
164.2

146.4
146.3
152.5
139. 1
138.8
121.4
162.9
165.9
172.0
164.4

146.9
147.3
153.7
139.8
138.8
121.4
162.9
165.9
172. 1
164.4

147.2
147.7
152.4
141.2
139.0
121.4
163.6
166.0
172.2
164.4

148.8
149.0
153.8
142.5
139.0
121.4
163.6
172.5
178.9
171.2

150.2
151.4
157.3
144.3
139.0
121.4
163.6
172.7
179. 1
171.2

152.0
153.9
159.6
146.8
139.9
122.8
163.6
173.4
179.8
172. 1

153.6
156.0
16 1.7
148.8
139. 9
122.8
163.6
176.9
183.6
175.3

154.2
156.3
162. 1
149.0
141.3
124.9
163.6
176.9
183.5
175.3

02624
01
0106
02
0211
03
0321

NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
COLA DRINKS
COLA DRINK, BOTTLES
GINGER ALE
GINGER ALE, MIXED SIZE CASES
PLAIN SODA
CLUB SODA, BOTTLES

211.6

204.7

207.3

207.3

209.2

211.0

211.7

210.2

210.4

211.2

217.7

218.8

219.6

216.3

208.9

211.9

211.9

214.3

215.9

216.6

214.9

214.9

216.0

222.7

224.0

224.0

211.7

204.0

204.9

206.3

206.3

213.0

213.0

210.5

(3)

213.4

219.9

219.9

217.7

170.7

168.3

168.3

168.3

168.3

168.0

170.2

170.2

173.3

173.3

173.3

173.3

173.3

0263

01
0101
0103
02
0206
03
0311
0312

PACKAGED BEVERAGE MATERIALS
COFFEE, ROASTED
GROUND, 1 LB. TIN
SOLUBLE (INSTANT)
COCOA
POWDERED, SWEETENED, LB. PKG
TEA
BAGS
LOOSE

336.3
364. 1
383.2
308.2

380.5
422.5
442.8
362.9

361.8
398.5
420.9
333.3

351.0
384.7
406.8
320.5

350.2
383.6
406.8
316.3

340.8
371.5
398.0
295.1

340.8
371.5
398.0
295. 1

332.4
358.6
380.5
295. 1

317.3
339.2
354.2
295. 1

317.3
339.2
354.2
295. 1

319.9
340.4
354.2
299.4

314.9
333.9
345.4
299.4

308. 1
325.2
336.6
291.0

293. 1
184.9
186.2
192.6

277.0
184.9
186.2
192.6

277.0
184.9
186.2
192.6

277.0
184.9
186.2
192.6

277.0
184.9
186.2
192.6

277.0
184.9
186.2
192.6

277.0
184.9
186.2
192.6

298.8
184.9
186.2
192.6

298.8
184.9
186.2
192.6

298.8
184. 9
186.2
192.6

319.5
184.9
186.2
192.6

319.5
184.9
186.2
192.6

319.5
184.9
186.2
192.6

0101
0103
0105

OTHER BEVERAGE MATERIALS
MALT
FLAVORING SYRUP (FOUNTAIN)
KOLA SYRUP, FOR USE BY BOTTLERS

181.6
148.2
DEC/68 139.1

180.7
141.9
136.2

180.7
148.8
136.2

180.7
148.8
136.2

180.7
148.8
(3)

180.7
148.8
138.2

180.7
148.8
138.2

180.7
148.8
138.2

180.7
148.8
139.3

180.7
148.8
139.3

180.7
148.8
144.6

(3)
148.8
144.6

190.8
148.8
(3)

0252
0253

0254

0255

BEVERAGES AND BEVERAGE MATERIALS

026
0261

01
0101
0103
02
0211
0212
03
0321
0322

225.3

202.8

203.3

225.7

230. 1

232.2

227.4

229.4

225.5

239.4

232.9

227.6

227.6

0101
0102
0105
0111

ANIMAL FATS AND OILS
LARD, 1 AND 2 LB. PRINTS
LARD, DRUMS
LARD, LOOSE
TALLOW, EDIBLE, LOOSE

291.2
250.2
281.7
296.4
303. 1

250.2
207.9
252.4
248. 1
258.9

262.8
222.6
268.2
265.7
258.9

284.7
237.4
284. 1
304. 1
272.2

310.1
257.6
306.0
328.1
305.3

279.7
224.5
270.2
281.7
305.3

290.4
235.5
282.2
288. 1
318.6

293.5
239.2
286. 1
297.7
312.0

287.4
257.6
272.2
285.8
308.7

318.3
283.4
300.0
332.9
325.3

308.7
272.3
288. 1
313.7
331.9

311.9
290.7
294. 1
313.7
325.3

296.4
274.2
276.2
297.7
315.3

0101
0 111
0121
0131
0141

CRUDE VEGETABLE OILS
SOYBEAN OIL
COTTONSEED OIL
PEANUT OIL
CORN OIL
COCONUT OIL

219.2
235.2
150.9
336.2
317.6
263.3

185.9
195.7
129. 1
339.5
352.9
210.4

184.6
195.0
124.9
315.3
388. 1
20 1.0

223.9
245.4
140.4
266.8
379.3
251.7

219.5
244.8
140.4
315.3
322.0
223.6

232. 1
260.4
151.6
343.6
311.0
229.2

219.7
241.0
148.8
339.5
291. 1
242.3

225. 1
245.6
154.4
315.3
293.3
261. 1

222.2
241.8
162.8
315.3
277.9
251.7

243. 1
255. 1
190.9
335.5
313.2
315.6

232.7
244.7
160.0
363.8
299.9
321.2

218.5
220.9
153.0
412.3
308.7
332.5

222.9
232.3
154.4
37 1.9
273.5
319.4

0101
0111
0121
0131

REFINED VEGETABLE OILS
COTTONSEED OIL
CORN OIL
SOYBEAN OIL
PEANUT OIL

228.8
m . 1
281.8
220.0
300.5

221.7
174.5
304,4
188.7
300. 1

224.9
170. 1
330.8
188.2
282.6

230.3
186.4
324.2
227.3
244.5

221.8
186.4
281.2
226.8
282.6

228.8
198.2
272.9
238.9
304.9

224.6
196.7
264.7
223.9
301.7

225.9
201.2
266.3
227.4
282.6

227.4
210.0
254,7
224.4
282.6

253.4
239.6
281.2
234.8
298.5

232.0
20 1.2
271.3
233.8
327. 1

232.2
193.8
277.9
208.2
365.2

222.9
195.2
251.4
217.1
333.4

0101
0106

VEGETABLE OIL END PRODUCTS
SHORTENING, 3 LB. TIN
SHORTENING, 440 LB. DRUM

209.4
225.4
197. 1

194.5
203.6
174.7

193.9
203.6
172.3

207.8
208.6
200.0

216.8
227. 1
201.2

216.3
232.8
210.8

214.0
232.8
203.6

213.7
232.8
202.4

208.6
232.8
197.6

212.9
232.8
208.4

212.2
232.8
202.4

210.4
232.8
192.7

211.7
232.8
198.8

027
0271

0272

0273

0274

FATS AND OILS

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b le .




47

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

203.7
221.9

194.7
208.9

194.7
208.9

200.5
224.9

215.3
229.3

205.6
229.3

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

204.6
228.6

204.6
228.6

204.6
214.3

203.7
221.5

202.9
225.2

207.9
220.8

205.8
223.0

VEGETABLE OIL END PRODUCTS CONTD)

MARGARINE
SALAD OIL, 24-OUNCE BOTTLE
MISCELLANEOUS PROCESSED FOODS

199.0

193.5

194. 1

195.8

199.3

200.5

199.9

202.6

197.0

197.4

200.3

203.8

204. 1

207.8
208.0
208.6
225.7
206.7
163.0

199.8
200.6
201.3
215.5
196.0
158.0

200.6
200.6
201.3
218.0
199.0
158.0

202.2
203.0
205. 1
218.0
199.0
158.0

204.6
205.0
207.5
222.2
202.6
158.0

206.7
210.0
210.0
222.2
204.4
158.0

206.7
210.0
210.0
222.2
204.4
158.0

206.7
210.0
210.0
222.2
204.4
158.0

209.4
211.4
211.6
222.2
204.4
168.4

209.4
211.4
211.6
222.2
204.4
168.4

213.7
211.4
211.6
236.6
215.4
168.4

216.7
211.4
211.6
243.8
223. 1
172.3

216.7
211.4
211.6
243.8
223. 1
172.3

0121

JAMS, JELLIES, AND PRESERVES
STRAWBERRY PRESERVES, 10-12 OZ.
GRAPE JELLY, 10 OZ. JAR
BLACKBERRY JAM OR PRESERVES, 12
CHERRY JAM OR PRESERVES, 12 OZ.
MARASCHINO CHERRIES, 80Z. TO 10

0101
0102

PICKLES AND PICKLE PRODUCTS
PICKLES, DILL OR SOUR, 16-32 OZ. JAR
PICKLES, FRESH CUCUMBER, 15-16 OZ. JAR

215.9
207.0
225.8

207.9
199.4
217.4

208.5
199.4
218.6

208.5
199.4
218.6

210.5
200.2
222.0

214.3
205.2
224.5

216.3
208.9
224.5

216.3
208.9
224.5

216.3
208.9
224.5

222. 1
211.9
233.6

222.6
212.7
233.6

223.6
214.6
233.6

223.6
214.6
233.6

PROCESSED EGGS
FROZEN
DRIED

156.1
160. 1
148.6

133.5
134.9
128.6

140.5
142.0
135.3

145.7
148. 1
139.6

151.0
153.2
144.8

154.4
157.3
147.7

146.7
149.2
140.5

147.9
151.2
141.0

162.9
166.5
155.3

163.9
167.5
156.3

16 1. 1
164.5
153.9

179.7
192. 1
164.9

186.3
194. 1
174.9

0284*

SPECIALTIES
PORK AND BEANS, NO. 300 CAN
SPAGHETTI NO. 300 CAN

179.5
226. 1
181.5

174.5
218.4
178.8

175.2
221.2
178.8

175.2
221.2
178.8

176.5
226.8
178.8

178.0
226.8
178.8

178.0
226.8
178.8

178.0
226.8
178.8

178.8
226.8
184.3

178.8
226.8
184.3

183. 1
230.4
184.3

189.2
230.4
187.0

189.2
230.4
187.0

0285*
0102

OTHER FROZEN PROCESSED FOODS
FROZEN BEEF PIE

DEC/75

168.7
120.5

158.7
110.5

158.7
110.5

158.7
110.5

164.3
116.6

164.7
1 16.6

165.6
116.6

174.3
126.0

175.3
127. 1

175.3
127. 1

175.3
127. 1

177.0
128.9

176.7
128.9

0289*
0131
0141
0145
0147

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROCESSED FOODS
PEPPER, WHOLE, BLACK
PEANUT BUTTER, 12 OZ. JAR
MAYONNAISE, 16 OZ. JAR
ORANGE JUICE, FRESH CHILLED

DEC/67

213.6
277.3
183. 1
193.0
204.7

211.1
308.8
174.2
181.2
191.5

211.8
308.8
174.2
181.2
200.5

214.9
308.8
179.9
186.6
201.9

218.4
308.8
179.9
190.3
204. 1

219.2
306.2
179.9
193.9
204. 1

217.8
284.0
187.0
199.4
204. 1

219.6
280. 1
187.0
202. 1
204. 1

206.3
229.3
187.0
195.8
204. 1

206.6
230.6
187.0
195.8
204. 1

210.5
248.9
187.0
195.8
204. 1

213.2
256.7
187.0
196.7
213.8

213.6
256.7
187.0
196.7
219.6

0101

0111
0113
0115

0151
0153

029

JAR
OZ. JAR
JAR
OZ. JAR

DEC/67

197.4

194.3

186.9

200.6

197.5

193.8

197.7

196.3

190.0

193.7

201. 1 205.3

211.9

0101
0111
0121
0131

GRAIN BY-PRODUCT FEEDS
BRAN
MIDDLINGS
GLUTEN FEED, CORN
ALFALFA MEAL

178. 1
163.8
162.7
199.6
159.8

172.5
147. 1
144. 1
217.2
144.1

179.5
178.0
174.3
192.4
140.2

178.9
180.4
181.3
177.9
152.9

164.7
144.8
141.8
190.3
161.7

158. 1
128.2
144. 1
186.2
151.9

166.6
154.3
158.0
182. 1
148.0

154.6
135.3
130.2
182. 1
150.0

163.8
151.9
148.7
182. 1
150.0

173.9
161.4
158.0
194.5
155.6

198.5
187.5
183.6
217.2
177.3

216.7
206.5
202.2
234.8
192.9

209.2
189.9
185.9
237.9
192.9

0101

0111

VEGETABLE CAKE AND MEAL FEEDS
COTTONSEED MEAL
SOYBEAN MEAL

226.5
193.9
227.6

228.7
198.4
229.5

203.7
196.8
202.4

232.8
196.8
234. 1

226.4
173.8
229.5

228.0
170.6
231.5

219.5
170.6
222.2

229.8
170.6
233.4

215.2
190.2
215.6

221.3
216.5
219.6

232.2
209.9
232. 1

231.9
213.2
231.5

248.8
219.8
249.3

0101
0111
0121
0131
0141

FORMULA FEEDS
POULTRY FEED, BROILER
POULTRY FEED, EGG LAYING
DAIRY FEED
BEEF CATTLE FEED
HOG FEED

193.0
(3)
190.5
185.9
171.8
200.7

188.7
189.7
184.5
180.4
174.6
199.6

183.5
182.8
179.5
183.8
169.0
186.8

195.3
197.7
190.0
189.1
179.6
204.8

195.7
206.2
194.8
187.0
172.0
203.2

190.7
(3)
191.9
176. 1
162.5
198.9

197.9
212.4
197.0
188.4
173.4
203.2

193. 1
211.8
194.2
176.0
165.8
203.9

186.3
198.6
183.9
178.3
162.9
193.4

187.8
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

193.0
205.2
188.4
186.5
168.3
201.6

198.4
(3)
(3)
197.0
178.7
(3)

206.0
216.4
200.9
201.9
182.6
212.0

MISCELLANEOUS FEEDSTUFFS
MEAT MEAL
DRY TANKAGE
FISH MEAL

177.4
230.8
231. 1
260.4

173.5
214.8
215.8
264.3

171.5
200.9
202.4
262.5

180.4
262.2
261.0
266. 1

176.5
234.3
234.4
271.5

172.3
206.4
207.8
262.5

177.8
226.0
226.4
262.5

178.0
231.5
231.7
228.1

174.8
209.2
210.4
229.9

178.5
231.5
231.7
257.0

181.5
251. 1
250.4
266. 1

181.8
251. 1
250.4
278.8

181.7
251. 1
250.4
275. 1

209.4

201.6

202.9

204.1

206.1

207.4

208.7

210.1

211.4

212.5

214.7

216.0

217.2

MANUFACTURED ANIMAL FEEDS

0294*
0101
0105
0107

INDUSTRIAL COMMODITIES
03

0315

0316

0317

SYNTHETIC FIBERS

156.5

157.0

157.4

157.9

158.6

159.2

160.0

160.5

161.3

162. 3

163.2

163.6

109.6

110.0

109.9

109.9

109.2

109.5

108.9

108.9

109.1

109. 1

109. 4

110.6

110.6

DEC/75

113.4
143.7
118.7
84. 1
98.8
102.7
142.2
124.8

113.3
143.7
118.4
87.6
99.5
98.2
143.4
124.8

113.3
143.7
118.4
89.0
100.4
96.0
144.7
124.8

112.0
145.7
116.3
90. 1
101.6
96.3
144.7
124.8

112.2
149.6
115.7
90.4
101.8
96.0
144.7
122.8

110.9
149.6
114.0
89.0
102.5
97. 1
144.7
122.8

111.0
149.6
114. 1
90. 1
103.0
96.8
144.7
122.8

111.4
151.6
114.2
90.6
102.3
97.4
144.7
122.8

111.3
151.6
114. 1
90.6
101.8
97.4
144.7
122.8

111. 6
151..6
114..5
93.,6
101..4
98..8
144.,7
122..8

113.6
151.6
117.2
94.3
101.6
102.7
144.7
122.8

113.6
151.6
117. 1
94.3
102.3
102. 1
144.7
120.6

01
02*
0211
0212
0213
0217
0227

UNPROCESSED FILAMENT YARNS
CELLULOSIC
NON-CELLULOSIC
NYLON FILAMENT YARN, 15 DENIER
NYLON FILAMENT YARN, 40 DENIER
NYLON FILAMENT YARN, 70 DENIER
NYLON TIRE YARN, 840 DENIER
POLYESTER TIRE YARN, 1000 DENIER

DEC/73

112.3
148.6
116. 1
90.3
101.4
98.5
144.4
123.3

01
0101
02
0211
0215
0216
0217

STAPLE
CELLULOSIC
VISCOSE STAPLE
NON-CELLULOSIC
NYLON STAPLE
ACRYLIC STAPLE
ACRYLIC STAPLE, 3 DENIER
POLYESTER STAPLE

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
JUN/76
JUN/76
DEC/76
DEC/75

104.4
112.4
112.4
101.8
86.9
110.6
100.0
110.4

103.7
109.9
109.9
101.5
84.9
106.9
100.0
111.8

103.9
110.4
110.4
101.5
84.9
106.9
100.0
111.8

103.8
110.6
110.6
101.5
85.7
106.4
100.0

111.2

104.2
110.6
110.6
101.9
86.5
107.5
100.4
111.2

104.8
111.3
111.3
102.5
87.3
111.6
100.9
111.2

104.8
111.1
111.1
102.5
87.3
111.6
100.9
111.2

104.4
110.3
110.3
102.3
87.3
111.6
100.9
110.6

104.5
112.9
112.9
101.7
87.7
109.2
100.9
109.4

104.6
112.6
112.6
102.0
86.9
115.6
100.9
109.4

104.,8
115..8
115..8
101..3
86..9
115.6
98..2
109..4

104.7
116.7
116.7
101.1
87.0
112. 1
98.2
109.4

105.6
117. 1
117. 1
101.2
90.3
112. 1
98.2
107.6

02
0212

TOW
NON-CELLULOSIC
ACRYLIC TOW

DEC/751
DEC/75

111.0
111.0
87.7

110.8
110.8
87.6

109.6
109.6
86.6

110.0
110.0
86.9

109.2
109.2
86.3

109.2
109.2
86.3

111.2
111.2
87.9

112.4
112.4
88.8

112.0
112.0
88.5

112.0
112.0
88.5

112,.0
112..0
88..5

112.0
112.0
88.5

112.0
112.0
88.5

DEC/751

102.4

100.6

101.1

101.2

101. 1

101.0

101.6

101.9

102.4

103.3

104..0

105.3

104.7

DEC/75

101.2
201.8
183.0
216.7
225.6

99.5
190.2
174.0
204.8
210.8

too.o

193.0
176.2
205.9
215.2

100.3
195.2
178.8
2C8.9
216.6

100.0
195.8
179.6
210.1
216.9

99.9
198.2
181.8
213. 1
219.3

100.6
201.7
184.8
216.5
223.5

100.9
203.5
185.9
218.8
225.9

101.3
203.7
185.9
219.6
225.9

101.8
207.5
185.9
221. 1
235. 1

102..5
210.. 1
187..4
223..7
238 .9

103.9
211.2
187.4
227. 1
239.9

103.2
211.8
188. 1
230.2
238.9

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/75
DEC/75

151.3
93.9
103.6
109.6
98.8
102.3
98.4
102.5
75. 1
120.4

149.0
93.4
104.4
107.9
96.3
99.3
94.6
101.6
76.4
118.2

150.4
93.7
104.8
109.3
96.3
99.0
95.7
102.4
76.7
118.2

150.7
93.8
103.2
112.1
97.7
101.7
97. 1
98.5
76.4
118.8

(3)
93.2
102.8
112.7
99.2
102.2
97.9
99.5
72.6
120.5

150.6
92.7
102.6
112.1
99.5
102.9
98.6
100. 1
70.4
120.5

151.0
93. 1
102.8
112. 1
98.8
103.6
99.3
101.3
72.0
120.5

151.0
93.3
103.1
110.9
99. 1
102.9
99.6
101.3
72.8
120.7

151.5
93.8
102.8
(3)
99.2
103. 1
99.3
102.4
74.5
121.0

151.9
93.8
102.8
108. 1
99.5
104. 1
99.6
104.4
74.5
121.6

152 .6
94 .4
(3)
107 .3
100 .0
104. 1
99 .3
104 .4
75 .6
121 .6

152.7
96.0
104.8
107.3
100.0
102.2
98.9
107.5
81.1
121.6

153.1
95.0
105.4
106.2
100.0
101.9
100.4
106.4
78.3
121.6

032
0326

159.8
DEC/75

TEXTILE PRODUCTS AND APPAREL

031

PROCESSED YARNS AND THREADS
01
0101
0103
0105
02
0221
03*
0331
0332
0333
0334
0335
0339
0341
0342

YARNS
COTTON
COTTON YARN, COMBED KNITTING, 30'S
COTTON YARN, CARDED WEAVING, 20/2'S
COTTON YARN, CARDED KNITTING, 2 0 ’S
WOOL
WOOL KNITTING YARN, 2/20'S
SYNTHETIC
TEXTURED NYLON YARN, 70 DENIER
NYLON FILAMENT YARN, 1300 DENIER
SPUN NYLON YARN 15-18
NYLON BCF YARN, 1300 DENIER
NYLON BCF YARN, 2600 DENIER
TEXTURED POLYESTER YARN, 70 DENIER
TEXTURED POLYESTER YARN, 150 DENIER
SPUN POLYESTER YARN, 15 DENIER

|

See footnotes at end of table.




48

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
COMMODITY

CODE NO.
0326

0327

0338

0343

0344

0345

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

112.7
116.8
116.7
113.7

112.4
1 17.2
116.7
113.9

112.2
117.2
115.8
113.9

111.4
117.2
116.9
116.2

111.4
116.8
113.3
116.7

109.8
117.2
112.4
117.4

114.4
195.3
116.4
109.9
103. 1
114.2
110.8

114.4
195.3
116.4
109.9
103. 1
114.2
110.8

114.4
195.3
116.4
109.9
103. 1
114.2
110.8

121.4
208.3
124.2
115.5
103. 1
120.8
117.5

121.5
208.3
124.2
115.7
103. 1
120.8
117.8

121.5
208.3
124.2
115.8
103. 1
121.7
117.8

121.5
208.3
124.2
115.8
103. 1
121.7
117.8

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

111.7
116.0
118.0
113,4

111.7
113.4
120.4
110.9

111.9
114. 1
119.9
111.4

111.9
115. 1
121.3
111.4

111.1
115. 1
121.8
111.4

111.6
116.5
121.8
111.6

112.7
115.8
118.9
112.6

01
0101
03
0321
0322
0331

THREADS
COTTON
COTTON THREAD, INDUSTRIAL USE
SYNTHETIC
POLYESTER THREAD, HOME USE
POLYESTER THREAD, INDUSTRIAL USE
CORESPUN THREAD, INDUSTRIAL USE

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

116.5
199. 1
118.7
111.7
102.3
116.6
113.1

114.2
195.3
116.4
109.4
100.0
114.2
110.8

114.2
195.3
116.4
109.4
100.0
114.2
110.8

111.4
188.5
112.3
109.4
100.0
114.2
110.8

114.4
195.3
116.4
109.9
103. 1
114.2
110.8

114.4
195.3
116.4
109.9
103. 1
114.2
110.8

JULY

DEC/75

118.6

108.9

109.9

112.2

113.9

117.3

117.8

119.2

120.9

124.2

126.5

126.7

125.9

01*
0101
0107
034
0351
0354
0357
04
0461
0462

BROADWOVENS
COTTON
PRINTCLOTH
TOBACCO CLOTH
SYNTHETIC
POLYESTER NINON
POLYESTER/COTTON PRINTCLOTH
POLYESTER/RAYON PRINTCLOTH
OTHER
BURLAP
JUTE CARPET BACKING

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

118.8
121.6
124.5
239.8
118.2
(3)
132.4
131.9
128.0
138.7
103.7

108.9
116.7
117.3
237.6
105.4
82.3
121.5
119.5
121. 1
163.3
97. 1

110.0
116.4
115.9
237.6
107.0
81.1
122.9
125.2
126.4
164.7
101.6

112.3
117.7
117.0
237.6
110.0
80.3
127.9
134.7
126.2
159.4
101.6

114.0
118.5
119.6
237.6
112.2
79. 1
133.3
140. 1
127.7
161.5
102.8

117.3
119.9
123.7
237.6
116.9
79.9
138.7
142.7
126.6
129.4
102.8

117.8
121.0
124.4
237.6
117. 1
83.9
132.6
140. 1
126.6
130.2
102.8

119.2
121.9
124. 1
237.6
118.7
(3)
133.7
133.3
126.5
127.0
102.8

121.0
123.3
128.2
242.5
120.8
(3)
133.7
128.6
127.9
127.0
103.9

124.4
124.4
129.6
242.5
125.8
(3)
139.0
127.3
127.9
127.0
103.9

126.8
124.9
130.4
242.5
128.9
(3)
138.4
128.9
133.5
122.0
108.9

127. 1
126.4
131.9
242.5
128.7
(3)
133.7
134.0
132.3
126.6
107.7

126.2
127.6
131.9
244.7
126.6
(3)
133.3
128.6
133.2
126.6
108.5

02
0211

KNITS
SYNTHETIC
ACETATE/NYLON TRICOT

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

116.2
90.0
(3)

108.9
84.3
(3)

108.9
84.3
84.3

111.1
86.0
86.0

112.3
86.9
86.9

116.0
89.8
89.8

117.3
90.8
90.8

119.7
92.7
(3)

119.7
92.7
< 3)

119.7
92.7
(3)

120.9
93.6
(3)

119.1
92.2
(3)

120.9
93.6
(3)

DEC/75

103.8

103.6

103.7

103.0

103. 1

103.3

103. 1

103.2

103.4

104. 1

104.5

104.8

106.0

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

1 12. 1
119.6
122.8
118.7
269.5
114.5
209.8
150.7
131.4
120.5
101.5
111.4
130.0
120.9
67.7
109.8

110.8
120.0
124. 1
114. 1
285.9
119.9
213.3
147.7
128.9
118.0
99. 1
113.3
124.2
115.2
66.7
107.6

110.4
119.9
124. 1
114. 1
284.5
119.9
213.3
147.8
129.0
118.0
98.5
112.3
125.2
114.6
65.5
107.6

110.4
120.2
124. 1
114. 1
285.0
119.9
213.3
148.3
129.7
118.0
98. 1
110.2
125.6
115.3
65. 1
107.6

110.2
117.9
124. 1
113.5
264.3
111.3
213.3
148.3
129.7
118.0
99.5
111.5
128.5
118.6
66.4
108.6

110.6
117.8
122.6
113.9
264.3
111.3
205.8
149.5
131.0
118.8
100. 1
110.5
129. 1
120.6
67.9
108.6

111.1
117.6
122.2
113.9
264.3
111.3
205.8
150.4
131.1
120.4
101.0
111.2
129.5
123.3
67.8
111.0

111.1
117.4
122.2
(3)
260.3
110.6
(3)
148.5
128.2
120.4
101.6
110.7
130.7
122.9
68.8
111.0

112.0
119.8
122.0
123.6
259.2
111.4
211.4
148.6
128.2
120.4
10 1.7
110.7
130.8
122.6
68.5
111.0

113.0
119.8
121.9
123.6
258.6
111.4
206.8
153.0
133.9
121.7
102.7
111.2
134. 1
125.4
68.8
111.0

113.7
118.9
116.7
123.6
(3)
112.7
(3)
155. 1
135.4
123.8
104.3
111.8
142.2
130.2
68.8
111.0

115.0
121.9
122.3
125.8
264.6
114.9
207.7
154.9
135.4
123.3
104.8
111.8
(3)
(3)
69.2
111.0

116.8
124.3
127.2
125.8
273.9
119.7
207.7
156.3
136.5
124.6
106. 1
(3)
(3)
(3)
69.3
111.0

GRAY FABRICS

FINISHED FABRICS
014
0101
0103
0107
0108
0109
02
0221
0232
034
0343
0346
0347
0349
0361

BROADWOVENS
COTTON
CORDUROY
TWILL
DENIM, 10 02.
DENIM, OVER 10 OZ.
CANTON FLANNEL
WOOL
WOM E N ’S WOOL/NYLON SPORTSWEAR FABRIC
M E N ’S WOOL OUTER JACKETING
SYNTHETIC
POLYESTER/COTTON TWILL
POLYESTER/COTTON BATISTE
POLYESTER/COTTON BROADCLOTH
TEXTURED POLYESTER TWILL
VELVET DOMESTIC UPHOLSTERY FABRIC

01
0101
03*
0325
0326
0331
0341
0351

KNITS
COTTON
OUTERWEAR JERSEY
SYNTHETIC
TEXTURED POLYESTER DK JACQUARD
TEX. POLYESTER DK TWILL OR INTERLOCK
SLIVER KNIT PILE FABRIC ACRYLIC FACE
NYLON TRICOT 40 DENIER
ACETATE TRICOT, 55 DENIER

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

95.5
118.7
118.7
93.8
(3)
(3)
119.0
121.6
(3)

94.4
117.2
117.2
92.7
87.0
75.8
115.8
117.5
(3)

95.0
118.5
118.5
93.2
87.5
75.8
118.0
118.3
139.2

95. 1
117. 1
117. 1
93.4
87.2
75.8
118.5
121.8
139.9

95.6
117. 1
11?. 1
94.0
87.2
77.6
118.5
123.7
141.2

95.6
118.6
118.6
93.9
86.8
77.4
1 19.6
122.9
141.9

95.6
118.8
118.8
93.8
87.0
76.9
119.6
122.2
143.2

95.9
118.8
118.8
94.2
(3)
(3)
119.6
122.2
145.8

95.0
118.8
118.8
93.2
(3)
(3)
119.6
121.0
147.6

95.8
118.8
1 18.8
94. 1
(3)
(3)
119.6
119.1
(3)

96.0
118.8
(3)
94.3
(3)
(3)
119.6
119.1
(3)

95.6
120.4
12.0.4
93.8
(3)
(3)
119.6
121.0
(3)

96.7
121.6
121.6
94.9
<3)
(3)
119.6
129.8
(3)

01
0101

NARROW FABRICS
COTTON
COTTON/RUBBER FABRIC

JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76

111.5
111.5
(3)

110.5
110.5
110.5

110,5
110.5
110.5

110.5
110.5
110.5

110.5
110.5
110.5

110.5
110.5
110.5

110.5
110.5
110.5

110.5
110.5
110.5

112.8
112.8
112.8

112.8
112.8
(3)

112.8
112.8
(3)

112.8
112,8
(3)

112.8
112.8
(3)

03
0321

NON WOVENS
SYNTHETIC
POLYESTER APPAREL INTERLINING

JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76

94.8
94.8
(3)

102.5
102.5
102.5

102.5
102.5
102.5

95.6
95.6
95.6

95.6
95.6
95.6

95.6
95.6
95.6

92.3
92.3
92.3

92.3
92.3
(3)

92.3
92.3
(3)

92.3
92.3
(3)

92.3
92.3
(3)

92.3
92.3
(3)

92.3
92.3
(3)

DEC/77

102.2

100.4

100.7

101.0

101.2

101.5

102. 1

102.6

102.9

102.8

103.3

103.9

104.2

152.4
134.0
142.5
(3)
185.9
100.5
103.3
(3)
(3)
103.3
100.7
128.8
(3)

150. 1
131.9
131.6
100.0
185.9
100.0
101.3

150.0
132. 1
131.6
(3)
185.9
100.0
101.3

150.2
132.2
(3)
100.0
185.9
100.0
101.3

150.7
132.7
142.8
106.2
185.9
100.0
101.3

151.0
133.2
142.8
106.2
185.9
100.0
101.3

100.0
100.0
100.0
124.0
100.0
129.9
79.7
100.0
160.0
124.9
102.4
100.3
116.0
(3)
100.0
(3)
173.7
101.9
100.7
100.0
100.0
173. 1
101.2
100.0
100.0

(3)
100.0
100.0
124.0
(3)
(3)
78.5
100.0
16 1.9
127.9
102.4
100.3
116.0
(3)
100.0
(3)
173.0
(3)
100.7
(3)
94.6
173. 1
101.2
100.0
100.0

(3)
100.0
100.0
126.8
(3)
129.9
79.7
100.0
161.9
127.9
103.8
100.3
116.0
(3)
100.0
(3)
173.2
102.5
101.7
100.0
94.6
173. 1
106.4
100.0

100.0
100.0
100.0
126.8
(3)
129.9
79.2
101.0
161.9
129.6
103.8
100.9
116.0
(3)
100.0
(3)
174.0
103.5
103.6
103.6
90.2
173. 1
106.4
100.0
100.0

103.6
(3)

103.6

103.6
(3)

153.0
134.8
142.8
106.2
185.9
100.9
105.2
103.7
(3)
103.3
102.9
129.0
101.9
132.3
79.6
99,5
161.9
129.7
103.8
105.4
119. 1
101.1
(3)
105.5
176.6
107. 1
111.6
103.6
90.3
173. 1
106.4
98.5
100.9
100.0
109.1
102.2

153.5
135.3
148. 1
107.5
185.9
100.9
105.2
103.7
102.2
103.3
102.9
132.3
101.9
136. 1
78.6
100.0
162.3
131.3
103.8
105.4
119.1
101.1
100.0
105.5
177. 1
107. 1
111.6
103.6
90.3
173. 1
106.4
98.5
100.9
101. 1
109. 1
102.2

153.3
135.5
146.5
(3)
185.9
100,9
105.2
105. 1
(3)
106.5
100.0
132.3
(3)
(3)
77.5
100.0
162.3
131.3
103.8
105.4
1 19. 1
101.1
100.0
105.5
176.4
107. 1
111.6
103.6
85.9
173. 1
106.4
98.5
100.6
101. 1
109.7
102.2

154. 1
134.9
146.5
107.5
185.9
100.9
105.2
97.7
(3)
106.5
100.0
132.3
93.0
138.4
77.5
101.5
162.3
131.3
103.8
105.4
119.1
101.1
100.0
106.5
178.9
(3)
(3)
107.3
85.9
(3)
107.6
100.6
100.6
101.1
114.5
102.2

155.3
135.6
149.0
(3)
(3)
100.9
103.8
97.7
(3)
106.5
100.0
132.3
93.0
138.4
84.7
101.4
162.3
131.3
103.8
106.3
119. 1
101.1
100.0
109.2
180.6
107.5
114.2
107.3
90.5
175.0
107.6
103.2
102.2
101.1
114.5
102.2

155.5
135.9
(3)
(3)
(3)
100.9
103.8
97.7
(3)
106.5
100.0
132.3

103.2

152. 1
134.0
142.8
106.2
185.9
100.9
105.2
100.0
102.2
(3)
102.9
126.8
93.8
132.3
78.7
99.8
161.9
129.7
103.8
101.7
116.0
101.1
100.0
103.5
175. 1
105.8
(3)
103.6
90.3
173. 1
106.4
97.8
100.9
100.0
108.2
100.0

APPAREL I OTHER FABRICATED TEXTILE PRODS

038
0381

JAN.

0345
0347
0351
0361

034
0342

ANN.
AVG.

YARNS (CONT’D)
POLYESTER/COTTON, 18’S
100% SPUN POLYESTER, 18'S
SPUN ACRYLIC, 6 DENIER
SPUN VISCOSE RAYON, 1.5 DENIER

033
0337

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

,
014
0102
0103
0112
0113
0122
0132
0142
0152
0153
0155
0162
0163
0172
0173
0174
0175
0176
0177
0178
0179
0182
0188
02*
0202
0203
0212
0214
0225
0227
0233
0239
0243
0253
0263

APPAREL
WO M E N ’S
SUITS EXCEPT UNIFORMS AND PANTSUITS
PANTSUITS INCLUDING JUMPSUITS
DRESSES SOLD AT A DOZEN PRICE
DRESSES SOLD AT A UNIT PRICE
SKIRTS
DRESS SLACKS
SHORTS, PEDAL PUSHERS, BERMUDAS, ETC.
CUT AND SEWN BLOUSES AND SHIRTS
KNIT SPORTSHIRTS AND TOPS
SWEATERS
TAILORED SUIT-TYPE JACKETS
UNTRIMMED COATS AND CAPES
PANTYHOSE
STOCKINGS
BRASSIERES
CORSETS AND GIRDLES
PANTIES
SLIPS
NIGHTGOWNS AND SLEEPCOATS
ROBES, DRESSING GOWNS, ETC.
SWIMSUITS
WASHABLE SERVICE APPAREL
M E N ’S
SUITS, REGULAR WEIGHT
SUITS, LIGHT WEIGHT
DRESS TROUSERS
JEAN-CUT CASUAL SLACKS AND JEAHS
WORKPANTS
OVERALLS AND WORK-TYPE JACKETS
DRESS AND BUSINESS SHIRTS
KNIT PULLOVER GOLF AND POLO SHIRTS
SWEATER
TAILORED SPORT COATS
LIGHT WEIGHT OUTER JACKET

DEC/75
DEC/75
JUN/76
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
JUN/76

DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
JUN/78
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77

(3)

DEC/7 1 79.8
DEC/77 100.5
161.9
129.7
DEC/77 103.7
DEC/77 103.4
118. 1
DEC/77
(3)
DEC/77 100.0
DEC/77
(3)
176. 1
DEC/77 105.4
DEC/77 107.4
DEC/77 104.0
DEC/77
90.9
173.4
DEC/77 106. 1
DEC/77 100.3
DEC/77 100.8
JUN/78
(3)
DEC/77 108.0
DEC/77
(3)

(3)

(3)

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b le .




49

(3)

C3)

(3)

(3)
<3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

100.0
103.3
100.0
126.8
(3)
129.9
79.9
101.0
161.9
129.6
103.8
100.9
116.0

(3)

100.0
103.5
174. 1
103.5
104. 1
103.6
88.0
173. 1
106.4
100.0
100.0

<3>

105.7

(3)

(3)

(3)
83.5
101.2
162.3
131.3
105.2
108. 1
126. 1
10 1.1
100.0
109.2
180.8
107.5
114.2
107.3
90.5
175.0
110.6
106.7
102.2
10 1.1
111.5
102.2

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(<967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
CODE NO.
0381

COMMODITY

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG. j JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

104. 1
177.4
101.5
199.4
107.6
104.8
218. 1
150.5
(3)
103.2
102.4
(3)
103.7

100.8
175.0
100.0
198.7
105.0
100.0
212. 1
148. 1

99.7
177.4
101.6
198.7
(3)
100.0
212.1
148. 1

99.5
(3)
(3)
198.7
105.0
103.4
212. 1
148.6

101.2
177.4
10 1.6
198.7
105.0
103.4
216.3
148.7

100.8
177.4
101.6
198.7
108.6
103.4
216.3
148.7

100.5
100.0
(3)
(3)

100.5
100.0
(3)
101.0

100.5
100.0
(3)
102.4

100.5
100.0
(3)
103. 1

178.6
101.3
182.0
102.3
101.0
102.0
102.C
122. 1
137. 1
102. 9
137.4

175.4
100.1
181.2
100.3
100.0
100.0
100.0
119.7
134.9
100. 0
133.5

175.8
100.5
182.5
100.2
100.3
100.8
100. 1
119.7
136.8
100.0
133.5

176.3
101.0
182.5
101.7
100.2
101.8
100. 1
119.7
136.8
100.0
133.5

104.2
(3)
104. 9
181.6
102. 1
(3)

100. 1
(3)
100. 1
184.0
99.5
(3)

103.5
(3)
104.0
184.7
99.9
(3)

105.0
(3)
105.6
184.7
(3)
(3)

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

100.5
101.9
(3)
104. 1

102. 1
177.4
101.6
198.7
108.6
105. 1
216.3
150.9
100.0
102.0
103.4
104.7
104. 1

107.4
177.4
tO 1.6
198.7
108.6
107. 1
218.9
150.9
100.0
102.0
103.4
104.7
104. 1

108.6
177.4
101.6
198.7
108.6
107. 1
218.9
151.3
100.0
104. 1
103.4
104.7
104. 1

108.4
177.4
101.6
198.7
108.6
107. 1
218.9
151.3
100.0
104. 1
103.4
104.7
104. 1

105.9
177.4
101.6
201.5
108.6
107. 1
221.8
151.9
(3)
105.7
103.4
104.7
104. 1

107.2
177.4
101.6
201.5
108.6
107. 1
227.0
153.8
(3)
108.7
105.0
104.7
104.9

107.3
179.3
101.6
201.5
108.6
107. 1
227.0
154. 1
(3)
108.7
105.0
106.7
104.9

176. 1
100.8
181.2
102.0
100.3
100.8
100. 1
119.7
136.8
100.0
133.5

177.0
101.1
181.2
102.2
100.4
102.6
102.0
122.2
136.8
100.0
133.5

178.7
100.9
181.2
102.0
100 .0
101.8
102.0
122.2
136.8
104. 1
138.9

179.4
101.6
182.4
102.8
101.0
102.0
102. 1
122.2
137.4
104. 1
138.9

179.2
10 1.4
182.4
102.2
100.4
103.0
102. 1
122.2
137 .4
104. 1
138.9

180.3
101.9
182.4
103. 1
101.6
103.0
103.8
124.5
137.4
104. 1
138.9

181.0
102.6
182.4
104.0
103.4
(3)
103.8
124.5
137.4
104. 1
138.9

180.5
10 1.4
182.4
101.7
101.1
103.2
103.9
124.5
138.2
105.3
140.8

183.4
102.8
182.4
104.8
103.3
102.6
103. 9
124.5
138.2
108.6
146.0

105.0
(3)
105.6
184.7
99.8
(3)

105.0
(3)
105.6
184.7
99.8
(3)

105.0
100.0
105.6
184.7
99.8
101.7

104.6
100.0
105.2
177.5
101.7
105.0

104.7
100.0
105.3
177.5
103.2
105.0

104.0
94.4
105.3
177.5
103.2
105.0

104.2
94.4
105.5
179.8
103.2
105. 1

104.3
94.4
105.6
179.8
105. 1
105. 1

104.5
94.4
105.8
179.8
108. 1
105. 1

APPAREL (CONTD)

0272
0274
0275
0278
0282
0285
0287
034
0302
0332
0334
0362
0364

0382

SOCKS
T-SHIRT
BRIEFS
PAJAMAS AND OTHER NIGHTWEAR
TIES
HATS AND CAPS
WORK GLOVES AND MITTENS
INFANTS' AND CHILDREN'S
KNIT SPORTSHIRT
CHILDREN’S SPORT SHIRTS
CHILDREN’S DRESSES
INFANTS' AND CHILDREN’S UNDERPANTS
INFANTS' AND CHILDREN’S KNEE SOCKS

01
0102
0132
0133
0152
02
0212
0232
04
0432

TEXTILE HOUSEFURNISHINGS
BED CLOTHES
BEDSPREADS AND BEDSETS
FLAT SHEETS, EXCEPT CRIB SIZE
FITTED SHEETS, EXCEPT CRIB SIZE
PILLOWCASES
BATH PRODUCTS
TOWELS FOR HOME USE
SHOWER AND BATH CURTAINS
WINDOW AND FURNITURE ACCESSORIES
DRAPERIES

0212
034
0322
0332
0342

FABRICATED PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
CAMPING TENTS
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS
CORDAGE, TWINE AND ROPE
TARPAULINS
INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL TOWELS

0383

0412

0413

0414

0415

0423

JUN/78
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/75
DEC/6 9
DEC/77
DEC/69
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

200.0

185.8

187.2

187.9

191.9

193.6

195.3

197.3

205. 1

210.7

213.0

215.8

216.2

360.5

HIDES AND SKINS

300.4

298.2

296.0

320.5

321.7

346.5

360.4

400 .8

435.3

427.9

417 .0

401.3

0101
0102
0111
0112

CATTLE HIDES
PACKER, NATIVE COW, LIGHT
PACKER, BRANDED COW
PACKER, NATIVE STEER, HEAVY
PACKER, COLORADO STEER, HEAVY

390. 1
319.0
421.8
396.4
451.7

320.6
255.8
353.4
325.7
365.6

315.4
268.3
339.5
317.3
365.6

309.6
(3)
325.5
313.1
355. 1

343.5
290. 1
372.0
346.7
391.7

345.3
293.2
372.0
350.9
381.2

378.7
299.5
423.2
384.5
428.2

395.2
302.6
441.8
401.3
459.6

438.0
336.9
474.3
445.4
527.4

480.3
355.6
516.2
495.9
564.0

469.7
355.6
509.2
481. 1
553.6

452.7
374.3
479.0
460. 1
527.4

432.2
377 .5
455.7
434.9
50 1.3

0101
0102

CALFSKINS
PACKER, NORTHERN, HEAVY
PACKER, NORTHERN, LIGHT

290.2
292.5
288. 1

196 .0
195.6
196.4

196.0
195.6
196.4

216.6
217.4
216. 1

237.3
239. 1
235.7

237.3
239. 1
235.7

237.3
239. 1
235.7

267.9
260.8
275.0

387.5
402. 1
373.2

387.5
402. 1
373.2

387.5
402. 1
373.2

365.9
358.6
373.2

365.9
358.6
373.2

0101
0102

KIPSKINS
PACKER, NORTHERN, NATIVE, 15/25
PACKER, NORTHERN, NATIVE, O/W

231.8
247.6
219.1

169.3
180. 1
160.7

169.3
180. 1
160.7

200.2
210. 1
192.8

215.7
225. 1
208.9

215.7
225. 1
208.9

215.7
225. 1
208.9

212.4
225. 1
202.5

276.7
300 .2
257. 1

276.7
300.2
257. 1

276.7
300.2
257. 1

276.7
300.2
257. 1

276.7
300.2
257. 1

0101
0102

GOATSKINS
AMRITSARS, INDIA
PERNAMBUCOS, BRAZIL

139.6
(3)
(3)

139.6
(3)
(3)

139.6
(3)
(3)

139.6
(3)
(3)

139.6
(3)
(3 )

139.6
(3)
(3)

139.6
(3)
(3)

139.6
(3)
(3)

139.6
(3)
(3)

139.6
75.0
256.0

139.6
(3)
(3)

139.6
(3)
(3)

139.6
(3)
(3)

0101
0111

SHEEP AND LAMBSKINS
LAMBSKINS, F. 0. B. NEW YORK
LAMBSKINS, C. I. F. NEW YORK

374.6
421.5
426.3

362. 1
408.4
403.6

375.3
423. 1
418.6

375.3
423. 1
419.0

358.0
403.4
40 1.7

357.3
403.4
392.9

357.7
403.4
397.4

358.3
403.4
404.8

358.9
403.4
411.4

385.4
433.0
444.2

389. 1
433.0
487.6

411.1
462.5
468.5

407.0
457.6
465.9

0424
0421

DEC/73
DEC/77

HIDES, SKINS, LEATHER, AND RELATED PRODUCTS

04
041
0411

DEC/77
DEC/77

238.6

0103

SHEEP AND LAMB LEATHER
LAMB GARMENT LEATHER

0 4 3 14
0102
0103
0 109
0112
0122

MEN'S AND BOYS' FOOTWEAR
OXFORD, GOODYEAR/CEMENT, SIDE UPPER
OXFORD GOODYEAR LEATHER UPPER AND SOLE
DRESS BOOT SIDE UPPER 1 OR 2 ZIPPERS
WORK SHOE, GOODYEAR, COWHIDE, UPPER
SLIPPER, ROMEO, KID OR SIDE UPPER

04324
014
0106
0108
0114
0 115
0131
02

WO M E N ’S AND MISSES’ FOOTWEAR
WOMEN'S AND M ISSES’ FOOTWEAR, DOMESTIC
NURSE'S OXFORD, LEATHER
PUMP, CEMENTED, CALF UPPER
PUMP, LOW, MED. QUALITY
STRAP STYLE, VINYL UPPER
CASUAL SHOE, CEMENTED, SIDE OR PATENT
WOMEN'S AND MISSES' FOOTWEAR, IMPORTED

0433

0111
0112

044

DEC/72
DEC/70

OTHER LEATHER AND RELATED PRODUCTS

217.4

217.3

217.4

224.5

251.9

269.4

269.4

278.7

279.6

205.0
236.2
208.5
250.7
191.5
263.2
170.2
270.2

205. 1
236.5
207. 1
251.6
191.6
263.2
172.2
270 .2

205.6
240.0
210.0
255.3
191.7
263.2
174.8
270.2

205.6
240.0
(3)
(3)
191.7
(3)
(3)
(3)

215. 1
262.0
227.2
279.4
199. 1
274.8
178.8
280.5

244.9
277.8
241.6
296.0
229.4
321.4
203.8
321.8

262.4
308.0
270.4
327.5
244.4
337.7
216.4
344.5

264.2
299. 1
261.7
318.2
247.5
337.7
213.7
350.6

275.4
308.0
270.4
327.5
258.5
337.7
217.7
371.3

275.2
306.0
267.5
325.6
258.5
337.7
219.0
371.3

292.4

269.0

268. 1

271.8

269.9

269.9

(3)

273.7

279.2

305.3

319.3

349.0

341.6

173.4

175.7

175.7

180.0

180.9

181. 1

181.7

184.0

186.0

190.7

192.2

194.3

207.5
211.3
176.0
156.5
225.0
209.6

195. 0
200.8
165.3
149.0
208.9
194.2

199.8
206.8
167.7
150.7
213.3
200.4

200.0
206.8
170. 1
150 .7
213.3
200.4

204.5
211.4
174.8
150.7
221.3
204.4

204.7
211.4
174.8
150.8
222.3
204.4

205.2
211.4
174.8
152.7
222.8
204.4

205.7
211.4
174.8
155.5
222.8
204.4

208.2
213.8
176.0
158. 1
225.6
206.4

212.8
218.6
177.2
161.6
231.5
208.5

216.4
221.0
185.4
163.8
234.0
229.2

218.8
(3)
185.4
167.3
242.3
229.2

218.8
(3)
185.4
167.3
242.3
229.2

167.4
165.5
185.3
168.6
157.4
140.0
175.0
(3)

159.2
156.3
176.9
158.5
146.7
137.7
174.4
151.0

159.8
157.0
176.9
16 1.6
146.7
137.7
174.4
151.0

159.8
157.0
176.9
16 1.6
146.7
137.7
174.4
151.0

164.2
163.0
181.7
161.6
157.3
137.7
174.4
151.0

165.8
165.2
182.9
166.2
161.2
137.7
174.4
151.0

165.8
165.2
182.9
166.3
161.2
137.7
174.4
(3)

166.3
165.8
182.9
166.3
161.2
141.3
174.4
(3)

168.9
167.3
182.9
172.4
161 .2
141.3
175.8
(3)

168.9
167.4
187.7
172.4
161.2
141.3
175.8
(3)

174.7
173.3
197.3
175.5
170.7
143. 1
175.8
(3)

175.5
174.3
197.3
180. 1
(3)
143. 1
175.8
(3)

179.5
174.3
197.3
180. 1
(3)
143. 1
175.8
(3)

158.4
162.7
158.5

158.7
164.0
158.5

158.7
164.0
158.5

158.7
164.0
158.5

158.7
164.0
158.5

158.7
164.0
158.5

16 1.0
164.0
161.6

159.3
166 .5
158.5

161.2
169.2
160. 1

163.4
169.2
163. 1

165.4
169.2
165.7

165.4
169.2
165.7

177.0

CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' FOOTWEAR
OXFORD, GOODYEAR, ELK OR KIP UPPER
PUMP, CEMENTED, PATENT SIDE UPPER

DEC/72

215.3

205.9
243.4
212.8
259.0
191.6
263.2
172. 1
270.2

160.6
165.8
160.5

DEC/69

FOOTWEAR

043

211.9

205.4
240.0
210.0
255.3
191.4
263.2
169.6
270.2

183.0

CATTLEHIDE LEATHER
SOLE LEATHER
LIGHT BENDS
HEAVY BENDS
UPPER LEATHER
WORK SHOE ELK
CATTLE AND KIP SIDES, SMOOTH
CATTLE AND KIP SIDES, RETANNED

210.8

230.8
266.4
235.2
286.0
215.6
296.6
191.7
308.3

LEATHER
01
0101
0102
02
0231
0241
0251

170.3

170.5

171.7

171.9

176.0

176.7

176.9

178.9

179.9

180.4

185. 1

185.3

148.0
179.3
160.5

144.7
177.2
157.5

144.7
177.2
157.5

146.0
179.7
160.4

146.0
179.7
160.4

149.2
179.7
160.4

149.2
179.7
160.4

149.3
179.7
161.6

149.3
179.7
161.6

149.3
179.7
161.6

149.3
179.7
161.6

149.3
179.7
161.6

149.3
179.7
161.6

044 I4
0111
0122

LUGGAGE AND SMALL LEATHER GOODS
WEEK-END CASE, WOMEN'S, NONLEATHER
ATTACHE CASE, NON-LEATHER

0442

0101

GLOVES
GLOVE'S MEN'S DRESS LEATHER

237.3

228.6

230. 1

230. 1

230. 1

232.2

234.7

234.7

234.7

237.8

239.3

257.3

258. 1

0102

INDUSTRIAL LEATHER
OIL AND GREASE RETAINER

238.4
276.5

230.8
262.4

230.8
262.4

233.7
267.8

233.7
267.8

236.8
273.5

236.8
273.5

236.8
273.5

236.8
273.5

243.5
286. 1

244.7
288.2

248. 1
294.6

248. 1
294.6

0443

DEC/67

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d of t a b le .




50

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
<1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

0101

JAN.

FEB.

234.2
315.0

04444

ANN.
AVG.

207.6
287.0

208.4
289.0

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

208.7
289.8

211.0
290.6

221. 1
293.4

JUNE
225. 1
303.3

JULY
225.9
305.3

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

244.4
326.8

249. 1
338.7

251.7
345.4

278.2
354.2

279.2
356.6

322.5

312.8

312.9

315.3

317.3

319.7

323.2

324.5

324.9

326.7

328.5

329.7

334.3

430.0

403.8

404.9

407.0

426.4

432.4

434.5

437. 1

441.7

442.7

443.9

442.2

443.8

ANTHRACITE
CHESTNUT, PA. MINE
BUCKWHEAT NO 1., PA. MINE

403. 1
360.8
459.4

397.4
356.2
452.2

397.4
356.2
452.2

397.4
356.2
452.2

397.4
356.2
452.2

402.8
360.4
459. 1

406.0
363.2
462.9

406.0
363.2
462.9

406.0
363.2
462.9

406.6
363,6
463.6

406.2
363.5
463.0

406. 1
363.5
462.8

408.2
364.6
466.2

BITUMINOUS COAL
DOMESTIC SIZES
RETAIL DEALERS
INDUSTRIAL SIZES SPOT
STEAM ELECTRIC UTILITIES
MANUFACTURING
METALLURGICAL, HIGH VOLATILE
METALLURGICAL, LOW AND MEDIUM VOLATILE
INDUSTRIAL SIZES CONTRACT
STEAM ELECTRIC UTILITY
MANUFACTURING
METALLURGICAL, HIGH VOLATILE

430.0
558.3
264.2
397.4
121.9
252.7
704.9
703.2
119. 1
130.6
111.7
105.1

403.2
526.3
249.0
380.6
115.7
240.7
671.7
693.5
110.9
118.7
104.3
101.2

404.4
526.3
249.0
381.9
116.6
242.3
671.7
693.5
111.2
119.0
105.8
101.2

406.5
535. 1
253. 1
386. 1
120.5
244.6
671.7
693.5
111.6
119.8
105.8
101.2

426.4
559. 1
264.5
407.0
128.6
255.9
715.9
706.0
116.8
126.2
108. 1
105.7

432.4
566.8
268.2
404.2
125.2
258. 1
715.9
703. 1
119.3
128.9
114.6
107.7

434.5
566.8
268.2
399.6
120.7
256.4
715.9
703. 1
120.5
131.2
(3)
107.7

437.2
566.8
268.2
401.4
122.5
257.2
715.9
703. 1
121.3
132.8
114.7
107.7

441.9
566.8
268.2
398.4
119.5
256. 1
715.9
703. 1
123.3
136.8
114.7
107.7

442.9
566.8
268.2
401.9
122.9
256. 1
715.9
706.9
123.3
138.2
114.9
105.2

444. 1
573. 1
271. 1
404.5
125.0
256.4
715.9
712.7
123.5
138.6
114.9
105.2

442.4
573. 1
271. 1
402. 1
123. 1
254.8
715.9
709.9
123. 1
137.8
114.9
105.2

444.0
573. 1
271. 1
401.4
122.7
253.7
715.9
709.9
123.8
138.7
116.0
105.6

FUELS AND RELATED PRODUCTS, AND POWER

05s

COAL

05126
01
0101

02
0209

0211
0212

0213
03&
0301
0302
0303

DEC/73
DEC/73
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76

411.8

388.4

400.9

400.9

400.9

418.8

418.8

418.8

418.8

418.8

418.8

418.8

418.8

413.2
400. 1
409.8
416.3
DEC/7 1 272.8
DEC/7 1 272.2

401.7
388.5
384.0
388. 1
254.9
256.0

401.7
388.5
398.5
404.6
265.5
265.3

401.7
388.5
(3)
404.6
265.5
265.3

401.7
388.5
398.5
404.6
265.5
265.3

419.0
405.9
415.8
424.2
277.8
276.8

419.0
405.9
415.8
424.2
277.8
276.8

419.0
405.9
415.8
424.2
277.8
276.8

419.0
405.9
415.8
424.2
277.8
276.8

419.0
405.9
415.8
424.2
277.8
276.8

419.0
405.9
415.8
424.2
277.S
276.8

419.0
405.9
415.8
424.2
277.8
276.8

419.0
405.9
415.8
424.2
277.8
276.8

428.7

420.4

417.7

424.8

428.6

428.8

428.8

430.6

425.3

431.4

429.2

433.9

444.6

488.2
MAY/77 123. 1
MAY/77 114.4
MAY/77 116.3

450.4
109.7
107.7
118.0

452.0
109.3
109.5
117.6

466.7
114.8
111.9
116. 1

476. 1
118. 1
113.6
115.7

478.7
119.5
113.0
117.0

489. 1
121.5
1 17.3
116.0

497. 1
124. 1
118.8
116.3

493. 1
125.5
114.5
115.7

504.3
129.0
117.3
114.7

506.3
131.0
116.2
113.8

514.7
135.7
113.8
1 18.9

529.5
139.2
119.5
115.6

343.5
95.4
95.9
94.9

384.0
109.3
103.8
(3)

374. 1
105.8
102. 1
99. 1

368.9
103.9
100.7
99, 1

363.3
101.7
100.0
99.1

359.5
99.9
99. 1
100.2

342.2
94.9
97.8
94.2

333.8
92.0
94.4
94.2

326.4
89.8
92.5
92.4

324.0
88.9
91.8
92.4

314.9
85.9
89.3
91.2

313.6
85.7
88.0
91.0

317.6
86.8
91.3
91.0

COKE (FOUNDRY BY-PRODUCT)

0102

0103
0106
0108
0109

0111

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
GAS FUELS

0537
05 3 17

0102

0103
0104

0532

NATURAL GAS
INTERSTATE
INTRASTATE
IMPORTED
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

0104
0105
0106

PROPANE
BUTANE
ETHANE

JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77

250.6

239.5

242.6

249.8

250.6

252.6

256.9

254.8

253.6

252.5

252.7

250.3

250.7

220.3
DEC/70 193.4
DEC/70 2 2 1 .8
DEC/70 194.3
DEC/70 181. 1
DEC/70 206.3
DEC/70 210.5
DEC/70 183.2
DEC/70 177.7
DEC/70 233.4

212. 1
193.3

214.6
191.7

182. 1
174. 1
198.4
199.8
174.4
169.5
237.2

184.4
180.6
202.4
197.3
176.3
170.3
242.6

219.2
194.6
215.9
192.4
179.9
204.0
203.3
185. 1
170.9
242.9

219.4
185.5
218.2
197.0
181.7
201.7
210.7
181. 1
168.7
241.8

219.9
185.9
220.3

183.4
196.4
215.4
182.8
172.9
237.8

225.8
186.5
231.5
206.7
182.2
210.9
214.3
184.0
173.8
236.6

225.6
199.0
229.8
197.6
182.5
213.6
219.5
188.7
174.7
236. 1

224.4
197.3
229.5
191.7
183.7
213.0
218.4
192.0
174.3
235.4

223.8
197.6
230.0
191.3
186.9
217. 1
215.5
185.4
190.4
223.9

222.4
199.0
231.5
195.2
183.2
209.4
207.3
182.7
190.5

221.2

218.4
191.9
216. 1
194.6
178.2
207.6
209.7
181.4
186.3
226.7

218.3
199.0
219. 1
197.3
176.8
200.7
214.9
184.2
190.2
218.4

279.5
242.7
265.6
229.9
229.2
269.4
259.0
240.3
216.6
316.2

265.3
245.2
253.8
214.3
261.8
240.0
2 2 1 .8
195.2
312.8

269. 1
243.7
257.9
213.4
226.3
266.3
236.6
227.4
198.2
325.4

279.3
243.0
267.7
229. 1
227.6
267.3
248.0
245.0
325.7

280.8
231.4
265.7
239.4
233.2
262.0
259.8
235. 1
208.6
324.5

284.6
231.8
265.3
248.3
243.9
257.8
268.6
237.0
216.3
320.5

286.8
232.3
264.8
252.0
232.0
268.2
267. 1
244. 1
216.8
319.2

282.4
246.5
268.3
227.7
230.4
268.4
273.8
248.6
218.3
318.6

281.2
243.8
273. 1
218.5
230.7
269.4
271.7
257.2
218. 1
317.0

279.6
245.5
269.7
216.3
235.5
280.8
266.4
243.3
229.6
307.4

281.8
251.0
273.2
229. 1
232.8
282.7
252.9
237.3
230.2
303.7

281.3
245.8
262.0
234.8
225.4
276.7
257.2
243.2
227.0
3H.2

282.3
252.3
265.5
235.7
220.5
271.7
266.0
243.9
229.6
308.4

300.1

288.8

289.7

293.4

294.3

295.5

298.9

301.9

302.7

305.7

307.5

310.5

312.4

321.0

314.3

312.9

310.9

311.7

314.5

318.4

321.1

323.3

325.7

329.4

331.9

338.2

290.3
265.0
246.5
294.0
278.8
240.8
229.2
266.9
272.6
103.5
103.7
103.3
102.9

279.0
255. 1
237.7
282.7
267.7
230.3
219.6
254.5
259.4
99.3
99.7
99. 1
97.2

276.7
252.9
235.7
279.8
265.6
228.9
218.4
252.9
257.0
98.5
98.9

275.9
252.0
235.3
278.7
263.8
228.3
218. 1
252. 1
254.3
98.3
99. t
97.7
96.5

276.9
253.0
236.3
279.3
266.0
229.5
219.0
252.7
259.9
98.6
99.4
97.7
97.7

279.7
255.5
238.3
282.2
268.8
232. 1

285.4
260.5
242.6
288.6
274.0
237.0
225.9
262. 1
267.4

297.4

251.9
301. 1
286.6
247.5
235. 1
274. 1
285.2
106.0
106.3
105.6
106.4

301.6
275. 1
255.5
304.9
291.3
250.4
238. 1
277.1
287.7
107.6
107.5
107.7
108.8

304.7
278.1
257.8
309.4
293.4
252.9
239.9
281.8
288.9
108.7
108.4
109.2
108.6

304.3
277.5
256.8
310.3
291.2
252.9
240. 1
282.9
282.0
108.6
108.3
109.2
107.8

310. 1
282.7
261.4
316.2
296.7
257.5
244.3
288.2
289.3

101.2

291.7
266.4
248.3
294.9
280.0
242.0
230.0
268.2
278. 1
103.8
104.6
103. 1
102.4

392.7
FEB/73 308.6
FEB/73 308.6
FEB/73 330.8

383.0
304.8
304.8
321.7

388.2
307. 1
307. 1
326.4

388.4
305.9
305.9
327.0

387.9
305. 1
305. 1
326.8

390.7
305.6
305.6
329.5

391.4
306.0
306.0
330.2

393. 1
304.8
304.8
332.3

394.4
306. 1
306. 1
333.3

395.8
305.3
305.3
335.0

397.6
310.2
310.2
335.5

398.4
317.2
317.2
334.6

403.0
325.6
325.6
337. 1

MIDDLE DISTILLATE
FUEL OIL NO. 2 TO RESELLERS
DIESEL TO COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS

398.0
323.2
316.9

396.7
321.8
316.3

398.6
323.5
317.5

394.8
320.3
314.7

393.3
318.6
314.2

393.3
318-7
313.9

393.3
319.0
313.6

393.2
318.9
313.6

393.6
319.0
314.2

394.0
319.0
314.9

400. 1
324.5
318.9

407.6
332.6
322. 1

418.0
342.1
328.9

RESIDUAL FUELS
CARGO SHIPMENTS TO RESELLERS
STEAM ELECTRIC UTILITIES

498.0
310.4

102 1

514.8
342. 1
103.0

502.7
309.7
103.5

491.6
299.6

494.6
305.7
101.7

505.9
311.8
104. 1

509.3
319.9
104. 1

494.5
300.2
102.3

480.8
297.0
98.9

481.5
295.0
99.3

485.4
309.0
98.7

501.7
317.5
102.3

512.8
317.4
105.4

349.5
DEC/73 218. 1
DEC/73 201.5
DEC/74 121.8

333.4
203.6
192.8
115.8

337.7
207.2
197.0
116.3

337.7
207.2
<3)
(3)

2 0 1 .2

344. 1
216.2

352.0
218.3
207.8
119.8

357.7
221.5
202.4
126.0

355.8
221.5
205.5
123.3

356.6
226.2
205.5
123.3

358.9
226.2

357. 1
229.8
199.7
126.0

202.2

ELECTRIC POWER

1101

1204
1307
1411
1514
1617
1721
1824
1927

1101

1204
1307
1411
1514
1617
1721
1824
1927

COMMERCIAL POWER, 40 KW DEMAND
NEW ENGLAND
MID-ATLANTIC
EAST NORTH CENTRAL
WEST NORTH CENTRAL
SOUTH ATLANTIC
EAST SOUTH CENTRAL
WEST SOUTH CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC
INDUSTRIAL POWER, 500 KU DEMAND
NEW ENGLAND
MID-ATLANTIC
EAST NORTH CENTRAL
WEST NORTH CENTRAL
SOUTH ATLANTIC
EAST SOUTH CENTRAL
WEST SOUTH CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC

DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70

CRUDE PETROLEUM

0561*
057’ 10

057,9 10
02

0201
0202

0203
03
0301
0302
0303
04
0401
0402
0403

05729 10
02

0201

0301
0573* 10

0201

0301
0574’ 10

0201

0301

0111

0112

0113

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, REFINED
GASOLINE
REGULAR
DEALER TANK-WAGON TO RETAIL OUTLETS
SALES TO JOBBERS
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS
PREMIUM
DEALER TANK-WAGON TO RETAIL OUTLETS
SALES TO JOBBERS
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS
UNLEADED GASOLINE
DEALER TANK-WAGON TO RETAIL OUTLETS
SALES TO JOBBERS
COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS
LIGHT DISTILLATE
KEROSENE TO RESELLERS
COMMERCIAL JET FUEL, KEROSENE BASE

LUBRICATING OIL MATERIALS
BRIGHT STOCK
NEUTRAL STOCK
PALE OIL

FEB/73
FEB/73
FEB/73
FEB/73
FEB/73
FEB/73
FEB/73
FEB/73
JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77

.

2 1 0 .0

2 1 2 .2

See footnotes at end of table.




51

210.0

211.6

101.6

342.6
207.2
117.7

201. 1

221.5

255.7
262.5
99.6
100.3
99.0
98.4

2 0 1 .2

117.7

101 .6

1 0 2 .0
101 . 1

271.3

201.2

127.0

1 1 0 .8

110. 1
111.5
112.4

360.6
231.9

127.0

t. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
lind /idual items, 19781 Continued
—
7=100
E NO.

COMMODITY

0101
0106
0111

FINISHED LUBRICANTS
AUTOMOTIVE MOTOR OILS
INDUSTRIAL OILS
PETROLEUM GREASE

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

I

01
0101
0102
0103
0 104
02
0202
0203
0204
0205
0211
0213
0214
0221
0222
0223
0241
0262
0263
0264
0265
0266
0267
0231

*01
0101
0109
0 121
0131
0132
0141
024

020 1

0211
0212
0221
0231
0235
0236
0241
0246
0251
0261
027 1
0272
03*
0301
0302
0303
0311
0321
0324
0328
0331
0333
0335
0337
0341
0343
0345
0347
0349
0351
0356
0361
0363
0365
0366
0367
0371
0381
0382

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

197.4
170.8
190.5
130.2

198.8
173.5
190.5
130.2

199.5
174.8
(3)
(3)

199.7
175.2
190.5
130.2

200.2
176.3
190.5
130.2

203.0
179.5
192.5
130.9

206. 1
181.8
196. 1
133.0

206.2
182.0
196. 1
133.0

202.5
183. 1
186.6
134.2

210.1
183. 1
202.0
136.6

210.4
186. 1
199.9
134.8

210.4
186. 1
199.9
134.8

249.4

249.4

249.4

265. 1

278.0

278.0

278.0

278.0

278.0

277.7

292.6

295.4
202.3

198.8

INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS

194. 1

195.2

196. 1

196.9

198.6

198.9

199.8

199.5

200.3

201 .6

202.3

225.6

CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS

l

JAN.

203.7
179.4
194. 1
132.6
272.4

DEC/73
DEC/73

PETROLEUM MAX

ANN.
AVG.

224.3

224.2

224. 1

224.2

224.0

224.0

225. 1

226.4

226.4

228. 1

227.4

229. 1

192.9
202.2
207.6
200.4
183.6
212.5
190.3
141.5
123.2
147.2
190.3
129.2
199.7
112.7
178.5
151.2
120.6
175.6
(3)
116.6
169.8
193.9
208.3
261.5
166.2

192.5
198. 1
196.3
202.5
185. 1
209.5
191.4
144.0
123.2
148.4
198.7
129.5
203.4
113.0
176.4
154.8
118.3
177.8
(3)
117.9
171.0
194.6
207.5
258.7
163.9

193.8
198.8
200 .0
202.0
194.0
205.9
192.8
142.8
123.2
151.5
199.5
128.6
208.4
113.3
187.5
151.4
114.6
178.7
(3)
116.2
174. 1
195.0
207 .5
257.4
164.4

194. 1
197. 1
198.4
202. 1
194.0
203.3
194.0
144.0
123.2
152.3
201.5
129. 1
208.7
112.9
180.5
149.7
114.3
181.9
(3)
112.4
174.8
194.8
210.2
272.8
163.0

194.5
195.2
198. 1
204.9
194.0
199.4
195.3
144.0
123.2
151.8
202.4
134.2
211.1
112.7
174.6
161.0
114.9
176.9
233.9
118.8
174.7
194.4
219.1
272. 1
165.2

196.2
201.4
198.8
195.6
208.2
207.2
195.2
145.0
123.2
151.8
202.0
134.4
209.5
114.2
178.0
159.8
117.7
176.4
236.4
127.3
174.6
195.6
(3)
272.2
163.4

196.8
199.3
194.7
195.6
208.2
205.0
197.0
145.4
123.2
152.7
202.9
135.2
212.5
1 13.4
178.3
168.9
120.7
179. 1
236 .6
120.0
174.9
194.8
(3)
277.5
165. 1

197.5
200.9
196. 1
197. 1
212.9
205.6
197.3
145.4
(3)
152.5
202.9
136.2
213.3
114.6
185.0
168. 1
125.8
179.6
237.2
(3)
173.5
194.6
(3)
277 .5
164.9

198.2
200.7
195.8
193.5
212.9
205.8
198.3
145. 1
123.2
152.3
202.6
136.6
213.3
116.8
185.2
164. 1
126.4
177.6
236. 1
118.8
174.6
194.6
(3)
279.6
166.7

198.5
201.7
198.4
191.2
212.9
206.7
198.3
144.4
123.2
153.0
202.5
137.7
213.6
117. 1
184.4
158.4
126.2
177.3
235.5
119.4
175.6
194.6
(3)
279.6
167. 1

198.4
203.5
198.7
205.5
220.0
206. 1
197.5
145.9
123.2
152.3
202.8
138. 1
213. 1
117.2
183.9
155.8
127.2
178.2
234.5
120.4
174.4
194.8
(3)
273.8
164. 1

199.7
204.4
203.3
204.7
220.0
205.8
198.9
144.7
(3)
152.7
201. 1
137.6
215.9
117.4
(3)
160. 1
126.8
176.3
233.0
(3)
174.4
194.8
(3)
278.4
166.0

236.4 235.8
274.8 274.3
191.3
190.4
264.9 264.9
370.3 370.3
371. 1 367. 1
290.3 288.4
204.0 205.4
234.6 235.5
102.7
10 1.6
263.8 268.2
228.9 231.3
371.2 369.9
240.0 242.7
364.4 366.4
177.8
177.8
203.0 20 1.9
218.5 217.6
250.5 249.9
160.6
162.0
245. 1 247.0
305.9 307 .7
229. 1 227.9
249.9 248.8
290.6 288.2
172.5
172.2
217.3 219.3
208.4 206.3
209.5 207.3
178.7
183.0
175.2
175.2
260. 1 26 1.9
207. 1 207. 1
206.8 207.9
226.4 226.4
112.9
113.7
334.0 319.7
294.7 294.7
290. 1 282.9
(3)
(3)
224.9 225.2
78.8
78.2
330.3 305.8
(3)
(3)
213.7 213.2
217.3 217.3
156.4
157.6
219.6 223. 1
184.8
188.0

234.8
274.5
191.3
263.9
370.3
367 . 1
288.4
207.0
236.6
100.9
277.0
231.3
369.9
244.8
367.6
177.8
202.2
216.4
250.8
164.6
246.8
305.0
225.6
246.5
290. 1
172.9
216.8
200. 1
210.4
183.6
180.4
269. 1
207. 1
207 .9
225.8
112.6
284. 1
294.7
282.3
(3)
225.5
77.5
303.3
(3)
213.8
217.5
148.5
226. 1
186.7

236. 1 237.7
276.5 278.0
198.3
199.8
263.9 263.9
370.7 370.7
366.4 366. 1
288.4 288.4
210.4 217.6
238.0 240.6
101.3
104.0
285.8 290.2
231.3 242.9
369.4 350.0
245.7 249.1
366.7
366.8
177.8
177.8
205.7 207.7
219.6 219.9
251.5 250.5
166.8
166.5
251.9 262.4
305.7
309.5
226.6
228.0
246.3 249.0
289.4 292.5
171.8
173.4
217.4 216.9
208.3 207.7
208.4 207.0
185. 1 188.8
178.0
178.0
265.6 255.5
211.5 211.5
214.4 210.8
226.4 226.6
113.7
112.7
289.8 305.7
294.7 298.3
279.7
(3)
(3)
(3)
224.6 224.9
77.8
77.0
300.9 298. 1
(3)
(3)
212.9 213.3
217.5 217.4
149.4
152.3
226.2 224.5
196.2
190.6

237.4
278.9
199.8
263.9
370.7
366. 1
288.4
223.2
240.0
100.5
290.2
240.6
355.6
244.8
369.4
177.8
209.3
217.4
250.4
166.4
259.3
309.6
227.4
248.2
292.0
173.4
216.7
209.2
208.8
188.8
180.3
270.3
211.5
211.5
226.4
112.7
302.8
298.3
271.0
(3)
225.3
77.4
300.2
(3)
213.1
216.6
148.8
228.3
194.3

239.8
283.2
216.3
263.9
370.7
360.9
288.4
231. 1
243.5
101.8
(3)
256.9
356.6
248.4
369.4
177.8
208.6
223.6
253.9
165.7
261.8
309.5
228.9
242.6
295.8
173.4
215.3
209.8
208.0
190.9
185.2
(3)
211.5
211.9
226.4
1 15.4
292.6
297.2
273.0
(3)
225.6
75.8
301.0
(3)
213.5
216.3
162.7
226.7
194.6

238.7 240.7
284.2 289.5
218.5 223. 1
263.9 265. 1
370.7
370 .7
356.6
356.6
288.4 286.6
236.8 262. 1
244.0 245.3
101.1
99. 1
(3)
(3)
256.9 264.7
356.5 358.0
248.2 247.2
369.4 369.4
177.9
177.8
212. 1 211.3
223.2 222.3
254.8 262.3
158.5
(3)
266. 1 265. 1
309.5 309. 1
226.5 227.8
246.5 247.6
293.9 295.6
(3)
173.2
215.9 215.9
212.1
200.2
208.0 216.6
189.2
188.9
185.5
184.5
251.5
(3)
211.5 211.5
212.6 212.4
226.4 226,5
115.3
115.4
286.7
289.9
276.8 289. 1
275. 1 272.4
103.7
(3)
227.6 225.4
75.6
75.6
299.5
(3)
(3) 222.5
212.9 213.3
217.0 216.5
159.6
167.6
232.6 226.4
194. 1
194.3

BASIC INORGANIC CHEMICALS
ALKALIES AND CHLORINE
CHLORINE LIQUID
POTASSOUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC POTASH)
SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA)
OTHER INORGANIC CHEMICALS
ALUMIMIN FLUORIDE
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (ALUMINA TRIHYDRATE
ALUMINUM OXIDE (ALUMINA CALCINED)
ALUMINUM SULFATE
CALCIUM CARBIDE
CALCIUM OXIDE, (LIME)
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
HYDROFLUORIC ACID
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
NITRIC ACID 42 DEGREES BE
SODIUM CHLORATE
SODIUM HYDROSULFITE
SODIUM METASILICATE
SODIUM SILICATES
SODIUM SULFATE, ANHYDROUS
SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE
SULFURIC ACID (CONTACT), 66 BE

DEC/73
196. 1
DEC/73 200.3
198.9
DEC/73
DEC/7 3 199.6
DEC/73 203.8
DEC/73 206. 1
DEC/73
195.5
144.4
DEC/74
123.2
DEC/74
DEC/74
151.5
DEC/73 200.8
DEC/74
133.9
DEC/73 210.2
DEC/75
114.6
181. 1
DEC/73
DEC/73
158.6
DEC/73
121. 1
DEC/73
178.0
DEC/73
(3)
DEC/74
118.8
DEC/74 1 173.9
194.7
DEC/73
DEC/73 1 (3)
DEC/73 271.8
DEC/73
165.0

BASIC ORGANIC CHEMICALS
PRIMARY
BENZENE
1,3 BUTADIENE
ETHYLENE
PROPYLENE, CHEMICAL
PROPYLENE, POLYMER
TOLUENE
INTERMEDIATE
ACRYLONITRILE
CUMENE
CYCLOHEXANE
ETHYLENE OXIDE
FORMALDEHYDE
ORTHO - XYLENE
PARA - XYLENE
PHENOL, SYNTHETIC
PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
STYRENE, MONOMER
TOLUENE 2,4 + 2,6 DIISOCYANATE
VINYL ACETATE, MONOMER
VINYL CHLORIDE, MONOMER
OTHER BASIC ORGANICS
ACETIC ACID
ACETONE
ADIPIC ACID
1-BUTANOL (BUTYL ALCOHOL)
CARBON DISULFIDE
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
CHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE
DICHLORODIFLUORO METHANE
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
DIISODECYL PHTHALATE
DI (2-ETHYLHEXYL) PHTHALATE (DOP)
ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL)
ETHYL ACRYLATE, MONOMER
ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
ETHYLENE GLYCOL, POLYESTER
ETHYLENE GLYCOL, TECHNICAL
GLYCERIN (GLYCEROL)
ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE
METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL)
METHYLCHLOROFORM
METHYL ETHYL KETONE (MEK)
METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (MIBK)
PERCHLOROETHYLENE
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
TRICHLOROFLUORO METHANE

DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/74
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/75
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/74
DEC/73
DEC/74
DEC/7 3
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73

237.4
277.5
198.2
264.0
369.9
367.2
288.9
216.5
238.9
102.9
(3)
238.6
364.4
241.4
366.4
177.8
210.6
219.2
255.7
162.6
254.3
305.8
228.2
247.8
290.2
172.7
217. 1
206.3
209.3
181.9
178.5
267.0
209.3
209.9
228.5
113.6
308.8
297.7
280.2
(3)
223.8
79.3
308.8
(3)
213.2
216.4
157.9
225.4
189.4

237.3 237.4 236.5
271.0 271.5 273.4
181.4
181.4
186.2
262.9 262.9 263.9
365.6
369.2 369.2
375.7 375.7
377.5
290.3 290.3 290.3
198.6
199.5 202.3
240.8 235.3 232.6
115.6
103.9
101.9
272.6 268.2 263.8
230.5 224.2 224.2
372.9 371.9 371.0
225. 1 221.0 239.7
360.5 359.9 366.6
177.2
177.8
177.8
235.5 219.6 210.6
218.6 216.4 216.7
275.9 261.7
(3)
162.4
157.9
157.7
247.8 250.4 248.4
303.2 300.4 294.3
229. 1 231.4 230.6
249.9 250.2 248. 1
275.5 288.2 290.5
172. 1 172.2
172.5
215.8 219.7 217.8
197.9 207.5 208. 1
207.8 210.1
209.4
167. 1 169.0
169.6
173.3
174.0
172.7
280.2 282.0 274.3
207. 1 207. 1 207. 1
208.4 207.5 206.8
243.9 231.0 230.3
113. 1 112.9
112.6
333.0
333.5 333.6
311.4 311.4 311.4
281.0 288.0 286.5
103.8
103.8
103.8
212.4 220.5 223.9
87.8
86.5
83. 1
306.4 324.0 327.7
213.9 205.4 214.4
213.4 212.7 212.9
208. 1 217.6 217.5
165.3
160. 1
166.8
226.2 227.4 217.6
181.5
186.5
180.7

192.3
175.3
183.3
182.9
209.6
204.0
194.3
223.9

186. 1
169.7
174.3
171.9
205.4
198.4
191.6
215.0

189.3
174.5
179.3
178.2
205.4
200.5
189.0
218.7

189.5
173.0
181.3
179.6
205.4
201.8
190.6
218.7

191.6
175.6
183. 9
182.3
206.3
202.8
192.4
223.8

192.6
175.6
183.9
184.0
208.9
204.3
194.5
223.8

192.6
175.6
183.9
184.0
208.9
204.3
194.5
223.8

192.6
175.6
183.9
184.0
208.9
204.3
194.5
223.8

192.6
175.6
183.9
184.0
208.9
204.3
194.5
223.8

192.6
175.6
183.9
184.0
208.9
204.3
194.5
223.8

192.6
175.6
183.9
184.0
208.9
204.3
194.5
223.8

196.5
178. 1
187.7
187.3
218.3
208.0
198.9
230.8

198.7
178.8
189.9
191.6
220.9
210.3
201.5
236.5

212.7
114.7
111.3
144.7
109.6
111.6
114.7
113.9
168.4

205.0
108.4
107.9
120.5
108. 1
108.2
114.9
106. 1
150.8

204.5
107.9
107.9
119.4
109.9
109.7
110.1
109.0
148.2

207.7
112.5
107.9
146.8
109.0
111.9
112. 1
114.4
146.8

209. 1
114.3
109.6
150.9
109.0
112.2
114.3
114.4
154.7

210.7
115.8
111.4
159.5
109.8
112.2
113.7
114.4
156.2

212.0
115.4
111.4
149.5
109.9
112.3
116.4
114.4
174.8

213.2
116.8
113.2
151.2
109.8
112.4
116.4
114.4
182.5

214.3
116.8
113.2
149.6
110.0
112.2
116.4
114.4
182.5

216.7
117.8
113.2
155. 1
109.6
112. 1
117.9
114.4
182.9

219.2
118.0
113.2
152.4
110.1
112. 1
116.5
114.4
180.3

219.5
116.2
113.2
138.3
109.7
111.9
113.4
114.4
180.3

220.7
116.9
113.2
143.4
109.9
112.0
(3)
122.3
180.3

PAINT AND PAINT MATERIALS

I

0101
0111
0121
0 131
0 141
0151
0161

*01

0104
0105
0112
0114
0117
0118
0136

PREPARED PAINT
PAINT, INSIDE, LATEX
VARNISH, FLOOR
ENAMEL
PAINT, INSIDE, OIL
PAINT, OUTSIDE
PAINT, PORCH AND DECK
PAINT, ROOF AND BARN
PAINT MATERIALS
PAINT RESINS
METHYL METHACRYLATE
SOYA BEAN OIL
N-BUTYL-ACRYLATE
EPOXY, UNMODIFIED
TOLUENE DIISOCYANATE
MELAMINE-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN
LINSEED OIL, ALKALI REFINED

JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76

f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b le .




52

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

124.2
109.0
218.5
223. 1
187.8
202.7
142.2
105.6
161.5
121.2
262.3
107. 1
131.4
179.9
243.2
92.6
108.0
110.3
106. 1
96.0
117.2
105.5
176.0
230.7
218.7
1 13.4
122.0

124.2
109.3
213.8
223. 1
189.2
204.9
143. 1
105.0
168.5
125. 1
262.3
107.4
133.5
176.9
241.8
92.6
106.6
112.2
108.2
97.7
118.9
111.1
175.7
238.8
218.7
113.4
122.0

126.9
109. 1
213.8
223. 1
190.7
204.9
142.3
104.5
168.5
125. 1
262.3
107.4
135.5
176.9
230.7
89.5
106.6
112.4
109.3
97.0
120.3
108.6
175.4
238.8
218.7
114.0
127.7

130.8
109. 1
213.8
223. 1
188.2
207.8
142.8
104.5
(3)
125. 1
262.3
(3)
135.5
(3)
230.7
89.5
106.6
112.3
110.6
97.2
120.4
101.0
175.4
238.8
218.7
113.9
(3)

130.8
109.9
213.8
223. 1
188.8
207.8
142.7
104.8
171.4
125. 1
262.3
109.4
135.5
176.9
230.7
89.5
106.6
112.-1
109.0
96.5
120.4
100. 1
176.0
240.4
219.7
116.2
(3)

148. 1

144. 1

145.0

145.3

146.2

146.6

182.7
199.9
213.3
207.3
164.3

177.2
199.9
213.3
198.4
164.3
212.6
161.5
301.7
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
79.5
191.0
100.0
150.0
22.0
206.2

177.2
199.9
213.3
198.4
164.3
212.6
161.5
301.7
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
79.5
191.0
100.0
150.0
22.0
206.2

183.3
199.9
213.3
210.3
164.3
212.6
161.5
301.7
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
122.7
191.0
100.0
150.0
22.0
217.9

184.2
199.9
213.3
210.3
164.3
212.6
161.5
301.7
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
122.7
208.4
105.0
156.2
22.0
217.9

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

130.8
108.5
209.9
224.2
188.6
209.6
142.4
106. 1
171.4
125. 1
262.3
109.4
135.5
179.3
243.6
89.5
108.3
112.4
110.1
97.0
120.3
100.0
175.4
240.4
220.7
119.4
138.3

136. 1
109.9
209.9
224.2
189.2
209.6
143.5
106. 1
171.4
125. 1
262.3
111.8
135.5
(3)
242.8
89.5
106.9
112.7
109.7
97. 1
120.4
100. 1
175.7
242.7
223.6
120.7
150.6

136.1
108.7
209.9
225. 1
194.3
210. 1
143.8
106.9
171.4
(3)
(3)
111.8
135.5
183. 1
242.9
89.5
106.9
113.6
109.5
96.7
120.3
105.6
175.4
248.5
226.5
122.8
173.8

136. 1
108.7
209.9
227.4
194.3
210. 1
143.6
108.8
171.4
129. 1
262.3
111.8
135.5
187.4
245.6
89.5
110.3
113.8
109.2
96.6
120.8
104.8
175.4
248.5
233.3
122.9
175. 1

136. 1
111.1
209.9
234.7
194.3
217.2
146.8
111.0
171.4
133.0
282. 1
111.8
139.2
187.4
255.0
92.6
112.6
114.9
111.1
96.4
121. 1
104.8
175.4
250.9
241.0
126.0
209.3

136. 1
111.1
213.5
234.3
(3)
222.4
146.9
113.0
171.4
133.0
282. 1
123.2
143. 1
187.4
264.0
92.6
112.6
115.2
111.1
96.5
120.5
104.3
175.4
250.9
(3)
126.0
(3)

136. 1
111.1
213.5
234.3
194.3
220. 1
145.7
113.5
171.4
133.0
282. 1
123.2
143.1
187.4
275.3
92.6
112.6
115.8
112.2
96.6
120.6
103.9
(3>
250.9
257.5
127.2
(3)

147.8

148.5

148.9

149.6

150.3

152. 1

153.2

184.2
199.9
213.3
210.3
164.3
212.6
161.5
301.7
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
122.7
208.4
105.0
156.2
22.0
217.9

184.2
199.9
213.3
210.3
164.3
212.6
161.5
301.7
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
122.7
208.4
105.0
156.2
22.0
217.9

184.2
199.9
213.3
210.3
164.3
212.6
161.5
301.7
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
122.7
208.4
105.0
156.2
22.0
217.9

184.2
199.9
213.3
210.3
164.3
212.6
161.5
301.7
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
122.7
208.4
105.0
156.2
22.0
217.9

184.2
199.9
213.3
210.3
164.3
212.6
161.5
301.7
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
122.7
208.4
105.0
156.2
22.0
217.9

185.6
199.9
213.3
210.3
164.3
212.6
161.5
290.9
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
122.7
208.4
105.0
156.2
22.0
231.9

186.6
199.9
213.3
210.3
164.3
212.6
161.5
290.9
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
121.4
94.2
122.7
222.3
105.0
165.6
22.0
231.9

PAINT MATERIALS (CONTD)

0139
0151
0162
0171
0181
0191
0192
02
0 20 2
0203
0205
0207
0208
0209
0211
0214
0216
03
0301
0302
0303
0305
0307
0309
0311

04*

040 1

TALL OIL
ETHYL ACRYLATE, MONOMER
GLYCERINE, HIGH GRAVITY
PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE
PENTAERYTHRITOL
NITROCELLULOSE
POLYVINYL ACETATE
PAINT PIGMENTS
CALCIUM CARBONATE
CHROME YELLOW
YELLOW IRON OXIDE
KAOLIN CLAY
TALC
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
ZINC OXIDE
ZINC DUST
PHTHALOCYANINE BLUE TONER
PAINT SOLVENTS
ACETONE
N-BUTYL ALCOHOL
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
ETHYL ACETATE
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
MINERAL SPIRITS, RULE 66
XYLOL (MIXED XYLONES)
PAINT ADDITIVES
COBALT NAPHTHENATE
DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICALS

0101
0103
0105
0109
0117
0128
0131
0132
0133
0142
0144
0145
0147
0148
0149
0151
0154
0161
0162
0163
0165
0167
0168
0169
0171
0172
0173
0174
0635*
01

02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09

11

12
13
14
15
16
06364

02
03
04
05
06
07
08

0 111
0 121
0141
0151
0161
0171

210 .6
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76

JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76

143.8
107.5
170.0
127.3
267.7

112.2

136.6
182.3
245.5
90.8
108.7
113. 1
109.7
96.8
120. 1
104.2
175.6
243.4
227.0
119.7
(3)

MATERIALS
PHENACETIN (ACETOPHENETIDIN)
ASPIRIN (ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID)
CITRIC ACID
SALICYLIC ACID
BISMUTH SUBNITRATE
CELLULOSE GUM
CODEINE SULPHATE
CORTISONE ACETATE
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
ISONIAZID
L-LYSINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE
MENTHOL
PHENOBARBITAL
PENTOBARBITAL
POTASSIUM IODIDE
RESERPINE
NEOMYCIN SULFATE
SULFADIAZINE
STREPTOMYCIN SULFATE
SULFANILAMIDE
SULFAPYRIDINE
SULFATHIAZOLE
VITAMIN A, SYNTHETIC, DRY
VITAMIN B 1
VITAMIN B6
VITAMIN B2
VITAMIN B 12
VITAMIN C

161.5
299.9
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
120. 1
94.2
111.9
203.8
103.3
154.9
22.0
217.3

177.8
199.9
213.3
198.4
164.3
212.6
161.5
301.7
103.9
114.9
192.0
201.4
172.8
216.6
116.7
222.4
75.0
109.5
219.6
146.3
100.0
105.2
94.2
79.5
191.0
100.0
150.0
22.0
206.2

PREPARATIONS, ETHICAL (PRESCRIPTION)
ANTI-INFECTIVES
ANTI-ARTHRITICS
SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS
ATARACTICS
ANTI-SPASMODICS AND ANTI-CHOLINERGICS
CARDIOVASCULARS AND ANTI-HYPERTENSIVES
DIABETICS
HORMONES
DIURETICS
DERMATOLOGICALS
HEMATINICS
ANALGESICS, INTERNAL
ANTI-OBESITY PREPARATIONS
COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS
VITAMINS

131.9
97.5
(3)
175. 1
(3)
161.9
145.6
180.0
124. 1
(3)
140.7
149.5
169.9
129.4
177.6
128. 1

128.6
95.9
227.0
172.0
93.8
159.5
141.9
168. 1
120.8
107. 1
135.8
147,4
166.9
122.2
170.7
125.6

129.7
95.9
237.7
172.0
93.8
159.5
141.9
178.9
121. 1
107. 1
140.7
147.4
168.8
130. 1
171. 1
127.6

129.8
95.9
237.7
172.0
93.8
161. 1
141.9
178.9
121. 1
107. 1
140.7
147.4
168.8
130. 1
171. 1
127.6

129.8
95.9
237.7
172.0
93.8
161. 1
141.9
178.9
121. 1
107. 1
140.7
147.4
168.8
130. 1
171.8
127.6

129.9
95.9
237.7
176.7
93.8
161. 1
141.9
178.9
121. 1
107. 1
140.7
147.4
168.8
130. 1
171.8
127.6

131.4
95.9
237.7
176.7
93.8
161. 1
148.2
178.9
126.0
112.7
140.7
147.4
168.8
130.1
171.9
127.6

132. 1
96.9
(3)
176.7
(3)
161. 1
148.3
178.9
126.0
(3)
140.7
147.8
168.8
130. 1
177.5
127.6

132. 1
96.9
(3)
176.7
(3)
161. 1
148.3
178.9
126.0
(3)
140.7
147.8
168.8
130.1
177.5
127 =6

132.9
99.4
(3)
176.7
(3)
161. 1
148.3
178.9
126.0
(3)
140.7
149.2
171.0
130. 1
177.5
127.6

133.8
99.4
(3)
176.7
(3)
161. 1
148.3
178.9
126.0
(3)
140.7
149.2
171.0
130. 1
189.8
127.6

135.4
99.4
(3)
176.7
(3)
167.3
148.3
190.7
126.0
(3)
143.2
157.2
173.9
130. 1
190.0
130.2

136.7
102.2
(3)
176.7
(3)
167.3
148.3
190.7
128.5
(3)
143.2
158.9
173.9
130. 1
190.0
133.0

PREPARATIONS, PROPRIETARY (OVER COUNTER)
COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS
LAXATIVES AND ELIMINATION AIDS
ANALGESICS, INTERNAL
TONICS AND ALTERATIVES
ANALGESICS, EXTERNAL
ANTISEPTICS
ANTACIDS

164.3
172.9
192.4
176.5
(3)
165.2
157.2
168.7

158.5
164.5
182.9
172.0
143.7
162.4
149.2
158.3

159.7
164.5
185.3
172.0
143.7
162.8
153.2
166.4

161. 1
169.8
187.7
172.0
143.7
164.2
153.2
166.4

161.2
170.6
187.7
172.0
143.7
164.2
153.2
166.4

162.5
170.6
187.7
177.6
143.7
164.2
153.2
166.4

163.2
170.2
187.7
177.6
143.7
164.2
153.2
166.4

164.6
172.6
197.7
177.6
(3)
164.7
153.2
170.5

166.2
173. 1
197.7
177.6
(3)
164.7
163.5
170.5

166.9
176.7
198. 1
177.6
(3)
164.7
163.5
170.5

167.2
176.7
198. 1
178.9
(3)
164.7
163.5
170.5

169.9
183.0
198. 1
181.2
(3)
170.3
163.5
174.7

170.4
183.0
199.6
181.7
(3)
171.7
163.5
176.9

FATS AND OILS, INEDIBLE
0101

132.0
109.6
212.5
226.6
190.9

CASTOR OIL
COCONUT OIL
MENHADEN OIL
SOYBEAN OIL
TALLOW
GREASE, WHITE, CHOICE
GREASE, YELLOW
AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTS

212.6

315.8

263.2

281.5

294.6

301.3

315.2

313.2

335.6

312.9

338.5

340.0

361.2

332.9

215.0
269.4
205.2
256.4
366.4
346. 1
344.3

240.0
211.0
205.2
211.2
292.8
284. 1
289.6

242.6
211.0
205.2
210.4
318.0
311.2
308.8

242.6
261.4
205.2
272. 1
331.9
315.7
322.4

242.6
240. 1
205.2
268.0
336.5
327.0
338.8

242.6
240. 1
205.2
257.6
368.7
345. 1
344.2

198.2
255.6
205.2
264.3
368.7
338.2
344.2

199.5
267.2
205.2
268.0
396.4
383.3
355.2

194.3
274.9
205.2
274.2
368.7
347.2
327.8

194.3
296.2
205.2
271.9
405.6
378.8
355.2

194.3
313.6
205.2
274.0
405.6
369.8
366. 1

194.3
340.7
205.2
246. 1
421.8
403.7
396.2

194.3
321.4
205.2
258.6
382.6
349.6
382.5
201.9

01
0105
0111
0116
0126

198.4

187.5

189. 1

191.0

192.3

203.5

202.6

202. 1

202. 1

202.7

203.4

202.3

MIXED FERTILIZERS

179.0

177.8

177.0

177.3

178.4

178.9

179. 1

178.0

178.8

179.4

179.8

181.2

182.4

FERTILIZER MATERIALS
NITROGENATES
AMMONIA,ANHYDROUS
AMMONIUM NITRATE SOLID 33.5 PERCENT N
AMMONIUM SULFATE 21 PERCENT N
NITROGEN SOLUTIONS 32 TO 25 PERCENT

161.5
153.4
187.0
127.0
236.6
90.5

157.4
151.0
188.0
124.7
223.8
87.8

160.3
154.3
192.6
128.0
229.5
90.9

163.2
157.4
194.8
131.4
231.2
94.6

163.7
158. 1
192.4
130.2
245. 1
96.6

163.0
157.0
190.3
130.2
245. 1
96.0

161.4
155.7
189.0
130.2
241.3
93.4

161. 1
154.2
186.3
129.3
241.3
92.4

160.7
151.9
183.9
126.2
239.7
87.6

161.6
151.7
183.5
125.7
237.9
86.9

163. 1
152.0
184.4
124.3
238.4
86.5

161.7
148.9
180. 1
121.6
233.0
86.5

160.7
148.2
178.3
121.6
233.0
87.1

See footnotes at end of table.




53

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
<1967 = 100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED?_______________________
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

0 136
02*
0261
0262
0263
0265
0267
03
0371
0372
0374

FERTILIZER MATERIALS (CONT'D)
UREA, SOLID, 45/46 PCT N
PHOSPHATES
PHOSPHATE ROCK 68-70 B.P.L.
SUPERPHOSPHATE 18 PERCENT P2 05
SUPERPHOSPHATE, TRIPLE, 42-46 PCT. P205
DIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE 18-46-0
PHOSPHORIC ACID, 52 TO 54% APA
POTASH
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (MURIATE) DOMESTIC
POTASSIUM SULFATE STANDARD
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (MURIATE) IMPORTED

168.4
181.4
327.3
(3)
182.7
81.8
112. 1
164.7
152.0
141.8
116.7

164.4
176. 1
327.3
74. 1
170.6
77.7
106.9
154.0
145.6
140.3
108.2

166. 1
177.9
327.3
74.1
177.2
78.8
108.4
163.4
152.6
142.2
115.5

171.5
180.8
327.3
(3)
186.8
82.9
107. 1
167.3
153.9
142.2
118.7

172.9
181.2
327.3
(3)
185.3
82.8
109.3
167.2
153.0
142.2
118.7

170.8
180.9
327.3
(3)
184.4
82. 1
109.3
167.2
153.0
142.2
118.7

169.5
180.4
327.3
(3)
182.9
82.2
107.8
153.4
153.9
(3)
106.9

168. 1
180.5
327.3
(3)
182.5
82.2
108. 1
158.2
(3)
141.3
111.2

166.6
182.2
327.3
(3)
178.3
80.2
117.7
157.6
146.2
141.3
111.2

168. 1
182.5
327.3
(3)
180.4
80.9
117.0
171.7
150.9
141.3
122.9

169.6
185.3
327.3
(3)
190. 1
84. 1
118.0
172. 1
154.4
141.3
122.9

166.7
185.5
327.3
(3)
190.8
84.5
117.7
172.2
154.4
142.6
122.9

165.9
184.0
327.3
(3)
183.2
82.9
118.0
172.2
154.4
142.6
122.9

0128
0131
0132
0134

PESTICIDES
PYRETHRUM FLOWERS
2, 4, 5-T
2, 4 - D
PENTACHLOROPHENOL

333.5
128. 1
226.8
254.7
213.8

286.7
128. 1
124.5
254.7
210.0

286.7
128. 1
124.5
254.7
210.0

286.7
128. 1
124.5
254.7
210.0

291.0
128.1
124.5
254.7
210.0

357.9
128. 1
278.0
254.7
210.0

357.9
128. 1
278.0
254.7
210.0

357.9
128. 1
278.0
254.7
210.0

357.9
128. 1
278.0
254.7
210.0

357.9
128. 1
278.0
254.7
210.0

356.0
128. 1
278.0
254.7
225.0

352.6
128. 1
278.0
254.7
225.0

352.6
128. 1
278.0
254.7
225.0

199.8

198.8

198.3

198.9

199. 1

200.6

200.9

201. 1

200.2

200.2

199.4

199.3

201. 1

192. 1
199.5
103.6
(3)
169.4
191.6
112. 1
100.5
193.0
91.3
100.2
112.2
111.4
124.8
111.2

196.1
203.7
105. 1
183.3
164.6
186.9
108.9
96.8
202.0
97.6
100.3
113.2
114.0
119.0
110.7

196.1
199.9
103.0
183.3
164.6
185.7
108.9
100.5
195. 1
97.6
100. 1
113.2
114.0
119.0
110.4

197.0
199.9
102.3
183.3
164.6
187.5
109.0
100.5
195. 1
95.3
100. 1
113.2
114.0
122.5
111.0

198.0
203.2
102.3
(3)
168.3
188.4
111.2
100.4
195. 1
89.4
100. 1
113.2
114.0
122.5
111.0

198.6
203.2
102.3
(3)
170.2
190.0
111.7
100.3
195. 1
89.4
100. 1
112.5
113.2
126.8
111.3

198.0
202. 1
102.3
(3)
(3)
193.5
111.7
100.3
195. 1
89.4
100. 1
112.5
113.2
126.8
110.3

194.4
198.8
104.4
194.4
171.6
195.4
112.3
100.4
195. 1
89.4
100. 1
112.5
111.0
126.8
110.2

188.3
196.6
104.4
194.4
171.6
195.5
112.2
100.3
195. 1
89.4
100. 1
111.2
108.4
126.8
109.9

187.2
196.6
104.6
195.4
172. 1
194.3
111.9
100.4
192.8
89.4
100. 1
111.2
108.4
126.8
109.4

185.2
196.6
104.0
194.9
171.7
193.4
112.2
100.5
184.9
89.4
100. 1
110.9
108.4
126.8
112.4

182. 1
196.6
104.0
194.9
171.7
191.7
116.9
100.6
185.5
89.4
100. 1
110.5
107.8
126.8
113.6

183.8
196.5
104.0
194.5
172. 1
197.3
117.7
104.6
185.5
89.4
100.8
111.8
110.3
126.8
114.6

PLASTIC RESINS AND MATERIALS
0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
0106
0107
0108
0109
0111
0112
0113
0114
0115
0116

PE RESIN, LOW, PKG. FILM
PE RESIN, LOU, EXTRUSION C0RTIN6
PE RESIN, HIGH, BLOW MOLDING OF BOTTLES
POLYSTYRENE RESIN, GENERAL PURPOSE
POLYSTYRENE RESIN, RUBBER MODIFIED
PVC RESIN, GENERAL PURPOSE
PVC RESIN, FLOORING COPOLYMER
UREA FORMALDEHYDE RESIN, PARTICLEBOARD
PHENOLIC MOLDING COMPOUND
PHENOLIC RESIN, LAMINATING
POLYESTER RESIN, UNSAT., LAMINATING
POLYPROPYLENE RESIN, G.P., MOLDING
POLYPROPYLENE RESIN, G.P., FIBER
ABS RESIN, HIGH IMPACT, INJECTION MLDG.
PVC RESIN, HOMOPOLYMER DISPERSION

06754

0101

0104
0111
0115
0131
0141
0151
0154
0161
0165
0171
0174
0675

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

181.8

178.6

180.4

181.2

181.6

181.8

182.4

182.5

181.4

181. 1

184.0

184.3

182.3

SOAP AND SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
SOAPS
CHIPS OR FLAKES, LAUNDRY
SOAP, CLEANSERS
TOILET
SYNTHETIC DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUTY, POWDERED OR GRANULATED
LIGHT DUTY, POWDERED OR GRANULATED
LIGHT DUTY, LIQUID

178.8
185.3
208.6
165.8
200.8
176. 1
184.5
181.9
157.9

170.0
174.5
195.5
157.2
187.8
168.0
176.2
172.3
150.7

175. 1
176. 1
196.3
160.2
187.8
174.3
182.5
179.7
156.6

175.6
178. 1
199.2
160.2
191.6
174.3
182.5
179.7
156.6

176.6
182. 1
201.9
162.9
197.3
174.3
182.5
179.7
156.6

177.2
184.5
206.6
165.5
199.7
174.3
182.5
179.7
156.6

177.6
186. 1
209.3
165.5
202.5
174.3
182.5
179.7
156.6

177.7
186.4
209.4
165.5
203.2
174.3
182.5
179.7
156.6

177.8
186.4
209.4
165.5
203.2
174.4
182.5
182.3
156.6

180.0
188.0
211.8
165.5
205.6
176.8
184.9
185. 1
158.8

185. 1
190.7
218.6
168. 1
208.4
182.6
191.9
188.4
163.0

186.0
194.3
222.8
175.4
209.8
182.6
191.9
188.4
163.0

186.5
196.5
222.9
177.9
212.2
182.6
191.9
188.4
163.0

COSMETICS AND OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS
TOILET WATER OR COLOGNE, AEROSOL
PERFUME
SHAMPOO
HAIR TONIC
TOOTHPASTE
CLEANSING CREAM
HAND LOTION
DEODORANT
FACE POWDER
EYELINER
LIPSTICK
NAIL ENAMEL

148.5
157.9
171.2
114.4
172.5
150.2
195.8
(3)
140.4
164.5
(3)
134. 1
146.0

144.4
152.7
165.2
111.9
165.0
144.5
187.6
(3)
134. 1
164.5
101.6
128.3
142.6

145.4
154.9
171.7
111.9
165.0
144.5
189.9
(3)
134. 1
164.5
101.6
128.3
146.6

147.2
154.9
171.7
111.9
169.2
144.5
196.0
104.3
141.7
164.5
101.6
134.6
146.6

147.9
159.2
171.7
111.9
172.6
144.5
196.0
(3)
141.7
164.5
101.6
134.6
146.6

148.0
159.2
171.7
113.6
172.6
144.5
196.0
(3)
141.7
164.5
101.6
134.6
146.6

149. 1
159.2
171.7
113.6
172.6
154.3
196.0
(3)
141.7
164.5
(3)
134.6
146.6

149.4
159.2
171.7
115.4
172.6
154.3
196.0
(3)
141.7
164.5
(3)
134.6
146.6

149.5
159.2
171.7
115.4
172.6
154.3
196.0
(3)
141.7
164.5
(3)
136. 1
146.6

149.7
159.2
171.7
115.4
177.0
154.3
196.0
(3)
141.7
164.5
(3)
136. 1
146.6

150.4
159.2
171.7
117.8
177.0
154.3
196.0
(3)
141.7
164.5
(3)
136. 1
146.6

150.5
159.2
17 1.7
117.8
177.0
154.3
196.0
(3)
141.7
164.5
(3)
136. 1
146.6

150.9
159.2
17 1.7
115.6
177.0
154.3
207.8
(3)
141.7
164.5
(3)
134. 9
143.6

OTHER CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS
014
0101
0111
0151
02
0252
0256
0258

DEC/75
DEC/75

COSMETICS AND OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS
SHAVING CREAM
AFTER SHAVE LOTION

0102

0103
0104
0105
0106
02

0221

0222

0225
0226
0228
0231
09*
0905
0 908
0912
0913
0917
07
071
01
0101
0102
0103
02*
0211
0212
0213
0214
0215
0217

156.6
138.2

159.7
138.2

159.7
138.2

159.7
138.2

159.7
138.2

166.5
138.2

166.5
138.2

166.5
139. 1

170.5
139. 1

170.5
139. 1

170.5
(3)

207.0
227.8
360.5
196.7
151.2
46.8
211.7
247.7
205.2
229.6
214. 1
177.5
239.2
219.9
197.7
208.4
201.0
163.2
179. 1
174.8
189.1

207.6
227.8
360.5
196.7
151.2
46.8
211.7
247.7
207.6
229.6
214. 1
177.5
239.2
219.9
205.0
208.6
201.0
163.2
179. 1
174.8
191.7

207.6
227.8
360.5
196.7
151.2
46.8
211.7
247.7
207.7
229.6
214. 1
188.2
239.2
219.9
203.2
208.6
201.0
(3)
179. 1
174.8
191.7

207.5
227.8
360.5
196.7
151.2
46.8
211.7
247.7
206.8
231.2
214. 1
188.2
239.2
219.9
200.5
208.6
201.0
(3)
179. 1
174.8
191.7

207.3
227.8
360.5
196.7
151.2
46.8
211.7
247.7
205.4
229.6
214.1
195.0
239.2
219.9
195. 1
208.7
201.0
163.2
179. 1
174.8
192.8

207.7
234.0
360.5
196.7
151.2
62.4
211.7
280.7
205.6
229.6
214. 1
195.0
239.2
219.9
195.9
208.7
201.0
163.2
179. 1
174.8
192.8

207.6
234.0
360.5
196.7
151.2
62.4
211.7
280.7
205. 1
229.6
214. 1
195.0
239.2
219.9
194.3
208.7
201.0
163.2
179. 1
174.8
192.8

204.7
234.0
(3)
196.7
151.2
62.4
211.7
280.7
204.5
229.6
214. 1
195.0
239.2
219.9
192.6
205. 1
201.0
163.2
179. 1
174.8
192.8

202.7
187.7
172.0
196.7
151.2
62.4
211.7
280.7
207.2
229.6
214. 1
195.0
244.3
225.5
193.9
205.2
201.0
163.2
179. 1
174.8
193.7

205.9
187.7
172.0
196.7
151.2
62.4
211.7
280.7
216.5
244.4
225.0
201.9
258.4
236.0
198.9
207.5
201.0
184.0
179. 1
174.8
193.7

206. 1
187.7
172.0
196.7
151.2
62.4
211.7
280.7
215.4
247.4
228. 1
205.3
258.4
236.0
193.7
207.9
201.0
184.0
179. 1
174.8
198.0

200.7
188.9
147.5
287.5
151.2
62.4
211.7
280.7
215.7
247.7
228.9
209. 1
258.4
236.0
193.8
200.9
201.0
184.0
179.1
174.8
198.0

174.8

170.2

170.2

171.4

172.8

173.8

174.5

174.9

175.7

176.7

178. 1

179.4

179.7

RUBBER AND RUBBER PRODUCTS

0101

156.6
138.2

206.0
216. 1
289.7
204.3
151.2
55.9
211.7
267.0
208.6
234.0
217.4
193.6
244.4
224.4
197. 1
207.2
201.0
169.4
179. 1
174.8
193.2

RUBBER AND PLASTIC PRODUCTS

01

163.6
138.4

MISC. CHEMICAL PROD. AND PREPARATIONS
ESSENTIAL OILS
PEPPERMINT OIL
CITRONELLA OIL
LEMON OIL
ORANGE OIL
LEMONGRASS OIL
LAVENDER OIL
EXPLOSIVES
BLASTING CAPS, ELECTRIC
BLASTING CAPS, ELECTRIC, DELAY
DETONATING CORD
DYNAMITE, AMMONIA, GRANULAR
DYNAMITE, PERMISSIBLES
NITROCARBONITRATE
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
GELATIN, EDIBLE
GLUE, ANIMAL HIDE
DEXTRIN, CANARY DARK
DEXTRIN, WHITE
RUBBER/PHENOLIC RESIN ADHESIVE

185.3

178.0

178.0

179.2

182.0

184.5

185.5

186.2

186.8

187.9

190.4

192.5

192.8

187.2
242.0
239.2
250.9
247.9
178.9
(3)
181.2
175.2
173.2
156.2
140.7

177.6
219.7
221.0
216.2
218.0
171.4
174.7
(3)
173.2
169.6
153.6
137.0

181.5
221.7
221.2
224.4
219.9
175.8
190.7
181.2
173.2
169.6
153.6
141.0

182.2
224.0
223.5
228.7
223.8
176.3
196.0
181.2
173.2
169.6
153.6
141.0

181.7
219.9
221.2
220.6
216.0
176.3
196.0
181.2
173.2
169.6
153.6
141.0

182.3
222.5
222.8
226.2
220.6
176.7
196.0
181.2
173.2
170.4
153.6
141.0

185.5
234. 1
231.8
246.3
243.6
178.3
204.0
181.2
173.2
171.6
155.7
141.0

186.5
237.8
236. 1
248.2
248.2
178.8
(3)
181.2
173.2
171.6
155.7
141.0

189.6
251.9
248.7
266.4
261.6
179.8
(3)
181.2
174. 1
173.3
157.7
141.0

190.9
257.3
252.5
273.4
267.4
180.4
(3)
181.2
177.5
173.3
157.7
141.0

193.9
271.2
268.2
287.8
280.8
181.4
(3)
181.2
177.6
174.8
157.7
141.0

197.3
277.3
266.8
291.9
292.4
184.5
(3)
181.2
180. 1
180.6
161.0
141.0

197.3
267.0
256.8
280.3
282. 1
186.5
(3)
181.2
180.1
184.2
161.0
141.0

CRUDE RUBBER
NATURAL RUBBER
LATEX
NO. 1 RIBBED SMOKED SHEETS
NO. 3 RIBBED SMOKED SHEETS
SYNTHETIC RUBBER
BUTYL, REGULAR
NEOPRENE, GN TYPE
STYRENE BUTADIENE,HOT
STYRENE BUTADIENE,COLD
POLYBUTADIENE, NON-STAINING
NITRILE, MEDIUM

S e e f o o t n o t e s a t e n d o f t a b le .




54

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
COMMODITY

CODE NO.
0711

0712

0713

0218
03
0321

CRUDE RUB8ER (CONTD)

ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE,NONSTAINING
RECLAIMED RUBBER
WHOLE TIRE RECLAIM

01
0101
0102
0103
0105
0111
02
0221
0223

TIRES AND TUBES
TIRES
PASSENGER CAR, BIAS PLY
PASSENGER CAR, BELTED-BIAS
PASSENGER CAR, RADIAL
TRUCK TIRE
TRACTOR
TUBES
PASSENGER CAR
TRUCK AND BUS

014
0105
0132
0134
02
0241
0245
0247
0249
0251
03
0361
0362
0364
0366
0368
04*
0471
0472
0474
0476
0477
0478
0479
0489
0495

MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER PRODUCTS
FOOTWEAR
BASKETBALL SHOES, BALS, MEN'S
TENNIS SHOES, OXFORDS, MEN'S
TENNIS SHOES, OXFORDS WOMEN'S
RUBBER HEELS AND SOLES
SOLING SLABS
RUBBER HEELS, MEN'S
RUBBER HEELS,MEN'S,MFR. TO SHOE MFR.
RUBBER SOLES, TAPS, MEN'S
RUBBER SOLES,FULL,MEN'S
RUBBER BELTS AND BELTING
BELTING,CONVEYOR
BELTING,TRANSMISSION,FLAT
BELT,MOTOR FAN
TRANSMISSION V-BELT F.H.P.
BELT,MULTIPLE V-BELT
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RUBBER PRODUCTS
TREAD RUBBER,NATURAL
TREAD RUBBER,SYNTHETIC
RUBBER CEMENT
STEAM HOSE
AIR HOSE,3/4 IN. I.D.
WATER HOSE, 1 1/2 IN. I.D.
WATER SUCTION HOSE,3 IN. I.D.
RUBBER SHEET,RED,1/16 IN.
RUBBER GLOVES, INDUSTRIAL

072

ANN.
AVG.

DEC/74
DEC/74

DEC/7 1
DEC/72

DEC/75

DEC/72

FEB.

201.6

193.2

152.5

DEC/71

JAN.

149.8

179.2
178.3
174.6
124.8
123. 1
192.0
201.3
196.6
193.7
200.4
189.6
189.6
153.5
190.8
135.9
207.2
210.8
206.7
194.6
122.6
199.4
211.6
211.3
273.2
205.6
190.0
204.5
186.9
151.6
152.8
179.3
233.6
249.0
263.6
210.4
246.6
144.8

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

APRIL

MAY

193.2

193.2

193.2

193.2

197.6

206.3

206.3

210.7

210.7

210.7

151. 1

150.6

152.2

151.3

152.4

153.6

153.9

153.6

153.6

153.6

154.6

172.3
171.4
168.3
120.0
117.6
185.5
192.5
188.5
179.3
196.5

170.9
170.0
166.9
118.5
116.0
185. 1
192.5
188.6
179.3
196.6

172.3
171.3
167.6
120.0
117.3
185.4
195.4
193.4
182.6
202.4

175. 1
174.0
170. 1
121.8
119.3
188.4
198.9
198.0
188. 1
206.5

178.8
178.0
175.2
124.2
122.9
191.3
202.2
193.6
190.7
197.3

179.5
178.7
176.0
124.7
123.3
192.2
203.3
193.6
190.7
197.3

179.9
179.2
176.7
125.2
123.8
192.3
203.3
193.6
190.7
197.3

180.0
179.2
176.7
125.2
123.8
192.3
203.3
194.9
192. 1
198.5

180.4
179.5
176.7
125.2
123.8
193.5
202.'3
197.9
196.4
200.7

184.5
183.5
178.3
129.6
128.4
195.9
203.3
202.4
206.4
201.5

187.7
186.6
181.4
131.5
130.3
199.6
209. 1
208.0
213.4
206.2

188.8
187.8
181.8
131.3
130.9
202.7
209. 1
206.8
214.6
203.4

182.6
185. 1
150. 1
183.2
134.4
199.4
204.6
197.6
186.9
117.4
189.5
207.0
206.3
266.8
210.6
180.0
194.2
179. 1
150. 1
150.7
178.2
224. 1
233.5
245.3
200.0
230.6
141.7

182.9
185. 1
150. 1
183.2
134.4
199.4
204.6
197.6
186.9
117.4
189.5
207.4
206.3
266.8
207.6
183. 1
197. 1
179.5
150. 1
150.7
178.2
224. 1
233.5
245.3
200.0
230.6
141.7

184.2
185. 1
150. 1
183.2
134.4
200.7
204.6
202.0
189. 1
119.2
191.5
207.4
206.3
266.8
207.6
183. 1
197. 1
181. 1
150.7
151.3
178.2
227.2
240.4
255.2
200.0
230.6
141.7

187.9
186.7
152.8
183.2
134.4
200.7
204.6
202.0
189. 1
119.2
191.5
207.4
206.3
266.8
207.6
183. 1
197. 1
185.8
150.7
150.4
178.2
230.8
248. 1
262.3
204.3
235.2
143.9

189.7
186.7
152.8
183.2
134.4
204.7
208.4
202.0
189. 1
122.8
198.3
207.4
206.3
266.8
207.6
183. 1
197. 1
188. 1
151. 1
151.6
180.4
233.4
254.0
269.6
208.9
249.9
143.9

190.4
187.5
152.8
190.9
134.4
204.7
208.4
202.0
189. 1
122.8
198.3
211.1
212.3
272.4
207.6
186.8
201. 1
188.5
151. 1
151.6
180.4
237.6
254.0
269.6
216.0
249.9
143.9

191.1
187.5
152.8
190.9
134.4
212.5
215.8
210.9
200.2
124.7
205.5
211.3
212.3
278.6
200.7
190.5
205. 1
189. 1
151. 1
151.6
180.4
237.6
254.0
269.3
216.0
249.9
143.9

191.6
187.5
152.8
190.9
134.4
212.5
215.8
210.9
200.2
124.7
205.5
214.2
212.3
278.6
200.7
198.0
213.0
189.5
151. 1
153. 1
179.6
237.6
254.0
269.3
216.0
255.6
143.9

193.3
195.5
156.9
196.4
138.9
212.7
215.8
213.8
200.2
125.7
205.5
215. 1
212.3
278.6
204.2
198.0
213.0
190.0
151.6
153.8
179.6
237.6
254.0
269.3
216.0
255.6
145.2

194.0
196. 1
156.9
201.5
138.9
212.7
215.8
213.8
200.2
125.7
205.5
215. 1
212.3
278.6
204.2
198.0
213.0
190.8
154.8
157.5
179.6
237.6
254.0
269.3
216.0
255.6
149.2

194.2
196. 1
156.9
201.5
138.9
212.7
215.8
213.8
200.2
125.7
205.5
217.7
221. 1
278.6
204.2
198.0
213.0
190.9
154.8
157.5
179.6
237.6
254.0
269.3
216.0
258. 1
149.2

193.7
196. 1
156.9
201.5
138.9
213.8
215.8
213.8
204.2
125.7
207.2
217.7
221. 1
278.6
204.2
198.0
213.0
190.2
151.6
153.8
179.6
237.6
254.0
269.3
216.0
258. 1
149.2

100.0

100. 1

100.7

101.3

101.5

101.8

102.0

DEC/69
JUN/78

136.4
(3)

134.6

(3)

134.6

(3)

134.8

(3)

134.7

(3)

134.7

135.6
100.0

136.0
99.6

138.6
103.8

138.6
100.6

137.6
99.6

139.2
101.4

137.3
97.8

0722

01
0117
04
0401

UNSUPPORTED PLASTIC FILM AND SHEETING
PVC
PVC AND PVC COPOLYMER
OTHER
OTHER

DEC/70
DEC/70
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78

162.9
177.3
(3)

161.2
174.5

161.2
174.5

162.7
175.6

162.8
175.3

162. 1
175.7

162.3
176.0
100.0

162.7
175.6
99.8

163.6
178.4
101.3

163.7
178.9
101.6

163.3
178.4
101.4

163.7
179.6
102.0

165.4
185.3
105.2

100.0

100.5

100.5

(3)

100.3

100.4

100.4

0301

LAMINATED PLASTIC SHEETS
LAMINATED PLASTIC SHEETS

DEC/70
JUN/78

146.4
(3)

142. 1

142.8

145.0

145. 1
100.0

146.7
101.1

(3)
102.6

150.9
104.0

149.3
102.9

151. 1
104. 1

149.8
103.2

FOAMED PLASTIC PRODUCTS

JUN/78

(3)

0101
0102
0103
0104
0105

PLASTIC PACKAGING AND SHIPPING PRODUCTS
BOTTLES
FOAMED PROTECTIVE PADS AND SHAPES
CAPS AND CLOSURES
BOXES, CASES AND TRAYS
OTHER PLASTIC AND PACKAGING PRODUCTS

JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

01
0101
0102
02
0201
0202
0203

PLASTIC PARTS AND COMPONENTS FOR MFG.
PARTS FOR TRANSPORTATION EQUIP.
MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS, INCLUDING FOAMED
OTHER
OTHER PARTS AND COMPONENTS FOR MFG.
PARTS FOR OFFICE AND COMPUTING MACHINES
ELECTRICAL PARTS
OTHER

JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

0101
0102

DISPOSABLE PLASTIC DINNER AND TABLEWARE
CUPS, INCLUDING FOAM
OTHER

JUN/78
JUN/78

(3)
(3)
(3)

0101
0102

CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL PLASTICS, N.E.C.
FLOWER POTS AND PLANT CONTAINERS
OTHER, NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED

JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78

(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(J)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

144.6

0725

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

143.2

0724

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(.3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

276.0

256.4

263.7

266.2

269.6

273.4

322.4

300.4

308.5

312.5

316.7

316.5

346.0
339.7
306.8
343.2
407.6
340.9
345.5
DEC/7 1 224.9
304.6
276.9
337.5
335.8
297.7
300.2
329.9
300.5
239.6
DEC/7 1 192.4
363.9

324.5
306.7
288.3
317.6
355.3
305.6
316.4
218.8
292.0
267.9
312.4
311.9
293. 1
290.7
299.7
270.0
229.6
204.2
343.3

333.4
311.8
292.8
310.2
356.5
326. 1
322.2
221.7
295.7
269.9
315.4
314.6
297.5
293.4
305.5
276.5
229.6
210.2
356.8

336.8
320.3
298.2
309.9
372.0
335.5
330.8
226.3
299.6
272.4
326.1
322.3
298.3
295.9
313.6
280.9
229.6
209.8
357.3

341.1
318.3
288.8
305.9
374.4
340.5
324.0
223. 1
304.6
271.2
325.7
321.5
299.7
303.2
321.5
288.3
233.2
213.4
364.2

339.5
323.9
288.7
320. 1
376.8
345.6
329.6
224.3
307.2
274.4
332.6
332.6
297.9
303.7
329.7
294.6
239.5
210.0
356.7

343.6
334. 1
297.0
341.0
385. 1
363.5
329.6
223.9
307.4
274.4
340.5
335.8
296. 1
302.6
331.5
303.6
238.2
204. 1
360.0

0727

0728

08

LUMBER AND WOOD PRODUCTS

081
0811

LUMBER
,
014
0105
0107
0113
0115
0117
0122
02
0221
0223
0225
0227
0229
0231
0233
0235
0242
034

SOFTWOOD LUMBER
DOUGLAS FIR
DIMENSION,CONSTRUCTION,DRIED
DIMENSION, STD. AND BETTER, S-GREEN
TIMBERS,CONSTRUCTION,GREEN
DIMENSION, UTILITY, S-GREEN
BOARDS, UTILITY, S-GREEN
STUDS, STUD AND BETTER GRADE
SOUTHERN PINE
FLOORING, C AND BETTER
FINISH, C AND BETTER
DROP SIDING, C AND BETTER
DIMENSION,NO.1
DIMENSION,NO.2
BOARDS,NO.2
BOARDS,NO.3
TIMBERS,NO.1
STUDS, STUD AND BETTER GRADE
OTHER SOFTWOOD

(3)

210.7

PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
PIPES AND FITTINGS

0726

JUN/78

JUNE

MARCH

07 2 14
0601

0723

PLASTIC PRODUCTS

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)

(3>
(3)

See footnotes at end of table.




55

(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

100.0

99.7

99.6

99.6

103.4

103.2

102.7

100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0

100. 1
100.1
101.1
100. 1
100.0
100.0

100. 1
100. 1
10 1.1
100.0
100.0
100.0

100.4
100.5
101.4
99. 9
101.6
100.0

100.9
101.7
101.4
100. 1
101.6
100.0

100. 9
101.8
101.4
100.2
101.6
100.0

100.9
101.8
102.3
100.3
101.6
100.0

100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0

99.9
100.0
100.0
100.0
99.9
100.0
100.0
99.8

100.6
101.0
101.1
100.0
100.3
100.0
99.9
100.4

102. 1
101.0
101.2
99.4
102.9
100. 1
110.2
100.6

102. 1
101.0
101.3
99.4
102.9
100.9
1 10.3
100.5

102.3
101.0
101.3
(3)
103.2
101.7
111.2
100.7

102.8
101.4
101.4
102.0
103.7
107.7
111.2
101.0

100.0
100.0
100.0

100.2
100.3
100. 1

100.5
100.2
100.6

101.8
102.8
101. 1

102.4
103.2
101.9

102.4
103.2
101.9

103.0
104.2
102.3

100.0
100.0
100.0

99.9
100.0
99.9

99.9
100.0
99.9

100.3
100.0
100.3

100.3
100.0
100.3

100.5
100.0
100.5

101.0
100.0
101.0

278.5

277.5

281.6

282.8

284.2

290.0

288.6

320.8

319. 1

326.7

332.2

334.5

342.0

339. 1

340.4
337.4
296.7
349. 1
392.5
367.5
327.9
224.2
303.5
276.6
345.6
339.7
290.6
297.0
333.6
312.0
239.3
184.2
354. 1

349.3
357.9
329.4
392.3
404.6
36 1.2
345.5
233.7
305.7
280.6
348.2
344.0
293.8
299.3
337.7
314.4
241.9
180.6
361.2

355.6
364.6
332.7
364.5
454.0
347.6
375.4
230.4
308.7
282. 1
(3)
348.2
300. 1
303.5
344.5
316.6
241.9
176.2
369. 1

357.9
367.6
322.9
367.7
473.9
338.5
381.3
229.2
308.7
283.8
352.8
349.3
301.7
303.0
346.4
317.9
241.9
171.4
372.3

367.2
372.8
328.8
382.9
477.0
336.0
383.0
227.4
311.8
284.3
355.5
351.4
302.3
305.3
347.1
317.2
255.7
175.4
387. 1

363.3
361. 1
317.7
356.7
469.3
323.2
380. 1
216.2
310.8
285.4
358.2
357.8
301.6
304.2
347.8
313.8
254.5
169. 1
385.2

Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
dim /idual items, 19781 Continued
—
7 = 1PC

NLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)

IE NO.

COMMODITY

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

DEC/71

385.0
360.9
519.1
324.4
337. 1
268.8
525.3
377.5
314.7
213.3

363.3
344.2
455.6
295.9
307.7
245.7
482.6
333. 1
307.7
215.0

387.2
362.6
478.4
310.0
325.9
245.7
499.5
348. 1
314,3
218.5

388.8
363.4
493.3
279.8
336.9
245.7
510.7
347.5
319.0
221.5

392. 7
357. 8
507. 8
319. 1
342. 7
273. 0
520. 3
365. 9
306. 6
217. 9

DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67

235.8
284.6
339.3
315.3
163.5
279.5
163. 1
163.4
203.0
229.0
202.6
143.6
244.3
231.2
383.2
207.2
210.5
227.6

213.7
245.6
288.3
268.5
139.8
239.0
153.8
147.0
171.4
194.4
187.5
138.5
227.3
203. 1
330.7
197.2
199.6
213.9

219. 1
247.3
313.4
288.8
143.3
255.5
153.8
156.5
192.9
214.5
187.5
138.5
227.3
203. 1
338.4
197.7
199.6
216. 1

224.6
255.7
322.4
292.9
150.2
263.7
159.4
162.9
200.0
221.2
193.7
138.5
234.8
206.0
346.0
201.9
204.7
216.3

228. 1
260. 2
326. 9
305. 1
153. 7
263. 7
159. 4
162. 9
200. 0
227. 9
196..9
138..5
234. 8
211..9
361..4
202. 8
207..9
219 . 1

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

352.3
330.2
527.6
315. 1
330 .0
273.0
522.2
373.4
310.9
220.4

368.7
335.0
538.3
330.6
336.7
273.0
527.2
381. 1
304.4
213,9

341. 0
339. 4
551. 7
325. 6
327. 8
273. 0
528. 1
381. 2
297. 0
211. 5

347.7
343.9
543.8
326.5
338.7
273.0
528. 1
381.2
326.4
214.7

373. 1
361.4
535.4
350 .8
348.0
273.0
543.5
400 . 1
322.9
209.7

392. 1
382.5
533. 1
345.9
348.0
273.0
547.2
400. 1
324.6
209.7

448.0
401.7
531.8
350. 1
355.5
280.8
547.2
407.9
329.5
209.5

465.2
408.7
531.8
343.2
347.4
296.4
547.2
410.3
313.3
196.9

232.2
266.4
340.3
317.3
157.2
283.5
162.2
166. 1
200.0
227.9
196.9
138.5
234.8
219.3
369. 1
205.6
207.9
222.2

23 6 .’
9
279.2
349.2
325.4
164.2
291.8
162.2
166. 1
200.0
234.6
203. 1
143.6
250.0
225.2
384.5
207.4
209.9
227.3

239. 5
284. 0
349. 2
325. 4
167. 7
291. 8
162. 2
166. 1
200..0
234. 6
206. 2
143..6
250..0
232..5
403..7
208..3
213..7
230 .5

243.0
312.1
349.2
325.4
171.2
291.8
162.2
166. 1
200 .0
237.3
209.3
148.7
250.0
254.6
403.7
210.4
213.7
230.5

245.5
314.4
349.2
325.4
176. 1
291.8
162.2
166. 1
207.2
237.3
212.5
148.7
250.0
254.6
411.4
212.0
217. 1
237.2

247.9
315.9
358.2
333.6
178.2
291.8
173.4
166. 1
214.3
237.3
212.5
148.7
257.6
254.6
411.4
212.0
217. 1
237.2

249.5
317.4
362.7
337.6
178.2
295.0
173.4
166. 1
221.4
240.0
212.5
148.7
257.6
254.6
419.1
215.0
217. 1
239.6

250.0
317.4
362.7
337.6
181.7
295.0
173.4
169.3
228.6
241.3
212.5
148.7
257.6
254.6
419.1
216.0
217.1
240.9

SOFTWOOD LUMBER (CONTD)

0339
0341
0343
0345
0347
0349
0351
0355
0363
037 1

0101
0102

0106
0 111

0112
0 122

0131
0 132
0141
0 151
0161
0171
0181
0191
0192
0193
0194

PONDEROSA PINE,BOARDS,NO.3
PONDEROSA PINE,BOARDS,NO.4
PONDEROSA PINE,SHOP,NO.2
LARCH-DOUGLAS FIR, DIMENSION
HEM-FIR (INLAND), DIMENSION
EASTERN WHITE PINE, BOARDS, NO. 3 COM.
REDWOOD BOARDS,F.G.,GREEN
REDWOOD,BOARDS,CLEAR,F.G.,DRY
HEM-FIR (COASTAL), DIMENSION
STUDS, STUD AND BETTER GRADE
HARDWOOD LUMBER
OAK, RED, FLOORING, SELECT
OAK,RED,NO.1 COMMON
OAK,WHITE
GUM,NO. 1 COMMON
GUM,NO.2 COMMON
MAPLE,NO. 1 COMMON
POPLAR,NO. 1 COMMON
POPLAR,NO.2-B COMMON
COTTONWOOD,NO.2 COMMON
BASSWOOD
BIRCH,NO.1 COMMON
BEECH, NO. 2 COMMON
CHERRY
ASH,NO.1 COMMON
DIMENSION STOCK, ROUGH OR UNFINISHED
DIMENSION STOCK, FULLY MACHINED
DIMENSION STOCK, PARTIALLY MACHINED

235.4

MILLWORK
I4

01 0 1

0111
0131
0135
0141
0147
0 151
0171
0172
0182

GENERAL MILLWORK
CABINET,KITCHEN
DOOR, DOUG. FIR, EXT. SELECTED GRADE
DOOR,PONDEROSA PINE,EXTERIOR
DOOR, FLUSH TYPE, SOLID CORE BIRCH
DOOR, INTERIOR
DOOR, FLUSH TYPE, PREMIUM GRADE
DOOR FRAME, PINE, EXTERIOR
WINDOW SASH,PONDEROSA PINE
WINDOW UNIT,PONDEROSA PINE
MOULDING, PONDEROSA PINE

DEC/71

HARDWOOD
BIRCH,STANDARD PANEL

5

0101

0105
0106
0107

SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD VENEER
SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD VENEER
SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD VENEER
SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD VENEER
SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD VENEER

240.5

244.9

246 .7

241.7

240.4

239.8

241.4

241.6

245 .0
157 .7
296 .0
(3)
149 .8
(3)
205 .4
337 .0
27 1 . 1
230 .7
430..9

254. 1
157.7
296.0
365.7
149.8
354. 1
205.4
337.0
272.2
230.7
483.7

259.4
157.7
297.2
379.0
158.3
366.4
212.3
340.2
273.4
232.5
503.6

260 . 1
160..0
312 .8
(3)
158 .3
(3)
212 .3
340 .2
282 .0
233 .7
492 . 1

253.0
164.5
312.8
386.5
161.4
372.7
212.3
342.3
280.8
236.3
437.4

249.2
164.5
321.6
386.5
161.4
372.7
212.3
346.7
280.8
236.4
409.8

248.3
164.5
321.6
386.5
161.4
372.7
215.9
346.7
28 0.8
236.4
403.2

249.3
164.5
324.0
386.5
162.4
376.8
217.0
345.2
279.3
238.7
404.7

249.5
164.5
324.0
388.6
163.4
378.6
217.0
345.2
280.5
238.7
405.4

1/10"
1/10"
1/8"
3/16"

AB
CD
CD
CD

DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/68

DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/7 1

OTHER WOOD PRODUCTS

187.7

193.8

197.0

196 .4

196.4

198.6

.9

202.9

207.5

207.5

210.4

210.4

231.9

233.3

226.3

220 .3

228.5

236.0

231 .3

242.5

238.2

240.3

250.0

249.0

326.4
324. 1
349.0
319.5
249.4
241.6
234.8
171.6
171. 1
172.3

325.9
329.4
359.4
333.2
245.8
250.4
243.2
163.0
163.5
162.2

329.0
331.9
361. 1
332.5
250.0
251.8
244. 1
165.6
166.2
164.7

315.8
317.2
347.3
317.8
238.2
240.5
233.6
160.9
160.6
161.3

300 .5
297 .5
332 .0
293 .2
221 .5
226 .5
220 .7
159 .3
158 .5
160 .4

318.5
316.3
344.0
314.0
240.7
236.3
229.4
167.4
167.3
167.6

323.8
323.4
346.0
317.9
248.7
240.5
233.6
167.5
165.6
170.3

317 .0
313 .6
332 .9
297 .2
250 .3
226 .5
220 .7
168 .3
166 .5
170 .9

340.5
330.3
345.5
317. 1
263.8
240.5
233.6
190.3
191.5
188.3

327.9
318.5
337.5
303.6
255.2
232.0
225.8
182.5
181. 1
184.4

333.0
328.4
350.6
322. 1
255.3
243.3
236.3
178.2
177.4
179.3

346.5
342.6
361.2
339.2
266.5
254.5
246.6
184.3
184.0
184.7

338.6
340.6
370.2
345.9
256.3
256.6
249. 9
17 1.8
170.9
172.9

133.2
127.4

133.2
127.4

133.2
127.4

136 .0
130 .5

136.0
130.5

140. 1
134.2

141 .4
135 .8

141.4
135.8

142.9
137.4

143.5
138.0

149.3
143.6

152.0
146.7

235.8
229. 1
245.9
249.5
226.5

235.9
221.8
248.3
251.6
230.9

236.5
223.6
249.0
251.2
230.2

224.0
221.5
232.3
235.4
213.6

216 .2
215 . 1
223 .3
228 .0
206 .3

221. 1
214.4
230.6
234.2
212.2

249. 1
236.0
261.5
266.5
242.2

227
220
236
240
221

.4
.9
.8
.0
.6

238.8
228.6
251.0
251.2
230.2

240.4
231.7
251. 1
254.7
232.9

237.8
232.9
246.8
251.2
230.2

247.3
244. 1
257.5
259.3
231.5

255.4
258. 1
262.7
270.4
236.2
222. 1

(SI
CJ
S

0 102

0211

234 .0

233.0
155.4
280.0
(3)
149.0
(3)
203.3
322.0
263.7
223.0
387.9

140.2
134.6

0212

0102

0106
0108
0 109
02

225.7

225.6
155.4
280.0
341.4
143.9
331.7
20 1.5
308.8
257.9
220.7
353. 1

235.6

SOFTWOOD
WESTERN
INTERIOR PANEL, 1/4 INCH, GRADE A-D
EXTERIOR PANEL, 3/8 INCH, GRADE A-C
INTERIOR SHEATHING 1/2” ,STD. EXT. GLUE
INTERIOR PANELS, 3/4 INCH, GRADE A-D
EXTERIOR PANEL, 3/4 INCH, GRADE A-C
SOUTHERN
SHEATHING, S.P., STANDARD 1/2 INCH
SHEATHING, S.P., STANDARD 5/8 INCH

0101

219.4

213.8
154.2
277. 1
333.9
143.9
323.8
200.3
308.8
250.6
217.8
293.9

201.0

PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
PLYWOOD
I
014

209.2

245.0
160. 1
303.6
(3)
155.3
(3)
209.6
335.0
272.8
231.3
417. 1

211.8

194.6

199.0

202. 1

204 .8

208.8

214.0

217 .2

217.4

219.2

220.6

221.5

I
0111

PALLETS
WOODEN PALLETS

186.6

160.0

167.6

171.9

176 .6

182.7

191.1

196 .6

197.0

198.3

198.6

198.6

199.8

>4

BOXES
WIREBOUND, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE
WIREBOUND, INDUSTRIAL

213.1
203.4
234.3

204.7
190.8
221.7

206.3
195.5
222.8

208. 1
195.5
225. 1

209 .0
195 .5
228 . 1

211.1
200.0
230 .9

213.2
201.0
236. 1

214 .4
205 .3
236 . 1

214.4
205.3
236. 1

216.4
213.0
236. 1

218.6
213.0
243.6

220.2
213.0
247.2

220.2
213.0
247.2

0122

0123

DEC/67
DEC/67

PULP,PAPER,AND ALLIED PRODUCTS

195.6

I

024

0211
0212

0215

0221

034
0301
01

0102

02
02C5
03
0311
04
0415
05
0521
06
0625

w

WOODPULP
PAPER - MAKING WOODPULP
BLEACHED SULPHATE, SOFTWOOD
BLEACHED SULPHATE, HARDWOOD
BLEACHED SOFTWOOD SULPHATE CANDIAN
BLEACHED SULPHITE
DISSOLVING PULP
DISSOLVING WOODPULP 92-94 ALPHA
WASTEPAPER
N O . 1 NEWS
NO. 1 NEWS,AVG. OF 5 MARKETS
N O .1 MIXED
NO. 1 MIXED,AVG. OF 5 MARKETS
OLD CORRUGATED BOXES
OLD CORRUGATED BOXES,AVG. OF 5 MARKETS
.009 SEMI-CHEMICAL KRAFT CLIPPINGS
SEMI-CHEMICAL KRAFT CLIPPINGS
.009 MIXED KRAFT CLIPPINGS
MIXED KRAFT CLIPPINGS
WHITE NEWS BLANKS
WHITE NEWS BLANKS,AVG. OF 4 MARKETS
PAPER
PAPER,EXCEPT NEWSPRINT

DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/74
DEC/73
DEC/73

188.0

188.6

189.7

191 .9

193.2

193.5

195 .5

195.8

199.0

202.4

203.9

205.2

195.6

PULP, PAPER, AND PRODUCTS, EX. BLDG. PAPER

188.3

188.6

189.5

191 .7

192.9

193.2

195 .3

195.8

199. 1

202.6

204.2

205.7

266.5
174.5
257. 1
162.9
(3)
268.6
191.5
199.2

262.9
170.9
259.6
158.7
100.5
258.7
192.7
200 .8

262.2
170.3
257.4
157.6
100.5
258.7
192.7
200 .8

260.7
169.2
249.3
159.3
100.5
258.7
191.9
199.7

261 .0
169 .3
249 .3
160 . 1
100 .5
258 .7
192 .5
200 .5

261. 1
169.3
249.3
160.2
100.5
258.7
192.5
200.5

260.7
169.0
249.3
158.3
100.5
258.7
192.5
200.5

261 .3
169 .8
249 .6
161 .7
(3)
261 .3
191 .6
199 .4

261.2
169.9
249.6
162.3
(3)
26 1.3
191.1
198.6

261.2
169.9
249.6
162.3
(3)
261.3
191.1
198.6

282.0
188.5
274.2
171.5
(3)
293. 1
191.1
198.6

281.6
188.7
274.2
171.5
(3)
296.8
189.3
196.2

281.6
188.7
274.2
171.5
(3)
296.8
189.3
196.2
192.2

191.2

209.9

210.8

202.9

183 .0

182.5

182.6

181 .6

182.8

186.2

188.4

191.5

200.5

313.2

301.3

262.4

193 .7

184.7

181.7

176 .9

160.2

160.2

157.2

157.2

157.2

224.0

244.4

271.6

271.6

225 .0

225.0

225.0

217 .3

201.7

201.7

201.7

201.7

201.7

202.0

198.0

198.0

191.7

172 .6

172.6

178.9

182 . 1

201.2

214.0

226.7

243.9

243.9

224.2

212.8

212.8

210.4

210,.4

210.4

210.4

210 .4

226. 1

240.6

245.5

245.5

255.2

248.7

234.9

234.9

231.9

231 .9

231.9

231.9

231 .9

251.0

268.6

274.5

274.5

286 .3

178.5

176.6

176.6

176.6

176 .6

179.0

177.8

177 .8

180. 1

180. 1

180. 1

180. 1

180. 1

206. 1
199.4

197.5
191.1

198. 1
192.0

198.8
192.9

202..7
194 .2

204.0
196.0

205. 1
197.5

206 .8
199..7

208.0
200.6

210.2
203.5

213.0
207.3

214.0
208.6

214.6
209.4

■ o otnotes a t e n d of t a b le .




56

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
COMMODITY

CODE NO.
0913

0113
01 15
0 122
0 131
0 132
0133
0 134
0 14 1
0147
0151
0 153
0155
0 157
0161
0 17 1
02
0291

0914

01
0 101
0 111
02
0223
0225
0226
03
0332
04
0441
0442
0448

0915 0 1,

0 10 1
0 105
0 107
G 109
02
0213
0215
0 34
0319
0321
0323
0327
0329
0333
0335
0337
04
0431
064
0645
0647
0649
07
075 1
0753

PAPER (CONT'D)
COATED PRINTING PAPER, NO.3
COATED PRINTING PAPER, NO. 5
BOOK PAPER, NO. 3 UNCOATED OFFSET
UNWATERMARKED BOND, NO. 4
WATERMARKED BOND, NO. 1
FORM BOND, 12 LB.
FORM BOND, 15 LBS.
BOND, 25 PCT. COTTON FIBER CONTENT
UNCOATED INDEX BRISTOL
WRAPPING PAPER
SHIPPING SACK, UNBLEACHED KRAFT
STANDARD CONVERTING, UNBLEACHED KRAFT
GROCERY SACK, UNBLEACHED KRAFT
BUTCHERS’ PAPER
WAXING PAPER
NEWSPRINT
STANDARD NEWSPRINT
PAPERBOARD
CONTAINER BOARD
LINER, 100 LB TEST
CORRUGATING MEDIUM, SEMI-CHEMICAL
FOLDING BOXBOARD
NEWSBACK, W.P.C.
WHITE-CLAY COATED, 80 BRIGHT
BENDING CHIPBOARD
SET-UP BOXBOARD
CHIPBOARD
OTHER PAPERBOARD
BLEACHED BOARD, FOLDING CARTON
UNCOATED CUP STOCK
TUBE, CAN AND DRUM STOCK
CONVERTED PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PRODUCTS
SANITARY PAPERS AND HEALTH PRODUCTS
TOILET TISSUE
TOWELS
NAPKINS,INDUSTRIAL
NAPKINS, HOUSEHOLD
PAPER BAGS AND SHIPPING SACKS
GROCERY BAGS
CEMENT SHIPPING SACKS
PAPER BOXES AND CONTAINERS
CANDY BOX
SHIRT BOX
CORRUGATED SHIPPING CONTAINER, R.S.C.
ICE CREAM CARTON
MILK CARTON,1/2 GALLON
PAPER CUPS,HOT
PAPER PLATES
FIBER DRUMS
PACKAGING ACCESSORIES
GUMMED SEALING TAPE
OFFICE SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
FILE FOLDERS
INDEX CARDS
ADDING MACHINE ROLLS
COMPOSITE CANS
MOTOR OIL CAN
CONCENTRATED FRUIT JUICE CAN

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/75
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73

DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74

DEC/68

DEC/68

092 I4
0103

HARDBOARD AND PARTICLEBOARD
HARDBOARD, TYPE 11, 1/8 INCH
PARTICLEBOARD, CORESTOCK
PARTICLEBOARD, FLOOR UNDERLAYMENT

10

1011

1012

DEC/68

IRON ORE
MESABI, REGULAR-UNSCREENED
PELLETS

01
0 10 1
0102
0 103
0104
0 105
0106
0 107
02
02 11
0212
0213
0215
0216
0217
03
0321
0322
0323
0324
0325
0326
0327

IRON AND STEEL SCRAP
NO. 1 HEAVY MELTING
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA
DETROIT
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES
NO. 2 HEAVY MELTING
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES
NO. 2 BUNDLES
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA
DETROIT
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES

MAY

153.9
179.5
188.3
164.7
125.3
165.3
110.9
187 .3
149.7
225.6
16 1.5
151.5
158.2
(3)
210.3

146. 1
174.2
178.5
157.5
119.9
156.0
102. 9
18 1.1
146.2
217.8
158. 1
146 .5
147 .4
192.2
207 .7

146 .3
176 .0
178.5
158.0
121.1
157.0
1C5.6
183.2
147.0
217.8
158. 1
146.5
147 .4
192.2
207.7

150.0
176.0
178.5
157.7
120.6
157.5
105.3
186 .8
148.2
217.8
158. 1
148.4
149.3
192.2
207.7

151.7
175.8
178.5
160.6
122.0
158.8
106. 1
186.8
148.2
217.8
158. 1
148.4
152.0
(3)
207.7

216.7

216.7

216.7

179.6
172.7
171.5
179. 1
185.2
17 1.4
117.6
108.2
214.9
213.5

170.7
163.2
162.7
168.8
177.2
167 . 1
109.4
106.5
208.4
207 . 1

172. 1
164.2
164. 1
168.3
179.0
168.7
110.7
107.3
213.3
212.0

174.5
166.8
166.9
171. 1
179.8
170.3
110.7
108. 1
214.2
212.8

124.0
122.8
105.6

118.8
119.4
100.5

120.9
121.0
100.5

186.5
253.8
268.3
257.3
257.9
276.6
190.9
182.3
204.5
174.6
236.2
194.5
180.3
190.6
183.2
145.8
135.5
217.9

178.9
242.6
254.2
245.7
246.5
264.2
180.4
168.4
199.9
168.2
231.4
186 .6
173.4
179. 1
180.7
140.0
134.6
216.4

187.6
156.7
175.8
150.3
198.3
209.6
213.0
215.3

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

152.5
175.6
183.3
163.7
124.7
162.4
110.0
186.8
148.2
217.8
158. 1
148.4
153.3
(3)
207.7

153.8
175.8
185.7
163.5
124.8
164.6
111.3
186.8
148.2
222.0
158. 1
149.7
157.9
(3)
207.7

153.8
181.5
188.8
163.3
125.8
164.6
111.3
186.8
148.2
228.2
158. 1
149.7
156.6
(3)
207.7

154.9
182. 1
188.8
164.9
124.6
165.4
111.5
186.8
148.2
228.2
158.7
149.7
162.5
(3)
209.7

156.3
180.7
195.7
170.4
129.3
171.2
114.2
186.8
149.6
228.2
167.7
157.6
166.4
(3)
209.7

159.7
185. 1
200.9
172. 1
130.5
174.7
117.1
188.7
154.0
234.3
168.2
157.6
167.7
(3)
216.8

16 1.2
185.2
200 .9
172.0
130.5
175.7
117.8
192.3
155.0
238.5
168.2
157.6
167.7
(3)
216.8

160.6
186.2
200.9
172.6
130. 1
176. 1
1 18.0
194.9
155.0
238.5
168.2
157.6
169.7
(3)
216.8

228.2

228.2

228.2

228.2

230 .5

230.5

230.5

230.5

230.5

177.3
169.4
167.9
177.7
186.7
170.3
120. 1
108. 1
214.2
212.8

178.0
170.3
169.3
177.0
186.7
170.3
120. 1
108. 1
214.2
212.8

178.6
171.3
170.3
178. 1
186.7
170.3
120. 1
108. 1
214.2
212.8

179.5
172.5
170.9
179.4
186.7
170.3
120. 1
108. 1
214.2
212.8

179.4
172.3
170.7
179.4
187. 0
171.3
120. 1
108. 1
214.2
212.8

185. 1
179.8
177.7
187.2
187.0
171.3
120. 1
108. 1
214.2
212.8

186. 1
180.4
178.5
186.9
188.5
175.4
120. 1
108.9
219.1
217.7

186.9
181.3
179.6
187.5
188.5
175.4
120. 1
108.9
219.1
217.7

187.4
181.4
179.7
187.5
189. 1
176.4
120. 1
109.7
219.1
217.7

123.5
120.2
100.5

123.8
120.2
104.7

123.7
122.8
104.7

123.6
122.8
104.7

123.5
122.8
105.9

123.6
122.8
105.9

124.9
124.3
109.5

126.0
125.8
109.5

127. 1
125.8
109.5

128.7
125.8
110.8

179.0
243.8
258.4
245.7
247.5
264.6
180.4
168.4
199.9
168. 1
231.4
191.9
173. 1
179. 1
180.7
140.0
134.6
216.4

180. 1
246.2
261.5
245.7
247.5
269.2
180.3
168.3
199.9
169.4
231.4
191.9
173.8
188.4
180.7
142.4
134.6
216.4

182.4
249.2
265.8
249.6
255.0
273.6
186.3
177.8
199.9
169.8
234.2
191.9
173.8
188.4
180.7
147. 1
134.6
216.4

183. 9
252.3
265.8
259.7
257.0
273.6
187.2
179.2
199.9
171.4
234.2
193.3
176. 1
188.4
180.7
147. 1
134.6
216.4

183.9
252.3
265.8
259.7
257.0
273.6
187.3
178.4
201.7
171.3
234.2
193.3
176.0
190. 1
180.7
147. 1
134.6
216.4

186.6
255.2
270.0
259.7
257.0
281.6
190.4
183.2
20 1.7
174.2
234.2
195.4
179.5
190. 1
186.9
147. 1
134.6
216.4

186.8
255.3
270.0
259.7
259.4
281.6
190.3
183.2
201.7
174.2
234.2
195.4
179.5
190. 1
186.9
147. 1
134.6
216.4

190.5
255.3
270.0
259.7
259.4
281.6
191.8
185.5
201.7
180. 1
234.2
195.4
187.7
190. 1
185.0
147. 1
134.6
216.4

193. 1
257.9
275. 1
259.7
259.4
281.6
202.7
194.4
215.9
181.9
241.3
197.4
189.2
198.0
185.0
147. 1
137.7
222.3

195.3
265.3
279.3
269.5
272.7
281.6
205.8
199.3
215.9
182.4
241.3
197.4
189.5
202.5
185.0
147. 1
137.7
222.3

197.4
269.6
283.5
273.5
276.0
291.9
207.3
201.7
215.9
184.4
252.2
204.3
191.7
202.5
185.0
150.0
138.7
222.3

175.7
151.6
166.6
143.7
190.0
203.2
207.4
206.8

175.7
151.6
166.6
143.7
190.0
204.0
207 .4
209.4

175.7
151.9
166.6
143.7
192.7
204.0
205. 9
212.8

188.4
154.8
17 1.4
148. 1
192.7
204.9
205.9
215.7

188.4
155. 1
17 1.4
148. 1
195.3
207.5
209.7
215.7

188.4
155. 1
17 1.4
148. 1
195.3
207.5
209.7
215.7

191.0
155.6
171.4
148. 1
198.3
212.1
216.4
215.7

191.0
157.7
178.6
151.0
198.3
212.1
216.4
215.7

191.0
160.0
185.3
155. 1
198.3
212. 1
216.4
215.7

193.6
160.0
185.3
155. 1
198.3
215.0
219.4
218.5

196.2
163. 1
188. 1
158.3
211.6
215.2
219.4
219.5

196.2
164.4
187.0
160.4
218.6
218.0
222.0
222.6

175.0

180. 1

186.6

188.7

190.8

192.3

193. 1

189.8

187.0

189.5

188.7

186.6

189.9
198.0

190.6
199.5

196.8
207.9

199.6
208.3

202.8
212.6

202.2
211.5

204.6
216.4

206.6
220.8

208.6
222.6

211.5
226.4

208. 1
(3)

208.8
(3)

170.4
157.0
151.2
127.5

159.0
146.5
137.5
127.9

164.7
150.7
142.7
136.9

170.9
153.4
150.3
151.9

172.7
153.5
154.5
151.7

174.4
155.9
155.2
151.1

176.2
157.8
158.5
152.9

176.6
159.0
158.3
141.6

172.3
160.0
156.3
118.9

168.6
158.8
155. 1
104. 1

170.8
163.2
152.5
97.0

170.7
164.9
147.4
101.5

168. 1
160.8
146.0
94.7

236.6

227. 1

IRON AND STEEL
0106
0117

APRIL

DEC/6 9

JUN/77
JUN/77

JUN/77

JUN/77
JUN/77

215.2

219. 1

221. 1

223.9

224.6

225.9

227.3

231.0

231.4

234. 1

235.5

253.6

METALS AND METAL PRODUCTS

101

MARCH

187.4

INSULATION BOARD
1/2 INCH

09224
0101
0121
0122

FEB.

202.5
212.4

BUILDING PAPER AND BOARD

092

JAN.

226.3

DEC/73
DEC/73

ANN.
AVG.

237.9

244.8

247.6

252.0

252.0

252.5

253.9

258.6

258.5

259.9

26 1.7

263.2

194.9
204.3
230. 1

186.8
200.8
220.2

186.8
200.8
220.2

186.8
200.8
220.2

191.4
200.8
226.0

191.7
206. 1
226.0

196.3
206. 1
231.8

196.7
206. 1
232.2

196.7
206. 1
232.2

196.7
206. 1
232.2

200.6
206. 1
237.2

204.2
206. 1
241.7

204.2
206. 1
241.7

264.6
278.2
290.4
265.3
282.8
119.5
303.0
125.5
202.3

238.3
248.8
270.7
254.6
258. 1
112.0
251.4
108.4
123.0

248.8
259.8
276.3
254.6
272.4
112.0
284.4
117.6
146. 1

261.3
270 .9
285.6
254.6
293.9
112.0
298.8
117.6
184.6

271. 1
284.2
298.6
272.5
292. 1
118.0
307 . 1
129.8
203.0

260.8
269.3
280 .0
254.6
274.2
108.0
307. 1
125.2
200.0

258.6
269.0
278.2
254.6
272.4
118.0
290.6
122. 1
203.0

272.0
286.3
306 .0
283.3
272.4
124.0
307. 1
122. 1
209.2

269.8
284. 1
291. 1
268.9
297.5
125.0
307. 1
1 17.6
224.6

261.5
274.3
280.0
247.4
283. 1
125.0
307 . 1
117.6
224.6

257.9
270.0
280.0
247.4
272.4
118.0
298.8
122. 1
215.3

278.9
297.9
309.7
283.3
283. 1
124.0
323.5
146.6
239.9

296.7
323.9
328.2
308.4
322.6
138.0
352.4
158.8
253.8

290.2
268.9
296.8
296.5
301.8
126.0
222.0
268.3
223.5
256.8
263. 1
138.0
331.9
114.9
268. 1

255.3
234.6
284.3
267.8
259. 0
108.9
129.8
244.4
228.2
218.6
261.6
139. 1
291.7
101.0
142.2

269.3
256.5
284.3
272.2
291.7
118.7
150.8
254.9
228.2
245.3
251.6
139. 1
320.9
1 12. 1
171. 1

283.7
266.5
284.3
306.7
301.0
118.7
202.4
268.6
225.9
245.3
291.8
133.3
333.8
112. 1
255.6

296.8
272.4
305.2
304.6
305.7
131.7
225.3
271.5
225.9
255.9
284.3
133.3
340.3
121.2
255.6

283.0
260.5
284.3
287.3
305.7
126.8
221.5
260.5
205.8
266.6
246.5
127.5
346.8
117.2
266.2

280.7
258.5
284.3
280.8
287.0
126.8
232. 9
262.8
210.3
261.3
261.6
134.8
327.3
113. 1
266.2

301.8
290.3
317.7
280.8
301.0
123.6
240.6
275. 1
237. 1
266.6
26 1.6
142.0
327.3
113.1
27 1.7

295.8
270.4
301.0
315.4
301.0
118.7
244.4
274.6
223.7
266.6
266.6
143.5
327.3
112. 1
301.9

281.4
256 .5
275.9
298. 1
301.0
118.7
244.4
264.9
205.8
266.6
246.5
143.5
327.3
1 12. 1
296.4

279.5
260.5
275.9
289.4
291.7
123.6
229. 1
258.5
212.5
245.3
241.5
133.3
307.9
112.1
296.4

312.3
288.3
317.7
304.6
324.4
138.6
263.5
277.0
230.4
250.6
251.6
139. 1
353.3
126.3
323.8

343.0
312.2
347.0
349.9
352.4
157.7
278.7
306.2
248.3
293.2
291.8
147.8
379.2
126.3
370.5

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b le .




57

I. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
dine /idual items, 19781 Continued
—
7 = 100

NLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)

IE N O.

COMMODITY

04
0431

0432
0435
0436
05
0541
0543
0544
0545
0546
0547
06
0651
0652
0653
0654
0655
0656
0657
07
076 1
0762
0764

5

01

01 0 1

0102

0103

0111

0113
02
0238
0239
0241
0242
0243
0244
0245
0246
0247
0248
0249
0251
0252
0253
0254
0255
0256
0257
0258
0259
0261
0262
0263
0264
0265
0266
0267
0268
0269
027 1
0272
0273
0274
0275
0276
0277
0278
027 9
0281
0282
0283
0284
0285
0286
0287
0288
0289
0291
0292
0293
0294
0295
0296
0297
0298
0299
54

0101

0 103

0111

0141
0151
0153
6
0101

0105
0107
0108

0111

0112

0113

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

IRON AND STEEL SCRAP <CONT*D)

MELTING, R.R. NO. 1
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
NO. 1 CUPOLA CAST IRON
PITTSBURGH
PHILADELPHIA
DETROIT
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES
NO. 1 BUNDLES
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
PHILADELPHIA
DETROIT
BIRMINGHAM
HOUSTON
LOS ANGELES
STAINLESS BUNDLES
PITTSBURGH
CHICAGO
DETROIT

JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77

JUN/77
JUN/77

JUN/77

STEEL MILL PRODUCTS
SEMIFINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS
BILLETS, REROLLING, CARBON
BILLETS, FORGING, CARBON
BILLETS, ALLOY
WIRE RODS, CARBON
WIRE RODS, STAINLESS
FINISHED STEEL PRODUCTS
PLATE, A572, GRADE 50
STRUCTURAL SHAPE, WIDE FLANGE
RAILS, STANDARD, CARBON
TIE PLATES, LOW OR HIGH CARBON
AXLES, CARBON
WHEELS, CARBON
PLATES, CARBON, A-285
PLATES, CARBON, A-36
PLATES, STAINLESS
STRUCTURAL SHAPES
BARS, TOOL STEEL, ALLOY, DIE
BARS, TOOL STEEL, C. F., ALLOY
BARS, H. R., ALLOY
BARS, HOT ROLLED, STAINLESS, TYPE 304
BARS,H.R.,CARBON,SPECIAL
BARS, REINFORCING
BARS, C. F., CARBON
BARS, C. F., ALLOY
BARS, C.G. STAINLESS, TYPE 303
SHEETS, H.R., CARBON, COIL
SHEETS, H. R., CARBON
SHEETS, C. R., CARBON
SHEETS, GALVANIZED, CARBON
SHEETS, C. R., STAINLESS
SHEETS, ELECTRICAL, ALLOY
STRIP, C. R., CARBON
STRIP, C. R., STAINLESS
STRIP, H. R., CARBON
PIPE, BLACK, CARBON
PIPE, GALVANIZED, CARBON
LINE PIPE, CARBON
OIL WELL CASING, CARBON
OIL WELL CASING, ALLOY
PRESSURE TUBING, CARBON
MECHANICAL TUBING, CARBON, WELD
MECHANICAL TUBING, CARBON, SEAMLESS
MECHANICAL TUBING, STAINLESS, WELD
MECHANICAL TUBING, STAINLESS, SEAMLESS
TIN FREE STEEL, CARBON, D B L . CR
TIN PLATE, ELECTROLYTIC
TIN PLATE, ELECTROLYTIC, COILS
TIN PLAT E,

ELEC.,

C A RB ON ,

DEC/70

DBL.C.R.

BLACK PLATE, CARBON
DRAWN WIRE, CARBON
DRAWN WIRE STAINLESS, TYPE 302
BALING WIRE, CARBON
NAILS, WIRE, 8D COMMON
NAILS, WIRE, GALV., 8 D COMMON
STAPLES, FENCE, GALV., CARBON STEEL
BARBED WIRE, GALVANIZED
WOVEN WIRE FENCE, GALVANIZED
BARS, H.R., STAINLESS, FORGING, 410
BARS, CENTERLESS GROUND, STAINLESS, 416
DRAWN WIRE, STAINLESS, TYPE 410
BARS, H.R., CARBON, MERCHANT QUALITY
BANDS (SHEET), H.R. CARBON
FOUNDRY AND FORGE SHOP PRODUCTS
GRAY IRON CASTINGS
MALLEABLE IRON CASTING
INGOT MOLDS
STEEL CASTINGS
CLOSED DIE FORGINGS, CARBON STEEL
CLOSED DIE FORGINGS, ALLOY STEEL
PIG IRON AND FERROALLOYS
PIG IRON, BASIC
PIG IRON, MALLEABLE
PIG IRON, BESSEMER
PIG IRON, NO. 2 FOUNDRY
FERROMANGANESE
FERROSILICON
CHARGE CHROME

DEC/77
DEC/68
DEC/69

DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
JUN/77
DEC/68

DEC/6 9
DEC/67

JUN/77
JUN/77

276. 2
259. 6
269. 1
295. 3
122. 1
237. 9
116. 7
116. 0
109. 2
110. 6
119. 9
138. 2
283. 7
283. 6
265. 4
271. 9
133. 3
307. 1
125. 5
228. 9
192. 7
190. 0
185. 0
104. 3

248.2
229.3
258.6
243.5
108.4
207.3
105.6
93.4
102.9
93.2
108.7
106.8
253.9
268.2
255. 1
249.9
124.6
252.9
108.4
137.7
187.7
184.4
183.0
98.9

261. 2
241. 7
258. 6
277. 7
117. 6
216. 9
112. 0
93..4
102.,9
104. 3
115. 5
111. 6
264. 1
274. 7
255. 1
253. 2
124. 6
288. 5
117. 6
163. 5
194.,3
195. 8
183. 0
104. 2

266. 0
247. 9
258. 6
291. 8
117. 6
239. 4
117. 6
127. 9
107. 4
110. 5
115. 5
119. 9
275. 5
276. 4
255. 1
279. 2
124. 6
303. 1
117. 6
216. 5
196. 8
195. 8
186. 9
106. 8

285. 5
269. 5
276. 1
299. 8
129. 8
249.,7
120. 4
127.,9
121..1
110. 5
121. 7
140. 4
286. 9
276. 4
272. 3
279. 2
129. 8
311. 4
129. 8
249. 5
196. 0
193..9
186. 9
106..8

269.2
247.9
258.6
299.8
125.2
241.7
114.8
118.0
114.3
115.4
120.5
147.3
272.7
268.2
255. 1
26 1.3
119.3
311.4
125.2
227.2
199.5
196.8
190.8
108.9

267.2
251.0
258.6
283.7
121.4
234.5
114. 1
101.6
114.3
117.3
118.0
147.3
269.9
258.4
255. 1
256.4
129.8
294.7
122. 1
230.6
199.5
196.8
190.8
108.9

293.7
285.0
286.6
299.8
122. 1
243.2
121. 1
108.2
121. 1
111.7
121. 1
145.9
292.8
300.9
282.6
256.4
143.9
311.4
122. 1
234.0
193.9
189.2
186.9
106.8

281.2
269.5
272.6
299.8
117.6
245.7
1 19.7
118.0
121. 1
110.5
120.5
145.9
292.8
294.4
268.8
285.6
141.2
311.4
117.6
251.3
187.9
182.5
183.0
102. 1

265.6
249.4
251.6
299.8
117.6
240.7
112.7
118.0
121. 1
110.5
120.5
145.9
281. 1
276.4
248.2
272.7
139.5
311.4
117.6
251.3
187.9
182.5
183.0
102. 1

265.6
249.4
251.6
291.8
122. 1
232.8
112.7
118.0
93. 1
113.0
120.5
145.9
277.6
281.3
248.2
259.7
132.5
303. 1
122. 1
240.9
190.4
188.2
183.0
102. 1

295.5
277.3
286.6
315.9
132.8
245.4
121. 1
129.5
93. 1
113.0
128.0
149.3
308.9
307.4
282.6
300.3
136.8
328.2
146.6
268.5
190.4
188.2
183.0
102. 1

315.7
297.4
311.1
340. 1
132.8
257.3
128.9
137.7
98.3
116.7
128.0
152. 1
328.5
320.5
306.8
308.4
152.6
357.4
158.8
275.3
187.5
185.4
179. 1
102.1

254. 5
270. 5
126. 6
288. 0
250. 2
271. 8
100.,5
253..5
257,.5
243..5
278. 2
248..7
196. 2
242., 1
267. 2
279. 7
213. 3
272. 0
235..7
276..3
258..7
203.,9
275..2
208..4
248.. 1
261..5
205..8
243,.9
233..0
255..9
240..6
197..8
230..3
250..3
182,.7
253., 1
279,.8
288..2
296..6
271 .6
299 .8
231 .4
221 .7
277 .9
224 .1
(3)
205 . 1
263 .7
269 .9
231 . 1
296 .0
274 .3
187 .5
253 .3
273 .5
275 .9
272 .5
270 .3
242 .4
104 .6
104 .4
102 .6
113 .4
289 .8

237.5
250.4
112. 1
267.7
233.5
256. 1
100.0
236.6
238.2
223.9
257.6
230.6
186.0
235.2
247.3
256.5
206.3
251.4
220. 1
258.8
238.7
197.8
254.5
188.7
233.6
244.2
197. 1
226.6
216.0
237.4
224.3
194.0
212.6
237.7
183.6
235.7
263.9
272.9
274.8
258.3
287.5
217.6
199.4
258.2
227.0
(3)
185.3
243.9
252.8
211.1
262.8
184.0
235.4
266. 1
269.0
263.8
259.0
231.3
100.0
100.0
100.0
103.2
267.7

246..4
261.,4
114..7
282..3
245..8
271..4
101..3
245.,4
252..4
224..2
272..4
244., 1
186..0
235.,2
261. 6
273..5
206..3
251,.4
232,.0
258,.8
249,.6
197,.8
270,.0
190,.9
242 .4
254. 1
197,.1
238 .7
227 .9
250..8
236,.4
194,.0
224..5
245 .0
183,.6
246 .2
275 .6
285 . 1
291 .0
256 .3
284 .7
217 .6
211 .4
(3)
227 .0
(3)
185 .3
243 .9
252 .8
211 . 1
276 .5
272 .7
184 .0
244 .0
269 .0
271 .4
267 .6
268 .0
237 .8
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
107 .3
284 . 1

248,,8
263. 0
117..4
282..3
245..8
27 1..4
100..0
247..9
252.,4
234..4
272..4
244.,1
186.,0
235..2
26 1..6
273..5
211.. 1
260..6
232..0
27 1
..9
254..4
197..8
270..0
193 .4
242,.4
256..0
197,. 1
238 .7
227 .9
250 .8
235 .4
192 .9
225 .4
245 .0
182 .2
246 .2
275 .6
283 .6
291 .0
264 .8
(3)
229 .6
211 .4
272 .7
227 .0
(3)
199 .2
260 .8
265 .3
229 .0
286 .0
272 .7
188 .4
247 .4
269 .0
27 1.4
267 .6
268 .0
237 .8
100 .0
100 .0
102 . 1
109 .7
282 .6

252..9
272..2
128..2
286. 8
248..5
276..1
100..0
251..6
256.. 1
243. 6
276..9
247..8
187.,5
236..9
265..4
278..0
218..0
274..5
234,.3
275,.1
258,.4
202..9
273 . 1
197,.2
246,.6
260,.8
205 .8
242,.2
231,.3
254 . 1
237 .8
190,.5
226 .9
248 .0
180 .4
252 .0
278 .3
285 . 1
296 .6
270 .8
300 .9
230 „8
212 .4
(3)
227 .0
(3)
204 .0
264 .7
269 .9
235 .2
296 .6
274 .3
186 .3
248 .2
27 0 .9
272 .7
269 .6
271 .9
244 .7
104 .2
103 .2
10 1.5
111 .9
286 .7

253.5 253.9
272.8 272.8
129. 1 129. 1
286.8 286.8
248.5 248.5
276. 1 276. 1
100.0
100.0
252.3 252.7
256. 1 256. 1
243.6 245. 1
276. 9 276.9
247.8 247.8
187.5
187.5
236.9 236.9
265.4 265.4
278.0 278.0
218.0 218.0
274.5 274.5
234.3 234.3
275. 1 275. 1
258.4 258.4
202.9 202.9
273.8 273.8
202.2 206.3
247.0 247.0
260.8 260.8
205.8 205.8
242.7 242.7
231.8 231.8
254.5 254.5
237.8 237.8
196.7
192.7
226.9 226.9
248.0 248.0
180.4
180.4
252.0 252.0
278.9 278.9
285.6
285.6
297.2 297.2
271. 1 271. 1
297.5 297.5
231.9 231.9
223.3 223.3
275.6 275.6
227.0 227.0
(3)
(3)
207.8 207.8
264.3 264.3
269.2 269.2
231.7 231.7
294.5 294.5
275.3 275.3
186.3
186.3
248.2 248.2
270.9 270.3
272.7 272.3
269.6 268.9
271.9 271.3
244.7 244.7
104.2
104.2
104.4
104.4
101.5
101.5
111.9
113.2
288. 1 288. 1

254. 1
270.6
129. 1
286.8
248.5
269.4
99.6
253.0
256. 1
245. 1
276.9
247.8
194.8
242.4
265.4
278.0
218.0
274.5
234.3
275. 1
258.4
202.9
273.8
208.3
247.0
260.8
205.8
242.7
231.8
254.5
237.8
202.0
226.9
248.0
183.6
252.0
278.9
285.6
297.2
271. 1
297.5
231.9
223.3
275.6
227.0
162.0
207.8
264.3
269.2
231.7
294.5
275.3
186.3
248.2
270.3
272.3
268.9
27 1.3
244.7
104.2
104.4
101.5
114.5
288. 1

260.3
276. 1
132.0
295.3
256.0
273. 1
99.6
259.3
264.5
252.5
285.6
254.9
200 .5
247.3
274.9
288.2
212.4
280.6
240.7
275. 1
265.0
202.9
282.6
211.0
254.3
267.5
205.8
250.4
239.4
262.9
247. 1
204.5
238.8
256.7
183.6
258.7
285.5
292.7
302.8
279.2
306.5
237. 1
231.2
284.3
227.0
162.0
207.8
264.3
269.2
231.7
294.5
275.8
186.3
259.3
274.5
278.2
278.8
271.3
244.7
104.2
104.4
101.5
116.5
298.5

260.5
276. 1
132.0
295.3
256.0
273. 1
99.6
259.5
264.5
252.5
285.6
254.9
200 .5
247.3
274.9
288.2
212.4
280.6
240.7
275. 1
265.0
202.9
282.6
216.4
254.3
267.5
205.8
250.4
239.4
262.9
247. 1
203.3
238.8
256.7
183.6
258.7
285.5
294.2
302.8
279.2
306.5
237. 1
231.2
284.3
227.0
162.0
207.8
264.3
269.2
231.7
294.5
276 .2
186.3
262.7
280.3
282.6
278.8
271.3
244.7
104.2
104.4
101.5
116.8
298.5

262. 1
276.4
132.0
295.3
257.2
273. 1
101.8
261.2
264.5
252.5
285.6
254.9
212.7
250.5
274.9
288.2
212.4
280.6
242.0
291.9
265.9
211.9
282.6
224,8
254.3
268.7
214.4
250.4
239.4
262.9
247.5
200.8
238.8
256.7
183.6
26 1. 1
285.5
294.2
302.8
279.2
306.5
237. 1
231.2
284.3
227.0
162.0
216.0
276.6
284. 1
242.7
314.8
276.9
191.8
262.7
280.3
282.6
278.8
271.3
244.7
109.8
109.2
106.7
118.3
298.5

262.0
277.4
132.0
295.3
257.2
273. 1
101.8
261.0
264.5
252.5
285.6
254.9
212.7
250.5
274.9
288.2
213.6
280.6
242.0
291.9
265.9
211.9
282.6
228.9
254.3
268.7
214.4
250.4
239.4
262.9
249. 1
200.9
238.8
256.7
183.6
261. 1
285.5
296.5
302.8
279.2
306.5
237. 1
231.2
284.3
209.4
162.0
216.0
276.6
284. 1
242.7
314.8
276. 9
191.8
267.6
280.3
282.6
278.8
274.0
244.7
109.8
109.2
106.7
118.7
298.5

262. 1
277.4
132.0
295.3
257.2
273. 1
101.8
261. 1
264.5
252.5
285.6
254.9
212.7
250.5
274.9
288.2
213.6
280.6
242.0
291.9
265.9
211.9
282.6
232.9
254.3
268.7
214.4
250.4
239.4
262.9
249. 1
200.9
238.8
256.7
183.6
261. 1
285.5
297.0
302.8
279.2
306.5
237. 1
231.2
284.3
209.4
162.0
216.0
276.6
284. 1
242.7
314.8
276.9
191.8
267.6
280.3
282.6
278.8
274.0
244.7
109.8
109.2
106.7
118.7
298.5

249 .5
225 . 1
224 . 1
304 .5
257 .3
273 .7
264 .5

240.6
220.4
215.9
298.3
241.9
262.6
245.9

240 .6
220 .4
215 .9
298 .3
241 .9
262 .6
245 .9

242
220
215
298
241
267
257

246
223
215
298
260
269
257

.4
.4
.9
.3
.0
.6
.7

247.6
224.6
215.9
298.3
260.0
271.6
263.7

248.5
225.6
221.6
298.3
260.0
271.7
263.9

250.2
225.6
227.7
305.7
260.0
269. 1
263.9

252.0
225.6
227.7
305.7
260.6
275.5
273.0

253.6
225.8
231.9
305.7
263.9
275.6
275.0

256. 1
228.4
233.0
314.3
264.6
283. 1
275.6

257.9
230.7
233.0
316.5
265.0
287.7
275.6

258.6
230.7
234.9
316.5
268.2
287.7
275.6

260 .0
356 .7
354 .2
111 .3
109 .9
238 .6
241 .7
246 .4

253.7
347.6
345.2
108.5
106.7
232.0
234.8
244.5

253 .7
347 .6
345 .2
108 .5
106 .7
232 .0
234 .8
244 .5

253 .7
347 .6
345 .2
108 .5
106 .7
232 .0
234 .8
244 .5

253 .7
347 .6
345 .2
108 .5
106 .7
231 .9
234 .8
244 .5

255.6
347.6
345.2
108.5
106.7
237. 1
234.8
247.6

256.9
347.6
345.2
108.5
106.7
242.2
234.8
247.6

260.4
347.6
345.2
108.5
106.7
242.2
245.3
247.6

265.0
369.4
366.9
115.3
114.3
242.2
245.3
247.6

266.2
369.4
366.9
115.3
114.3
242.2
248.8
247.6

265.6
369.4
366.9
115.3
114.3
242.2
249.2
243.7

265.6
369.4
366.9
115.3
114.3
242.2
249.2
243.7

269.8
369.4
366.9
115.3
114.3
245.2
253.9
253.7

276 .5

footnotes at end of table.




58

.0
.4
.9
.3
.9
.8
.7

I. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
iind ridual items, 19781 Continued
—
7 = 100

INLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)_________
COMMODITY

E NO.

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

' JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

205.9

211.1

211.4

217.1

218.2

219.0

207.8

198.0

199.7

20 1. 1

202.9

203.2

205.4

>
'oi4
0101
0105
0106
0 108
0109
0111
0116
0126
0132
0133
0136
0141
0146
0151
0156
02
0271
0272
0273

PRIMARY METAL REFINERY SHAPES
PRIMARY NONFERROUS METALS, EXCEPT PRECIOUS
ALUMINUM PRIMARY, BUYERS
COBALT
DOMESTIC COPPER, CATHODE
COPPER POWDER
ALUMINUM PASTE PIGMENT
LEAD, PIG, COMMON
NICKEL, CATHODE SHEETS
TIN, PIG, GRADE A
ZINC, SLAB, PRIME WESTERN
ZINC, SLAB, SPECIAL HIGH GRADE
ANTIMONY, AMERICAN
CADMIUM METAL, 99.90 PCT. MIN.
MERCURY, 76 LB. FLASK
MAGNESIUM, PIG INGOT
TITANIUM SPONGE
PRECIOUS METALS
GOLD, REFINED
SILVER, BAR, REFINED, .999 FINE
PLATINUM

218.3
206. 1
218.5
600.7
(3)
167.9
184.6
240.9
235.4
394.9
219.0
213.6
397.7
91.3
30.5
279. 1
222.3
349. 1
551. 1
355.9
214. 1

207.2
197.9
215.0
346.0
155.6
157.2
175.0
235.7
236.6
374.8
212.5
207.2
397.7
91.3
26.3
275.4
215. 1
310.4
492.5
324.7
163.4

208.6
198.6
215.0
346.0
158.7
158.3
180.5
235.7
236.6
368. 1
212.5
207.2
397.7
91.3
33. 1
275.4
215. 1
318.5
510.2
323.7
186. 1

209.3
196.7
215.0
370.3
(3)
158.3
186.0
235.7
236.6
346.0
202.0
197.2
397.7
91.3
29.6
275.4
215. 1
342.9
530.9
359.6
199.7

209.2
198.0
216.6
370.3
160.3
161.6
186.0
235.7
240. 1
334.4
202.0
197.2
397.7
91.3
29.6
275.4
215. 1
330.6
512.3
344.0
199.7

209.0
198.7
217.2
370.3
160.6
161.6
186.0
228.6
240. 1
359.4
202.0
197.2
397.7
91.3
30.6
280.9
215. 1
321.8
497. 1
333.6
199.7

213.9
202,7
217.2
459.5
166.0
169.8
186.0
221.4
238.9
374.4
209.0
210.6
397.7
91.3
29.6
280.9
215. 1
336. 1
522.4
349.8
199.7

213.0
201.2
219.7
459.5
159. 1
168.7
186.0
221.4
237.8
381. 1
209.0
208.9
397.7
91.3
30.9
280.9
215. 1
339.7
531.8
345.5
217.9

224.8
210.9
221.3
675.7
172.6
170.9
186.0
233.9
237.8
406.9
228. 1
218.9
397.7
91.3
32. 1
280.9
215. 1
371.5
608.3
369.4
217.9

224.4
211.1
221.3
675.7
170.2
173. 1
186.0
235.7
233.2
430.3
228. 1
220.6
397.7
91.3
30.3
280.9
236.8
366.2
597.6
360.9
227.0

234.6 232.5 233. 1
219.4 219.0 219.2
221.3 221.3 221.3
973. 1 1081.2 1081.2
(3)
(3)
178.6
174.2
180.3
180.3
186.0
186.0
186.0
264.3 271.4 271.4
231.5 231.5 224.6
481.8 459. 1 422.9
238.6 242. 1 242. 1
230.6 234.0 234.0
397.7
397.7 397.7
91.3
91.3
91.3
30.5
30.2
32.8
280.9 280.9 280.9
236.8 236.8 236.8
394.0 376.2 381.2
644.6 581.7 584. 1
391.9 382. 1 385.2
231.5 254.2 272.4

5
01
0106
0111
0116
02
0222
0223
03
0321
0326
0331
0336

NONFERROUS SCRAP
COPPER BASE SCRAP
COPPER SCRAP, NO. 2 REFINER
HEAVY YELLOW BRASS SCRAP
NO. 1 COMPOSITION (RED BRASS) SCRAP
ALUMINUM BASE SCRAP
ALUMINUM,SEGREGATED LOU-COPPER CLIPS,N.Y
OLD ALUMINUM,SCRAP,SHEET AND CAST, N.Y.
OTHER NONFERROUS SCRAP NEC.
SCRAP LEAD BATTERY PLATES
NEW SCRAP NICKEL, CLIPS AND SOLIDS, N.Y.
BLOCK TIN PIPE SCRAP
OLD SCRAP ZINC N.Y.

188.3
135.5
128.0
153.6
139.6
372.4
348.5
390.8
177.0
210.0
135.9
300.4
195.3

165.4
128.6
124.6
140.8
133.9
288.0
291,9
294.8
155.5
180.6
132.3
267.2
157.0

172.4
126.0
119.5
140.8
133.9
329.6
323.6
340.9
166.6
191.6
132.3
267.2
190.6

175.4
129.5
119.5
149.6
136.8
329.6
323.6
340.9
169.6
197.8
132.3
287.0
190.6

186.4
134.7
129.8
149.6
136.8
373.3
336.3
396.2
166.3
189.5
132.3
287.0
190.6

182.9
126.2
113. 1
149.6
136.8
393. 1
361.7
414.6
159.8
168.6
138. 1
287.0
190.6

192.8
139. 1
131.0
158.4
142.6
393. 1
361.7
414.6
164. 1
172. 1
146.7
287.0
190.6

189.8
135.0
128.5
151.8
138.3
393. 1
361.7
414.6
164. 1
172.1
146.7
287.0
190.6

195.2
140.0
127.2
165.0
147.0
393. 1
361.7
414.6
176.9
212.6
135.2
300.9
190.6

195. 1
138.7
124.6
165.0
147.0
393. 1
361.7
414.6
182.7
227.0
135.2
300.9
190.6

204.0
146.3
142.6
160.6
147.0
393. 1
36 1.7
414.6
207.4
277.4
135.2
300.9
213.1

200. 1
140.3
136.2
156.2
136.8
393. 1
361.7
414.6
210.3
277.4
132.3
356.3
224.3

200.4
141.7
138.8
156.2
138.3
396.2
374.4
414.6
201.0
253.0
132.3
376. 1
224.3

t
0101
0106
0111
0116
0128
0151

SECONDARY METAL AND ALLOY BASIC SHAPES
ALUMINUM, R.S.I., BUYERS PRICES
RED BRASS INGOT (85-5-5-5 ALLOY)
BABBITT GRADE 7, 75-15-10 LEAD BASE
BAR SOLDER, 50 PCT. TIN, 50 PCT. LEAD
ANTIMONIAL LEAD
ZINC, DIE CASTING ALLOY, (ZAMAC NO.3)

212.0
226.6
161.8
315.3
379.0
272.0
210.4

205.3
216.9
155.9
308. 1
364.9
267.4
206.3

205.7
218.4
155.9
308.6
364.9
(3)
206.3

203.5
(3)
155.9
303.7
351.7
(3)
197.4

203.5
220.7
155.9
(3)
(3)
267.4
197.4

205.3
225.4
161.5
295.3
338.4
259.0
197.4

206.2
221.8
161.5
299.0
350.8
255.0
209.2

209.0
228.4
161.5
303. 1
361.2
254.6
209.2

212. 1
229.8
161.5
312. 1
378.4
262.6
209.2

213.7
230.4
161.5
312.5
379.7
270.6
215. 1

219.6
231.9
167. 1
323.8
389.8
288.7
218. 1

231.4
234.2
171.5
357.8
459.5
298.0
229.8

228.3
235.0
171.5
344.5
429.3
296.8
229.8

229.9
226.5
235.5
220.3
209.2
217.4
224.2
232.0
159.3
174.2
231. 1
224.3
216.2
189.7
241. 1
231. 1
171.6
186.6
151. 1
196.7
162.8
161.4
187.5
189.9
198. 1
200.0
263.4
173. 1
175.4
(3)

219.8
215. 1
211.8
209.0
195.0
205.9
217.3
217. 1
149.2
167.8
223.8
217.3
213.7
180.7
228. 1
203.7
164.8
178.2
146.1
182.2
159.0
157.5
178.4
181.4
189.7
199.5
262.6
168.7
169.5
(3)

221. 1
216.0
(3)
211.5
196.8
208.5
217.3
217.1
151.0
167.8
225.2
218.6
213.7
180.7
231. 1
203.7
166.8
180.8
144.9
188.3
161.3
16Q.5
180.5
184.3
189.7
199.5
262.6
169.3
169.5
181.6

224.3
222. 1
228.5
211.5
205.2
214. 1
219.0
230.5
151.0
170.4
229.3
222.4
216.9
183.3
231. 1
227.7
167.0
179.4
147.6
(3)
161.0
159.9
(3)
182.9
189.7
199.5
262.6
170. 1
169.5
(3)

226.7
223.9
228.5
211.5
207.8
214. 1
223.7
230.5
154.7
173. 1
230.6
225.9
216. 1
183.3
231. 1
227.7
168.3
181.6
149.2
190.3
161.0
159.9
182.2
185.3
197.9
199.5
262.6
170. 1
169.5
183.7

226.9
223.7
228.5
211.5
207.8
214. 1
223.7
230.5
154.7
173. 1
230.6
223.6
216. 1
183.3
231. 1
227.7
169. 1
181.7
150.2
191. 1
161.3
160.5
185.2
186. 1
197.9
199.5
262.6
172.2
175.7
183.6

228.5
224.5
228.5
211.5
207.8
215.6
223.7
232.9
157.8
173. 1
232.0
224.9
216. 1
189.9
231. 1
227.7
171.3
184.5
152.0
195.8
(3)
(3)
(3)
190.5
200.6
199.5
262.6
174.2
175.7
187.8

229.7
228. 1
235.2
217.9
210.5
220.2
227.7
235.4
161.5
173. 1
232.0
224.9
216. 1
189.9
237.7
236.8
169.7
185.2
150.4
195,3
159. 1
157.0
185.5
187.9
200.6
199.5
262.6
174.2
175.7
187.9

232.9
231.7
245.2
230.6
214.9
222.8
227.7
235.4
165.2
178.9
232.0
224.9
216. 1
193.2
251.5
241. 1
172.5
189.4
153.8
197.2
160.3
158.6
187. 1
191.6
200.6
199.5
262.6
175.7
175.4
192.0

233.8
231.7
245.2
230.6
214.9
222.8
227.7
235.4
165.2
178.9
232.0
224.9
216. 1
193.2
251.5
241. 1
173.8
189.4
152.4
205.4
162.9
161.5
189.9
191.8
200.6
199.5
262.6
175.6
175.7
191.4

236.2
231.8
245.2
230.6
214.9
222.8
227.7
235.4
167.0
177.3
232.0
224.9
216. 1
198. 1
251.5
241. 1
177. 1
195.0
153. 1
208.8
164.6
162.8
195.3
198.5
200.6
199.5
262.6
175.7
182.9
(3)

238.3
233.4
245.2
230.6
217.5
222.8
227.7
242. 1
167.0
177.3
236. 1
228.8
218.6
198. 1
251.5
241. 1
178.2
196. 1
156.5
203.7
167.2
165.6
192.7
198.6
203.2
199.5
262.6
176.0
182.9
(3)

240.4
235.5
248.2
236.7
217.5
225.3
227.7
242. 1
167.0
179.7
237.8
230.4
218.6
202.2
265.5
254. 1
180.9
198. 1
156.5
205.4
172.8
171.2
197.7
200.4
205.8
205.5
272.0
175.2
182.9
(3)

(3)
253.2

251.7
245.6

251.7
(3)

(3)
(3)

(3)
245.6

(3)
244.0

(3)
240.7

(3)
240.7

(3)
243.9

(3)
250.5

(3)
266.9

(3)
277.7

(3)
276.7

153.6
148.2
156. 1
153.5
116.3
(3)
83.7
130.8
136.0
151. 1
(3)
145.9
128.5
(3)
117.6
154.3
164.7
175.3
209.3
182.4
181.5
182.4

154.4
149. 1
157.8
154.7
117.5
104.6
84.5
136.3
136.0
151. 1
146.6
147.7
129.5
126.0
118.6
155. 1
164.7
175.4
209.3
182.4
183. 1
182.4

154.9
148.7
155.5
155.7
117.5
(3)
86.0
135.2
135.4
150.9
146.0
147.7
128.5
125.0
117.6
154.3
164.7
184.0
225. 1
186.2
(3)
182.4

155.7
149.6
159.2
(3)
118.6
105.4
86.8
136.8
136.8
153.7
146.9
147.5
130.4
127. 1
119.6
155.9
164.7
184.2
225. 1
186.2
186.4
182.4

156.9
151. 1
(3)
(3)
123.7
(S)
(3)
139.6
138.7
154.6
148.0
147.5
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
166.2
182.7
225.1
181.2
(3)
(3)

152.6
146.3
162.6
153.8
127.9
112.3
92.4
143.0
141.3
155.6
150. 1
148. 1
132.4
129.2
121.6
157.4
149.9
183.8
225. 1
181.2
(3)
182.4

151.9
145.5
156.9
154.4
123.0
109.0
89.0
139.0
140.3
156.7
150.5
148.4
129.5
126.0
118.6
155. 1
152.0
183.8
225. 1
181.2
(3)
182.4

152.0
145.6
161.5
(3)
(3)
(3)
86.8
135.8
140.3
157.9
150.5
(3)
(3)
127.5
(3)
(3)
(3)
183.8
225. 1
181.2
(3)
(3)

153.4
147.2
161.5
155.5
(3)
(3)
90.0
(3)
(3)
158.2
(3)
150.6
(3)
128.4
(3)
(3)
(3)
183.8
225. 1
181.2
(3)
(3)

156.0
149.8
166.0
154.8
133.2
(3)
95. 1
142.2
141.6
158.9
(3)
156.5
133.9
130.7
123.0
159.3
155.8
185.2
227.4
182.2
(3)
182.4

159.8
153.8
170.0
158. 1
138.0
< 3)
98.8
151.6
142.6
163.3
152.0
161. 1
137.0
133.8
125.9
162.9
159.0
186.4
227.4
185.6
(3)
185.2

161. 1
155.2
171. 1
165.5
139.0
117.7
99.5
151.5
142.6
164.6
152.0
161. 1
139.6
136.3
128.3
166. 1
161.5
186.6
227.4
185.6
(3)
187.8

100.3
(3)
101.0
(3)

100.7
101.0
101.0
(3)

100.6
(3)
100.7
(3)

100.6
(3)
(3)
(3)

100.6
(3)
100.7
(3)

100.7
101.3
100.8
(3)

101.2
(3)
102.3
(3)

101.8
101.8
102.5
(3)

100.9
102.3
102.9
102.9

101.3
102.3
102.6
(3)

102.6
(3)
103. 1
(3)

103. 1
(3)
103. 1
(3)

NONFERROUS METALS

0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
0106
0111
0113
0117
0118
0119
0123
0 127
0128
02
0231
0232
0233
0251
0252
0253
0255
044
0462
0463
054
0525
0526
19
1991
1993

W

MILL SHAPES
ALUMINUM SHAPES
SHEET, FLAT 5052-H 32
SHEET, FLAT 2024-T3, HEAT TREATABLE
SHEET SIDING COIL, 3105-H16
SHEET COIL, FINSTOCK .0055"-.0065".
SHEET, COIL, REROLL.
(FOIL BASE)
SHEET, COIL, BEER CAN STOCK
ALUMINUM FOIL, .00035, PLAIN 1145
ROD, SCREW MACHINE STOCK, 2011-T3
EXTRUSION, SOLID, CIRCLE SIZE 4 TO 5
EXTRUSION, SOLID, CIRCLE SIZE 1 TO 3
EXTRUSION, SOLID, CIRCLE SIZE 10 TO 12
TUBE, DRAWN, 6063-T832
PLATE, HEAT TREATABLE 7075-T651
PLATE, 5083-H32
COPPER AND BRASS MILL SHAPES
CARTRIDGE BRASS STRIP 70-30 ALLOY
YELLOW BRASS ROD (62-35-3 ALLOY)
YELLOW BRASS TUBE (70-30 ALLOY)
COPPER WATER TUBING, IN COILS
COPPER WATER TUBING, STRAIGHT LENGTHS
COPPER TUBING
COPPER SHEET OR STRIP
NICKEL ALLOY MILL SHAPES
NICKEL PLATE, 200 ALLOY
MONEL SHEET, CR 400 ALLOY
TITANIUM MILL SHAPES
TITANIUM BAR, GROUND, 6 AL-4V
TITANIUM FORGINGS, SHIPMENT, BUYERS
OTHER MILL SHAPES
MAGNESIUM EXTRUSION
LEAD PIPE

DEC/72

DEC/68

DEC/68

DEC/69
DEC/68

DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
/72
DEC/70
DEC/68
DEC/68

0101
0103
0106
0107
0109
0111
0115
0117
0119
0137
0143
0144
0145
0147
0151
024
0261
0267
0271
0281

MIRE AND CABLE
COPPER WIRE AND CABLE
BARE MIRE, NO. 8 AUG
AUTOMOTIVE PRIMARY MIRE
BUILDING UIRE, TYPE THU, 12 AUG
BUILDING WIRE, TYPE THW, 500 MCM
BUILDING WIRE, TYPE RHW-RHH
NONMETALLIC SHEATHED CABLE 12/2, U.G.
POWER CABLE, THERMOSETTING, 15 K.V.
PORTABLE POWER CABLE,TYPE GGC.
CONTROL CABLE, THERMOPLASTIC INSUL.
CORD SETS, POWER SUPPLY, 6 ’
MAGNET WIRE, CLASS B, NO.25, SOLDERABLE
MAGNET MIRE, CLASS F, NO. 18 AMG
MAGNET MIRE, CLASS H, NO. 17 AMG
MAGNET MIRE, CLASS A, NO.35, SOLDERABLE
TELEPHONE CABLE, POLYETHYLENE
ALUMINUM MIRE AND CABLE
ACSR CABLE, (DRAKE)
SERVICE ENTRANCE CABLE
BUILDING MIRE, TYPE THM 1/0
MAGNET MIRE, CLASS F, NO. 17 AUG

DEC/69
DEC/69

155.2
149.2
161.7
(3)
125.5
(3)
90.2
140.2
139.2
156.4
(3)
151. 1
(3)
129.0
(3)
(3)
160.3
182.9
223.0
183. 1
(3)
(3)

01
0101
0102
0103

NONFERROUS FOUNDRY SHOP PRODUCTS
ZINC CASTINGS
AUTOMOTIVE, PLATED
AUTOMOTIVE, NON-PLATED
NON-AUTOMOTIVE, PLATED

JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77
JUN/77

101.2
(3)
101.9
(3)

DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/68
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/68
DEC/69

See ootnotes at end of table.




59

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
COMMODITY

CODE NO.

1028

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JUN/77

(3)

DEC/72

(3)
243.4

227.2

JAN.

APRIL

JUNE

SEPT.

OCT.

(3)

95.5

205.9

204.5

246.3

245.9
265.2
199.3
228.0
233.3
194.4
170. 1

JULY

FEB.

MARCH

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

192.4

(3)

193.9

197.5

197.5

205.9

233.7

236.8

236.9

242.9

243.0

244.1

245.0
266.3
197.6
226. 1
232.1
189.7
169.4

244.7
265.4
197.6
226.1
232.1
191.4
167.4

MAY

NOV.

DEC.

97.2

101.5

103.2

(3)

207.8

(3)

246. 1

254.6

254.5

254.4

248.5
265.2
199.3
234.3
239.5
198.4
170. 1

248. 1
265.2
199.3
234.3
237. 1
198.4
170. 1

257.7
278.3
206.5
242-9
243.7
200.6
176.9

256.4
278.3
202.2
241.0
243.7
200.8
175.6

256.3
278.3
202.2
240.3
243.7
200.8
175.6

AUG.

NONFERROUS FOUNDRY SHOP PRODUCTS (CONT'D)

0104
02
0201

METAL CONTAINERS

103
1031

1032

0101
0104
0106
0108
0121
0125

CANS
TIN CAN, 303 X 406
SOFT DRINK CAN, 12 OZ.
BEER CAN, 12 OZ.
OIL CAN, 1 QUART
BEER CAN, 12 OZ., ALUMINUM
SOFT DRINK CAN, 12 OZ. ALUMINUM

0111
0116

BARRELS, DRUMS, AND PAILS
STEEL BARREL,55 GAL.
STEEL PAIL, 5 GAL

DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/72

01
0105
0107
0108
0111
0113
0114
0116
0118
0119
0121
0125
0129
0131
0135
0136
0137
0138
03*
0345
0347
0349
04*
0456
0461

HARDWARE, N.E.C.
BUILDERS HARDWARE
PADLOCK COMBINATION
PADLOCK, WARDED MECHANISM
PADLOCK, PIN TUMBLER
CABINET HINGE
DOOR LOCK, MORTISE, STD. DUTY, KEYED
DOOR LOCK, BORED, STD. DUTY, KEYED
DOOR LOCK, BORED, RESIDENTIAL, KEYLESS
DOOR LOCK, BORED, RESIDENTIAL, KEYED
EXIT DEVICE, HEAVY DUTY, RIM TYPE
FULL MORTISE HINGES, LIGHT UT.
SASH FASTENER
SCREEN DOOR CLOSER, PNEUMATIC TYPE
DOOR CLOSER, OVERHEAD, COMMODITY GRADE
KICK PLATE
DOOR STOP
CABINET PULL
DEAD LOCK, STANDARD DUTY
TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT HARDWARE
OTHER AUTOMOBILE HARDWARE
STERN CLEAT, MARINE
CHOCK FITTING, MARINE
FURNITURE HARDWARE
BEDFRAME CASTER
DESK LOCK, CAM TYPE

0106
0111
0112
0121
0131
0132
0133
0134
0141
0144
0146
0147
0151
0156
0161
0166
0176
0181
0182

HAND TOOLS
AXE, SINGLE BIT
PAPER KNIFE
CHIPPER KNIFE
WOOD CHISEL - 1 INCH
WRENCH, OPEN END
WRENCH, BOX
WRENCH, ADJUSTABLE
PIPE WRENCH, HEAVY DUTY
SCREW DRIVER
AUTOMOBILE BUMPER JACK, RATCHET TYPE
VISE, STANDARD
WRENCH SOCKET
PLIERS
SHOVEL
HAMMER, CARPENTER
HOE, FIELD AND GARDEN
FILE FLAT
HACKSAW BLADES
HANDSAW, CROSSCUT

1042

105
1051

1052

1053

1054

0101
0111
0121

228.2 235.8 239.3 239.3
243.3 252.5 253.5 253.5
188.9
195.8
185.6
195.8
218.0 222.0 224.4 224.4
212.9 225.2 231.3 231.3
189. 1 189. 1
182.4
188.1
164.6
168.9
168.9
159.6
222.8
234.0
198.2

222.8
234.0
198.2

222.8
234.0
198.2

223.8
234.0
201.5

231.8
243.3
206.5

234.6
246.3
208.7

234.6
246.3
208.7

234.6
246.3
208.7

235.4
246.3
211.3

236.7
246.6
214.8

244.4
257.7
215.1

244.5
257.7
215.2

200.4

193.4

194.0

194.4

196.8

198.1

198.5

200.3

201.5

202.3

205.9

208.4

210.7

192.2
187.7
110.3
232. 1
212.7
204.5
116.6
165.6
171.6
119.1
150. 1
192.0
230.6
183. t
156.8
118.6
127.4
122.4
111.2
182.0
182.8
174.6
187.4
254.7
225.0
261.9

185.4
182.3
110.2
229.4
211.0
196.1
113.5
159.7
166.8
116.4
147.5
177.9
225.2
176.8
149.5
113.8
124.9
121.1
108.2
174.9
178.2
170.9
185.2
244.5
216.2
260.8

185.9
183.5
110.2
229.4
212.8
196. 1
113.5
159.7
166.8
116.4
147.5
188.9
228.6
181.2
151.7
113.8
126.5
121.1
108.2
174.9
178.2
170.9
185.2
244.5
216.2
260.8

186.0
184.0
110.2
229.4
212.8
199.9
113.5
159.7
166.8
116.4
147.5
188.9
228.6
181.2
151.7
113.8
126.5
122.6
108.2
174.9
178.2
170.9
185.2
244.5
216.2
260.8

189.4
184.0
110.2
229.4
212.8
199.9
113.5
159.7
166.8
116.4
147.5
188.9
228.6
181.2
151.7
113.8
(3)
122.6
108.2
180.2
179.0
170.9
185.2
250.6
222.0
260.8

190.5
185.3
110.2
229.4
212.8
199.9
113.5
162.1
171.4
118.5
149.3
188.9
228.6
181.2
151.7
113.8
126.5
122.6
111.1
180.3
179.2
170.9
185.2
256.3
226.8
260.8

190.7
185.7
110.4
229.4
212.8
199.9
113.5
162. 1
171.4
118.5
149.3
188.7
228.6
181.2
(3)
117.4
126.5
122.6
111.1
180.3
179.4
170.9
185.2
256.3
226.8
260.8

191.4
187.3
110.4
234.8
212.8
199.9
117.4
166. 1
171.4
118.5
148.9
189.5
228.6
181.2
160.6
117.4
126.5
122.6
111.1
180.5
179.6
170.9
185.2
256.3
226.8
260.8

192.4
187.4
110.4
234.8
212.8
199.9
117.4
166. 1
171.4
118.5
148.9
189.5
228.6
184.6
160.6
117.4
126.5
122.6
111.1
182.3
185. 1
170.9
185.2
256.3
226.8
260.8

193.5
189.4
110.4
234.8
212.8
203.1
119.8
170.8
171.4
120.2
148.9
199.6
228.6
184.6
160.6
122.7
126.5
122.6
112.7
183.0
185.4
179.8
185.2
256.3
226.8
260.8

198. 1
192.0
110.4
234.8
212.8
214.8
119.8
170.8
173.8
120.2
152.7
200.4
235.5
184.6
162. 1
126.3
129.4
122.6
112.7
189.8
189.2
182.8
193.8
256.3
226.8
260.8

200.5
195.8
110.4
234.8
212.8
222.1
122.0
175.4
180.8
124.6
156.6
200.4
238.9
187.5
162. 1
126.3
(3)
(3)
116.0
190.4
190.9
182.8
193.8
263. 1
232.0
265.9

202.4
196.1
110.4
234.8
212.8
222. 1
122.0
175.4
180.8
124.6
156.6
202.7
238.9
191.7
162. 1
126.3
133.9
123.3
116.0
192.4
190.9
182.8
193.8
271.0
237.0
269.3

222.9
235.3
209.4
172.6
204.5
234.5
252.0
199.8
253.5
192.7
362. 1
232.5
195. 1
203.9
227.6
206.8
238.9
273.0
123.6
135.2

215.4
222.4
203.7
169.6
200.8
230. 1
246.7
193.2
248.8
191.2
336.2
218.0
191.5
197.7
212.9
204.6
227.1
255.8
121.3
131.2

216.4
222.4
203.7
169.6
200.8
230. 1
246.7
193.2
248.8
191.2
344.7
226.6
191.5
197.7
212.9
204.6
227. 1
263.0
121.3
131.2

217.5
233.8
203.7
169.6
204.3
230. 1
246.7
194.2
248.8
191.2
344.7
230.3
191.5
197.7
212.9
204.6
227. 1
270.2
123.4
136.0

217.6
233.8
203.7
169.6
204.3
230.1
246.7
194.2
248.8
191.2
348.4
230.3
191.5
197.7
212.9
204.6
227. 1
270.2
123.4
136.0

219.1
233.8
203.6
169.6
204.3
230.1
246.7
194.2
246.4
191.2
348.4
230.3
191.5
202.9
220.3
204.6
235.3
270.2
123.4
136.0

220.2
233.8
203.6
169.6
204.3
230.1
250.9
197.3
246.4
191.2
352.9
230.3
194.7
202.9
222.0
204.6
235.3
270.2
123.4
136.0

224.6
233.8
203.6
169.6
204.3
238.8
255.5
201.1
249.2
192.9
353.9
234. 1
197.5
202.9
239.5
204.6
248.0
270.2
123.4
136.0

226.4
233.8
217.4
176.7
204.3
238.8
255.5
201. 1
257.7
192.9
373.8
234. 1
197.5
207.5
239.5
204.6
248.0
270.2
123.4
136.0

226.4
233.8
217.4
176.7
204.3
238.8
255.5
201.1
257.7
192.9
373.8
234. 1
197.5
207.5
239.5
204.6
248.0
270.2
123.4
136.0

227.6
233.8
217.4
176.7
204.3
238.8
255.5
205.4
257.7
192.9
388. 1
234. 1
197.5
207.5
239.5
204.6
248.0
278. 1
124.6
136.0

230.4
250.9
217.4
176.7
208. 1
238.8
255.5
205.4
263.6
193.7
390. 1
244. 1
197.5
207.5
239.5
217.6
248.0
293.7
124.6
136.0

233.7
257.8
217.4
176.7
209.9
238.8
261.5
217.7
267.7
200.0
390. 1
244. 1
201.9
217.7
239.5
217.6
248.0
293.7
127.9
136.0

199.1
223.6
211.1
250.7
242.9

DEC/75

DEC/75
DEC/70
DEC/75
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/70
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/67
DEC/67

DEC/67

DEC/67

DEC/72

PLUMBING FIXTURES AND BRASS FITTINGS
ENAMELED IRON FIXTURES
BATHTUB, 5 FEET LONG
LAVATORY, 18 INCH DIAMETER
SINK, 32" X 21"

192.4
217.1
206.9
239.4
230.5

194.8
219.9
209. 1
243.7
234.6

196.0
222.3
210. 1
248.5
241.9

197.7
222.9
210.3
249.8
243.3

198.2
223.0
210.3
250.5
242.8

199.0
223.3
210.5
250.9
243.1

199.9
224.2
211.3
252.5
244.7

201.3
225.7
212.7
254. 1
246.3

201.7
225.7
212.7
254. 1
246.3

202.3
225.7
212.7
254. 1
246.3

202.2
225.7
212.7
254. 1
246.3

203.6
227. 1
213.6
256.9
248.2

0101
0111

VITREOUS CHINA FIXTURES
LAVATORY
WATER CLOSET COMBINATION

189.8
197. 1
185.8

182.1
187.8
179.5

183.7
190.3
180.2

187.0
193.1
184.2

188.7
195.7
184.9

188.9
195.5
185.5

190.9
198.3
186.7

191.9
199.9
187.3

192.5
200.7
187.5

192.2
199.7
188.0

193.0
201.0
188.3

192.6
200.3
188.2

194.4
202.6
189.6

0101
0111
0113

STEEL FIXTURES
BATHTUB, ENAMELED STEEL
SINK, ENAMELED STEEL, 32" X 21"
SINK, STAINLESS STEEL, 33" X 22"

183.7
164.0
232.0
120.2

174. 1
154.5
211.3
117.6

175.8
156.4
215.7
117.6

179.3
158.8
225.5
119. 1

181.3
160.9
225.5
120.8

183.4
163.9
229.2
120.8

183.4
163.9
229.2
120.8

185.0
167. 1
229.2
120.8

185.0
(3)
(3)
120.8

189.0
169.6
246.3
120.8

189.0
169.6
246.3
120.8

189.0
169.6
246.3
120.8

189.6
169.6
247.2
121.6

0111
0112
0113
0121
0141
0142
0161
0162

BRASS FITTINGS
BATHTUB DRAIN AHD OVERFLOW
BATHTUB AND SHOWER FITTING COMBINATION
SINGLE CONTROL BATH/SHOWER COMBO
LAVATORY FAUCET, COMBINATION
SINK FAUCET, DECK TYPE
SINGLE CONTROL KITCHEN SINK
LAVATORY TRAP, BENT TUBE, ADJUSTABLE
WATER CONTROL/FLOAT VALVE

197.6
190.4
200.0
113.5
184.9
205.6
•110.9
224.3
121.9

191.9
180. 1
190.4
107. 1
176.2
197. 1
112.2
222.4
115.5

194.6
184.6
193.9
111.0
179.6
200.4
(3)
222.4
118.2

194.4
187.5
196.6
111.0
181.8
202.7
108.2
222.4
118.2

196.2
189.0
199. 1
112.4
184.2
204.9
110.6
222.4
119.9

196.6
189.0
199.1
112.4
184.2
204.9
110.6
222.4
123.0

197.2
190.7
200.2
113.7
185.2
205.5
110.6
222.4
123.0

197.8
191.5
201.1
114.1
186. 1
206.3
111.3
222.4
123.9

199.8
193.2
202.9
116.0
186.8
207.0
111.3
227.0
123.9

199.8
193.2
202.9
116.0
186.8
207.0
111.3
227.0
123.9

200.5
194.4
204.0
116.0
188.0
209.4
111.3
227.0
123.9

200.5
194.4
204.0
116.0
188.0
209.4
111.3
227.0
123.9

201.9
197.5
205.8
116.0
191.3
212.6
111.3
227.0
125. 1

DEC/74

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

174.4

171.3

170.7

171.3

172.7

173.4

173.9

174.4

176.2

176.0

176.9

177.2

179.1

STEAM AND HOT WATER EQUIPMENT
HEATING BOILER, CAST IRON, GAS FIRED
HEATIHG BOILER, CAST IRON, OIL FIRED
HEATING BOILER, STEEL, OIL FIRED
RADIATION, BASEBOARD, NONFERROUS

183.2
180. 1
199.8
186.9
159.4

178.3
173.0
196.4
180.9
156.5

180.9
177.3
198. 1
184.8
156.5

180.9
177.3
198. 1
184.8
156.5

182.5
177.3
200. 1
188.0
156.5

183.7
180.9
200.1
188.0
158.7

183.7
180.9
200.1
188.0
158.7

184.0
180.9
200.1
188.0
160.2

184.5
182. 1
200.1
188.0
161.9

184.5
182. 1
200.1
188.0
161.9

184.6
182. 1
200.1
188.2
161.9

184.8
182. 1
200.8
188.2
161.9

186.1
184.8
204.0
188.2
161.9

WARM AIR FURNACES
STEEL, FORCED AIR, OIL, 95-112 M BTU
STEEL, FORCED AIR, OIL, 78-85 M B.T.U.
STEEL, FORCED AIR, GAS, 72-88 MBTU
ELECTRIC, FORCED AIR, 10KW

162.0
166.5
174.4
167.9
114.4

155.9
161.0
167.0
161.4
111.0

156.5
161.0
167.0
162.1
111.7

158.4
161.0
170.2
164.4
111.7

160.2
161.0
174.7
165.8
112.9

160.3
161.0
173.8
166.2
112.9

161.2
163.6
173.8
166.9
115.2

161.2
163.6
173.8
166.9
115.2

162.9
170.3
173.8
168.9
115.2

164.4
173.8
173.8
171. 1
114.2

166.5
173.8
181.7
172.2
115.7

166.7
173.8
181.7
172.2
117.2

169.8
173.8
181.7
176.4
119.3

HEATING EQUIPMENT

1064
1061

245.4
263.8
197.5
230.2
233.8
193.6
169.8
232.4
243.9
207. 1

HARDWARE

104
1041

NON-AUTOMOTIVE, NON-PLATED
ALUMINUM CASTINGS
DIE CASTING, AUTOMOTIVE

0102
0103
0111
0123

10624
0133
0134
0142
0159

DEC/75

See footnotes at end of table.




60

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 1978*— Continued
<1967 = 100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)____________________

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

163.6
(3)

160.7
155.8

160.7
(3)

160.7
(3)

160.7
(3)

160.7
(3)

161.2
(3)

(3)

181.3

181.3

181.3

181.3

181.3

181.3

188.2
201.3
176. 1
202.8

179.3
191.8
164.6
196.2

181.6
198.4
173.8
(3)

181.6
198.4
173.8
199.3

183.5
198.7
173.8
199.9

182.3
198.7
173.8
199.9

176.8
158.3
186.8

179.2
162.7
187.6

173.8
157.7
182.0

173.7
156.8
182.5

175.5
158.3
184.3

177.9
159.8
187.5

226.4

214.5

218.9

221.4

224.7

207.6
222.7
(3)
DEC/71 155.8
245.8
225.7
DEC/71 152.3
185.2
167.4

197.9
209.8
176.0
152.9
236.7
216.5
147.9
177.4
159.4

199.9
209.8
(3)
155.6
239.7
221.4
149.7
179.2
159.4

205.4
225.6
(3)
156.9
242.8
221.4
149.7
179.2
159.4

205.6
225.6
(3)
156.9
242.8
221.4
149.7
179.2
159.4

METAL TANKS
PRESSURE TANK, ABOVE GROUND
PRESSURE VESSEL, 30,000 GALLON
ELEVATED WATER TANK, 500,000 GALLON
BULK STORAGE TANK, 6,000 GALLON
BULK STORAGE TANK, 10,000 GALLON
OIL STORAGE TANK, API, 10,000 BARREL
OIL STORAGE TANK, API, 55,000 BARREL
TRUCK TANK

223.3
206.6
198.5
291.6
243.0
221. 1
266.5
264.5
200.0

220.1
207.8
209.2
278.2
222.9
206.1
246.0
245.3
191.9

221.3
207.8
202.3
284.0
233.6
214.7
252.5
252.5
192.6

SHEET METAL PRODUCTS
ROOFING, STEEL, FORMED
ROOFING, ALUMINUM, CORRUGATED
SIDING ALUMINUM, NONINSUL. MFR. TO DIST.
SIDING ALUM., NONINSUL., MFR. TO DLR.
SIDING ALUM., INSULTATED, MFR. TO DIST.
SIDING ALUM., INSULATED, MFR. TO DLR.
FURNACE PIPE, GALV., 30 GAL., 6 IN. DIA.
ELBOWS 90 DG., GALV., 30 GA., 6 IN. DIA.
GRAIN BIN, FARM
GRAIN BIN, COMMERCIAL

241.9
267. 1
244.5
211.8
197.3
184.6
195.8
231.2
250.6
131.1
124.3

225.7
250.9
230.9
192.4
180.8
168.9
178.2
220.0
233.7
120.9
114.0

230. 1
260.2
230.9
192.4
180.8
168.9
178.2
224. 1
238.9
122.1
115.3

CONVERSION BURNERS
OIL BURNER, CONVERSION TYPE
ROOM HEATERS
01
0121

UNIT HEATERS AND VENTILATORS
UNIT HEATERS
GAS FIRED, PROPELLER FAN TYPE
STEAM, PROPELLER FAN TYPE

0101

WATER HEATERS, DOMESTIC
ELECTRIC
GAS

0126
0113
107

DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67

FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL PRODUCTS

10714

0111
0112

0113
0121
0122

0123
0131
0132
1072**

0101

0103
0111
0112

0113
0114
0115
0116
10734

0101

0106
0111
0112

0113
0114
0155
0157
0159
0161
10744

0101
0111

0145
0181
0182
0191
0195

METAL DOORS, SASH, AND TRIM
WINDOW, ALUMINUM, RES. SLIDE TYPE
WINDOW, ALUMINUM, RES. SINGLE HUNG
WINDOW, ALUMINUM, COM., PROJECTED
DOOR ASSEMBLY, STEEL
DOOR FRAME, STEEL
SLIDING GLASS DOOR, ALUMINUM
ALUMINUM STORM WINDOW
ALUMINUM STORM DOOR COMBINATION

STRUCTURAL, ARCH., PRE-ENG. METAL PRODUCTS
FABRICATED STRUCTURAL STEEL FOR BLDGS.
FABRICATED STRUCTORAL STEEL FOR BRIDGES
METAL BUILDING, STEEL, RIGID FRAME
EXPANDED METAL LATH
EXPANDED CORNER BEAD
FABRICATED BANS
FABRICATED STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

DEC/75
DEC/75

10834

0101

0103
0105
0107
0109
0111
0121

0123
0131
0133
0137
0141
0146
0148
0161
0163
0164
0181
1089*
0103
0106
0111

0116
0119
0121

0123
0124
0126
0133
0141
0146
0151
0153
0154
0161

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

164.0
(3)

166.2
(3)

166.2
(3)

166.2
(3)

166.2
(3)

169.9
(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

182.6
199.6
175.4
199.9

183.8
200.4
175.4
201.6

194.5
201.8
175.4
204.2

195.7
203.3
178.3
204.2

196.6
205.8
181.5
205.6

198.4 198.4
209.3 209.3
183.6 183.6
210. 1 210.1

178.0
160.4
187.2

178.0
160.3
187.2

179.0
159.4
189.8

175.9
156.9
186.3

176.5
155.7
188.3

176.9
155.5
189.2

225. 1

225.8

228. 1

230. 1

230.8

231.5

232.4

233.5

206.5
225.6
191.8
156.9
240.9
220. 1
149.7
187. 1
167.3

206.6 208.9 209.5
225.6 225.6 225.6
(3) 191.8 191.8
154.2 154.2 153.6
240.9 246.8 244.9
220. 1 225.5 225.0
149.7 153. 1 155.6
187. 1 187. 1 187. 1
167.3 167.3 172.4

210.8
225.6
191.8
156.4
246.3
235.0
155.6
187. 1
172.4

212.3
225.6
(3)
156.4
256.0
235.0
155.6
187. 1
172.4

213.2
225.6
191.8
157.8
256.0
233.6
155.6
191.4
175.3

214.6
(3)
(3)
157.8
256.0
233.6
155.6
193.8
176.9

221. 1 222.7
207.8 207.8
200.6 198.0
287.9 290.0
233.6 242.2
214.7 220.6
253.3 265.3
253. 1 261.4
192.6 198.9

222.4
207.8
196.3
290.9
242.2
220.6
266. 1
262.0
198.9

222.4
207.8
196.3
291. 1
242.2
220.6
265.3
261.8
198.9

223.2
207.8
196.3
291.5
242.2
220.6
268.3
268.7
198.9

225.4
207.8
196.3
293.6
248.0
226.2
275.3
272.7
203.9

224.4
204.2
196.3
295.5
248.0
226.2
275.3
272.9
203.9

224.4
204.2
194.8
295.9
251.2
226.7
275.8
273.2
203.9

225.6
204.2
197.9
298.0
251.2
226.7
277.6
274.9
207.7

226.8
204.2
198.2
302.2
258.3
229.0
277.6
275.2
207.7

234. 1 238.2
262.0 263.9
235. 1 246.3
203.8
(3)
189.3 189.3
177.7
(3)
186.7 186.7
221.7 222.6
241.0 244. 1
124.7 133.4
117.9 127.5

238.4 240.5
264.3 264.3
246.3 246.3
203.8 206.7
189.3 192.2
177.7 180.2
186.7 191.0
222.6 237.2
244. 1 249.4
133.4 133.4
127.5 127.5

245.3
264.3
249.7
218.3
204.9
190.5
204.3
237.2
262.6
133.4
127.5

249.2
273. 1
249.7
221.6
208. 1
192.9
207.6
237.2
261. 1
133.4
127.5

250.0
274.7
249.7
221.6
208. 1
192.9
207.6
237.2
261. 1
134.6
128.7

249.8 250.6
274.7 276.3
249.7 249.7
221.6 224.0
208. 1 208. 1
192.9 194.0
207.6 207.6
238.3 238.3
257.0 257.0
134.6 134.6
128.7 126.6

250.3
276.3
249.7
224.0
208. 1
194.0
207.6
238.3
257.0
134.3
123.4

230. 1
234.3
223.3
208.4
262.0
245.6
141.8
268.6

231.7 232.9
236. 1 236.8
224.4 226.2
210.8 212.7
268.4 268.4
253.0 253.0
143.3 143.4
268.6 272.4

234.3
238.2
226.2
213.5
271.7
257.0
144.7
275.2

235.0
238.2
228.0
213.7
271.7
257.0
148.0
277.2
•

236.5
238.4
230. 1
213.7
271.7
257.0
153.3
277.2

228.2 212.9 219.8
232.8 218.4 226.5
221.7 206.9 215.2
206.3 195.5 195. 1
263. 1 251.1 251. 1
246.9 233. 1 233. 1
139.5 124.5 127.7
266.3 250.6 253.2

222.1
228.2
217.0
195. 1
255.0
237.4
132.3
258.8

226.9 227.7
233. 1 232.8
220.2 220.5
203. 1 205.8
262.0 262.0
245.6 245.6
134.6 139.4
264.5 264.5

228.3
232.8
221.9
208.4
262.0
245.6
140.8
264.5

205.5

206.8

202.7

203.9

JULY

AUG.

212.0

DEC/73

177.0
155.7
189.2

208.7

211.2

213.6

215.6

217.3

218.1

219.9

220.8

BOLTS, NUTS, SCREWS, AND RIVETS
CARRIAGE BOLTS
NUTS
CAP SCREWS
MINE ROOF BOLT
HI-STRENGTH STRUCTURAL BOLT, 7/8"X2 1/2"
SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL FASTENERS

210.8 204.2
198.8 199.1
228.8 222.0
177.0 176.2
DEC/71 168.6 163.2
93. 1
96.9
DEC/76
DEC/73 159.7 155.1

204.2 204.6
199.1 190.3
222.0 222.0
176.2 169.6
163.2 163.2
92.7
92.7
155. 1 155. 1

206.5 208.4
190.3 195.7
222.0 227.3
169.6 172.6
166. 1 168.3
92.7
92.7
158.2 158.2

209.2
195.7
228.0
172.6
166.6
92.7
159.4

211.3
199.4
230.0
174.2
167.7
92.7
161.7

212.9
204.0
233.2
177.5
170.3
92.7
161.7

215.7
204.0
232. 1
182.6
170.3
92.7
161.7

215.9
202.5
232. 1
182.6
173.9
92.7
161.7

217.5
202.5
237.3
185.0
173.9
92.7
163.3

218.8
202.5
237.3
185.0
176.7
92.7
165.2

LIGHTING FIXTURES
RES., INCANDESCENT, CEILING, PENDANT
RES., INCAND., CEILING, ENCLOSED BOWL
RES., INCANDESCENT, CEILING, BENT BOWL
RES., INCAND., INTERIOR WALL BRACKET
RES., INCAND., EXTERIOR WALL BRACKET
RESIDENTIAL FLUORESCENT CEILING FIXTURE
COM., INCAND., SURFACE, EXIT LIGHT
COM. OR RES., INCAND., SQUARE RECESSED
COM., FLUOR., NON-AIR HANDLING
COM., FLUOR., AIR HANDLING
COM. , FLUOR. , PLASTIC WRAP AROUND
INDUSTRIAL INCANDESCENT, RLM DOME
IND., FLUOR., ENAMEL FINISH
IND., INCAND., EXPLOSION PROOF
FLOODLIGHT, INCANDESCENT, 1,500 W., G.P.
MERCURY VAPOR FLOODLIGHT, 400 WATT
MERCURY FLOODLIGHT, 1000 WATT
FLASHLIGHT, 2 CELL, GENERAL PURPOSE

175.0
191.8
198.7
169.8
203. 1
(3)
154.9
(3)
(3)
142.5
(3)
171.7
133.4
176.7
219.2
(3)
146.6
141.5
163.3

167.1
182.1
185.6
161.8
194.2
(3)
148.2
(3)
(3)
137.5
134.4
164.2
112.9
166.4
210.6
(3)
145.2
139.5
162.1

169.2 170.4
187. 1 190.9
(3) 189.3
164.4 164.4
199.2 199.2
(3)
(3)
148.2 150.3
(3)
<3)
(3)
(3)
140.2 140.2
139.8 139.4
164.9 167.2
115.3 119.4
168.7 168.7
210.6 210.6
(3)
(3)
147.5 147.6
139.6 139.7
162. 1 162. 1

171.2
190.9
198.2
171.7
199.2
(3)
156.0
(3)
(3)
140.2
(3)
167.2
118.4
168.7
210.6
(3)
147.6
139.7
162. 1

172.3
190.9
198.2
171.7
199.2
(3)
156.0
(3)
(3)
140.2
(3)
167.2
122.5
168.7
217.3
<3)
147.6
139.7
162. 1

172.8
190.9
198.2
171.7
199.2
(3)
156.0
(3)
(3)
140.2
(3)
167.2
122.5
177.7
222.1
(3)
147.7
139.8
162. 1

174.9
190.9
197.8
171.7
199.2
(3)
156.0
(3)
(3)
142.5
(3)
172.2
146.8
180.5
222. 1
(3)
145.6
143.2
164.4

177.8 179.6
190.9 195.6
197.8 199.4
171.7 171.7
199.2 209.8
(3)
(3)
156.0 157.7
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
142.5 142.5
(3)
(3)
172.2 176.9
146.8 146.8
180.5 180.5
222. 1 222. 1
(3)
(3)
145.6 145.6
143.2 143.2
164.4 164.4

218.1
193.7
176.0
173.3
249.1
110.9
224.4
205.1
175.0
197.5
202.8
222.1
243.3
241.4
211.7
210.9
223.3

208.0
186.5
168.4
163.7
238.4
100.0
217.0
198.5
170. 1
188.7
191.4
215.4
232.7
221.9
207.0
206.0
203.8

209.3
186.5
169.0
164.6
241.8
111.9
217.0
198.5
170.1
188.7
196.7
215.4
232.7
228.2
211.5
210.6
203.8

212.4
195.5
172.0
166. 1
(3)
111.9
217.0
203.8
171.3
194.0
199.4
215.4
232.7
240.9
205.6
204.8
216.6

214.5
195.5
174.8
166. 1
(3)
111.9
217.0
203.8
171.3
196.3
199.4
215.4
237.1
244.8
208.7
207.9
216.6

217.7
195.5
174.8
174.5
247.2
111.9
217.0
203.8
171.3
196.3
199.4
226.4
248.8
244.8
208.7
207.9
221.4

220.2
195.5
176.8
177.9
252.4
111.9
217.0
206. 1
171.3
196.3
199.4
226.4
248.8
246.8
208.7
207.9
229.1

222.2
195.5
179.3
178.0
251. 1
111.9
228.7
206. 1
171.3
203. 1
206.7
226.4
248.8
246.2
215.8
215.0
232.8

MISCELLANEOUS METAL PRODUCTS
0106
0116
0131
0141
0146
0151

FEB.

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS METAL PRODUCTS
COLLAPSIBLE TUBE, ALUMINUM
JOB STAMPINGS. AUTOMOTIVE
JOB STAMPINGS. NON-AUTOMOTIVE
TRUCK LEAF SPRING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
PASSENGER CAR LEAF SPRING, REPL.
TRUCK LEAF SPRING, REPLACEMENT
SPRING, STEEL COIL, CAR OR TRUCK
STEEL SPRING, PRECISION MECHANICAL
INSECT SCREENING. GALVANIZED
INSECT SCREENING, ALUMINUM
WIRE ROPE, IMPVD. PLOW STEEL, 1 1/ft IN.
WIRE ROPE, IMPVD. PLOW STEEL, 5/ft INCH
WELDED WIRE FABRIC
STEEL STRAPPING, FIAT, 1-1/4X .031
STEEL STRAPPING, FLAT, S/ft" X .020’«
CHAIN LINK FABRIC

DEC/69
DEC/68
DEC/67
JUN/76
DEC/68
DEC/69
DEC/73

DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/76
DEC/69
DEC/69

DEC/67
DEC/67

See footnote* at end of table.




61

211.1
190.2
170.7
165.7
244.9
111.9
217.0
198.5
171.3
194.0
199.4
215.4
232.7
231.5
211.5
210.6
216.6

181.0 182.0 182.1
197.0 197.0 197.0
206.9 206.9 206.9
172.4 172.4 172.4
212.9 212.9 212.9
(3) 245.7 245.7
158.2 158.2 158.2
(3)
(3) 178.7
(3) 172. 1 172. 1
145.5 149.4 149.4
(3)
(3)
(3)
179. 1 181. 1 181.1
149.7 149.7 149.7
184. 1 187.7 187.7
227.4 227.4 227.4
(3) 176.0 176.0
145.6 146.6 146.6
143.2 143.3 143.3
164.4 164.4 164.4

223.6 224.4
195.5 196.0
180.4 181.0
179.4 179.6
253. 1 253. 1
111.9 111.9
236.2 236.2
209.0 210.9
174.9 178.4
203. 1 203. 1
210.3 210.3
226.4 226.4
248.8 248.8
246.2 247.9
215.8 215.8
215.0 215.0
232.8 232.8

226.3
196.0
182.2
181.4
254.5
111.9
236.2
210.9
189.5
203. 1
210.3
226.4
248.8
247.9
215.8
215.0
236.4

227.2
196.6
182.2
182.8
254.5
111.9
236.2
210.9
189.5
203. 1
210.3
229.2
258.5
249.6
215.8
215.0
236.4

'= 100

t. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
ridual items, 19781 Continued
—
MLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)____________________________________________________________________________________ .

: NO.

COMMODITY

OTHER
INDEX
. BASES

FARM, LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS
WHEEL TYPE - FARM
GASOLINE OR DIESEL 35-49 PTO HP
ROW CROP GASOLINE, 50 OR OVER PTO HP
DIESEL, 70-99 PTO HP.
DIESEL, 50 - 69 PTO HP
DIESEL 35 - 49 PTO HP
WHEEL TRACTOR, DIESEL, 100-129 PTO. H.P.
WHEEL TRACTOR, DIESEL 130 H.P.
LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT
LAWN AND GARDEN, RIDING TYPE 10 PLUS HP
GARDEN TRACTOR ATTACHMENTS
TRACTOR PARTS

"o 1
0102
0104
0106
02
0213
0216
034
0322
0325
0327
0328
04
0433
0434
0435
0436
05*
0542
0544
0545
06*
0649
0651
0652
0657
0658
0659
07
0762
0763
0765
0767
08
0875
0877
09
09 8 H
0983
11
1192
51

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY EXCLUDING TRACTORS
PLOWS
PLOW, MOLDBOARD, SEMI-MOUNTED, 6 BOTTOM
PLOW, CHISEL TYPE
PLOW SHARES, FOR STANDARD PLOWS
HARROWS AND ROTARY CUTTERS
HARROW, DISC, DRAWN
ROTARY CUTTER, 66 INCHES OR LESS
PLANTING AND FERTILIZING MACHINERY
CORN PLANTER, DRAWN, 6-ROW
MANURE SPREADER, PTO DRIVEN
FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTOR, CENTRIFUGAL
HYDRAULIC FARM LOADER, FRONT END
CULTIVATORS
ROTARY HOE, PULL TYPE
FIELD CULTIVATOR, DRAWN, 10-13 FT
TOOL BAR, BASIC UNIT
CULTIVATOR, REAR MOUNTED, 6 ROW
SPRAYERS
HAND SPRAYER
FIELD SPRAYER, TRACTOR MOUNTED
ORCHARD AND GROVE SPRAYER
HARVESTING MACHINERY
COMBINE SELF-PROPELLED UNDER 20 FT. CUT
COTTON PICKER, 2-ROW, SELF-PROPELLED
COMBINE, SELF-PROPELLED, 20-24 FT. CUT
CORN HEAD ATTACHMENT - 4 ROW
WINDROWER, SELF-PROPELLED
FORAGE HARVESTER, DRAWN
HAYING MACHINERY
MOWER, MOUNTED
RAKE, GROUND DRIVEN, 8 FT.
HAY BALER, DRAWN, TWINE TYING
COMBINATION MOWER CONDITIONER, 8-9 1/2
CROP PREPARATION MACHINERY
PORTABLE GRINDER-MIXER
HEATED AIR CROP DRIER
ELEVATORS
FARM ELEVATOR, PORTABLE, DOUBLE CHAIN
FARM ELEVATOR, PORTABLE, AUGER TYPE
FARM WAGONS
WAGON BOX, POWER UNLOADING, FORAGE TYPE
PARTS, FARM MACH. EXCLUDING TRACTOR

*014
0101
0105
02
0211
0212
0213
0215
0216
0218
0221
03
0322
0324
0326

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT
POULTRY EQUIPMENT
INCUBATOR - HATCHER
LAYING CAGE, NON-AUTOMATED
BARN EQUIPMENT
STOCK TANK
SILO UNLOADER, 14 FT. CAPACITY
BUNK FEEDER, ELECTRIC POWERED
PIPE LINE MILKER UNIT
BULK MILK COOLER
BARN CLEANER
METAL HOG FEEDER, SELF-FEEDING
WATER SYSTEMS
SHALLOW WELL, JET, 1/3 H.P.
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP, DEEP, 3/4 H.P.
CONVERTIBLE JET, 1/2 H.P.

DEC/67
DEC/73

DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67

DEC/67

DEC/73
DEC/67
DEC/72

DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70

DEC/70
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/75
DEC/67
DEC/73

DEC/67
DEC/69

DEC/67
DEC/70

CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
'024
0201
0202
0203
0207
03
0301
0304
0305
05
0501
0502
0505
0506
0507
0508
51
5101
5102
5103
5104

POWER CRANES EXCAVATORS, AND EQUIPMENT
POWER CRANES, CABLE OPERATED
CRAWLER MOUNTED 50 THRU 100 TONS
CRAWLER MOUNTED OVER 100 THRU 200 TONS
TRUCK MOUNTED 35 THRU 55 TONS
TRUCK MOUNTED OVER 55 THRU 100 TONS
POWER CRANES, HYDRAULIC OPERATED
SELF-PROP., RUBBER M T P ., 12-18 TONS
TRUCK MOUNTED, 15 THRU 25 TONS
TRUCK MOUNTED, OVER 25 THRU 50 TONS
EXCAVATORS, HYDRAULIC OPERATED
THRU 40,000 LBS., LESS BUCKET
OVER 40 THROUGH 55,000 LBS.,LESS BUCKET
OVER 55 THRU 70,000 LBS, LESS BUCKET
OVER 70 THRU 85,000 LBS. LESS BUCKET
OVER 85 THRU 100,000 LBS. LESS BUCKET
OVER 100,000 LBS., LESS BUCKET
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS-CRANES AND HOES
TOOTH FOR EXCAVATOR BUCKET
DRAGLINE BUCKET, 3/4 CU. YD.
EXCAVATOR BUCKET, 1-1
1/4 CU. YD.
CLAMSHELL BUCKET 3/8 OR 3/4 CU. YD.

?
_01
0109

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FOR MOUNTING
SPECIAL MOUNTING EQUIPMENT
RIPPER




DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/67
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72

MARCH

APRIL

189.3

191.6

192.7

206.7

207.7

208. 1

209.0

212.8
218.0
(3)
(3)
221.6
216.5
174.4
177.5
176.0
201.7
194.0
224.5
157.1

206.8
211.5
200.6
225.7
213.4
211.2
170.5
172.4
170.7
197. 1
189.7
219. 1
152.7

208. 1
213.5
200. 1
225.7
216.4
211.9
171.3
174.4
172.6
197. 1
189.7
219. 1
153.3

208.2
213.4
200.9
225.7
216.2
211.7
172.0
174.2
172.5
197.5
190.3
219. 1
153.4

219.1
232.9
249.5
194.9
214.5
215.9
228.2
186.3
219.6
247.6
196.6
204.5
220.0
202.7
(3)
172.9
213.4
163.9
192.3
171.0
180.3
(3)
216.7
209.3
189.9
212.0
168.9
162.6
210.4
205.2
201.2
199.0
214.4
162. 1
205.8
208.0
198.2
241.7
125. 1
239.0
223.6
225. 1
176.0

212.2
226.0
241.2
189.2
210.1
208.2
220. 1
179.5
211.0
238.9
186.5
197.7
208.2
197.8
180.2
166.0
210.5
158.8
187.6
169.2
177.9
214.9
211.2
203.3
188.4
206.3
163.6
157.6
209.2
199.0
193.1
191.0
209. 1
157.0
194.3
199. 1
180.8
230.5
118. 1
229. 1
219.6
221.0
170.4

213. 1
226.3
241.7
189.2
210.1
209.0
221.3
179.5
211.3
240.6
186.5
197.7
208.2
197.9
180.2
166.8
210.5
158.8
189. 1
169.2
177.9
218.9
211.6
203.3
188.4
206.3
166.4
156.4
209.2
198.9
193. 1
191.0
209. 1
156.9
194.3
199. 1
180.8
231.0
118.6
229.5
219.6
221.0
172.4

186.7
179.0
C 3)
191.4
198.0
238.8
199.2
185.0
158.7
170.0
217.4
201.4
178.3
176.6
163. 1
198.0

180.9
172.0
183.7
183.3
191,7
231.5
191.9
178.9
150.6
171.7
210.1
193.3
173.3
170. 1
159.4
192.2

181. 1
171.6
(3)
181.6
192. 1
231.5
194.8
178.9
150.6
171.7
210.1
193.3
173.3
170. 1
159.4
192.2

232.9

DEC/70
DEC/72
DEC/72

FEB.
190.3

213. 1

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

JAN.

196. 1

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

01*
0102
0103
0104
0106
0107
0108
0109
05
0522
0528
51

ANN.
AVG.

223.5

230. 1
185. 1
194.4
185.9
(3)
171.7
164.4
211.7
157.6
160.9
168.8
166.9
169.0
103.0
116.6
111.7
116.3
201.7
198.0
291.8
179.6
300.7

220.2
176.7
188.5
176.6
243.9
165.0
160.2
208.6
154. 1
153.7
160.0
157.0
158.6
99.7
112.5
107.3
110.0
192.7
192. 1
284.3
166. 1
286.3

250.8
253.0
252.0

233.8
233.9
237.7

s a t e n d o f t a b le .

62

MAY

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

197.5

198.8

200.5

202.7

203.8

214. 1

217.8

218.6

220.6

221.9

213.2
216.4
(3)
225.7
222.4
211.7
172.9
176.0
174.5
203.9
196.3
226.7
159.7

218.7
224.9
(3)
(3)
228.9
224.8
176.5
183.5
181.0
208.2
199.9
232.8
159.8

218.8
225.2
(3)
(3)
230.7
224.8
176.5
183.5
181.0
207.7
199.6
232.3
159.8

219.5
226.4
(3)
(3)
230.7
225.8
179.6
183.5
183.6
207.7
199.6
232.3
159.8

220.2
227.6
(3)
(3)
230.7
228.8
183.2
183.5
183.6
207.7
199.6
232.3
160.2

218.2
232. 1
248.0
196.2
212.6
215. 1
228.5
183.3
219.3
245.3
199.8
197.7
220.2
202.7
180.0
174.4
214.5
164.9
189.6
169.2
181.0
(3)
214.3
206.7
188.2
209.7
169. 1
160.5
205.3
202.4
197.3
197.2
212.4
159.3
209.8
212.5
200.9
240.5
125.5
236.8
223.7
225.2
176.4

220.3
232. 1
248.0
196.2
212.6
215.7
228.5
185.0
225.7
252.0
205.2
213. 1
221.6
206.5
183.6
174.4
214.5
169.4
195.6
171.5
181.0
(3)
215.4
206.7
192.2
209.7
169. 1
164.2
206.6
207.8
204.3
202.0
216.7
164. 1
210.0
212.5
201.8
245.8
128.9
241.3
223.7
225.2
177.6

223.2
235.5
252.5
197.5
216. 1
220.4
232.5
190.8
226.9
256.5
205.2
213.1
224.3
206.9
(3)
175.7
216.7
169.4
198.7
178.6
181.0
(3)
220.7
216.7
192.2
216.7
172.4
169.3
206.6
209.2
204.3
207.5
216.7
167.0
211.0
212.5
205. 1
246. 1
129.5
241.3
223.7
225.2
178.8

224.5
237. 1
254.4
197.5
218.7
220.4
232.5
190.8
228.3
256.5
207.6
213.1
230.4
207.9
(3)
177.7
218.0
170.5
195. 1
169.5
(3)
(3)
221.8
214.0
192.2
216.7
172.4
172.2
218.8
214.6
215.3
208.3
223.2
168.4
214.8
217.9
205. 1
248.9
129.5
245.6
223.5
224.9
179.3

228.0
244.4
264.3
200.9
223.7
229.8
240.9
201.8
230.0
256.5
207.6
213. 1
231.9
209.9
(3)
179.9
218.0
170.5
195. 1
169.5
183.5
(3)
226. 1
222.4
192.2
223.0
172.4
169.7
219.3
214.6
215.3
208.3
223.2
168.4
213.6
217.9
200.9
254.8
129.5
254.6
233.6
235. 1
180.5

229.6
246.6
268.7
200.9
223.7
229.8
240.9
201.8
231.5
258.7
207.5
217.9
231.9
209.9
(3)
179.9
218.0
170.5
198.9
178.0
183.5
(3)
227.5
222.4
192.2
226.0
174. 1
171.9
219.8
216.3
215.3
210.9
223.2
172.3
217.6
219. 1
211.5
256.9
132.4
254.6
233.6
235. 1
182.0

187. 1
178.6
(3)
188.5
197.8
239.7
199.7
185.4
(3)
167.4
217.9
198.5
179.5
179.5
163.4
200.0

187.5
180.3
(3)
196. 1
198.2
239.3
199.7
185.4
159.2
167.4
217.9
203.3
179.7
179.5
163.7
200.0

188.4
181.0
(3)
196. 1
198.7
239.3
200.5
185.4
159.2
169.6
221.0
203.3
181.0
180.9
164.9
201.2

189.3
181.0
(3)
196. 1
200.7
239.7
200.5
189.0
164.6
172.6
221.0
203.3
181.0
180.9
164.9
201.2

190.5
183.3
(3)
196.9
202.7
244.6
202.6
189.0
164.6
172.6
221.0
206.5
181.0
180.9
164.9
201.2

191.2
185.8
(3)
197.2
203. 1
244.6
203.0
189.0
164.6
172.6
221.0
209.6
181.7
180.9
166.0
201.2

192.7
186.9
200.7
202. 1
204.7
244.6
208.7
193.9
164.6
173. 1
230.3
209.6
183. 1
180.9
167.5
203.7

230.3

231. 1

232.8

234.6

237.0

240.4

242.3

243.8

227.8
182.7
190.2
183.8
(3)
169.8
163. 1
211.4
157. 1
157.8
167.1
166.2
166.0
101.3
116.3
111.6
114.6
200. 1
195.0
289.7
178.4
300. 1

228.9
183.7
192.7
184.2
(3)
171. 1
163.5
211.4
157. 1
159.0
167.9
167.2
166.6
101.3
116.3
112.0
115.5
201.6
196.5
292.2
179. 1
303.0

231.6
187.4
196.6
188.9
(3)
172.6
163.5
211.4
157. 1
159.0
169.3
168.2
169.8
101.8
117.6
112.0
116.4
204.7
200.6
294.7
182.4
306.4

232.6
187.4
196.6
188.9
(3)
172.6
166.6
215.4
157. 1
164.6
169.5
168.2
170.9
101.8
117.6
112.0
116.4
204.7
200.6
294.7
182.4
306.4

234.2
187.5
196.9
188.9
(3)
172.6
168.5
215.4
159.7
168.4
172. 1
169.0
173.9
103.0
117.6
115.0
119.7
205.0
200.6
294.7
183.7
306.4

235.8
189.3
198.9
189.6
(3)
177.2
168.6
215.4
161.4
167.2
174.8
170.6
176.9
106.7
118.2
114.5
122.2
204.8
200.0
294.7
183.7
306.4

236.7
189.4
199.2
189.9
(3)
177.2
169. 1
215.4
161.4
169.0
176. 1
173.8
178.0
106.7
119.5
114.5
122.2
205.5
202.3
294.7
183.7
306.4

239. 1
195.3
203.6
196.4
(3)
180.9
165.0
205.3
161.4
166.9
176.9
173.8
178.7
109.0
119.8
115.0
122.6
209.9
211.0
296.8
187.4
309.3

249. 1
251.4
251.4

251.3
254.2
254.0

252.7
255.7
255.3

253.4
256.6
255.3

255.0
257.9
257.3

257.2
259. 1
260. 1

259.7
261.9
262.0

264.2
267.6
266. 1

JUNE

JULY

193.9

195.3

196.5

209.7

210.8

212.2

209.3
213.6
200.9
225.7
216.9
211.7
172.0
174.2
172.5
197.5
190.3
219.1
156.5

209.5
213.9
(3)
225.7
216.9
211.7
172.9
174.6
172.8
197.5
190.3
219. 1
156.5

209.5
213.9
(3)
225.7
216.9
211.7
172.9
174.6
172.8
197.5
190.3
219.1
156.6

211.2
215.6
(3)
225.7
219.2
211.7
172.9
175.9
173.9
200.4
192.8
223.0
157.2

213.6
225.9
241.5
189.6
208.7
209.2
221.7
179.5
211.7
240.3
186.5
197.7
212.7
197.8
180.0
167. 1
210.1
158.6
189. 1
169.2
177.9
218.9
212.4
203.3
188.2
206. 1
166.2
156.6
209.1
198.9
192.9
190.7
208.8
157.2
196.9
199. 1
189.5
233.8
119.0
233.3
219.6
221.0
172.5

214.1
227.4
242.6
189.8
212.6
209.3
221.9
179.5
212.2
240.3
186.5
197.7
216.5
197.8
180.0
167.3
210. 1
158.6
189. 1
169.2
177.9
218.9
212.4
203.3
188.2
206. 1
166.2
156.9
209. 1
199.0
192.9
190.7
208.8
157.4
199.9
199. 1
200.0
235.2
120.8
233.6
219.6
221.0
173.2

215.0
230.6
245.5
195.6
212.6
211.7
224.9
180.4
212.2
240.3
186.5
197.7
217.3
198.9
180.0
172.5
210. 1
158.6
189.6
169.2
181.0
(3)
212.9
203.3
188.2
207.5
166.2
157. 1
209. 1
199. 1
192.9
193.5
208.8
157.4
202.4
202.2
200.9
237.6
123.6
234.3
219.6
221.0
173.6

216.8
230.7
245.5
196.0
212.6
212.7
224.9
183.3
215.2
245.3
193.4
197.7
217.3
198.9
180.0
172.5
210.1
158.6
189.6
169.2
181.0
(3)
213.9
206.7
188.2
209.7
169. 1
158.6
202.4
202.4
197.3
197.2
212.4
159.3
204.5
205. 1
200.9
238.7
125.2
234.3
223.7
225.2
175.5

181.9
172.4
(3)
183.9
192.9
231.5
194.8
181.7
154.4
166.8
210.1
198.5
174.3
170. 1
160.2
194.3

183.8
176. 1
(3)
185.9
195.5
239.7
194.8
181.7
154.4
167.4
210. 1
198.5
175. 1
170.8
161.3
194.3

185.6
178.6
(3)
188.5
197.6
239.7
199.7
181.9
158.6
167.4
217.9
198.5
176.2
175.0
161.3
195.0

224.8

225.7

228.4

223.2
180.3
191.0
179.7
(3)
167.0
161. 1
210.2
154. 1
154.9
161. 1
159.5
158.6
100.0
113.9
107.3
110.3
196. 1
191.4
287.5
175.5
288.9

224.6
180.5
191.3
180. 1
(3)
167.0
16 1. 1
210.2
154. 1
154.9
165.0
164. 1
163.6
102.0
114.3
109.6
112.7
196. 1
191.4
287.5
175.5
288.9

226.2
180.7
187.2
183.3
(3)
167.7
162. 1
210.2
157. 1
155.7
166.2
165.3
166.0
102.4
115.2
109.6
113.3
199.7
195.0
289.7
177.2
300. 1

238.8
239.6
240.2

245.9
248.0
240.2

248.2
250.4
244.6

AUG.

i. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
—
dim /idual items, 19781 Continued
> = 10 C
7

NLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)

)E HO.

COMMODITY

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

243.7
200.6
196.9
120.4
114.4
113.2
121.9
110.9
252. 1
252.9
258.0
215.3
251.2
244.4
217.3
101.7
204.3
116.8
220.4
246.8
201.4
116.0

210.1
196.4
187.4
111.1
109.9
109.8
113.6
108.2
239.6
240.2
245.8
205.3
238.0
228. 1
206.4
98.3
198. 1
111.6
215.6
236.4
191.0
110.9

219.8
196.4
187.4
116.0
111.2
109.8
113.9
110.1
241.6
241.8
255.0
205.3
237.3
228. 1
206.4
96. i
198. 1
113.4
215.6
239.6
196.6
110.9

246 .7
196 .4
191 . 1
116 .0
112 .3
109 .8
116 .6
110 .6
242 .2
242 .4
255 .0
205 .3
237 .3
228 1
209 1
97 .8
198 1
113 .4
215 .6
239 .6
196 .6
110 .9

246.7
197.0
193.9
118.4
113.4
111.2
117.7
111.6
244.2
245.0
255.0
205.3
237.3
232.4
212.3
100. 1
200.8
113.4
215.6
239.6
197. 1
110.0

246.7
197.0
193.9
118.4
113.6
111.2
122.2
109.8
247.4
248.3
255.0
211.8
244.6
236.4
216.5
101.8
200.8
1 14.6
218.0
243.9
197. 1
113.3

248. 1
198.7
200.0
119.6
113.7
111.8
122.2
109.8
247.4
248.3
255.0
211.8
244.6
236.4
216.5
101.8
200.8
114.6
218.0
243.9
197. 1
113.3

PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSORS
100 - 200 C.F.M.
600 - 750 C.F.M.

135.4
122.6
148.6

132.8
119.4
146.4

132.8
119.4
146.4

132 .8
119 .4
146,.4

132.8
119.4
146.4

132.8
119.4
146.4

SCRAPERS AND GRADERS
SCRAPERS AND GRADERS
SCRAPER, 18 AND UNDER 30 CU. YD. HEAPED
SCRAPER, 30 AND UNDER 37 CU. YD. HEAPED
MOTOR GRADER, 115 TO 144 B.H.P.
MOTOR GRADER, 145 H.P. AND OVER
PARTS AND ATTACH. FOR SCRAPES-GRADERS
MOTOR GRADER BLADE

249.2
234.0
228.5
230.7
237.3
120.0
216.7
216.7

242. 1
226.0
217.0
224.4
230.5
115.6
211.4
211.4

242.8
226. 1
217.0
224.4
230.5
115.8
212.5
212.5

187.6
173.4
163.7
190.6
150.3
185.6
195.9
216.2
227.6
222.8
179. 1
167. 1
203.5
243.1
112.4
107.4
233.3
194.3
221.6
233.3
249. 1
243.5
205.7
214.4
170.6
217.0
156. 1
169.4
180.7
113. 1
195.3
176.0
215.6

188.0
173.4
163.7
195.2
151.2
(3)
195.9
216.2
228.3
224.6
181.7
170.2
203.5
243. 1
113.4
107.4
234.2
197.2
223.9
235.5
249. 1
243.5
208.0
217.3
172. 1
223.0
159. 1
170. 1
180.7
113. 1
194.5
(3)
214.7

245.0
229.5
224.7
227.9
233.3
117. 1
213.5
213.5
188.8
173.4
165.6
195.2
152.6
191.0
195.9
216.2
232.4
226.8
182.5
170.2
207.0
248.0
114.3
108.7
242.7
198. 1
226. 1
246.8
262.3
253.2
209.2
225.0
174.4
223.2
161.2
171.2
184.8
116. 1
196. 1
175.5
217.7

246.5
231.4
224.7
231.4
235.3
118. 1
214.4
214.4

194. 1
175.3
171.0
194.8
158.2
193.7
205.4
221.8
237. 1
231.9
185. 1
175.0
(3)
252.8
117. 1
110.1
248.2
200.6
231.8
250.3
267.9
260.9
211.9
225.7
178.4
227.2
165.3
175. 1
190.5
117.3
199.0
179.8
219.9

243 .0
226 .5
220 1
224 .4
230 .5
115,.8
212 .5
212 .5
188..5
173..4
165..3
195..2
151..2
191..0
195..9
216..2
228 .3
224..6
181..7
170,.2
203..5
243,.1
113 .4
107,.4
234,.2
197,.2
223,.9
235.>5
249. 1
243..5
208..0
217..3
172..3
223..0
159.,1
170. 1
180..7
114..2
194..5
(3)
214..7

236.4
114.7
248.5
114.8
112.7
106.3
106.5

229.3
110.7
240.2
110.5
108.9
104. 1
104. 1

229.3
110.7
240.2
110.5
(3)
104. 1
(3)

232. 2
111..3
240..2
110..5
110..7
106.,9
106..9

217.0

208.3

209.5

162.2
134.5
171.2
157.3
128.9
120.6
108.7
150.2
211.2
105.3
102.4
108.5
139.4
108.3
115.5
110.5
175.8
110.7
146.7
181.0
194.6
110.2
119.6
123.5
118.3
116.8

159. 1
135.9
165.8
162.9
129.6
120.4
106.7
148. 1
210.3
104.6
101.1
105. 1
135.7
104.9
113.7
109.1
170.3
106.9
142.6
173.9
183.6
107.6
1 14.7
115.4
116.0
112.7

159.8
136.0
167.4
162.9
130.3
118.3
107.2
148. 1
210.3
104.6
101.1
105. 1
137.7
104.9
113.7
109. 1
173.9
106.9
142.6
173.9
183.6
107.6
116.3
118.6
116.0
114.3

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

248. 1
198.8
200.0
122.2
114.0
113. 1
123. 1
109.8
251.4
251.2
262.0
217.4
247.9
236.4
216.5
101.8
204.8
118.8
218.0
248.8
205.5
119. 1

248. 1
202.0
200.0
122.2
114.0
113.1
123. 1
109.8
258.8
260. 1
262.0
226.5
257.2
256.9
221.5
104. 1
204.8
119.0
222.2
248.8
205.5
119.1

248. 1
202.0
200 .0
124.3
115.3
114.4
124.7
110.8

248. 1
202.0
201.2
125.4
118. 1
116.3
127.9
113.6

251.5
206.2
203.8
125.4
118.7
119.2
129.0
113.6

262.2
213.7
203.8
125.4
118.7
119.2
129.0
113.6

260.2
26117
262.0
226.5
266.0
256.9
221.5
104. 1
208.9
119.3
222.2
252.3
205.5
119.1

26 1.0
262.4
262.0
222.9
268.0
256.9
223.8
104. 1
212.0
119.7
222.2
252.3
206.8
119.1

264.6
265.8
262.0
222.9
268.0
266.3
228.8
104. 1
212.0
122.0
228.9
257.6
208.7
123.0

266.6
268. 1
265.7
222.9
268.0
269.3
228.8
106.2
212.0
122.3
233.4
258.5
208.7
123.0

134.6
123.8
146.4

134.6
123.8
146.4

134.6
123.8
146.4

134.6
123.8
146.4

139.9
124.3
155.3

141. 1
127.2
155.3

141.1
127.2
155.3

246.3
230.9
227.5
231.4
232.2
119.0
214.4
214.4

249.5
232.9
231.4
231.4
235.6
119.0
217.9
217.9

250.8
235.8
233.7
235.8
238.4
120.3
217.9
217.9

194.8
173.4
173.4
195.2
158.4
191.0
208.8
220.2
237.0
232.4
186.2
177.3
210.5
251. 1
118.4
110.0
249.5
201.8
234.5
253.0
268.5
26 1.9
212.7
226.6
178.8
228.8
166.6
176.0
190.2
116. 1
197.4
175.8
219.9

195. 1
(3)
173.4
(3)
158.4
194.8
209.8
220.2
238.3
233.8
186.8
178.6
210.5
254.5
118.4
110.0
251.5
201.8
234.5
256.3
272.7
264. 1
212.7
228.5
180.3
228.8
166.6
177.4
193.2
118.2
197.4
175.8
219.9

196.8
178.6
173.4
195.2
165.5
197.3
209.8
220.2
241.6
235.8
186.8
178.7
(3)
257. 1
118.4
1 12.6
254.5
201.8
235.7
259.6
276.0
268.0
212.7
232.0
182. 1
228.8
168.8
177.4
197.8
119.4
201.7
184.2
219.9

256.9
242.6
237.7
237.8
244.7
125.6
222.3
222.3
:9 9.7
178.6
173.4
195.2
165.5
197.3
213.6
231.9
245.6
239.0
186.8
178.7
(3)
263.2
119.7
112.6
259.4
201.8
235.7
259.6
283.7
276.3
212.7
232.0
183.4
232. 1
169.9
177.9
197.8
121.7
205.8
185.5
227. 1

260.5
247.4
240. 1
237.8
252.4
127.2
224.3
224.3
201.3
178.6
178.2
195.2
167.4
200 . 1
213.6
231.9
247.2
241.5
189.4
181.2
(3)
265.7
121.2
113.7
261.3
206.6
242.8
262.7
283.7
276.3
220.0
232.0
185.9
235.3
174.0
180.8
200.6
121.7
205.8
185.5
227. 1

260.7
248.0
240. 1
(3)
252.4
128.2
224.3
224.3

192.3
173.4
169.8
195.2
152.6
191.0
203.7
220.2
234.5
228.0
181.0
172.0
210.5
248.0
116.0
108.7
247.6
198. 1
226. 1
246.8
268.5
261.9
209.2
225.0
176. 1
223.2
163.2
172.6
188.6
116. 1
196. 1
175.5
217.7

246.0
230.4
227.5
231.4
232.2
118. 1
214.4
214.4
194.8
173.4
173.4
195.2
158.4
191.0
208.8
220.2
235.4
229.4
181.0
173.2
210.5
251. 1
116.7
109.0
248.3
200.0
231.0
248.5
268.5
261.9
210.5
225.0
177.6
223.2
164.6
176.0
190.2
116.1
196. 1
175.5
217.7

201.3
178.6
178.2
195.2
167.4
200 . 1
213.6
231.9
248.7
243.9
198.6
182.6
(3)
265.7
122.6
113.7
262. 1
208.4
246.2
265.5
283.7
276.3
221.4
233. 1
186.9
239.4
174.0
182.0
200 .6
121.7
207.4
188.5
227. 1

233.6
112.3
242.7
111.8
111.2
106.9
106.9

234.2
112.8
242.7
112.8
111.3
106.9
106.9

234.2
112.8
242.7
112.8
111.3
106.9
106.9

235. 1
113.4
244.6
113.4
111.7
107.0
107.0

238.3
115.7
251.7
116.2
112.6
107.0
107.0

239.7
116.7
254.3
117.2
113.4
107.0
107.0

241.9
119.0
258.4
119.9
115.4
105.5
105.5

244.6
120.3
261.9
121. 1
116.4
106.8
106.8

244.6
120.3
261.9
121. 1
1 16.4
106.8
106.8

210. 8

212.2

214.0

215.6

216.7

218.2

220.3

223.8

226.3

228.2

160..1
136..0
167. 4
162. 9
130. 3
118. 3
107. 3
148. 1
210. 3
104. 6
101. 1
106. 0
137. 7
104. 9
113. 7
109. 1
173. 9
107. 4
142. 6
173. 9
187. 4
107. 6
117. 3
118. 6
116. 0
117. 3

160.9
136.0
167.4
162.9
130.3
118.3
107.7
149.9
210.3
104.6
101.1
107.0
137.7
106.9
115. 1
109.3
173.9
109.6
145.6
177.4
193.7
108.8
116. 1
119.8
114.9
113.6

161.3
136.0
167.4
162.9
130.3
118.3
108.0
149.9
210.3
104.6
102.8
108.0
137.7
106.9
115. 1
109.3
176.5
109.6
145.6
177.4
193.7
108.8
117.0
122.5
1 14.9
113.6

161.4
133.6
174.5
154. 1
128.6
120. 1
108.4
149.9
209. 1
104.6
102.8
108.5
138.7
107.5
115. 1
110.3
176.5
111.0
146.7
179.9
196.8
110.4
117.0
122.5
114.9
113.6

161.4
132.6
174.0
151.4
127.8
122.3
108.4
149.9
209. 1
104.6
102.8
108.5
138.7
107.5
115. 1
110.3
176.5
111.0
146.7
179.9
196.8
1 10.4
118.4
125.0
116.6
113.6

162. 1
133.5
174.0
153.6
127.8
122.3
108.6
150.8
209. 1
104.6
102.8
109.4
138.7
109.4
115. 1
110.5
176.5
111.7
148.5
184.6
196.8
110.4
119.1
127.2
116.6
113.6

162.5
133.5
174.0
153.6
127.8
122.3
108.9
150.8
209. 1
104.6
102.8
109.4
140.0
109.4
115.7
110.5
176.5
111.7
148.5
184.6
196.8
110.4
120.6
127.2
117.9
116.7

165.2
133.5
174.0
153.6
127.8
122.3
110.5
151.4
211.5
107. 1
103.3
111.3
142.4
112.1
117.2
112.4
176.5
114.1
150.5
188. 1
201.8
113.2
125.5
128.5
125.0
123.0

166.0
133.5
174.0
153.6
127.8
122.3
111.5
152.7
216.2
107.7
103.3
111.3
144.0
1 12.7
118.2
113. 1
179. 1
114.1
150.5
1&S. 1
2D 1.8
113.2
126.3
128.5
125.3
124.9

166.3
133.5
174.0
153.6
127.8
122.3
111.7
152.7
218.6
107.7
103.3
112.3
144.0
112.7
118.2
113.3
179. 1
114.6
150.5
190.5
20 1.8
114.2
126.3
128.5
125.3
124.9

JUNE

NOV.

DEC.

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FOR MOUNTING (CONTDl

0123
0125
0127
0 128
02
0201
0203
0205
$
01
0101
0131
0132
0135
0137
0138
0141
02
0211
0213
0214
0215
0101
0103

INDUSTRIAL LOADER, UITH BUCKET
BACKHOE, WITH BUCKET
WINCH, FOR USE ON TRACTOR
SNOW PLOW
DOZER, HYDRAULIC
6 ’ AND UNDER 10*1"
10* AND UNDER 14*1"
14*1" AND OVER
SPECIALIZED CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
OTHER SPECIALIZED CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY
TRENCHER
DEWATERING PUMP, 10,000 G. P. H.
DEWATERING PUMP, 90,000 G. P. H.
WINCH, WORM AND GEAR TYPE
CRUSHING PLANT, PORTABLE
SCREENING PLANT, PORTABLE
WHEELBARROW, STEEL TRAY
COMPACTION EQUIPMENT
ROLLER, TANDEM
ROLLER, PNEUMATIC TIRED
ROLLER, VIBRATORY TYPE
ROLLER, SHEEPSFOOT, SELF-PROPELLED

5
01
0102
0104
0111
0114
51
5111
r
0107
0 111
0131
0132
0141
0146
0151
i
01
0101
0102
0103
0104
0106
0111
02
0209
0211
0213
0215
0217
0218
0219
06
060 1
0602
0603
0605
0607
51
5111
5112

MIXERS, PAVERS, SPREADERS, ETC.
CONCRETE MIXING PLANT, MOBILE
CONCRETE MIXER, TRUCK, 7 CU. YD.
CONCRETE FINISHER
SLIPFORM PAVER
BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR, TRUCK MOUNTED
BITUMINOUS BATCH PLANT, PORTABLE
BITUMINOUS SPREADER
TRACTORS, OTHER THAN FARM
WHEEL TYPE
IHDUSTRIAL,GAS/DIESEL 35 THRU 49 NEHP
INDUSTRIAL DIESEL 50 THRU 74 NEHP
OFF HIGHWAY DIESEL 400 FWHP AND OVER
OFF HIGHWAY DIESEL 300 THRU 399 FWHP
INDUSTRIAL DIESEL 75 NEHP AND OVER
WHEELED LOG SKIDDER, SELF-PROPELLED
CRAWLER TYPE
GASOLINE/DIESEL 20-59 NET ENGINE H.P.
DIESEL, 60-89 NET ENGINE HP.
DIESEL,90-159 NET ENGINE HORSEPOWER
DIESEL,160-259 NET ENGINE HORSEPOWER
DIESEL,260 NET ENGINE H.P. AND OVER
SHOVEL LOADER, 45 - 89 HP.
SHOVEL LOADER, 90 - 129 HP.
TRACTOR SHOVEL LOADERS, 4-WHEEL DRIVE
1 CU. YD. AND UNDER 2 CU. YD.
2 CU. YD. AND UNDER 2 1/2 CU. YD.
2 1/2 CU. YD. AND UNDER 3 1/2 CU. YD.
5 CU. YD. AND UNDER 7 1/2 CU. YD.
7 1/2 CU. YD. AND OVER
PARTS AND ATTACH. FOR NON-FARM TRACTOR
TRACK ROLLER, ASSEMBLY
BEVEL PINION

>
01
0101
0103
0105
02
0209

OFF-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT
OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS, END DUMP
50 TON CAPACITY
OVER 30 THRU 45 TONS CAPACITY
OVER 70 TONS CAPACITY
OTHER OFF-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT
COAL HAULER, SEMI-ARTICULATED

DEC/7 0
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76

DEC/69
DEC/68
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/70
DEC/76

DEC/76
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/69
DEC/7 0
DEC/68

DEC/72
DEC/69
DEC/76
DEC/76

DEC/67
DEC/72
DEC/73
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/76
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76

METALWORKING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
02
0221
0222
0223
0224
03
0301
0302
0303
0304
0305
0306
0307
0308
0309
0311
04
0412
0413
0414
0415
51
5111
5112
5113

POWER DRIVEN HAND TOOLS
HOME UTILITY LINE
DRILL, 1/4 INCH CHUCK
DRILL 3/8 INCH CHUCK
SAW, LIGHT DUTY
SANDER, ORBITAL
INDUSTRIAL LINE, ELECTRICAL
DRILL, 3/8" CHUCK
DRILL, 1/2” CHUCK
SAW, RECIPROCATING
DRYWALL SCREWDRIVER
IMPACT WRENCH, ELECTRICAL
SAW, CIRCULAR, 7 1/4" BLADE AND OVER
ROUTER
BELT SANDER
PERCUSSION HAMMER
SANDER, DISC, 7" OR 9" DIAMETER
PNEUMATIC HAND TOOLS
GRINDER, PORTABLE, 6" WHEEL
HAMMER, CLIPPING, 1 1/8” BORE
NUTRUNNER, IMPACT TYPE, 1 1/4 BOLT CAP
ANGLE NUT RUNNER
PNEUMATIC TOOL ACCESSORIES
IMPACT SOCKET, 1/2" SQUARE DRIVE
PNEUMATIC CHISEL
PNEUMATIC CHISEL RETAINER

DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76

DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76

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.

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I. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
/idual items, 19781 Continued
—

?=100

NLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)_______________________
COMMODITY

E NO.

t
0101
0111
0 121
0131
02
0231
0232
0233
03
0331
0332
0333
034 1
0342
04
0452
0453
0454
0455
0456
0457

WELDING MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
ARC WELDING MACHINES
TRANSFORMER TYPE, A.C./D.C.
RECTIFIER TYPE
ENGINE DRIVEN UNIT, D.C.
WIRE FEEDER
RESISTANCE WELDING MACHINES AND SUPPLIES
SPOT WELDER
ELECTRODE, RESISTANCE WELDING
ADJUSTABLE/RETRACTABLE STROKE
ARC WELDING ELECTRODES
WIRE ELECTRODE, 3/32", CORED
WIRE ELECTRODE, E70S3, .045” , BARE
TYPE 30, STAINLESS, COVERED, 5/32"
MILD STEEL, STICK, E-7018, 1/8 X 14
MILD STEEL, STICK, E-6013, 3/16 X 14
GAS WELDING MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
WELDING TORCH, BLOW PIPE
CUTTING TOOL, BLOW PIPE
FLAME CUTTING MACHINE
WELDING TIP, ACETYLENE
CUTTING TIP, ACELYLENE
OXYGEN REGULATOR

t
01
0 10 1
0103
0105
024
0212
0214
034
0321
04
0431
05

INDUSTRIAL PROCESS FURNACES AND OVENS
ELECTRIC
DRAW FURNACE, FACTORY BUILT
ELECTRIC FURNACE FIELD ERECTED
HEAT TREATING OVEN
FUEL FIRED
ATMOSPHERE CONTROLLED FURNACE, GAS
FIELD ERECTED FURNACE, GAS
INDUCTION HEATING EQUIPMENT
INDUCTION HEATER, RADIO FREQUENCY
GAS GENERATING EQUIPMENT
ATOMOSPHERE GENERATOR, ENDOTHERMIC
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS

01
0101
0103
0104
0106
0 111
0113
0115
0117
0119
0121
0123
0125
0127
0129
0131
0133
0134
0135
0137
02
0241
0242
0244
0246
0248
0249
0251
0252

CUTTING TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES
SMALL CUTTING TOOLS
KEY WAY BROACH
TWIST DRILL
TWIST DRILL, CARBIDE TIPPED
REAMER, MACHINE CHUCKING
SPUR GEAR HOB
MILLING CUTTER, SIDE
MILLING CUTTER, PLAIN
END MILL
HAND TAP
ROUND ADJUSTABLE DIE
SOLID PIPE DIE
POWER SAW BLADE, CIRCULAR
POWER SAW BLADE, BAND
POWER SAW BLADE, HACK
TURNING TOOL HOLDER
THROWAWAY INSERT, CARBIDE
INDEXIBLE CARBIDE INSERT, UTILITY
BRAZED TURNING TOOL, CARBIDE TIPPED
CARBIDE TOOL BLANK
PRECISION MEASURING TOOLS
GAGE BLOCKS
MICROMETER CALIPER
CYLINDRICAL PLUG GAGE
THREAD PLUG GAGE
SNAP GAGE, ADJUSTABLE
PNEUMATIC GAGE, COLUMN TYPE
RING GAGE, CYLINDRICAL
DIAL TEST INDICATOR

01
0101
0 102
0103
04
0491
11
1101
1103
1 105
12
1201
1203
13
1301
14
1401
1403
1405
15
1501
1503
1505
21
2101
2103
2105
2106
2107
2108
31
3101
3103
3105

ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
ABRASIVE GRAINS
ALUMINUM OXIDE
SILICON CARBIDE
FUSED ALUMINIA ZIRCONIA GRAIN, 10 GRIT
BUFFING AND POLISHING WHEELS
BUFF, FULL DISC, SECTIONS
GRINDING WHEELS, NON-REINFORCED RESINOID
AL. OX.,CP. 24 GT., 20X2 1/2X6, TYPE ONE
AL. OX., C.P., 24 GT., 6X1X5/8, TP. ONE
ZR. AL., 10 GT., 24X3X12, TP. ONE
GRINDING WHEELS, REINFORCED RESINOID
AL. OX., CP, 20X1/8X1, TYPE ONE
AL. OX., C. P., 7X1/4X7/8, TYPE 27
GRINDING WHEELS, NON-REINFORCED RUBBER
AL. OX., CP. 46 GT., 20X1/8X1, TP. ONE
GRINDING WHEELS, VITRIFIED BOND
AL. OX., 60 GRIT, 7X1/2X1 1/4, TYPE ONE
AL. OX., 60 GRIT, 20X6X12, TYPE ONE
SI. CARB., 60 GT., 10X1X1, TYPE ONE
GRINDING WHEELS, DIAMOND
TYPE 11V9, 1/16X75 DIA. CONC.
TYPE 1A IS, 14”X . 125, 1/4X25 DIA. CONC.
6A2C, 6"X3/4” , 1/16"X100 DIA. CONC.
COATED ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
BELT, CLOTH RESIN BOND
BELT, PAPER GLUE BOND
BELT, CLOTH GLUE BOND
FLAPWHEEL, CLOTH RESIN BOND, 100 GRIT
VULCANIZED FIBER DISC, 7 X 7/8, 36 GRIT
VULCANIZED FIBER DISC, 9 1/8X7/8 50 GRIT
METAL ABRASIVES
STEEL WOOL, #0 GRADE
METAL HOUSEHOLD SCOURING PADS
STEEL SHOT 550

i
11
1 101

METAL CUTTING MACHINE TOOLS
BORING MACHINES
BORING MILL, VERTICAL

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

207.5
186.5
179.2
156.5
242.2
131.3
185. 1
180.0
190.9
149.4
252.9
108.6
100.1
146.0
280 .2
261.7
165.3
166.9
162.2
163. 1
199.6
147. 1
167.9

201.8
178.6
168.8
153.0
228.2
129.2
176.4
173.9
179.4
140.6
250.4
105.7
99.3
146.0
278.3
259.7
16 1.2
164.2
157.4
161.5
191.8
145.2
160.0

202.6
179.2
171.6
153.0
228.2
129.3
176.4
173.9
179.4
140.6
250.8
106. 1
99.9
146.0
278.3
259.7
164. 1
165.6
161.5
16 1.5
196.5
146.8
167. 1

203.4
180.6
173.0
153.4
23 1.4
129.3
178.5
177.0
179.4
141.6
250.3
106.7
99.7
142.5
278.3
259.7
165. 1
166 .8
162. 1
161.5
20 1. 1
146.8
168.6

203.2
180.8
173.6
153.4
231.4
129.7
180.3
177.0
184.6
144.3
248.4
106.7
99.7
142.5
272.4
259.7
165.3
167 .0
162.3
16 1.5
201 .6
146.8
168.9

238. 1
252.8
273.8
178. 1
222.7
260.4
248.3
276.7
174.5
194.2

227.8
244.0
260.9
173.3
215.3
245.5
236.8
268.8
166.8
187. 9

228.9
245.2
267.0
173.6
215.3
246. 1
238.5
269.2
168.7
187. 9

229.2
245.3
267 .0
173. 9
215.3
246.8
240.4
269.7
168.8
187.9

254.0
217.5

241.2
211.2

243.0
211.2

187.5
190.6
251. 1
124.6
134.0
165.3
163.6
214.0
208.3
207.6
176.4
230.4
286.5
197.3
135.5
150.5
201.3
232.7
175. 1
219.3
229.0
166.9
183.4
159.4
212.7
173.4
181. 1
148.0
148.5
163.9

180.9
183.8
241. 1
123.2
132. 1
163.2
151.0
212. 1
206. 1
192.8
168. 9
223.2
279.5
190.9
127.7
135. 1
195.7
224.4
168.4
212. 1
221.0
161.6
185.2
153.7
187.7
172.2
179.8
142.0
146.0
162.3

181.6
184.4
241. .
123.2
132. 1
163.2
154.8
212. 1
206 . 1
192.8
170.8
223.2
279.5
190.9
130.4
137.7
195.7
224.4
168.4
212. 1
221.0
163.3
185.2
156.4
203. 1
172.2
179.8
142.0
146.0
162.3

DEC/71
DEC/68
DEC/7 1
DEC/71
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76

205.6
238.6
242.5
246.9
108.5
180.5
193.2
195. 1
242.0
187.5
215.2
152.8
175.2
158. 1
181.8
181.8
178.6
234.5
154. 1
260.2
125. 1
120.0
145.4
134.2
166.0
180.2
172.2
175.8
111.0
1 12.8
112.8
103.8
102.7
109.3
103.9

199.8
229.7
232.4
232.9
107.3
174.5
186.8
191.3
236.7
184.5
210.9
150.4
172.3
155.6
180.0
180.0
175. 1
229.9
151.0
255. 1
121.7
1 18.4
139.4
132.4
159.4
173.3
163. 0
167.6
108.9
108.2
108.2
103.3
103.4
106.2
102.8

DEC/71
DEC/7 1

231.5
202.7
176.0

218.9
193.4
162.7

DEC/72

DEC/72
DEC/76
DEC/74
DEC/72

DEC/73

DEC/71
DEC/68

DEC/72

DEC/72

DEC/72

DEC/76
DEC/68
DEC/7 1
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/71

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JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

206.8
188. 0
182.0
(3)
245.4
131.9
181.0
177.0
195.8
144.3
251 .3
107.3
99.7
144.4
279.4
259.7
165.3
167.0
162.3
16 1.5
201 .6
146.8
168.9

207.4
188.8
182.8
156.6
246. 1
132.4
181.0
177.0
195.8
144.3
252. 1
108.8
99. 9
144.4
279.7
260. 0
165.3
167.0
162.3
16 1.5
201.6
146.8
168.9

207.4
188.8
182.8
156.6
246 . 1
132.4
181.0
177.0
195.4
144.3
252. 1
108.8
99. 9
144.4
279.7
260. 0
165.9
167.0
162.3
164.4
201.6
146.8
168.9

208.4
190.0
182.8
158.5
248.4
132.4
181.0
177 .0
195.4
144.3
253.8
108.8
99. 9
145.7
283.3
261.6
165.9
167.0
162.3
164.4
201.6
146.8
168. 9

209.7
189.9
182.8
158.5
248.4
131.9
188.6
182.8
195.4
152.8
253.8
108.8
99. 9
145.7
283.3
26 1.6
165.9
167.0
162.3
164.4
201.6
146.8
168.9

212. 1
189.9
182.8
158.5
248.4
131.9
198.0
187 .8
195.4
165.2
255.8
111.0
100.5
150.2
281.5
264.2
165.9
167.0
162.3
164.4
20 1.6
146.8
168.9

212.8
190.5
183.8
160. 1
248.4
131.9
198. 1
187.8
197. 1
165.2
257.0
1 12.5
101.0
149.9
281 .9
265.5
166.7
168.8
164.6
164.7
197.3
149.5
168.2

214.9
193.3
183.8
160. 1
256.5
133. 1
200.3
192.2
197. 1
165.2
259. 1
112.5
101.3
149. 9
285.9
269.4
167 .0
168.8
164.6
166.2
197 .3
149.5
168.2

234.2
251. 1
271 .4
176.3
221.4
256.5
244.6
273.5
169.0
187.9

237.0
253.9
271.4
176.6
225.3
262.7
244.6
274.0
169. 1
187.9

238.3
252. 1
272.3
177.6
222.3
263.6
246.5
275.5
175.6
197.8

239.5
253.6
272.3
177.9
224.2
263.8
246.9
276.0
175.8
197.8

241. 1
254.9
276.8
180.2
224.2
265.0
248.6
280. 1
178.8
197 .8

242.7
255.6
279.5
181. 0
224.2
266.3
251.7
281.4
179.2
197.8

245.5
259.0
282. 1
181 .3
228. 1
268.8
259.3
28 1.9
179.3
197.8

246.0
259.3
282. 1
182.3
228. 1
269.2
259.3
284.3
179.5
197 .9

247.4
259.6
282.6
183.3
228. 1
270 .4
262. 1
285.9
183.2
203.6

246.5
211.2

250.3
211.2

250.3
211.2

256. 1
211.2

256. 1
215.6

257.6
215.6

260.7
221.9

261.3
229.0

26 1.3
230.6

264. 1
230.6

182.3
185. 1
242.3
123.2
132. 1
163.2
154.8
212. 1
206. 1
198.6
170.8
223.2
279.5
190. 9
132.6
141.7
195.7
224.4
168.4
212. 1
221 .0
164.0
180.9
158.4
203.6
172.8
179.8
143.4
146.0
162.3

183.9
186.6
246. 1
123.2
132. 1
163.2
154.8
212. 1
206 . 1
205.5
172.7
223.2
279.5
196.0
132.6
141.7
198. 1
226.6
170.5
214.6
223.9
165.8
180.9
158.4
215.4
172.8
179.8
146.8
143.8
162.3

184. 1
186.8
246. 1
123.2
132. 1
163.2
154.8
212. 1
206 . 1
209.3
172.7
223.2
279.5
196.0
132.6
141.7
198. 1
226.6
170.5
214.6
223.9
166.0
180.9
158.4
215.4
172.8
179.8
147.2
145.9
162.3

186. 1
189. 1
246. 1
123.2
132. 1
163.2
154.8
212. 1
206. 1
209.3
172.7
223.2
279.5
198.5
134.5
153.5
203.2
233.3
176.2
219.3
228.7
166. 1
180.9
158.4
215.4
172.8
179.8
147.5
147 .7
162.3

187. 1
190.3
246. 1
123.2
134.8
163.2
164.6
212. 1
206. 1
209.3
174.6
226.8
279.5
198.5
134.5
153.5
203.2
235.3
178.0
220.7
228.7
166. 1
180.9
158.4
215.4
172.8
179.8
147.5
147 .7
162.3

188.2
191.5
249.8
123.2
134.8
163.2
164.6
212. 1
206 . 1
209.3
176 .6
230.3
281.4
198.5
134.5
153.5
205. 1
237. 1
178.0
223.2
233.2
166.6
180.9
158.4
215.4
172.8
179.8
148.9
1*8.5
162.3

190.0
193.3
256.2
124.6
134.8
163.2
177. 1
212.1
206. 1
209.3
180.7
237.4
295.5
198.5
134.5
153.5
205. 1
237. 1
178.0
223.2
233.2
167.7
183.6
160.7
215.4
172.8
179.8
148. 9
148.5
164. 9

192.0
195.3
257.8
127 .4
134.8
168. 1
177. 1
217.6
210.3
215.2
182.8
241.0
30 1.6
199.8
137. 1
153.5
205. 1
237. 1
178.0
223.2
233.2
170.0
183.6
160.7
218.0
175.5
183.4
153.8
154. 1
164.9

195.8
199.3
264.9
128.7
134.8
173.1
177. 1
217.6
214.3
217.8
186 .9
244.8
30 1.6
204.7
146 .5
162. 1
205. 1
2 41.7
182. 1
227.3
238.7
172.5
183.6
165.5
223.8
175.5
185.7
153.8
154. 1
169.2

198.0
201.8
276.0
128.7
141.9
173.1
177. 1
223.9
219.7
222.4
186.9
244.8
301.6
204.7
148.9
179.0
205. 1
243.9
184. 1
229. 1
241.2
172.9
193.7
165.5
223.8
175.5
185.7
153.8
154. 1
169.2

202.0
229.7
232.4
232.9
107.3
174.5
186.8
191.3
236.7
184.5
210.9
150.4
172.3
155.6
180.0
180.0
175. 1
229.9
151.0
255. 1
123.2
1 18.4
142.9
132.4
164.6
178.8
170.8
174.5
111.2
111.3
111.3
103.3
103.4
106.3
102.8

203.4
232.5
235.3
238.7
107.3
174.5
186.8
191.3
236.7
184.5
210.9
150.4
172.3
155.6
180.0
180.0
175. 1
229.9
151.0
255. 1
123.6
118.4
143.8
132.4
166.8
18 1.0
173.3
176.7
111.2
113.4
113.4
103.3
10 3.4
106.3
102.8

204. 1
235.6
239.7
243.2
107 .3
178.4
191.0
191.3
236.7
184.5
210.9
150.4
172.3
155.6
180.0
180.0
175. 1
229.9
151.0
255. 1
123.6
1 18.4
143.8
132.4
166.8
181.0
173.3
176.7
111.2
113.4
113.4
103.2
103.4
106.3
102.6

203.7
235.6
239.7
242. 9
107.3
178.4
191.0
191.3
236.7
184.5
210.9
150.4
172.3
155.6
180.0
180 .0
175. 1
229.9
151.0
255. 1
123.6
1 18.4
143.8
132.4
166.8
181.0
173.3
176.7
111.2
113.4
113.4
101.9
99.3
106.7
103.3

204. 1
237.5
241.9
246.6
107.3
178.4
191.0
191.3
236.7
184.5
210.9
150.4
172.3
155.6
180.0
180.0
175. 1
229.9
151.0
255. 1
123.6
1 18.4
143.8
132.4
166.8
181.0
173.3
176.7
111.2
113.4
113.4
102.0
99.3
106.7
103.6

204.8
237.5
241.9
246 .6
107.3
182.6
195.5
191.3
236.7
184.5
210.9
150.4
172.3
155.6
180.0
180.0
175. 1
229.9
151.0
255. 1
123.6
1 18.4
143.8
132.4
166.8
181.0
173.3
176.7
111.2
113.4
113.4
104.4
103.4
111.2
104.3

204.9
237.5
241 .9
246.6
107.3
182.6
195.5
191.3
236.7
184.5
210.9
150.4
172.3
155.6
180.0
180.0
175. 1
229.9
151.0
255. 1
123.6
1 18.4
143.8
132.4
166.8
181.0
173.3
176.7
111.2
113.4
113.4
104.7
103.4
111.2
104.8

205.0
237 .5
241. 9
246.6
107.3
185.4
198.5
191.3
236.7
184.5
210.9
150.4
172.3
155.6
180.0
180.0
175. 1
229.9
151.0
255. 1
123.6
1 18.4
143.8
132.4
166 .8
181. 0
173.3
176.7
111.2
1 13.4
113.4
104.7
103.4
111.2
104.8

210.5
245. 1
250.7
253.4
110.4
185.4
198.5
204.6
255.3
195.0
225.9
158. 9
182.4
164.3
185.3
185.3
187. 1
245.9
16 1.6
271.9
130.0
124.3
151.4
138.9
166.8
181.0
173.3
176.7
111.2
1 13.4
113.4
1C4.8
103.4
113. 1
104.8

212.7
252.2
255.9
266.4
112.9
185.4
198.5
207.6
259.2
197.5
229.3
160.8
184.4
166.3
188.2
188.2
190.2
249.6
164. 0
277.3
130.8
125.3
152.3
140.0
166.8
181.0
173.3
176.7
111.2
113.4
113.4
105.0
103.4
1 13. i
105.3

212.7
252.2
255.9
266.4
112.9
185.4
198.5
207.6
259.2
197.5
229.3
160.8
184.4
166.3
188.2
188.2
190.2
249.6
164.0
277.3
130.8
125.3
152.3
140.0
166.8
181.0
173.3
176.7
111,2
1 13.4
113.4
105.0
103.4
113.1
105.3

219.9
196.4
170.2

220.8
196.4
170.2

222.8
196.4
170,2

227. 1
200.4
176.5

229.7
200.2
!76 .5

232.8
202.3
176.5

235.2
205.6
17 6 .5

237 .3
208.0
'79.9

241.0
208.0
179.9

244.5
212.5
186 .3

246.9
212.5
186.3

din
67=10

I. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
/idual items, 19781 Continued
—
NLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)___________________
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

DE NO

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

196 .3
230.0
198.0
249.8
181.3
212.5
205.7
183.5
207.8
190.9
191.3
218.2
188.7
268.5
291.8
196.2
204. 1
200.7
221.8
229.0
183.9
266. 1
170.6
184.5
169.3
187.8
147. 1
150.0
154.6
132.5
158.2
241.5
256.5
136.2
193.7
205. 1
269.8
188.2
193.4
179.8
204.8
247.2
171.8
190.8
274.3
141.9

186.9
226. 1
188.9
237.8
173.6
201. 1
194.8
172.0
189.3
178.6
185.6
209.0
179.9
258.5
281.6
183.5
191.9
184.0
213.2
212.0
170.3
245.6
162.8
173.0
157.7
176.2
139.8
145.6
148.9
130.8
152.5
228.6
238.3
129.4
184.2
194.5
251.0
181.3
185.7
172.9
191.5
214.2
162. 1
173.3
247.5
157.6

188.6
226. 1
190. 1
237.8
173.6
206. 1
196.9
176.8
189.3
182.4
185.6
209.0
179.9
258.5
281.6
186.7
191.9
184.0
213.2
222. 1
170.3
258.2
164.6
173.0
157.7
176.2
139.8
145.6
148.9
130.8
152.5
228.9
240.3
129.4
186.8
196.2
259. 1
185.2
187.6
172.9
189. 1
(3)
164. 1
175.4
247.5
137.5

188.6
226. 1
190. 1
237.8
173.6
206. 1
198.8
176.8
197.9
182.4
185.6
210.7
179.9
258.5
281.6
187.9
191.9
188.3
213.2
224.0
170.3
262.0
165.9
174.7
161.5
176.2
143.3
145.5
148.5
130.8
152.5
228.9
240.3
129.4
187.5
197.0
264.0
185.2
191.8
177.5
189. 1
(3)
164. 1
175.4
247.5
137.5

188.6
226. 1
190.5
237.8
173.6
207.7
199.5
180.3
197.9
182.4
185.6
210.7
179.9
258.5
281.6
192. 1
191.9
195.6
220.2
224.0
180.5
262.0
167.3
177.6
161.5
180.7
144. 1
146.0
150.5
131.6
152.5
230.0
246.7
129.4
188.7
198.8
264.0
185.4
192.8
179.5
191.4
218.3
165. 1
175.4
257.7
137.5

262.8
187.9
166.9
171.9
(3)
200 .5
261.2
223.8
196.2
229. 1
253.7
273.6
270.8
216.2
261.3
125. 1
219.9
218. 1
302.7

247.8
175.4
158.7
161.5
(3)
181.9
236.0
195.5
183. 1
216.0
232.9
259.0
252.3
204.5
251.3
118.7
205.5
206 .3
285.9

249.7
176.9
158.7
165.3
(3)
185.8
241.5
200.2
186.4
218.0
238.8
264.6
252.3
204.5
253. 1
118.7
206.7
206.3
285.9

254. 1
180.3
158.7
169.4
(3)
190.6
256.9
200.2
186.4
221.5
238.8
264.6
262.2
210. 1
254.2
122.6
212.4
215.0
299.5

158.5
210.1
180.4
227.4
222.0

154.8
200. 1
170.5
217.3
212.0

156.2
201. 1
173.4
217.3
212.0

216.6

208.9

228.0
227.3
271.6
179.8
164.2
206.5
152.7
238.2
198. 1
196.3
224.4
164.5
197.3
184.3
168.3
136.5
216.5
278.8
177.6
209.2

220.3
218.2
258.7
170.8
162.4
197.0
141.9
225.4
192.6
189.3
218.9
160.7
190.6
180.8
167.5
135.5
212.0
278.8
175.2
199.6

204.3
253.7
205. 1
111.5
108.8
108.8
168.4
163.3
161.7
150.2

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

193. 1
226. 1
197.7
250. 1
182.5
207.7
200.5
180.3
202.4
184.9
185.6
210.7
185.9
263.9
281.6
193.2
197.2
195.6
220.2
227.8
179.3
264.2
167.3
178.8
167.3
180.7
144. 1
146.3
150.9
131.6
153.0
238.5
258.0
133.9
192.0
203.4
264.0
186.9
192.8
179.5
200.2
235. 1
167.2
175.4
279.2
141.4

192.6
226. 1
197.7
250. 1
182.5
207.7
202.6
180.3
202.4
190.8
188.3
218.6
185.9
268.0
298. 1
195.6
203.8
206.0
220.2
229.7
180.5
264.2
169.9
188.2
178. 1
191.1
147.8
149.4
154.6
133.0
156.9
238.6
258.6
133.9
193.0
205.0
264.0
186.9
192.8
179.5
200 .9
235. 1
167.2
178.9
279.2
141.4

197 .6
226 . 1
199 .5
255 .0
182 .5
212 .9
204 .4
180 .3
204 .7
190 .8
188 .3
220 .4
185 .9
268 .0
298 1
195 .6
204,.2
206 .0
220..2
229 .7
180 .5
264..2
169..9
189 .4
178. 1
193. 1
147..8
151 .8
154..6
133..0
161. 1
238 .6
258 .6
133,.9
194 .3
207 .0
264..0
186..9
192 .8
179 .5
208 .7
26 1 .0
175 .0
183 .9
279 .2
141..4

201.3
232. 1
203.4
255.0
186.2
219.2
206. 1
180.3
204.7
193.2
196.3
220.4
188.9
271.6
298.2
198.2
213.4
206.0
220.2
229.7
180.5
269.4
173.2
190.8
176.9
195.9
147.8
153.3
154.6
133.0
163.6
238.6
258.6
133.9
194.8
207.0
274.2
186.9
192.8
179.5
211.4
261.0
175.0
197.4
279.2
141.4

204.4
232. 1
203.4
255.0
186.2
219.2
208.8
187.8
205.6
198.2
196.3
220.4
196.2
274.4
298.2
200.2
213.4
213.3
223.8
229.7
182.9
269.4
174.4
190.8
176.9
195.9
147.8
153.3
154.6
133.0
163.6
242.7
263.0
136.3
197.4
209.0
274.2
191.9
197.3
184. 1
215.5
261.0
175.0
213.6
283.4
141.4

204.4
232. 1
203.4
255.0
186.2
219.2
214.1
193.3
224.6
198.2
196.3
220.4
196.2
278. 1
298.2
203.0
213.4
213.3
232.4
229.7
194.3
270.3
175.5
191.3
176.9
195.9
149.7
152.2
154.6
133.0
161.9
260.2
263.0
148.3
198.6
210.0
286.5
191.9
197.3
184. 1
218.6
26 1.0
179.0
213.6
294.7
141.4

205.0
240.5
205. 1
262.0
187.6
219.2
218.3
193.3
237.3
201.9
196.3
233.0
196.2
278. 1
298.2
209.0
217.9
207.8
232.4
245.7
208.5
280.8
177.7
192.9
(3)
195.9
156.3
155.4
166.6
134.9
164.4
261.2
269. 1
148.3
202.2
214.3
286.5
195.0
197.3
184. 1
218.7
261.0
179.0
213.6
294.7
141.9

205.0
240.5
206.5
264.6
187.6
223.8
223. 1
200.5
236 .9
206.8
206.3
235. 1
209.7
285.4
304.5
209.2
217.9
208.5
232.4
244.2
208.5
282.7
178.2
192.9
(3)
195.9
156.3
155.5
167.5
134. 9
164.4
263.5
283.2
148.3
205.3
219.3
286.5
195.0
200 .3
184. 1
222.7
264.7
188.5
213.6
301.6
141.9

255.6
180.3
158.7
169.4
(3)
195.5
256.9
223.6
186.4
224.2
247.8
264.6
262.2
213.3
259. 1
123.6
215.0
215.0
299.5

257.3
180.7
162.2
169.4
162.9
197.2
256.9
223.6
191.0
224.3
247.8
264.6
262.2
213.3
259.6
123.6
215.0
215.0
299.5

259.7
186. 1
166.5
172.0
169.7
200.9
256.9
225.8
199.9
225.6
253.0
268. 1
262.2
213.3
261.6
123.6
215.0
216. 1
299.5

260..0
186..7
171 .8
172..0
(3)
200..9
256..9
225 .8
199,.9
226..0
253,.0
268, 1
262..9
213..8
261..6
123..6
215..8
216..1
299,.5

262.8
186.7
171.8
172.0
(3)
200 .9
256.9
225.8
199.9
229.4
263.6
271. 1
268.6
213.8
261.6
123.6
222.3
225.5
312.7

270.2
195.8
171.8
176.2
(3)
203.3
264.3
225.8
199.9
235.9
267.2
285.4
282.9
221.8
261.8
129.7
225.9
225.5
312.7

276.0
200 .8
171.8
176.2
(3)
214.6
283.8
243.7
204. 1
240.3
267.2
285.4
291.3
227.8
268.8
129.7
232.4
225.5
312.7

278. 1
202.3
171.8
179.8
(3)
217.2
283.8
247.5
208.8
241.3
267.2
285.4
291.3
227.8
270.3
130.7
235.0
225.5
312.7

282.4
203.2
179.9
179.8
(3)
217.2
283.8
247.5
208.8
246.4
267.2
302. 1
299. 1
230.7
272.5
133. 1
237.6
225.5
312.7

156.2
202.4
177.4
217.3
212.0

156.2
202.4
177.4
217.3
212.0

156.2
206.7
182.8
220.8
216.0

158.0
206.7
182.8
220.8
216.0

(3)
206..4
182..0
220..8
216..0

160.7
206.4
182.0
220.8
216.0

160.7
214.8
182.0
233.8
228. 1

160.7
220.4
182.0
242.4
236. 1

160.7
223.8
185.6
245.5
239.7

162.8
229.8
186.9
254. 1
247.7

210.2

211.3

212.4

214.5

216.0

217..4

218.2

219.7

221.5

223.8

225. 1

222.0
219.7
263.2
171. 1
162.4
200.4
144. 1
226.5
193.9
189.3
218.9
161.5
190.6
184.0
167.5
135.5
214.4
278.8
175.2
206.7

222.5
220.5
263.2
171.9
162.4
200.4
148.5
227.7
194.6
189.3
218.9
161.5
190.6
184.0
167.5
135.5
214.4
278.8
175.2
206.7

225.0
224.4
270. 1
176.7
162.4
205.2
151.5
230.9
195.3
194.6
219.7
161.5
190.6
184.0
167.5
135.5
214.4
278.8
175.2
206.7

225.8
225.0
270. 1
176.7
162.4
205.2
151.5
230.9
196.0
194.5
225.2
163.2
194.7
184.0
167.5
135.5
214.4
278.8
175.2
206.7

228.0
227.8
272.7
179. 1
162.4
207.6
153.7
241.5
196.7
197.2
225.2
164.6
198.4
184.0
167.5
135.5
214.4
278.8
175.2
206.7

228..7
228..9
272..7
180..4
165..3
207. 6
154..4
243.,3
199..5
197..2
225..2
164. 6
198..4
184..0
167.,5
135..5
214..4
278..8
175..2
206.,7

229.0
229.3
272.7
180.4
165.3
207.6
154.4
244.7
200.2
197.6
225.2
165.0
198.4
184.0
167.5
138.0
214.4
278.8
175.2
206.7

230.8
230.5
272.7
184.6
166.3
207.6
156.0
244.7
200.9
199.7
225.2
164.8
198.4
184.0
166.3
138.0
220.2
278.8
180.0
216. 1

231.9
231.2
276.0
184.6
166.3
207.6
156.0
244.7
201.6
199.7
225.2
167.2
203.3
184.0
170.4
138.0
220.2
278.8
180.0
216. 1

235.9
235.8
281.9
190.9
166.3
215.0
160.2
249. 1
202.3
203.4
232. 1
169.5
206.5
187.2
17 1.6
138.0
222.6
278.8
184.5
216. 1

236.4
236.7
284.8
190.9
166.3
217.3
160.2
249. 1
203.0
203.4
233. 1
169.5
206.5
187.2
17 1.6
138.0
222.6
278.8
184.5
216. 1

197.7
242.4
196.6
109.6
105. 1
104.3
164. 1

198. 1
242.9
197. 1
109.6
105.7
104.7
165.0

198. 1
242.9
197. 1
109.6
105.7
104.7
165.0

198.8
243.8
197.9
109.6
(3)
(3)
165.0

199.6
244.9
198.8
109.9
106.5
107.5
165.0

205.2
258. 1
208. 1
110.2
108.8
109. 1
169.6

205. 6
258..7
208..6
110..2
109..0
109..4
169,.6

207.5
260.3
210.0
112.3
109.9
1 10.2
169.6

208.7
261.0
210.5
113.4
110.6
110.2
171.2

209.6
262. 1
211.4
113.7
111.3
111.3
171.7

210.9
263.2
212.4
115. 1
111.7
111.8
172.2

211.6
263.6
212.8
115. 1
112.8
113.5
172.2

158.5
157.6
146.9

159.4
157.6
146.9

160.0
157.4
146.9

161.3
157.4
146.9

162.3
158.8
146.9

163.8
161.6
146.9

164.,2
163.,0
149..6

164.3
163.0
149.6

164.7
164. 1
152.8

166.3
164.9
154.5

167.5
167.6
157. 1

167.7
167.2
157. 1

METAL CUTTING MACHINE TOOLS (CONT'D)

1111
1 1 12
12
1201
1203
1205
134
1302
1304
1305
1308
1309
1321
1322
1323
14*
1401
1402
1405
1406
1407
1408
1411
15
1503
1505
1507
16
1611
1612
1613
17
1701
1703
19
1901
1902
1903
31*
3192
51
5102
5103
5104
5105
5106

BORING, DRILLING AND MILLING MACH. N/C
JIG BORER, N/C
DRILLING MACHINES
SENSITIVE DRILLING MACHINE
UPRIGHT FLOOR TYPE DRILL, PLAIN
RADIAL DRILL
GRINDING MACHINES
CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE, UNIVERSAL
CENTERLESS GRINDING MACHINE
ROTARY SURFACE GRINDING MACHINE
TOOL AND CUTTER GRINDING MACHINE
INTERNAL GRINDING MACHINE
R E CIP. SURFACE GRINDING MACH., 6"X18"
R E CIP. SURFACE GRINDER, 8 OR 12 X 24
RECIP. SURFACE GRINDING MACHINE, 18X72
LATHES
ENGINE LATHE, 16” SWING OR UNDER
ENGINE LATHE, 16” SWING OR LARGER
CHUCKING LATHE, AUTOMATIC, SINGLE SP.
CHUCKING LATHE, AUTOMATIC, 8 SPINDLE
BAR MACHINE, AUTOMATIC, SINGLE SP.
BAR MACHINE, AUTOMATIC, 6 SPINDLE
TURNING MACHINE, N/C
MILLING MACHINES
UNIVERSAL KNEE TYPE, MILLING MACHINE
VERTICAL KNEE TYPE, MILLING MACHINE
MILLING MACHINE, BED TYPE
MULTI-FUNCTION MACHINES, N/C
VERT. OR HORZ. SP., MANUAL TOOL CHANGE
VERTICAL SPINDLE, AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE
HORIZONTAL SPINDLE AUTOMATIC TOOL CHANGE
GEAR CUTTING MACHINES
HOBBING MACHINE
GEAR FINISHING MACHINE
OTHER METAL CUTTING MACHINES TOOLS
HORIZONTAL BROACHING MACHINE
HACK SAWING MACHINE, 6"X6"
TAPPING MACHINE
HOME SHOP
GRINDER, BENCH, 6" WHEEL
PARTS FOR METAL-CUTTING MACHINE TOOLS
SPINDLE, SENSITIVE DRILLING MACHINE
CROSS FEED SCREW, SURFACE GRINDER
CROSS FEED SCREW, ENGINE LATHE
CROSS FEED SCREW, MILLING MACHINE
BALL OR LEAD SCREW, N/C MACHINE

*
21
2101
2104
2109
22
2201
2203
2205
23
230 1
2302
2303
2304
2305
2306
2307
254
2501
41
4196
51
5102
5103
5104

METAL FORMING MACHINE TOOLS
PUNCHING, BENDING, FORMING MACHINES
PUNCHING MACHINE, MANUALLY OPERATED
PRESS BRAKE, HYDRAULIC OR MECHNICAL
HAND BRAKE
SHEARING MACHINES
SHEARS, MECHANICAL, PLATE
SHEARS, HYDRAULIC, PLATE
SHEARS, MECHANICAL, SHEET
PRESSES
MECHANICAL OBI PRESS, 45 TONS
MECHANICAL OBI PRESS, 105-110 TONS
MECH. PRESS, ST. SIDED, 200-300 TONS
MECH. PRESS ST. SIDED 2 PT., 400 TONS
MECH. PRESS, 600 TO 1600 TONS CAPACITY
PRESS, AUTOMATIC 45 THRU 64 TONS CAPACIT
PRESS, AUTOMACTIC 65 THRU 100 TONS
OTHER METAL FORMING MACHINES TOOLS
FORGING MACHINE
WIRE DRAWING MACHINE
WIRE DRAWING MACHINE
PARTS FOR METALFORMING MACHINE TOOLS
KNIVES, PLATE SHEAR, 1" X 4" X 10’
CLUTCH LINING COMPONENTS, OBI PRESS
CLUTCH LINING COMPONENTS, 2 PT.

DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/73
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/76
DEC/7 1
DEC/71
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/71
DEC/72
DEC/71
DEC/72
DEC/7 1
DEC/72
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/68
DEC/71
DEC/72
DEC/75
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/73
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72

GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
I
02
0202
0204
0205
0206
0207
0208
0209
0211
0231
03
030 1
0303
0305
0307
04
040 1
0403
0405

PUMPS, COMPRESSORS, AND EQUIPMENT
INDUSTRIAL PUMPS
RECIPROCATING PUMP, POWER OPERATED
CENTRIF.-90 GPM, 125 FT., 3500 RPM, Cl
CENTRIF., 300 GPM, 140 FT., 3500 RPM, Cl
CENTRIF.,-90 GPM , 125 FT.,3500 RPM,SS 316
CENTRIF.-1000 G P M , 130,F T .,1750 RPM
CENTRIF., 3000 GPM, 175 FT., 1750 RPM
CENTRIF., 400 GPM, 2000 FT., 3500 RPM,CS
TURBINE PUMP
ROTARY PUMP
AIR COMPRESSORS, STATIONARY
STATIONARY AIR COMPRESSOR, 5 HP
STATIONARY AIR COMPRESSOR, 100-125 H.P.
STATIONARY AIR COMPRESSOR, 150 HP
CENTRIFUGAL AIR COMP., OVER 1,000 HP
GAS COMPRESSORS
CENTRIFUGAL, UNCOOLED
ANGLE ENGINE, 2,000 HP
RECIPROCATING, 1,000 HP

0101
0102
0103
0105
0107
0111

ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS
FREIGHT ELEVATOR
GEARED ELECTRIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR
EA.
GEARLESS ELECTRIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR
HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR
HYDRAULIC FREIGHT ELEVATOR
ESCALATOR

01
0101

FLUID POWER EQUIPMENT
FLUID POWER PUMPS
GEAR TYPE, 5~30 GPM.

DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/70
DEC/7 0
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/7 0
DEC/70
DEC/70

DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/76
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70

ootnotes at end of table.




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Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
COMMODITY

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/72
DEC/7 1
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72

211.8
157.5
154.4
173.0
162.7
164.5
150.3
144.6
141. 1
179.5
158.8
138.7
164.3
170.7
169.4
147.2
166.5
203.6
151.2
148.6
161.9
157.3

206.5
152.7
154.8
167.0
155.5
157.8
147.2
143.3
137.7
179.6
147.2
133.6
159.2
166.2
165.0
141.8
157.2
(3)
139. 1
141.0
154. 1
154.0

206.5
152.7
154.8
167.0
155.5
157.8
147.2
143.3
137.7
179.6
147.2
133.6
160.7
166.2
165.0
144.7
161.2
193.6
144.7
143.3
154. 1
158.0

206.5
152.7
153.5
167.0
155.5
157.8
149.0
143.3
138.7
179.6
157.3
134.0
160.7
166.2
165.0
144.7
161.2
193.6
144.7
143.3
154. 1
158.0

206.5
152.7
153.5
167.0
155.5
157.8
149.9
143.3
140. 1
179.6
159. 1
136.8
162.3
169.3
168. 1
144.7
165.5
201.0
150.9
146.0
161.5
158.0

DEC/70
DEC/70

211.1
170. 1
226.2
169.5
202.6
(3)
218.6
212.3
179. 1
196.7
216.6
122. 1
223.8
224.7
203.4
195.8
227,0
167.7
223. 1

202.7
162.8
222.3
162.9
193.3
204.6
207. 1
207. 1
171.6
190.5
206.7
119.6
213.0
213.9
197.2
192.9
221.7
160.4
215.0

205.0
164.2
222.3
162.9
195.4
210.5
210.4
207. 1
174.7
191.5
212.3
119.6
213.0
213.9
197.3
192.9
221.7
160.4
215.2

206.5
166.8
222.3
166.9
198.8
210.5
212.3
207. 1
175. 1
191.5
213.2
119.6
213.0
213.9
198.2
192.9
221.7
160.4
217.1

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

206.5
156.5
153.5
170. 1
157.5
161.6
151.4
143.3
140. 1
181.9
160.9
138.2
162.3
169.3
168. 1
144.7
165.5
201.0
150.9
146.0
161.5
158.0

222.0
160.3
156.2
175.8
166.8
167.6
152.5
143.3
143.4
181.9
162.6
142.2
163.3
169.3
168. 1
146.5
165.5
201.0
150.9
146.0
161.5
158.0

222.0
160.3
156.2
175.8
166.8
167.6
150.4
143.3
143.4
177.0
162.6
142.2
163.3
169.3
168. 1
146.5
169.8
204.3
154.9
153.2
162.8
159.3

222.0
160.3
156.2
175.8
166.8
167.6
150 .4
143.3
143.4
177.0
162.6
142.2
164.4
169.3
168. 1
148.7
169.8
204.3
154.9
153.2
162.8
159.3

210.9
160.3
153.5
175.8
166.8
167.6
150.0
145.0
142.2
177.0
160.9
140.5
165.7
171.8
170.5
148.7
169.8
204.3
154.9
153.2
162.8
159.3

210.9
160.3
153.5
175.8
166.8
167.6
151.8
148.0
142.2
180.4
160.9
140.5
168. 1
174.9
173.4
150.4
170.8
212.3
156.2
152.6
169.0
155.4

210.9
160.3
153.5
180.5
169.2
171.8
152.0
148.0
142.2
180.4
161.9
140.5
169.8
178.2
176.7
150.4
170.8
212.3
156.2
152.6
169.0
155.4

210.9
160.3
153.5
178.0
169.2
171.8
152.0
148.0
142.2
180.4
161.9
140.5
172.0
178.2
176.7
154.7
170.8
212.3
156.2
152.6
169.0
155.4

207.5
167. 1
222.3
166.9
199.5
210.5
212.5
207. 1
176.2
194.0
213.2
119.6
218. 1
220.4
199.5
194.4
222.9
163.7
218. 1

208.4
168.3
226. 1
166.9
202.0
(3)
(3)
207. 1
176.6
194.0
213.8
122.2
218. 1
220.4
200.3
194.4
226.4
163.7
218.5

210.0
170.7
226. 1
171.2
202.7
(3)
218.6
207. 1
177.4
194.9
214.8
122.2
218. 1
220.4
201.0
196.4
227.0
163.7
218.9

211.3
171. 1
226. 1
171.0
203. 1
(3)
220.3
208.5
179.5
198.0
217.4
122.2
218. 1
220.4
201.4
196.4
227.0
163.7
219.8

212.8
171.4
226. 1
171.0
203. 1
(3)
221.4
215.2
180.8
199. 1
218.9
122.2
221.8
223.4
204.5
195.4
227.0
170.9
224.8

214.4 216.4
172.8
174.9
226. 1 226. 1
171.0
174.4
206.3- 208.4
(3)
(3)
223.0 225.9
218.5 218.5
182.2
182.6
199. 1 200.7
220. 1 220. 1
125.9
127.9
235.2 235.2
233.9 233.9
205.4 209.5
197.4
197.4
230.5 230.5
170.9
177.2
224.8 231.5

218.0
175.4
234.1.
174.4
208.4
(3)
226.3
222.3
185.2
203.8
222.5
(3)
240.7
241. 1
210.1
199.4
231.4
178.6
231.5

220.5
175.9
234. 1
174.4
210.0
(3)
226.3
222.3
186.9
203.8
225.9
(3)
240.7
241. 1
216.3
199.4
236.6
178.6
241.8

FLUID POWER EQUIPMENT (CONTD)

0103
0104
0105
0107
0108
0109
02
0202
0203
0205
0207
0209
03
030 1
0302
0305
04
040 1
0402
0403
0404
0405

VANE TYPE, FIXED, 5 TO 25 GPM.
VANE TYPE, FIXED, 35 TO 45 GPM
VANE TYPE,VARIABLE, 7 1/2 TO 15 GPM
AXIAL PISTON VARIABLE, 7 1/2 TO 15 GPM.
AXIAL PISTON, FIXED, 7 1/2 TO 20 GPM
AXIAL PISTON, VARIABLE, 35 TO 45 GPM.
FLUID POWER VALVES
INDUSTRIAL PNEUMATIC, 0-200 PSI
INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC, 0-5000 PSI
MOBILE HYDRAULIC, 0-3000 PSI
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL, 45 GPM.
HYDRAULIC VOLUME CONTROL
CYLINDERS
INDUSTRIAL PNEUMATIC, 2 INCH BORE
INDUSTRIAL HYDRAULIC, 2 INCH BORE
MOBILE, HYDRAULIC, 4 INCH BORE
FLUID POWER HOSE AND TUBE FITTINGS
1/2 IN TUBE FITTING, FLARELESS, SS
1/2 IN TUBE FITTING, FLARED-FLARELESS
1/4 IN UNION, FLARED OR FLARELESS BRASS
1/2 IN MP 1/2 HOSE 100 R 5 REUSABLE END
1/2 IN MP 1/2 HOSE 100 R 2 PERM ATT. END

024
020 1
0211
0221
0222
0231
0241
03
0351
0361
0372
0373
0374
04
0491
0493
0494
0496

INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
CONVEYING EQUIPMENT
MONORAIL CONVEYOR
PACKAGE CONVEYOR
BELT CONVEYOR
BUCKET ELEVATOR
TROLLEY CONVEYOR
PORTABLE BELT CONVEYOR
MATERIAL HANDLING TRUCKS
FORK TRUCK, ELECTRIC POWERED
FORK TRUCK, GASOLINE POWERED
LIFT TRUCK, HAND OPERATED
INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, 2-WHEEL
PLATFORM TRUCK, HAND OPERATED
HOIST AND CRANES
HAND CHAIN HOIST, SPUR GEAR
ELECTRIC HOIST, LUG TYPE
AIR HOIST, 1,000 LB. CAPACITY
CRANE, OVERHEAD BRIDGE TYPE

0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
0111
0113
0 115
0116
0121
0122
0124
0128
0133
0135
0137

MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT
SPEED REDUCER, WORMGEAR, 2.5-3 C. D.
SPEED REDUCER, PARALLEL SHAFT, HELICAL
GEARMOTOR, PARALLEL SHAFT
SPEED REDUCER, WORMGEAR,
‘ "
REDUCER, PARALLEL SHAFT, SIZE 203
BEVEL GEAR, COARSE-PITCH, AGMA CLASS 8
SPUR GEAR, COARSE-PITCH, AGMA CLASS 8
SPUR GEAR, FINE-PITCH
FLEXIBLE COUPLING, GEAR TYPE
ROLLER CHAIN, SEMIFINISHED
ROLLER CHAIN, FINISHED
MILL CHAIN
ROLLER CHAIN PLATE SPROCKET
V-BELT SHEAVE
UNIVERSAL JOINT, INDUSTRIAL
CLUTCH, FRICTION TYPE

213.0
231.4
265.9
197. 1
219.3
228.8
245.7
250.4
150.5
125.7
227.8
193.9
291.8
119.7
225.9
111.0
140.6

205.7
222.4
259.5
191.2
209.5
218.9
235.2
236.6
147. 1
120.0
214.2
189.3
273.4
115.5
213.7
107.9
138.4

206.2
222.4
259.5
191.2
209.5
218.9
235.2
236.6
147. 1
120.0
218.3
191.6
278.0
115.5
213.7
107.9
138.4

206.3
222.4
259.5
191.2
209.5
218.9
235.2
236.6
147 . 1
120.0
218.3
191.6
278.0
115.5
218.7
107.9
138.4

207.3
222.4
259.5
191.2
212.2
223.3
235.2
236.6
151.2
120.0
22$. 1
191.6
286.8
115.5
218.7
108.8
138.4

209.9
226.6
259.5
193.5
216.2
228.4
240.0
243.4
151.2
121.9
225.2
194.8
294.5
116.7
230. 1
108.8
138.4

211.3
232.8
259.5
(3)
220.5
228.4
240.0
243.4
151.2
121.9
231.0
194.8
294.5
116.7
230. 1
109.9
140.4

214.6
232.8
265.2
201.4
223.8
234.7
252.3
260. 1
151.2
121.9
231.0
194.8
294.5
119.8
230. 1
109.9
140.4

216.8
237.9
271.3
203.3
223.8
234.7
252.3
260. 1
151.2
128.8
231.0
194.8
298.3
124.0
230. 1
111.9
140.4

217. 1
237.9
271.3
201.2
223.8
234.7
252.3
260. 1
151.2
133.8
231.0
194.8
298.3
124.0
230. 1
111.9
140.4

218.7
237.9
271.3
(3)
223.8
234.7
257.0
263.7
151.2
133.5
233.8
196.3
298.3
124.0
230. 1
111.2
144.4

220.2
237.9
277. 1
203.2
227.3
234.7
257.0
263.7
151.2
133.5
233.8
196.3
298.3
124.0
230. 1
117.0
144.4

221.9
243.8
277. 1
203.2
231.4
235.5
257.0
263.7
155.2
133.5
242.8
196.3
309.0
125. 1
235.3
118.3
144.4

0101
0 111
0123
0131
0143
0145

SCALES AND BALANCES
PORTABLE DIAL SCALE
FLOOR SCALE, BEAM TYPE
BATHROOM SCALE
MOTOR TRUCK SCALE, 50-60 TON CAPACITY
COMPUTING SCALE
HOPPER SCALE, 6,000 LB. CAPACITY

178.0
220.0
234.2
169.5
212.0
122. 1
207.9

173.7
212. 1
225.8
166.5
205.4
121. 1
201.0

174.8
214.9
229.0
169.6
206.2
121. 1
201.0

176.0
214.9
229.0
169.6
206.2
122.3
204.7

176.0
214.9
229.0
169.6
206.2
122.3
204.7

176.0
214.9
229.0
169.6
206.2
122.3
204.7

175.8
214.9
229.0
168.8
206.2
122.3
204.7

176.5
217.9
229.9
169.4
207.8
122.3
204.7

176.9
217.9
229.9
169.8
210.8
122.3
204.7

178. 1
217.9
234.8
169.8
214.4
(3)
207.3

182.3
223.4
247.6
(3)
223.9
122.3
216.2

183.6
235.7
247.6
(3)
223.9
122.3
216.2

186.6
240.2
250. 1
172.4
227. 1
122.3
225.3

0101
0111
0121
0133
0135

FANS AND BLOWERS, EXCEPT PORTABLE
CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER
PROPELLER FAN
ATTIC FAN, 30 INCH SIZE
AXIAL FAN, 36-38 INCH, DIRECT DRIVE
INDUSTRIAL FAN, ARRANGEMENT NO. 1

243.6
237.6
257.5
234. 1
270. 1
240.4

237.5
233.7
253.8
231. 1
265.0
230.9

238.7
233.7
257.2
231. 1
265.0
233.8

240.4
233.7
257.2
231. 1
265.0
238.2

242. 1
236.6
257.2
231. 1
266.6
239.4

242. 1
236.6
257.2
231. 1
266.6
239.4

242.0
236.6
254.6
231. 1
266.6
239.4

243.5
236.6
254.6
231. 1
266.6
243. 1

244. 1
236.6
254.6
231. 1
271.2
243. 1

246.4
238. 1
258.8
234.7
277. 1
244.3

247.9
240.0
261.3
241.9
277. 1
244.3

248.0
240.5
261.3
241.9
277. 1
244.3

251.0
248.9
262.2
241.9
277. 1
244.3

01
0101
0105
0107
0109
0111
0117
02
020 1
0205
0208
0209
0215
0217
0219
0223
03
0302
0303
0306
0307
0309
04
0402
05
0502
0507
064
060 1

AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIP
HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT
PACKAGED TERMINAL A/C
ROOM FAN COIL A/C
CENTRAL STATION A/C UNIT
UNIT COOLER
REMOTE REFRIGERANT CONDENSER
FINNED COILS, O.E.M.
UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS
YEAR-ROUND A/C, 2-3 TON
YEAR-ROUND A/C, 5-10 TON
YEAR-ROUND A/C, 25 TON
SINGLE PACKAGE A/C
SINGLE PACKAGE HEAT PUMP
SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMP
SPLIT SYSTEM, CONDENSING UNIT
A/C COILS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
SECTIONAL COOLER
REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR
MULTILEVEL DISPLAY CASE
FROZEN FOOD CASE
DRINKING WATER COOLER
REFRIGERANT COMPRESSORS
COMPRESSOR, 3 H.P.
REFRIGERATION CONDENSING UNITS
CONDENSER, 3/4-3.0 H.P.
CONDENSING UNIT OVER 3-15 H.P.
OTHER A/C AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
CENTRIFUGAL LIQUID CHILLER

103.9
104. 1
104.6
105.6
104.4
101.6
104.2
103.6
103.8
(3)
101.6
105.5
102. 1
(3)
102. 1
151.9
102.0
102.8
103.7
104.0
103.6
103.0
100.0
103.5
104. 1
104.0
(3)
(3)
104.7
104.4

100.7
100.3
(3)
100.0
101.0
99.9
99.0
100.5
100.1
100.0
100.0
100.4
100.0
102.0
100.0
143.5
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.1
100.7
100.0
100.0
100.0
102.0
102.8

101.0
100.9
100.0
103.3
101.0
98.4
100.3
101.7
100.6
100.0
100.0
100.4
100.0
102.0
100.0
145.4
100.0
100.1
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
100.3
100. 1
100.7
100.0
100.0
(3)
102.6
102.8

101.3
101.4
100.0
103.8
103. 1
98.4
100.3
101.7
100.9
100.0
100.0
100.4
100.4
102.0
100.0
146.6
100.0
100.8
101.5
101. 1
100.0
100.0
100.3
100.1
100.7
100.5
100.0
101. 1
102.9
102.3

101.7
102.4
104.2
104. 1
103.5
98.4
102.4
101.9
101.6
102.2
99.2
103.2
101.6
103.5
10 1.1
146.6
100.6
101.6
101.5
102.8
102.0
101.5
100.3
100. 1
100.7
102.0
101.5
102.8
103. 1
102.3

103.1
102.8
104.2
103.8
103.5
98.4
102.4
103.0
102.8
102.2
100.7
103.2
101.6
103.5
102.4
150.5
100.9
103. 1
103.5
103.9
104.7
103.5
100.0
103. 1
105.6
105.3
105.5
105. 1
103.3
102.3

103.3
102.9
104.2
104.3
103.5
98.4
103.6
103.0
103.5
103.6
102.0
104.8
102.4
103.5
102.4
151.4
100.9
103. 1
103.5
103.9
104.7
103.5
100.0
103. 1
105.6
105.3
105.5
105. 1
103.4
102.5

104. 1
104.5
104.2
106.0
105.0
103.8
106.4
103.8
104.3
(3)
103.4
108.5
102.9
(3)
103. 1
151.4
102.5
103.9
105.3
104.9
104.7
103.5
100.0
103. 1
105.6
105.8
(3)
106.2
104.5
102.5

104.4
104.9
104.2
106.5
106.7
103.8
106.4
104. 1
104.4
(3)
103.4
108.5
102.9
(3)
103. 1
151.4
102.5
103.9
105.3
104.9
104.7
103.5
99.8
103. 1
105.6
105.8
105.5
106.2
105.3
104.5

105.6
106.3
106.0
108.5
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
106. 1
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
157.6
103.7
103.9
(3)
104.9
104.7
103.5
99.8
105.6
105.6
105.8
(3)
(3)
105.5
106. 1

106.6
107.0
108.0
108.5
(3)
103.8
(3)
106.5
106.3
(3)
(3)
109.2
(3)
(3)
(3)
157.6
104.2
103.9
105.3
104.9
104.7
103.5
99.8
108.0
105.6
105.8
(3)
(3)
106.6
106. 1

107.3
107.6
108.0
109.0
108. 1
107. 1
109.9
106.5
106.9
104.2
103.4
109.2
103.4
104.9
104.4
160. 1
104.2
104.4
105.3
106.2
104.7
105.3
99.8
107.6
105.6
105.8
105.5
106.2
108.3
108.6

107.8
107.8
108.0
109.0
109.0
107. 1
111.2
106.5
107.9
106.9
104.2
112.3
105.4
107.4
104.4
160. 1
104.4
104.4
105.3
106.2
104.7
105.3
99.8
107.7
107.3
105.8
105.5
106.2
109.2
109.4

DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/68
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77

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I. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
—
dind /idual items, 19781 Continued
.7=100

NLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

)E NO.
AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIP (CONTD)

(3)
105. 1
102.7
(3)
(3)
(3)
103. 1
103.1
102. 1

100.0
102.0
100.0
103.4
100.2
102.2
100.0
102.0
100.0

(3)
102.0
101.3
104.6
(3)
(3)
100.6
102.0
100.0

101.4
103.0
102.9
(3)
(3)
102.2
101.2
102.3
100.0

103.4
103.0
102.9
(3)
(3)
(3)
102. 1
102.3
101.2

104.2
103.0
102.9
(3)
(3)
<3)
102. 1
102.3
102.4

(3)
103.7
102.9
104.9
(3)
102.5
102.7
102.3
102.4

107.2
103.7
102.9
107.2
(3)
102.5
103.5
102.3
102.4

(3)
106.4
102.9
107.8
(3)
102.9
105.3
104.3
102.4

(3)
107.8
102.9
107.8
(3)
102.9
(3)
104.3
102.4

(3)
107.8
103.7
109.2
(3)
104.6
(3)
104.3
104. 1

111.4
108.9
103.7
111.2
(3)
107.0
106.5
104.3
104. 1

113.0
110.3
103.7
112. 1
(3)
108.3
107.3
104.3
104. 1

222.7
232.4
200.8
199.0
187.0
228.7
246.5
(3)
300.9
263.4
103.6
117.3
114.7
124.4
116.3
113.2
114. 1
118.7
110.6
206.3
201.3
214.8
169.4
129. 1
196.2
196.7
221.5
236.2
176.7
216.4
195.4
200.8
182.3
173.5

212.9
223.0
198.7
194. 1
184.8
224.8
235.5
281.5
283.9
249.2
98.5
106.9
111.4
110.9
116.1
113.4
109.2
109.8
115.5
108. 1
196.4
191.3
204.9
168.3
123.2
185.6
185.9
209.5
227.2
176.2
198.3
187. 1
193.5
166.0
158.2

214.8
225.5
198.7
194. 1
184.8
224.8
235.5
302.6
292.9
251.3
102.9
106.9
112.2
110.9
118.2
115. 1
109.2
109.8
115.5
108.8
197.3
193. 1
207.4
168.3
126.3
185.6
185.9
209.5
227.2
175.4
198.3
187. 1
193.5
166.0
158.2

217. 1
226.6
198.7
194. 1
184.8
224.8
235.5
302.6
292.9
255.9
102.9
107.9
114.6
111.6
119. 1
115. 1
109.2
109.8
115.5
108.8
201.3
202. 1
215.3
168.3
129.3
185.6
192.6
209.5
232.3
176.8
209.0
187. 1
193.5
176.7
167.8

218.0
227.4
198.7
195.5
184.8
224.8
235.5
302.6
292.9
255.9
102.9
107.9
114.6
112.2
121. 1
114.0
110.9
111.6
115.5
109. 1
202.2
202. 1
215.3
168.3
129.3
185.6
196.4
215.6
237.4
176.8
210.5
198.2
203.2
176.7
167.8

220.6
228.8
198.7
195.5
184.8
226.2
240.5
302.6
292.9
255.9
107.3
109.0
115.7
112.8
121.8
116.0
110.9
111.6
115.5
109.4
206.5
202. 1
215.3
168.3
129.3
196.7
196.4
215.6
237.5
176.8
219.2
198.2
203.2
184.9
176.2

223.2
231.6
200.6
199.5
184.8
226.2
247.8
(3)
299.7
255.9
107.3
110.4
117.8
114.3
124.6
116.9
114.2
114.7
115.5
109.4
209. 1
202. 1
215.3
168.3
129.3
202. 1
196.4
226.6
237.5
176.8
219.2
198.2
203.2
184.9
176.2

224.6
233.7
201.2
199.4
184.8
229.5
251.0
(3)
301.8
266.6
107.3
110.4
117.8
114.3
125.6
116.9
114.2
115.7
120.6
110.2
209. 1
202. 1
215.3
168.3
129.3
202. 1
196.4
226.6
237.5
176.8
219.2
198.2
203.2
184.9
176.2

224.7
233.9
201.9
200.5
184.8
229.5
251.0
(3)
301.7
266.6
98.5
110.8
120.0
115.9
126.8
116.9
115.2
116.4
120.6
112. 1
209. 1
202. 1
215.3
168.3
129.3
202. 1
196.4
226.6
237.5
176.8
220.8
198.2
203.2
186.7
177.4

225.4
235.0
201.9
200.5
187.8
233.3
251.0
(3)
301.7
272.9
98.5
110.8
120.0
116.6
127.2
116.9
115.2
116.4
120.6
112. 1
209. 1
202. 1
215.3
168.3
129.3
202. 1
196.4
226.6
237.5
176.8
220.8
198.2
203.2
186.7
177.4

227.3
237.2
203.3
201.9
192.4
233.3
258.3
(3)
304.6
272.9
102.9
111.6
120.0
117.8
127.6
117.5
115.2
116.4
123.3
112.8
210.3
203.7
217.2
168.3
130.9
202. 1
200.7
226.6
239.6
176.8
220.8
198.2
203.2
(3)
(3)

231.5
242.4
203.8
206.5
192.4
233.3
258.3
(3)
323. 1
278.9
107.3
113.2
121.3
118.8
131.9
118.6
116.7
117.9
123.3
115.3
212.2
205.2
219.2
172.2
130.9
202. 1
208.3
232.7
241.7
176.8
230.3
198.2
203.2
196.0
186.3

232.4
243.2
203.8
206.5
192.4
233.3
258.3
(3)
323. 1
278.9
107.3
114.9
122.2
120.4
132.3
118.6
117.9
118.5
123.3
(3)
213.2
207.4
222. 1
177. 1
132.4
202. 1
208.3
232.7
241.7
177.4
230.3
198.2
203.2
196.0
186.3

SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

223.0

213.5

214.4

216.4

218.2

219.0

222.0

223.3

225. 1

227.0

230.2

232.8

233.9

FOOD PRODUCTS MACHINERY
DAIRY INDUSTRY MACHINERY
HOMOGENIZER
ICE CREAM FREEZER, CONTINUOUS TYPE
SOFT ICE CREAM FREEZER
MILK SHAKE FREEZER
PASTEURIZER, HTST PLATE, 20 MPPH
BAKERY INDUSTRY MACHINERY
DOUGH MIXER, BREAD
OVEN, TRAVELING TRAY, GAS FIRED
OVEN, REVOLVING TRAY, GAS FIRED
BREAD SLSCER
BREAD BAGGING MACHINE, AUTOMATIC
ROUNDER, HEAVY DUTY
PROOFER, 5 LOAVES PER TRAY
COMMERCIAL FOOD PRODUCTION MACHINERY
FOOD SLICER, 10 INCH DIAMETER KNIFE
FOOD GRINDER, 25 TO 30 LBS PER MINUTE
FOOD MIXER, 20 QUART BOWL

210.6
168.2
191.9
165.7
164.8
159.8
164.0
275.2
197.8
190.4
184.3
163.2
152.0
258.5
212.8
204.5
173. 1
174.4
149. 1

199. 1
165.9
192.0
156.5
160.7
156.6
158.9
266.2
187.4
184.8
176.8
157.9
146.0
246.5
210.3
189.3
161.9
160.9
137.9

199. 1
166. 1
192.0
156.5
160.7
156,6
163.5
266.2
187.4
184.8
176.8
157.9
146.0
246.5
210.3
189.3
161.9
160.9
137.9

209.4
166.9
192.0
160.8
160.7
156.6
163.5
266.9
187.4
187.0
181.0
157.9
146.0
246.5
210.3
204.9
174.2
177.4
147.2

210.0
164. 1
192.0
160.8
160.7
156.6
163.5
268.8
194.8
187.0
181.0
157.9
150.3
246.5
210.3
206.4
174.2
177.4
150.5

210.7
164.9
192.0
160.8
160.7
156.6
163.5
269.6
194.8
187.0
181.0
157.9
154.0
246.5
210.3
207.0
174.2
177.4
151.8

210.8
165.0
192.0
165.5
160.7
156.6
163.5
270.3
194.8
187.0
185.4
161.8
154.0
246.5
210.3
207.0
174.2
177.4
151.8

211.4
165.0
192.0
165.5
160.7
156.6
163.5
274.7
194.8
187.0
185.4
161.8
154.0
263.8
210.3
207.0
174.2
177.4
151.8

212.6
166.9
189.3
167.0
163.6
159.4
165.5
279.7
198.2
191.2
185.4
168.2
154.0
268.6
213.8
207.0
174.2
177.4
151.8

213.4
170.3
192.6
173.6
169.0
163. 1
165.5
279.7
198.2
191.2
185.4
168.2
154.0
268.6
213.8
207.0
174.2
177.4
151.8

215.6
172.7
(3)
173.6
173.2
166. 1
165.5
281. 1
208.8
191.2
185.4
168.2
154.0
268.6
213.8
209.3
180.4
177.4
151.8

217. 1
174.6
192.6
173.6
173.2
166. 1
165.5
287.8
212.4
203.0
194. 1
168.2
154.0
273.7
217.4
209.3
180.4
177.4
151.8

218.2
175.6
192.6
173.6
173.2
166. 1
165.5
291.3
214. 1
203.0
194. 1
172.0
157.5
279.7
222.7
209.9
(3)
(3)
153.2

189.7
200. 1
165.7
204.1
190.6
120.0
104.6
224.6
105.9
171.6
108.5
216.7
284.3
107.9
147.4
173.0
168.9
141.5
152.5
98.6
231.3
179.7
(3)
169.8
(3)
186.6
159. 1
173.6

184. 1
193.4
161.6
194. 1
187.4
116.4
104. 1
220.6
103.3
170.7
106.8
210.5
275.5
108.9
142.6
164.8
160.5
137.8
148. 1
98.9
224.2
175.0
176.9
164.8
221.8
177.2
157.5
162.0

184.6
194.3
161.6
200. 1
187.4
116.4
104.6
220.6
103.3
170.7
106.8
210.5
275.5
(3)
142.6
164.8
160.5
139.1
155.8
98.9
225.4
175.0
178.3
164.8
226.9
177.2
157.5
162.0

185.2
196.7
161.6
200. 1
187.7
116.4
104.6
220.6
105.7
170.7
106.8
210.9
275.5
109.6
142.6
164.8
165.0
139.8
155.8
98.9
225.4
175.0
178.4
164.8
226.9
178.0
157.5
163. 1

187. 1
198.2
161.6
205.6
189.4
119.3
105.0
222. 1
105.7
170.7
106.8
211.9
276.8
109.6
142.6
167.6
165.0
139.2
152.3
98.9
225.8
175.0
178.5
164.8
229.2
186. 1
157.5
174.0

187.3
199. 1
165.0
205.6
189.4
119.3
105.0
222. 1
105.7
170.7
106.8
211.1
276.8
107.3
142.6
167.6
165.0
139.2
152.3
98. 1
225.8
175.0
(3)
164.8
229.2
188.2
157.5
176.7

187.7
200.8
165.0
205.6
189.3
119.3
104. 1
222. 1
105.7
170.7
106.8
211.7
280.3
107.3
142.6
167.6
165.0
138.8
152.3
97.4
228.9
179.5
(3)
166.6
229.6
188.2
157.5
176.7

191.6
193.2
201.4 201.4
167. 1 167. 1
205.6
(3)
190.2
192. 1
122.2
122.2
104. 1 105.5
(3)
223.6
105.7
105.7
170.7
170.7
106.8
110.9
218.6 222.0
287.4 287.4
107.3
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146.2
153.5
179.7
179.7
174.2
174.2
142. 1 143.6
152.3
152.3
97.4 • 9 8 . 4
240.6 241.0
183.6
183.6
(3)
(3)
184.5
184.5
232.0 234.4
188.2
188.2
157.5
157.5
176.7
176.7

192.5
203. 1
169.4
205.6
192.4
122.2
105.5
223.6
108. 1
170,7
110.9
222.0
287.4
107.3
153.5
179.7
174.2
144.3
152.3
99. 1
233.2
183.6
(3)
169.6
(3)
188.2
(3)
(3)

193.2
203. 1
169.4
205.6
192.6
122.2
(3)
(3)
108. 1
170.7
110.9
222.0
287.4
107.3
153.5
179.7
174.2
144.3
152.3
99. 1
234.9
183.6
(3)
169.6
(3)
190.3
163.5
176.7

194.5
203. 1
169.4
205.6
192.6
122.2
105.5
223. 1
108. 1
170.7
110.9
224.4
300.5
107.3
153.5
179.7
174.2
144.8
152.3
99. 1
234.9
183.6
(3)
169.6
(3)
194.6
163.5
182.4

195.5
206.8
169.4
211.9
196.9
122.2
102.8
247.6
(3)
181.4
110.9
224.4
300.5
107.3
153.5
179.7
174.2
144.8
152.3
99. 1
234.9
183.6
(3)
169.6
(3)
1<»4.6
163.5
182.4

196.9
187.4
187.9
125.7
165.7
229.0
197.8

189.4
180.8
177.3
125.7
154.9
219. 1
188.9

189.9
180.5
177.3
125.7
154.9
219. 1
188.9

191.7
182.2
177.3
125.7
154.9
224. 1
194.8

192.9
183.2
182.7
125.7
164. 1
224. 1
194.8

195.5
185.2
182.7
125.7
164. 1
228.2
199.8

196.7
186.3
185.5
125.7
168.3
232.0
199.8

196.6
186.4
186.4
125.7
168.3
230.2
197.7

201.2
192.3
196.7
125.7
171.2
232.9
200.8

201.2
192. 3
196.7
125.7
171.2
232.9
200.8

203.7
193.8
196.7
125.7
171.2
237.6
204.7

203.8
194.0
199.0
125.7
174.3
237.6
204.7

0603
0605
0606
0607
0608
0609
0611
0614
0617

ICE CUBE MAKER
ABSORPTION LIQUID CHILLER
MOBILE VEHICLE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
AUTOMOBILE A/C
TRUCK CAB A/C
PICK-UP/VAN A/C
RECIPROCATING LIQUID CHILLER
WATER COOLING TOWER
EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLER

*014
0101
0102
0103
0 104
0106
0111
0112
0113
0115
0116
0117
0118
0119
0121
0122
0123
0124
0125
05
0521
0522
0524
0525
0531
0532
0533
0541
0542
06
0651
0652
0653
0654

MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL PURPOSE EQUIPMENT
VALVES AND FITTINGS
GATE VALVE, IRON, 6 INCH
GATE VALVE, BRASS OR BRONZE, 1 INCH
GATE VALVE FORGED STEEL, 1 INCH
GATE VALVE, CAST STEEL, 6 INCH
REGULATING VALVE, 1 INCH
FLANGE UNION, CAST IRON
ELBOW, MALLEABLE IRON, 1/2 INCH
TEE, FORGED STEEL, 1 INCH
ELBOW, WROUGHT COPPER, 1/2 INCH
BALL VALVE, BRONZE, 2 INCH
BALL VALVE, STEEL, 6 INCH
BUTTERFLY VALVE, 125 WSP, 6 INCH
BUTTERFLY VALVE, 150 WOG, 12 INCH
PLUG VALVE, LUBRICATED
IBBM GATE VALVE
FIRE HYDRANT
SAFETY VALVE
CAST IRON VALVE
BALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS
RADIAL BALL BEARING, LIGHT
RADIAL BALL BEARING, MEDIUM
STEEL BALL, CHROME ALLOY
RADIAL BALL BEARING, EXTRA LIGHT
ROLLER BEARING, TAPERED
ROLLER BEARING, CYLINDRICAL
ROLLER BEARING, NEEDLE
PILLOW BLOCK, BALL BEARING
PILLOW BLOCK, ROLLER BEARING
PLAIN BEARINGS
MAIN BEARING, AUTOMOTIVE
CONNECTING ROD BEARING, AUTOMOTIVE
BUSHING, 3/4 INCH I. D.
BUSHING, 1 INCH I. D.

0103
0104
0105
0106
0107
02*
0211
0212
0213
0214
0215
0217
0218
04
0431
0432
0433

5561
5563
5565
5567
66
6671
6673

TEXTILE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
OPENING, PICKING, THRU CARD ROOM
OPENING MACHINE, COTTON
DRAWING MACHINE
SPINNING AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
WARPER, BEAM, HIGH-SPEED
OPEN END SPINNING MACHINE
TWISTER, COTTON
TWISTER
SPINNING RING
TEXTURING MACHINE
WEAVING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
LOOM, AUTOMATIC
SHUTTLELESS LOOM
REED, 5 6 " S T N . STL., 50 DENTS
SHUTTLE, COTTON
SHUTTLE, WOOLEN AND WORSTED
KNITTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
NEEDLE, LATCH TYPE
DOUBLE KNITTING MACHINE
DYEING, DRYING, FINISHING MACHINERY
DYE BECK, NON-PRESSURE
DRYER-HOUSING FINISH STOCK
CLOTH WINDING AND MEASURING MACHINE
TENTER FRAME, BASIC
INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES
OVEREDGING MACHINE
HIGH-SPEED PLAIN SEWER

‘
.5*
0301
0302
0306
044
0411

WOODWORKING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
OTHER THAN FOR HOME WORKSHOPS
CIRCULAR SAW, RADIAL ARM 1 6 "
CHAIN SAW 1 4 " TO 1 7 " PORTABLE
BAND SAW, 36 INCH
FOR HOME WORKSHOPS
CIRCULAR SAW, 10 INCH TILTING ARBOR

Jir*
1111
1114
224
2225
2228
2231
2232
2233
2237
33
3341
3343
3346
3347
3348
44*
4449
4454

554

See

DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77

JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76

DEC/74

DEC/70
DEC/70

DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/70
DEC/69
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70
DEC/70

DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/69
DEC/75
DEC/69
DEC/75
DEC/69
DEC/75
DEC/73
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/75
DEC/69
DEC/6 9
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69

DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72

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67

200.5
191.7
196.7
125.7
171.2
230.2
197.7

L Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
riduai items, 19781 Continued
—
7-1 00

ttLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)_______________________
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

COMMODITY

E NO.

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

WOODWORKING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT (CONTD)

05
0521
0522

SAM BLADE
SAW BLADE SOLID TOOTH
SAM BLADE* INSERTED TOOTH

0552
0?
0771
0772

OTHER SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY
PLASTIC AND RUBBER INDUSTRY MACHINERY
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY
MIXER, CHEMICAL TYPE
MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRY MACHINERY

164.3
169.2

167.7
173.0

167.7
173.0

170. 1
176.6

173.2
179.9

173.2
179.9

173.2
179.9

173.2
179.9

173.2
179.9

173.2
179.9

177.1
185.2

177. 1
185.2

215.6
240.7
175. 1
153.7
(3)
212.7
184. 1

205.8
226.8
169. 1
155.0
92.2
200.3
174.6

207.2
228.5
169. 1
154.3
92.2
203.3
174.6

209. 1
233.2
172.9
151.8
90.4
203.3
174.6

210.4
234.2
172.9
152. 1
(3)
206.9
181.5

213.4
239.2
176. 1
152. 1
(3)
209.2
185.8

214.3
239.2
176. 1
152.8
(3)
214.1
185.8

216.5
243.5
176. 1
152.8
90.9
214.1
185.8

! 18.6
2
243.5
176. 1
152.8
90.9
214.1
185.8

220.0
246.3
176. 1
152.8
90.9
214. 1
185.8

220.9
246.3
176. 1
155.8
90.9
217. 1
191.5

223.1
248.7
180.5
155.8
90.9
227.7
191.5

;
2
180.5
155.8
90.9
J

162.3
159.9

154.5
153.4

155.7
155.4

155.7
155.4

158.4
155.4

160.2
155.4

160.2
158. 1

160.2
158. 1

168.5
164.9

168.5
164.9

168.5
164.9

168.5
164.9

168.5
167.6

262.7
248.2
284.3
206.6
262.0

251.3
236.9
; 70.9
2
198.5
259.1

252.3
236.9
273.7
199.7
259.1

252.3
236.9
273.7
199.7
259. 1

254.7
236.9
280.5
201.6
259. 1

254.9
236.9
280.5
201.6
260.9

261.7
248.6
281.2
203.2
260.9

261.7
248.6
281.2
203.2
260.9

263.5
251.7
281.2
203.2
260.9

267.9
251.7
293.0
210.8
262.5

274.6
261.3
296.7
219. 1
262.5

278.9
266.0
299.6
219.1
269.3

J
;
J
;
:

DEC/76 111.8
DEC/76 113.8
DEC/76 114.9
DEC/76 115.0
DEC/76 113.9
DEC/76 117.7
DEC/76 114.4
DEC/76 108. 1
DEC/76 109. 1
DEC/76 111.9
DEC/76 111.2
DEC/76 114.8
DEC/76 112.2
DEC/76 113.6
DEC/76 105.7
(3)
DEC/76

107. 1
108.4
107.7
110.3
108.8
112.5
106.4
103.7
104.9
108.8
107.4
109.9
107.7
109.4
103.3
103.7

108.3
109.4
109.7
111.1
109.8
112.5
107.9
105.5
105.8
108.8
108.4
109.9
109.0
110.8
106.0
103.7

108.3
109.4
109.7
111.1
109.8
112.5
107.9
105.9
106.5
(3)
108.4
109.9
109.0
110.8
106.0
103.7

109.3
110.7
112.6
112.0
109.9
114.7
110.8
105.8
105.7
110.8
109.5
112.7
110.4
110.8
106.0
106.5

110.2
112.3
113.9
114. 1
109.9
115.8
113.3
105.8
105.7
110.8
110.0
112.7
110.4
112.6
106.0
106.5

111.1
112.9
113.9
114. 1
112.3
115.8
114.2
108.2
110.2
110.8
110.2
112.7
110.4
113.5
(3)
106.5

112. 1
114.9
116.0
115.7
115. 1
119.7
116. 1
108.3
110.2
110.9
110.5
114.2
110.4
113.5
(3)
(3)

113. 1
115.8
117.7
1 16.0
117.2
119.7
117. 1
109.7
110.2
113.0
111.2
115.7
110.4
113.5
106.0
(3)

113.9
115.9
119.0
118.4
117.2
119.7
117. 1
109.7
110.2
113.0
113.6
118. 1
115.7
116. 1
106.0
111.0

115. 1
117.2
118.6
118.0
117.2
121.7
119.9
110.9
112. 1
(3)
114.8
120.5
117.7
117.2
106.0
(3)

116.1
118.5
118.6
119.2
119.0
124.0
121.0
111.5
113.2
114.4
115.4
120.5
117.7
117.2
106.0
117.2

116.9
119.8
121.5
120.4
120.6
124.0
120.5
1 12.4
113.9
117.7
115.4
120.5
117.7
117.2
106.0
(3)

PRINTING TRADES MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
PRINTING PRESSES, OFFSET
WEB-FED, NEWSPAPER, 4-UNIT, 36"
TYPESETTING AND CASTING MACHINERY
PHOTOTYPESETTING MACHINE
BOOKBINDING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
GATHERING MACHINE
PARTS, ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES
PRINTING PLATE, ALUMINUM OFFSET
INTERMEDIATE ROLLER, RUBBER COVERED

*02
044
0412
06

171.9
178.5

*014
0109
024

SP5

r
014
0101
0102
0103
0105
0106
024

IW
0201

0301
0302
0303
0305
0306

PACKING AND PACKAGING MACHINERY
FILLING AND CAPPING MACHINES
DRY PRODUCTS FILLING MACHINE
LIQUID CONTAINER FILLER
FORM-FILL-SEAL- MACHINE
CAPPING MACHINE
CARTONER
PACKAGE FORMING AND WRAPPING MACHINES
WRAPPING MACHINE
BAG MAKING MACHINE
MACHINERY FOR PROCESSING PKGS. * BOTTLES
BOTTLE CLEANING MACHINE
CASING MACHINE
LABELING MACHINE
CHECKWEIGHTER
TAPE DISPENSER

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164.9

160.0

160.7

161.8

162.7

163.4

164.6

165.4

165.8

166.4

167.5

169.6

170.5

218.6
186.7
206.4
165.7
216.0
214.7
147.0
255.0
206. 1
204.7
213.4
225.2
242. 1
259. 1
250.9
228.2
220.6
(3)

207.0
182.8
198.9
159.9
210.8
213.4
145.5
231.6
197 ,7
191.0
192.8
221.1
224.5
240.4
239.5
220.0
199.9
159.0

207.7
183. 1
198.9
159.9
211.2
213.4
146.2
232.9
197.7
193.7
210.0
216.2
224.5
240.4
239.5
220.0
199.9
(3)

211.8
184. 1
198.9
159.9
211.2
213.4
150.4
241.7
201.2
196. 1
210.9
216.2
233. 1
252.2
239.5
220.0
207.9
(3)

215. 1
183.2
198.9
159.9
211.2
213.4
146.6
251.8
208.7
199.2
212.1
216.2
240.8
258.2
(3)
(3)
213.3
(3)

215.7
182.9
198.9
159.9
212. 1
211.0
146.4
253.7
208.7
202.4
213. 1
220.3
240.8
258.2
243.2
226.0
216.8
(3)

220.0
187. 1
207.3
166.6
217.3
213.6
146.6
258.0
208.7
204.5
216.0
228.3
240.8
258.2
250.8
232.0
225.5
(3)

221.3
188.5
212.4
166.6
219.0
216.2
146.3
259.0
208.7
203.1
; 16.6
2
230.7
(3)
(3)
250.8
232.0
; 29.2
2
(3)

223.4
188.6
212.4
166.6
219.3
216.0
146.6
264.2
208.7
213.4
215.6
230.7
247.8
265.0
255.2
232.0
232.8
(3)

223.5
188.6
212.4
166.6
219.3
216.0
146.6
264.4
208.7
214.0
216.7
230.7
247.8
265.0
255.2
232.0
232.8
(3)

224.4
188.8
212.4
166.6
219.9
216.9
146.2
266.3
208.7
(3)
(3)
230.7
254.5
270.9
262.2
232.0
234.4
(3)

224.9
189.2
212.4
166.6
219.9
216.9
147.8
266.9
209.5
216.2
220.9
230.7
254.5
270.9
262.2
232.0
234.4
(3)

5

0211
0212
0214
0265
0266
0267
0268
0269
0271
0273

WIRING DEVICES
CURRENT CARRYING
LAMPHOLDER, INCANDESCENT, 660 WATTS
LAMPHOLDER, FLUORESCENT, 660 WATTS
POWER OUTLET, RESIDENTIAL
SWITCH, REGULAR MECHANICAL, TUMBLER
LIGHTNING ARRESTER, 9-10 KV.
NONCURRENT CARRYING
GROUND ROD 5/8" DIAMETER, X8* LONG
INSULATOR PIN, GALVANIZED STEEL
CROSS ARM BOLT, 5/8 INCH DIA.
WALL PLATE, PLASTIC FOR SWITCH
OUTLET BOX, STAMPED, 4 INCH OCTAGON
SWITCH BOX, STAMPED METAL
CONDUIT BOX, CAST METAL
CONDUIT OUTLET BODY, LB, 3/4 IN.
RIGID CONDUIT, GALV. STEEL
ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING

0101
0111
0131
0139
0199
02
0241
0242
0243
0244
0245
0246
0247
0248
0249
0263
0267
0271

INTEGRATING AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
ELECTRICAL (DIRECT MEAS.) INSTR.
WATT-HOUR METER, SINGLE PHASE, 30 AMP.
VOLTMETER, D.C., PANEL TYPE
WATTMETER
INSTRUMENT AND RELAY TRANSFORMERS
PARTS, VARIOUS, FOR INTEGRATING METERS
ELECTRONIC (INDIRECT MEAS.) INSTR.
DIGITAL VOLTMETER
OSCILLOSCOPE
ANALOG VOLTMETER, ELECTRONIC
VOLT-OHM-MILIIAMMETER, PORTABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR TESTER PARAMETRIC
COMBINATION AND GROUP TEST SETS
SIGNAL GENERATOR, MICROWAVE
SIGNAL GENERATOR, AUDIO
SIGNAL GENERATOR, R.F.
FREQUENCY METER
FIELD STRENGTH INSTRUMENTS
OSCILLOGRAPHIC RECORDER, STYLUS TYPE

161.2
180.9
145.9
223.8
111.5
137.8
141.6
147.0
(3)
156.5
168.3
167.4
77.4
137.8
188.0
144.6
154.9
143.6
137.5
143.8

157.5
177.3
139.5
219.0
110.7
136.6
139.4
143.4
(3)
148. 1
164.7
163.8
77.5
135.7
184.9
143.8
154.4
143. 1
135.6
142.3

159.3
177.3
139.5
219.0
110.7
136.6
139.4
145.9
(3)
156. 1
167.5
163.8
77.5
135.7
184.9
143.8
154.4
143. 1
135.6
142.3

159.2
176.9
139.5
219.0
110.7
133.9
139.4
145.9
(3)
156. 1
167.5
163.8
77.5
135.7
184.9
143.8
154.4
143. 1
135.6
142.3

159.7
177.4
139.5
220.7
110.7
136.6
139.4
146.4
(3)
157.3
167.5
163.8
77.3
135.7
184.9
146.9
154.4
143. 1
135.6
142.3

160.2
180. 1
147.2
220.7
110.7
137.9
139.4
145.8
(3)
155.3
167.5
163.8
77.3
135.7
189.6
143.8
154.4
143. 1
135.6
142.3

160.2
180.2
147. 1
221.4
110.7
137.9
139.4
145.8
(3)
155.3
167.5
163.8
77.3
135.7
189.6
143.8
154.4
143. 1
135.6
142.3

161.5
182. 1
149.8
224.5
110.7
137.9
143.8
146.8
139. 1
156.7
167.5
166.2
77.3
138. 1
189.6
143.8
154.4
142.3
135.6
144. 1

161.9
182. 1
149.8
224.5
110.7
137.9
143.8
147.4
139. 1
158.7
167.5
166.2
77.3
138. 1
189.6
143.8
154.4
142.3
135.6
144.1

162. 1
182. 1
149.8
224.5
110.7
137.9
143.8
147.6
139. 1
158.7
167.5
171. 1
77.3
138. 1
189.6
143.8
154.4
142.3
136.8
144.6

162.9
182.8
149.8
226.9
112.9
(3)
143.8
148.4
142.9
158.7
171.5
171. 1
77.3
138. 1
189.6
143.8
154.4
142.3
139.7
146.3

164.5
185.2
149.8
226.9
112.9
141.3
143.6
149.7
142.9
158.7
171.5
171. 1
77.3
143.5
189.6
146.9
157.2
147. 1
139.7
146.3

165.7
186.7
149.8
1
238.5
115.3
141.3
143.6
150.8
146. 1
158.7
171.5
179.9
77.3
143.5
189.6
146.9
157.2
148.7
149.0
146.3

0101
0104
0105
0106
0107
0108
0111
0112
0117
0118
0119
02*
0222
0223
0224

MOTORS, GENERATORS, MOTOR GENERATOR SETS
ELECTRIC MOTORS
FRACTIONAL HP., D.C., 1/2 HP.
A.C., 1/20 - 1/5 H. P
FRACTIONAL H.P.
FRACTIONAL HP., A.C., 1/4 HP.
FRACTIONAL HP., A.C., 1/2 HP.
FRACTIONAL HP., A.C., 1/25 HP. AND UN.
BLOWER MOTOR, AUTOMOBILE
INTEGRAL HP., A.C., 3 HP.
INTEGRAL HP., A.C., 10 HP.
INTEGRAL HP., D.C., 5 HP.
INTEGRAL HP., D.C., 25 HP.
________ ____
INTEGRAL HP. A.C., 50 HP.
GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS
ELECTRIC GENERATING PLANT 100 - 125 KW
GENERATOR SET, GAS. ENGINE, 1.5-2.0 KW
GENERATOR, A. C., 30 KW.

218. 1
207.3
210.9
204.8
210.5
202.3
196.6
152.4
205.8
230. 1
246.5
209.5
226.6
230. 1
178.6
167.7
197.6

212.0
198.9
203.0
195.0
200.3
195.5
188.0
146.5
195.7
218.5
241.7
207. 1
216.3
227.2
175.5
163.8
192.4

212.4
198.9
203.0
195.0
200.3
195.5
188.0
146.5
195.7
218.5
241.7
207. 1
216.3
228.0
175.5
163.8
192.4

212.9
199.8
203.0
200.7
203.1
195.5
191.5
146.4
195.7
218.5
241.7
207. 1
216.3
228.0
175.5
163.8
192.4

216.4
205.5
210.9
203.2
211.5
203. 1
194.9
148.0
199.6
225.5
244.6
209.9
223.3
228.4
175.5
167.3
195.9

217.8
207.4
210.9
205.7
211.5
203. 1
198.3
148.0
207.5
231.7
244.6
209.9
227.6
229. 1
175.5
167.3
197.7

218.4
207.6
210.9
205.8
211.5
203. 1
198.3
149.5
207.5
231.7
244.6
209.9
227.6
230.2
179.7
167.3
197.7

218.8
208.3
211.6
205.8
211.5
203. 1
198.3
154. 1
207.5
231.7
244.6
209.9
227.6
230.2
179.8
167.3
197.7

219. 1
208.4
211.6
205.8
211.5
203. 1
198.3
154.3
207.5
231.7
250.8
210.7
227.6
230.9
179.8
168.5
197.7

219.9
209.2
211.6
205. S
211.5
203. 1
198.3
156.7
207.5
231.7
250.8
210.7
227.6
231.6
179.8
169.9
198.6

220. 1
209.4
214. 1
205.8
211.5
203. 1
198.3
158. 1
207.5
231.7
250.8
210.7
227.6
231.6
182.0
169.9
200. 1

223.8
215.1
220.2
209.3
217.2
208.3
198.3
160.0
218.8
244.9
250.8
210.7
236.4
232.6
182.0
169.9
204.3

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44
0105
0111
0115
0117
0121
0131
0133

TRANSFORMERS AND POWER REGULATORS
BALLAST, FLUORESCENT, FOR 2-40 W LAMPS
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER, 25 KV.-A
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER, 225 KV.-A
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER, 10 KV.-A.
FEEDER VOLTAGE REGULATOR, 76.2 KV.-A
TRANSFORMER, DRY TYPE
POWER TRANSFORMER, 2500 KVA

155.2
158.3
140.3
127.5
167.3
166.1
154.7
101.3

151.6
147.5
138.2
124.3
166.0
166.5
151.8
99.1

152.2
157.8
137.6
127.7
166.0
165.9
151.8
100.1

151.7
157.8
138.1
126.5
164.7
165.9
151.8
100.2

152.2
157.8
138. 1
126. 1
164.8
165.8
151.8
96.5

152.3
157.8
139.5
127.1
166.6
164.5
151.8
97.2

155.0
158.3
139.7
128. 1
167.2
166.3
151.8
101.7

155.9
158.3
140.5
127.0
167.5
165.4
154.5
101.9

156. 1
158.3
140.8
127.9
167.7
166.4
154.5
101.9

156.7
158.3
(3)
127.9
(3)
164.6
154.5
101.9

156.9
162.4
142.2
128. 1
168.9
165.6
154.5
102. 1

161.3
162.4
144.4
130.8
171.0
166.8
163.7
105.0

160.0
162.4
144. I
128.0
170. 1
169.9
163.7
108.5

ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
I
01
0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
024

V

DEC/75
DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1

DEC/7 1
DEC/69
DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1

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(3)
(3)

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182.0
173.3

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
CODE NO.
1174

1175

1177

1178

COMMODITY

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74

103.4
118.6
119.2
119.7
111.9
193.3

98.7
113.8
117.6
120. 1
110.4
188.0

99.2
115.7
115.2
117.6
108. 1
187.7

99.5
113.3
116.2
117.7
108.2
187.8

10 1.1
114.9
116.4
117.9
108.7
188. 1

184.0
219.4
243.9
207.0

178.7
205.2
228.7
193.2

179.3
205.3
228.7
193.4

179.3
205.3
228.7
193.3

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

101.2
115.3
114.3
115.7
109.8
189.8

104.2
120.8
116. 1
119.3
111.3
196.5

104.4
120. 1
118.0
120.3
113. 1
197. 1

104.6
120. 1
(3)
(3)
113. 1
197.2

104.6
122.5
119.9
121.6
113.2
194.4

104.8
119.8
120.0
120.5
113.3
194.6

107.8
126.5
128.6
124.0
116.5
198.8

110.9
120.2
129.3
121.9
117.3
199.6

180.2
206.9
228.7
196.0

181.5
209.8
234.4
197. 1

183.5
209.5
234.4
196.8

186.3
225. 1
253.9
210.1

186.5
224.0
253.9
208.3

187.6
235.7
258.7
224.4

187.8
237.0
258.7
226.6

188.3
234.0
258.7
221.6

189.3
234.6
258.7
222.6

0134
0135
0136
0141
0142
0191

TRANSFORMERS AND POWER REGULATORS (CONTD)
POWER TRANSFORMER, 7500 KVA
POWER TRANSFORMER, 15,000 KVA
POWER AUTO-TRANSFR. 150,000 K A W/0 LT
POWER AUTO-TRANSFR. 150,000 KVA W/LTC
POWER GENERATOR TRANSFR. 500,000 KVA
ARC FURNACE TRANSFORMER

01
0101
0102
02
0212
034
0321
0332
0333
04
0441
0443
0452
0453
0454
05
0561
06
0671
0672
0673
07
0777
0781
0783

SWITCHGEAR, SWITCHBOARD, ETC. EQUIPMENT
PANELBOARDS
DISTRIBUTION, FUSIBLE
LIGHTING, CIRCUIT BREAKER
SAFETY SWITCHES
A-C., 3 POLE, 60 AMPS.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
AIR, A.C.
OIL, OUTDOOR, 115 KV.
OIL, OUTDOOR, 34.5 KV., 1200 AMP.
SWITCHGEAR
ASSEMBLY, INDOOR, 600 V, A.C.
ASSEMBLY, INDOOR, 5 KV, A.C.
DISTRIBUTION CUT-OUT, INDICATING
BUS DUCT, PLUG-IN TYPE, 600 AMPS.
FUSE LINK, 15 AMPERES
CIRCUIT BREAKER LOAD CENTERS
12-24 BRANCHES
LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES
CARTRIDGE FUSE, RENEWABLE
CARTRIDGE FUSE, ONE-TIME
PLUG FUSE, ONE-TIME
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
STARTERS, A. C., 25 HP., 440 VOLTS
STARTERS, A.C. 75 HP. 440 VOLTS
CONTACTOR, A. C., SIZE 1, 3 POLE

222.5
163.5
(3)
158.0
165.4
183.2
170.0
187. 1
(3)
197.8
170.3

208.8
161.6
(3)
155.7
162.9
176.8
161.6
184.3
(3)
192.5
163.6

213.0
16 1. 1
(3)
154.7
164.5
178.4
171.4
182.9
(3)
192.5
168.6

217. 1
160.7
(3)
154.2
163.4
177.8
166.9
183.4
(3)
192.5
164.6

217. 1
161.7
(3)
155.8
163.6
179.4
170.6
185.8
(3)
192.5
170.9

225.3
161.6
(3)
155.8
162.5
182.6
166.3
192.2
(3)
197.0
163.5

225.3
164.3
(3)
159.7
163. 1
184.2
162.9
196.8
(3)
197.0
170.9

225.3
163.0
(3)
157.9
162.2
184.0
165.9
193.0
(3)
197.0
169.8

225.3
164.0
(3)
(3)
(3)
184. 1
173.8
(3)
168. 1
192.0
169.8

225.3
165.0
(3)
160.5
165.2
186.6
173.8
185.8
168. 1
205.5
167.5

225.3
164.7
(3)
160.0
165. 1
187.3
175.4
185.6
168. 1
205.5
167.5

225.3
167.6
(3)
162.9
173.7
187.8
175. 1
185.5
168. 1
205.5
181.7

237, 1
167.2
212.6
160.6
173.5
188.8
176.4
183.2
171.6
203.8
185.2

188.5
219.2
215.2
211.4
237. 1
178.4
178.3
177.5
182.9

176.5
209. 1
205.3
202. 1
224.7
174.9
174.3
176.3
177.8

183.7
209. 1
205.3
202. 1
224.7
174.9
174.3
176.3
177.8

183.7
213.3
208.9
205.6
231.6
174.9
174.3
176.3
177.8

187.3
217.5
214.9
210.6
231.6
174.9
174.3
176.3
177.8

190.4
221.7
218.5
214. 1
238.5
174.9
174.3
176.3
177.8

190.4
222.4
218.5
214. 1
242.0
177.4
177.6
176.3
181.2

190.4
222.4
218.5
214. 1
242.0
182. 1
181.8
180.3
188.7

190.4
222.4
218.5
214. 1
242.0
182. 1
181.8
180.3
188.7

190.4
222.7
218.0
214.6
242.0
181. 1
181.8
177.8
186. 1

190.4
222.7
218.0
214.6
242.0
181. 1
181.8
177.8
186. 1

190.4
222.7
218.0
214.6
242.0
181. 1
181.8
177.8
186. 1

198.2
224.5
220.3
216.7
242.0
181.6
181.8
177.8
188.8

01
0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
0106
0108
0109
02
0211
0212
0213

ELECTRIC LAMPS/BULBS
INCANDESCENT
100 WATTS, INSIDE FROSTED
PHOTOFLASH BULB, A G - 1
SEALED BEAM HEAD-LAMP, REPLACEMENT
3-WAY, 50-100-150 WATTS
REFLECTOR, PAR TYPE, 150 WATTS
AUTOMOBILE LAMP, MINIATURE, 32-4 C. P.
SEALED BEAM HEADLAMP, 5.75 INCH O.E.M.
FLASHCUBE
OTHER THAN INCANDESCENT
FLUORESCENT, RAPID START, 40 WATTS
MERCURY LAMP, 400 WATTS
FLUORESCENT, SLIMLINE, 75 WATTS

210.1
221.5
246. 1
221.9
182.3
217. 1
237.3
197.0
212.0
123.4
183.0
179.6
146.5
205.4

197.1
210.4
228.5
203.7
176.3
198.5
217.8
194.2
206.8
123.4
166.6
163.0
131.7
189.4

202.6
215.0
236.6
203.7
176.3
203.8
229.5
194.2
206.8
123.4
173.8
171.4
136.2
196.8

208.2
219.0
244. 1
203.7
176.3
217. 1
234.0
194.2
206.8
123.4
182.2
179.3
145.6
203.8

208.2
219.0
244. 1
203.7
176.3
217. 1
234.0
194.2
206.8
123.4
182.2
179.3
145.6
203.8

208.2
219.0
244. 1
203.7
176.3
217. 1
234.0
194.2
206.8
123.4
182.2
179.3
145.6
203.8

208.2
219. 1
244. 1
215.2
176.3
213.9
234.0
194.2
206.8
123.4
182.2
179.3
145.6
203.8

208.9
220. 1
244. 1
238. 1
184.6
213.9
234.0
194.2
206.8
123.4
182.2
179.3
145.6
203.8

209.1
220.4
244. 1
238. 1
188.3
213.9
234.0
194.2
206.8
123.4
182.2
179.3
145.6
203.8

210.2
222.0
244. 1
238. 1
188.3
213.9
234.0
202.0
221.6
123.4
182.2
179.3
145.6
203.8

217.9
229.2
256.2
238. 1
189.5
227.6
249.6
202.8
222.5
123.4
190.7
186.3
153.6
214.0

221.5
232.4
261.8
238. 1
189.5
233.9
256.4
202.8
222.5
123.4
195.0
189.6
158.6
218.7

221.5
232.4
261.8
238. 1
189.5
233.9
256.4
202.8
222.5
123.4
195.0
189.6
158.6
218.7

01
0102
0103
0104
0105
0106
0107
0108
0111
0112
02
034
0321
0322
0324
0325
0326
0327
0336
114
1101
1103
1105
1107
1111
1113
1115
1119
124
1231
1233
1235
1239
214
2111
2131
23
24
2401
2403
2404
2406
254
2521
2527
27
31
3102
3104
3106
33
3301
3305
35
3503
3505
3511

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
RECEIVING TYPE ELECTRON TUBES
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 6B26
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 6CB6A
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 12AU7A
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 12BA6
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 12BE6
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 35W4
MINIATURE TUBE, TYPE 50C5
STANDARD GLASS TUBE, TYPE 5U4GB
STANDARD GLASS TUBE, TYPE 6SN7GTB
CATHODE RAY T.V. PICTURE TUBE
POWER, TRANSMITTER, SPECIAL PURPOSE TUBES
EXTERNAL ANODE TUBE, 100 WATTS AND UN.
EXT. ANODE TUBE, 101 THRU 1000 WATTS
INTERNAL ANODE TUBE, 25 WATTS AND LESS
INTERNAL ANODE TUBES, 150 TO 500 U
XENON GAS THYRATRONS
KLYSTRON, REFLEX OSCILLATOR
OSCILLOSCOPE TUBE, SINGLE GUN
CAPACITORS
ALUMINUM, COMPUTER GRADE
ALUMINUM, MINIATURE
ALUMINUM, A.C. MOTOR START
ALUMINUM, D.C., TUBULAR
TANTALUM, DRY SLUG
CERAMIC DIELECTRIC, FIXED
MICA DIELECTRIC, FIXED
FILM DIELECTRIC, NON-METAL CASE
RESISTORS
FIXED COMPOSITION, .5 WATT
FIXED METAL FILM, 1/8 WATT
FIXED WIREWOUND, NON-PRECISION
VARIABLE WIREWOUND, NON-PRECISION
RELAYS
SEALED, 100 MW., D.P.D.T.
DRY REED
ANTENNAS
CONNECTORS
COAXIAL (RF)
CYLINDRICAL
RACK AND PANEL
EDGEBOARD TYPE
MAGNETIC TAPE
AUDIBLE RANGE
CLOSED CIRCUIT TV
ELECTRONIC HARDWARE (RADIO HARDWARE)
DIODES
SIGNAL DIODE, SILICON
RECTIFIER DIODE, SILICON
2ENER DIODE
THYRISTORS
SILICON CONTROLLED RECTIFIER
TRIAC
TRANSISTORS
B1-POLAR TRANSISTOR, SILICON
FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR
POWER TRANSISTOR. R.F.

126.9
209.0
193.5
211.3
i 179.9
223.9
! 216.3
263.7
192.3
212.6
196.5
(3)
163.3
152. 1
156.8
161.3
199.2
161.4
259.3
187.0
127.5
1 140.9
113.9
173.2
119.5
91.3
125.9
161.8
106.0
143.6
119.6
(3)
139.3
134.9
130.7
143.7
141.0
156.3
166.8
180.7
180.3
156.9
132.5
116.4
158.0
132.7
213. 1
86.4
99.5
95.5
46.3
91.0
93.0
88.8
88.4
93. »
88,5
83.9

124.4
196.7
185.0
202.8
172.3
214.4
201.4
234.8
184.2
195.5
186. 1
85.7
153.4
132.3
137. 1
150.0
154.5
153.8
238.5
181.0
126.5
140.3
113. 1
168.3
118.6
91.3
123.4
161.2
106.0
137.5
114.6
84.0
135.4
131. 1
126.2
137.4
137.2
151.6
157.7
178.5
162.4
150.8
128.5
118.9
164. 1
131.3
209.0
87.0
99.5
95.5
49.7
91.5
93.0
89.9
89.6
92.9
89.2
88.2

124.7
196.7
185.0
202.8
172.3
214.4
201.4
234.8
184.2
195.5
186. 1
85.7
155.6
132.3
137. 1
150.0
154.5
153.8
259.7
181.0
126.5
140.3
113. 1
168.3
118.6
91.3
123.4
161.2
106.0
137.7
115.5
84.0
135.4
131. 1
126.7
139.2
139.2
151.6
159.3
178.5
166.3
152.0
128.5
118.9
164. 1
131.3
209.0
86.3
99.5
95.5
46.0
91.5
93.0
89.9
89.5
95.0
89.2
86.4

125.8
196.7
185.0
202.8
172.3
214.4
201.4
234.8
184.2
195.5
186. 1
85.7
157. 1
137.8
137. 1
150.0
154.5
153.8
259.7
183.3
127.8
140.3
113. 1
168.3
118.6
91.3
128.3
161.2
106.0
141.9
115.5
83.7
135.4
131. 1
126.7
139.2
139.2
154.5
163.9
178.5
178.0
153.3
130.0
118.9
164. 1
132.3
209.0
86.3
99.5
95.5
46.0
91.5
93.0
89.9
89.5
93.0
89.2
86.4

125.3
196.7
185.0
202.8
172.3
214.4
201.4
234.8
184.2
195.5
186. 1
85.7
157. 1
137.8
137. 1
150.0
154.5
153.8
259.7
183.3
127.8
140.3
113. 1
168.3
118.6
91.3
128.3
161.2
106.0
142.7
119.8
(3)
135.4
131. 1
126.7
139.2
139.2
154.5
163.9
178.5
178.0
153.3
130.0
118.9
164. 1
132.3
209.0
86.3
99.5
95.5
46.0
91.5
93.0
89.9
89.3
93.0
89.2
84.4

126.0
204.7
190.4
208.4
177. 1
220.7
211.2
253.9
189.3
206.7
192.4
86. 1
160.2
142.8
151.3
158.5
201.8
153.8
259.7
188. 1
126.9
140.3
113.1
168.3
118.6
91.3
125.0
161.2
106.0
143.4
119.8
83.5
137.9
133.4
130.9
139.2
140.6
154.5
163.9
178.5
178.0
153.3
130.0
118.9
164. 1
132.3
209.0
86.3
99.5
95.5
46.0
91.5
93.0
89.9
88.5
93. 1
88. 1
83.3

126.8
212.4
195.9
213.6
181.9
226.4
220.5
271.5
194.4
217.4
199.3
86.9
162.4
142.8
151.3
158.5
201.8
153.8
259.7
188. 1
127.0
141.4
113. 1
168.3
118.6
91.3
125.0
161.2
106.0
142.7
119.8
81.0
137.9
133.4
130.9
139.2
140.6
154.5
167. 1
178.5
181.7
156.3
133.5
119.8
164. 1
132.3
209.0
86.3
99.5
95.5
46.0
91.5
93.0
89.9
88.5
93. 1
88. 1
83.3

127. 1
212.4
195.9
213.6
181.9
226.4
220.5
271.5
194.4
217.4
199.3
(3)
165.3
159.5
167.7
168.5
224.6
153.7
259.7
190.5
127.2
141.4
113. 1
176.8
118.6
91.3
125.0
161.2
106.0
142.7
119.8
(3)
137.9
133.4
130.9
139.2
140.6
154.5
169.0
179.9
183.6
160.6
133.5
121.8
168.4
132.3
209.0
86.3
(3)
95.5
46.0
90.5
93.0
87.6
87.7
93.1
88. 1
82.2

127.0
212.4
195.9
213.6
181.9
226.4
220.5
271.5
194.4
217.4
199.3
(3)
165.9
161.5
172.5
169.9
228.9
(3)
259.7
(3)
127.4
141.4
115.0
176.8
120.7
91.3
125.0
161.2
106.0
142.8
120.2
(3)
137.9
133.4
130.9
139.2
140.6
154.5
169.0
179.9
183.6
160.6
133.5
120.6
168.4
132.3
209.0
86.3
99.5
95.5
46.0
90.5
93.0
87.6
87.7
93. 1
88. 1
(3)

127.2
219.9
200.9
218.8
186.6
232.2
229.4
289. 1
199.5
227.7
205.9
(3)
169.0
165.2
172.5
169.9
228.9
167.3
259.7
190.5
128.2
141.4
115.0
176.8
120.7
91.3
127.8
161.2
106.0
146.2
120.2
81.5
140.9
135.5
131.4
139.2
143. 1
154.5
169.7
(3)
183.6
160.6
133.5
110.0
143.6
134.0
210.4
86.3
99.5
95.5
46.0
90.5
93.0
87.6
87.7
93. 1
88. 1
82.2

128.5
219.9
200.9
218.8
186.6
232.2
229.4
289. 1
199.5
227.7
205.9
(3)
169.0
165.2
172.5
169.9
228.9
167.3
259.7
190.5
128.2
141.4
115.0
176.8
120.7
91.3
127.8
161.2
106.0
147.3
120.2
81.5
144.3
140.0
132. 1
157. 1
143. 1
158.4
170.9
187.1
183.6
160.7
136.4
110.0
143.6
134.0
224.2
86.3
99.5
95.5
46.0
90.5
93.0
87.6
87.7
93. 1
88. t
82.2

130.0
219.9
200.9
218.8
186.6
232.2
229.4
289. 1
199.5
227.7
205.9
(3)
171.7
166.7
172.5
169.9
228.9
181.9
268. 1
190.5
128.6
141.4
115.0
180.4
120.7
91.3
(3)
164.8
106.0
148.9
124.4
(3)
146.8
142.5
137.2
157. 1
143. 1
166. 1
174.0
(3)
193.2
160.7
136.4
110.0
143.6
134.0
223.4
86.3
99.5
95.5
46.0
90.5
93.0
87.6
87.8
93. 1
88.1
82.2

130.0
219.9
200.9
218.8
186.6
232.2
229.4
289. 1
199.5
227.7
205.9
(3)
173.0
180.9
172.5
169.9
228.9
181.9
268. 1
190.5
128. 1
141.%
115.0
180.4
120.7
91.3
126.0
164.8
106.0
149.0
125.8
81.0
146.8
142.5
137.8
159.0
145.3
166. 1
173.7
189.5
191.3
160.7
136.4
110.0
143.6
134.0
225.4
86.3
99.5
95.5
46.0
90.5
93.0
87.6
87.8
93. 1
88. 1
82.2

DEC/68
DEC/69

DEC/68

DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67

DEC/68
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/67
DEC/68
DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/72
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74

See footnotes at end of table.




69

I. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
line /idual items, 19781— Continued
7 = 100

w E S H F H L U f l i a ___________
iSJMRHJfifM?

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

E NO.

ANN.
AVG.

DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74

88.7
81.1
80. 1
86.8
70.3
55.4
36.5
56.8
72.6
53.7
65.0
46.6
61.1
63.0
37.6
74.5

DEC/67
DEC/67
DEC/67

198. 1
174.7
181.7
154.7
161.6
158.4
229.2
172.5
143.8
156.7
240.8
179.6
209. 1
268.4

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (CONTD)

3513
3515
37
3704
3706
41
4101
4103
4112
42
4221
4223
45
4552
4556
4558
s
01
0101
0102
02
0211
0214
0215
0216
0217
03*
0322
0323
0324
044
0432
05
0532
0533
064
0642
0644
0645
0646

POWER TRANSISTOR, 0-10 WATTS
POWER TRANSISTOR 10W AND OVER
OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES
SINGLE DIODE INDICATOR
MULTIDIODE OPTOELECTRONIC ARRAY
DIGITAL BI-POLAR I.C.'S
TTL MEMORY DEVICES, VARIOUS
TTL NONMEMORY DEVICES, VARIOUS
OTHER 8 1-POLAR DEVICES, VARIOUS
DIGITAL MOS I.C.’S
MOS MEMORY DEVICES, VARIOUS
MOS NONMEMORY DEVICES, VARIOUS
LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER I C S
DIGITAL INTERFACE I C S
OTHER ANALOG I C S
MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY AND EQUIP.
STORAGE BATTERIES
AUTOMOTIVE, 12 VOLT, REPLACEMENT
INDUSTRIAL TRUCK
DRY CELL BATTERIES
FLASHLIGHT, D SIZE
GENERAL PURPOSE, NO. 6
LANTERN, 6 VOLT
TRANSISTOR, 1.5 VOLT
ALKALINE, SIZE AA
CARBON AND GRAPHITE PRODUCTS
BRUSH, FOR FRACTIONAL H.P. MOTOR
BRUSH, FOR INTEGRAL HP. MOTOR
ELECTRODE, GRAPHITE
TELEGRAPH APPARATUS
OTHER TELEPRINTER TERMINALS
X-RAY EQUIPMENT
X-RAY TUBE, ANODE
MEDICAL X-RAY UNIT
ELECTRICAL E QPT. FOR INT. COMB. ENGINES
VOLTAGE REGULATOR, FOR PASSENGER CARS
IGNITION COIL, FOR PASSENGER CARS
SPARK PLUG, AUTOMOTIVE
BREAKER POINT SET, FOR PASSENGER CARS

OIL FIELD MACHINERY AND TOOLS
OILFIELD DRILLING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
PORTABLE DRILLING RIG, ROTARY
PORTABLE MAST, 140-142
TRAVELING BLOCK
DRAW WORKS
COMBINATION HOOK
ROTARY SLIP
SWIVEL
BLOWOUT PREVENTER
ROCK BIT
TOOL JOINT
ROTARY FISHING TOOLS
SLUSH PUMP
CASING CENTRALIZER
OILFIELD PRODUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIP.
WELL HEAD ASSEMBLY
TUBING HEAD
PUMPING UNIT
SUCKER ROD
DEEPWELL PUMP
RETRIEVABLE PRODUCTION PACKER
PERMANENT PRODUCTION PACKER
POSITIVE CHOKE, 2 INCH FLANGED
GAS LIFT VALVE

!oi*
0104
0111
0112
0115
0117
02
0222
0224
0228
9232
0234
(I*4
•B4 1
0„v42
0345
53
530 1

MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
UNDERGROUND
CONTINUOUS MINER
CLASSIFIER
FLOTATION MACHINE
SHUTTLE CAR, CABLE REEL
MINE LOCOMOTIVE
CRUSHING, PULVERIZING, SCREENING MACHINERY
JAW CRUSHER, PORTABLE, 24-30X36-42 IN.
ROLL CRUSHER, PORTABLE, 30-32X24-26 IN.
GYRATORY CRUSHER, STATIONARY
BALL MILL
VIBRATING SCREEN
OTHER MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
ROCK DRILL, PNEUMATIC, 45 LB.
ROCK DRILL BOOM MOUNTED
PERCUSSION DRILL BIT
MINING MACHINERY PARTS
MINING MACHINERY PARTS

0101
0105
0H 1
03
0312
0313
9314

OFFICE AND STORE MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
CALCULATING AND ACCOUNTING MACHINES
ACCOUNTING MACHINE
CALCULATOR, ELECTRONIC, PRINTING
P.O.S. CASH REGISTER, ELECTRONIC
TYPEWRITERS
ELECTRIC
TYPEWRITERS, PORTABLE, MANUAL
PORTABLE ELECTRIC

88.7
84.3
81.4
89.0
70.4
60.4
36.6
64.0
72.6
56.3
67.8
48.8
65.6
68.8
47.7
74.6

88.7
84.3
81.4
89.0
70.4
60.4
36.6
64.0
(3)
56.3
67.8
48.8
64.2
68.0
43.7
74.6

88.7
84.3
81.4
89.0
70.4
53.8
36.6
54.6
72.6
54.7
64. 1
48.6
62.6
67.4
34.6
77. 1

88.7
81.4
80.5
87.5
70.4
53.8
36.6
54.6
72.6
54.6
64. 1
48.5
62.6
67.4
34.6
77. 1

88.7
81.4
79.8
87.5
68.6
53.8
36.6
54.6
72.6
54.6
64. 1
48.5
62.6
67.4
34.6
77. 1

88.7
78.5
80.5
87.5
70.4
53.7
36.5
54.5
72.6
51.9
64. 1
44. 1
59.7
61.4
34.6
74. 1

88.7
(3)
80.5
87.5
70.4
53.7
36.4
54.5
C3)
51.9
64. 1
(3)
58.2
57.9
34.6
73. 1

88.7
78.5
78.0
83.2
70.5
53.6
36.4
54.3
72.6
51.6
63. 1
44.2
58.2
57.9
34.6
73.1

88.7
78.5
78.0
83.2
70.5
53.5
36.4
54. 1
72.6
51.6
62.9
44.2
58.3
57.9
34.6
73.2

88.9
78.5
78. 1
83.2
70.6
53.5
36.4
54. 1
72.6
51.6
62.9
44.2
58.3
57.9
34.6
73.2

88.9
78.5
79.8
86. 1
70.6
53.5
36.4
54. 1
72.6
51.6
62.9
44.2
58.3
57.9
34.6
73.2

194.2
172.2
179. 1
152.4
161.5
158.4
221. 1
172.5
144.0
156.7
236.3
179.2
206.6
262.2

195.6
172.7
179. 1
(3)
161.6
158.4
224.6
172.5
144.0
156.7
237.0
181.2
211.9
262.2

196.0
172.7
179. 1
154.2
161.6
158.4
230.3
172.5
144.0
156.7
237.0
181.2
211.9
262.2

197.0
172.7
179. 1
154.2
161.6
158.4
230.3
172.5
144.0
156.7
237.0
181.2
211.9
262.2

197. 1
172.7
179. 1
154.2
161.7
158.4
233.7
172.5
144.0
156.7
237.0
181.2
211.9
262.2

199.0
175.0
182.3
154.2
161.7
158.4
233.7
172.5
144.0
156.7
244. 1
181.2
211.9
272.6

200.4
174.9
182.3
153.7
16 1.8
158.4
233.7
172.5
145.2
156.7
248.0
181.2
211.9
278.3

201.6
176.3
182.3
159. 1
161.8
158.4
233.7
172.5
145.2
156.7
248.0
181.2
211.9
278.3

204.9
182.8
190.0
161.9
161.5
158.4
233.7
172.5
141.7
156.7
248.0
181.2
211.9
278.3

206.6
187.5
196.4
16 1. 9
161.5
158.4
233.7
172.5
141.7
156.7
248.0
181.2
211.9
278.3

100.0

(3)

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

173.2
214.5
199.8
217.4
233. 1
157.8
198.6

173.2
214.5
203.9
217.4
233. 1
163.5
198.6

173.8
214.5
205.5
217.4
239.3
163.5
211.7

181.3
221.2
205.5
217.4
239.3
163.5
211.7

181.5
221.2
205.6
218.3
239.3
163.5
211.7

187.5
223.0
205.6
218.3
239.3
163.5
211.7

187.9
223.0
209. 1
218.3
(3)
163.5
(3)

JUN/77

100.0

192. 1 192.7
167.5
169.8
174.7
176.8
146.9
149.5
161.5
161.5
158.4
158.4
221. 1 .221. 1
172.5
172.5
144.0
144.0
156.7
156.7
234.8 234.8
172.8
172.8
197.9
197.9
262.2 262.2
152.5
152.5
100.0
100.0

DEC/68
DEC/67

180.4
221.7
205.3
220.5
236. 1
162. 1
205.9

173.9
213.2
198.8
215.4
230.4
157.8
195.6

173.2
212.2
199.0
215.4
230.4
157.8
197. 1

(3)

100.0

100.0

184.3
229.3
209. 1
218.3
(3)
163.5
(3)

187.6
236.9
210.4
228.0
238.2
163.5
211.1

187.9
236.9
211.0
244.7
238.2
163.5
211.1

194.7

MISCELLANEOUS MACHINERY
I
024
0202
0203
0211
0212
0213
0214
0215
0216
0221
0222
0225
0232
0233
04
0401
0402
0411
0412
0413
0421
0422
0431
0432

88.7
84.3
81.4
89.0
70.4
60.5
36.6
64.2
72.6
57.7
71.9
48.6
64.5
66.0
48. 1
73.8

DEC/71
DEC/75

DEC/75
DEC/75

DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/71

DEC/72
DEC/75

DEC/74
DEC/74

188. 1

189.3

191.2

191.6

192.8

194.0

195.7

196.8

197.4

198.4

200.2

200.6

261.6
265.2
193. 1
343.6
114.4
255.5
298.8
344.6
385.6
328.7
264.8
253. 1
235.5
220.2
170.8
255.9
142.2
132.6
245.0
238.5
214.4
209.3
273.8
271.2
184.5

250.4
253.6
182.5
317.2
111.8
237.0
275.0
302.4
361.4
305.7
259.5
250.9
228.0
211.4
168.6
245.3
130.2
126.4
247. 1
227.6
206.4
194.2
262.4
259.9
175.4

252.6
256.7
183.8
(3)
111.5
244.5
278.4
312.9
364.7
328.0
259.5
250.9
230.7
213.5
170.8
246.2
134.3
126.9
247. 1
227.6
206.4
194.2
262.4
260.6
175.4

254.4
259.2
184.3
338.6
111.5
246.2
278.4
312.9
364.7
328.0
259.5
250.9
230.7
213.5
170.8
246.7
134.8
127.5
247. 1
227.6
208.3
194.2
262.4
261.3
175.4

255.9
260. 1
184.8
338.6
111.5
246.2
278.4
312.9
373.4
328.0
261.7
250.9
(3)
213.5
170.8
249.2
139.5
131.6
239.5
227.6
208.3
205.5
267.8
273. 1
175.4

258.3
260.4
185.2
338.6
111.5
246.2
302.5
312.9
373.4
328.0
261.7
250.9
230.7
213.5
170.8
254.9
144.3
132.1
239.5
241.2
214.0
209.9
272.8
273.8
180.6

259.9
261.9
193.0
338.6
111.6
254.2
302.5
312.9
382.7
328.0
261.7
250.9
230.7
213.5
170.8
256.8
144.7
132.6
239.5
241.2
217.3
209.9
271.9
274.5
188.4

262.3
264. 1
192.8
352.9
111.6
254.2
302.5
312.9
382.7
328.0
261.7
250.9
230.7
213.5
170.8
259.5
145.2
133. 1
246.4
241.2
217.3
212.4
278.3
275.2
188.4

263.8
266.4
199.6
352.9
114.3
257.5
302.5
312.9
391.4
328.0
261.7
250.9
232.2
220.8
170.8
259.6
145.7
133. 1
246.4
241.2
217.3
212.4
278.3
275.2
188.4

265.6
268.9
200. 1
352.9
114.3
257.5
302.5
320.3
391.4
328.0
266.7
254.2
232.2
226.8
170.8
260.5
145.7
133. 1
246.4
241.2
217.3
217.2
278.3
275.2
188.4

270.3
275.9
200. 1
352.9
118.4
274.0
321. 1
440.6
408.4
328.0
274.8
258.6
248. 1
234.0
170.8
261.3
145.7
136.8
246.4
246.9
217.3
217.2
278.3
275.2
188.4

272.8
277.9
205.0
352.9
122.5
274.0
321. 1
440.6
416.6
340. 1
274.8
258.6
248. 1
234.0
170.8
264.6
145.7
136.8
247.0
246.9
220.5
222.5
286.5
275.2
194.7

273.4
277.6
205.6
343.2
122.5
274.0
321. 1
440.6
416.6
346.4
274.8
258.6
248. 1
234.0
173.5
266.6
150.4
140.6
247.0
251.5
222.5
222.5
286.5
275.2
194.7

249.7
269.2
218.7
323.8
230.4
241.9
134.4
229.2
227.6
263.0
207.2
280.6
131.9
178.4
176.9
127.8
152.4

237.4
256.2
210.8
315.5
211.7
222.2
130. 1
220.0
214.9
253.0
194.5
270.9
128.7
175.9
175.7
120.7
152.4

238.5
258.5
211.3
320.3
225.5
223.4
130.2
220.3
214.9
253.0
194.5
272.7
128.7
177. 1
175.7
128.1
152.4

244.7
259. 1
212.0
320.3
225.5
224. 1
130.5
221.8
217.9
256.4
197.0
273.2
128.7
178.2
175.7
128. 1
152.4

245.2
260. 1
213.0
320.3
228.5
225.2
131.1
223.5
222. 1
256.4
201.3
274.6
128.7
178.2
175.7
128. 1
152.4

247.5
267.8
214.2
320.3
228.5
246.8
133.6
225.4
224.9
259.0
201.3
275.2
130.9
178.2
175.7
128. 1
152.4

248.5
270. 1
219.2
(3)
228.5
247.5
133.9
228.0
224.9
259.0
208.2
275.7
131.9
178.2
175.7
(3)
152.4

250.6
272. 1
219.2
326.8
233.9
249. 1
135.9
230.0
229.9
263.4
208.2
282.5
131.9
178.2
175.7
128.1
152.4

254.4
273.5
220.7
326.8
233.4
250.6
136.4
232.3
234.7
268.8
212. 1
283. 1
131.9
178.2
175.7
128. 1
152.4

254.9
274.5
221.8
326.8
233.4
251.7
136.7
233.5
234.7
268.8
215.9
283.6
131.9
178.2
175.7
128. 1
152.4

255.9
277.2
226.5
(3)
236.5
252.9
137.3
235.2
234.7
268.8
217.6
291.3
131.9
178.6
177.7
128. 1
152.4

258.8
280.0
226.7
330.6
239.4
254.4
138.7
239.4
238.9
272.6
217.6
292. 1
137.8
180.6
182. 1
128. 1
152.4

259.5
281.0
228.6
330.6
239.4
255. 1
138.9
241.3
238.9
276.7
217.6
292.6
140.0
181.3
182. 1
132.5
152.4

DEC/72
DEC/72

246.2

(3)

227.1

241.4

241.4

241.4

241.4

(3)

252.8

252.8

252.8

255.2

255.2

DEC/71
DEC/73

127.8
95.9
124.0
54.8
107.0
131.3
(3)
126.5
135.5

124.9
95. 1
124.0
53.5
105.3
128.6
129.9
123.4
130.7

125.8
96.0
124.0
53.5
107.9
128.6
129.9
123.4
130.7

126.5
96.0
124.0
53.5
107.9
128.6
129.9
123.4
130.7

126.3
96.0
124.0
53.5
107.9
128.6
(3)
123.4
130.7

127.2
96.4
124.0
55.4
107.9
130.4
(3)
125.3
136.8

127.7
96.4
124.0
55.4
107.9
130.4
(3)
125.4
136.8

128.6
96.4
124.0
55.4
107.9
132.9
(3)
127.2
136.8

129.0
95.8
124.0
55.4
106.2
132.9
(3)
127.2
136.8

128.9
95.8
124.0
55.4
106.2
133.3
(3)
127.2
138.2

129.0
95.8
124.0
55.4
106.2
133.3
(3)
127.2
138.2

129.8
95.8
124.0
55.4
106.2
133.5
(3)
131.3
138.2

130.0
95.8
124.0
55.4
106.2
134.6
(3)
133.0
141.7

177.4
158. 1
(3)
158.7
148. 1
186.6

168.2
153.5
(3)
149.4
147.5
185.8

169.4
156.3
(3)
149.4
147.5
189.0

175.6
156.7
(3)
154.8
148.5
185.7

175.6
157.3
(3)
153. 1
148.5
185.7

175.6
157.3
(3)
153. 1
148.5
185.7

177.5
157.9
(3)
159.2
148.5
185. 1

177.5
158. 1
(3)
161.9
148.5
185. 1

177.5
159.0
(3)
164.7
148.5
185. 1

177.5
159.2
(3)
164.7
149.3
185. 1

181.4
158.8
143.0
164.7
146.8
185. 1

186.4
161.5
143.0
164.7
146.8
191.1

186.4
161.5
(3)
164.7
(3)
191.1

DEC/68

OS

0521
064
0631
0632

CABINET TYPE
COIN OPERATED VENDING MACHINES
SOFT DRINK MACHINE, CUP TYPE
CIGARETTE MACHINE
PHONOGRAPH
SOFT DRINK MACHINE, BOTTLE TYPE

‘
ootnotes at end of table.




70

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781— Continued
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
CODE NO.

1193

COMMODITY

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/6 9

(3)
173.6
122.8
121.2
(3)
179.7
137.6
200 .3

(3)
168.5
118.7
114.5
101.2
174.7
134.4
196.0

DEC/74

215.2
233.7
215.6
251.5
281.6
211.6
211.5
208.0
214.6
222.2
270 .9
200.9
193.4
162.9

206.8
220. 1
209.9
232.4
270.7
203. 1
204.3
198.8
209.5
212.5
257.7
197.0
188.5
147.6

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

(3)
169.0
120.4
114.5
101.2
174.7
134.4
196.0

(3)
17 0.6
120.4
114.5
101.2
179.7
134.4
196.0

(3)
169.2
120.4
(3)
101.2
174.5
136. 1
196.0

(3)
171. 1
120.4
121.3
102.6
174.5
138.4
196.0

(3)
173.2
120.4
123.0
102.6
178.2
138.4
200.3

(3)
175.6
123.6
123.0
102.6
178.2
148.7
200.3

(3)
178.5
125.9
124.5
102.6
184.4
148.7
200.3

208. 1
220. 1
209.9
232.4
270.7
203. 1
204.9
200 .0
209.5
212.5
257.7
197.0
188.5
147.6

210.1
227.9
209.9
245.6
277.5
203. 1
205.9
200 .8
210.7
213.2
257.7
197.0
190.3
147.6

210.6
227.9
209.9
245.6
277.5
203. 1
208.3
204.2
212. 1
213.2
257.7
197.0
190.3
(3)

211.8
227.9
209.9
245.6
277.5
203. 1
210.6
207.6
213.2
217.0
257.7
197.0
190.3
157.3

213.2
227.9
209.9
245.6
277.5
203. 1
210.6
207.6
213.2
219.9
267. 1
199.4
193.6
157.3

215.9
230.3
209. 9
245.6
283.8
220.0
210.6
207.6
213.2
226.5
278.8
200 . 1
195.0
169.4

SEP T.

O C T.

NOV.

(3)
176.8
125.9
124.5
(3)
184.4
134.3
205.6

145. 1
177.0
125.9
124.5
(3)
184.4
134.3
205.6

145. 1
177.0
125.9
124.5
(3)
184.4
134.3
205.6

(3)
177.0
125.9
124.5
(3)
184.4
134.3
205.6

218.3
243.5
221. 9
263.8
288.7
220.0
213.6
210.7
216.2
226.5
278.8
200 . 1
195.0
169.4

220.5
244.7
223.9
265.2
288.7
220.0
213.6
210.7
216.2
229.2
282.9
205.5
197.2
169.4

221. 1
244.7
223.9
265.2
288.7
220.0
218.4
215.8
220.6
231.7
282.9
205.8
197.2
175.4

223.2
244.7
223.9
265.2
288.7
220.0
218.4
215.8
220.6
231.7
282.9
205.8
197.2
175.4

223.3
244.7
223.9
265.2
288.7
220.0
218.4
215.8
220.6
233.0
289.0
209.0
197.2
175.4

DEC.

OFFICE AND STORE MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT (CONTD)

0635
07
0741
0742
0743
0745
0746
0747
1194

COFFEE MACHINE, SINGLE CUP FRESH BREW
OTHER OFFICE AND STORE MACHINES
CHECK INDORSING MACHINE
ADDRESSING MACHINE, ELECTRIC
DICTATION SYSTEM
DUPLICATING MACHINE, ELECTRIC
TIME RECORDING MACHINE
DUPLICATING MACHINE, OFFSET

01
0101
0 102
0103
0104
02
0211
0212
03
0321
0322
0323
0324
04
0435
05
0545
06
0655

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
GASOLINE ENGINES
UNDER 5 H.P.
7-10.9 H.P.
36-70 HP.
81-180 HP.
OUTBOARD MOTORS
5-15 HP.
OUTBOARD MOTOR, 40-80 H.P.
DIESEL ENGINES, OTHER THAN AUTOMOTIVE
HIGH SPEED, 50-99 HP.
HIGH SPEED, 101-200 HP.
HIGH SPEED, 200-399 HP.
DIESEL ENGINE, LOW SPEED OVER 600 H.P.
DIESEL ENGINES, AUTOMOTIVE
TRUCK
GAS ENGINES
NATURAL GAS
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

11954
0101
0105
0106
0112
0113
0114
12

MACHINE SHOP PRODUCTS
CARBURETORS, FOR PASSENGER CARS
FLEXIBLE HOSE, BRONZE
FLEXIBLE HOSE STEEL
COMPRESSION PISTON RING, ORIGINAL EQUIP
PISTON RING SET
INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES

198.4

DEC/71
DEC/71
DEC/74

194.3

194.3

194.3

197.3

197.3

197.3

205.5

205.5

205.5

205.5

232.4

232.4

232.4

255.0

266. 1

276.8

276.8

276.8

286.7

286.7

286.7

201.6

204.9

204.9

205.6

206. 1

206.7

210.6

210.6

210.6

209.5

214.8

214.8

259.7
324.6
199.0
208.2
184.6
122.2
315.5

247. 1
304.8
194.0
191.9
178. 1
117.0
310.5

247.6
304.8
194.0
191.9
178. 1
117.0
310,5

253.8
319.5
195.5
198.7
180 .3
122.3
310.5

256.3
319.5
195.5
209.4
180.3
122.3
310.5

256.8
319.5
199.8
213.3
180.3
122.3
310.5

260.7
330 .7
199.8
213.3
180.3
122.3
310.5

262.0
330.7
199.8
213.3
185.2
122.3
312.6

262.0
330.7
199.8
213.3
185.2
122.3
312.6

262.0
330.7
199.8
213.3
185.2
122.3
312.6

265.4
330.7
203.4
213.3
192.3
122.3
319.7

271.0
336.8
203.4
213.3
192.3
124.6
333.0

272.0
336.8
203.4
213.3
197.3
129.2
333.0

160.4

156.5

156.7

157.7

158.4

159.2

159.5

161.4

161.8

162.0

162.9

163.5

164.6

173.5

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

1211

191.7

232.4

208.4

FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD DURABLES

121

191.7

261.8

168.2

168.8

169.3

169.9

170.7

172.3

174.6

175.6

176. 1

177.9

178.8

179.3

0111

METAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
DINETTE SET

176.3
179.6

166.3
169.5

170.4
173.7

171.2
174.4

171.2
174.4

171.2
174.4

173.0
176.3

176.7
180. 1

179.9
183.3

180. 1
183.6

184.8
188.3

184.8
188.3

185.6
189. 1

0101
02
0211
0216
0221
0231
03
0336
0342
0351

WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
TABLE
DINING ROOM FURNITURE
TABLE
CHAIRS
BUFFET
CHINA CABINET
BEDROOM FURNITURE
BED
DRESSER, DOUBLE AND TRIPLE, INCL. MIRROR
CHEST

181.7
171.5
188.3
187.0
194.2
178.7
187.8
182.2
182. 1
180.4
184.3

175.7
164.6
182.0
180.2
188.4
172. 1
180.9
176.8
176.9
175.4
178.9

175.7
164.6
182.0
180.2
188.4
172. 1
180.9
176.8
176.9
175.4
178.9

176.7
168.3
182.0
180.2
188.4
172. 1
180.9
176.8
176.9
175.4
178.9

177.0
168.5
182.7
181.3
189. 1
172.9
181.3
176.8
176.9
175.4
178.9

178.8
168.5
184.4
181.3
190. 9
175.2
184.7
179.9
178. 9
178.3
181.9

180.9
171.6
187.0
186.2
192.8
177.6
186. 1
181. 1
181. 9
178.5
183. 1

183.7
171.6
190.8
189.4
196 .7
180.7
191.2
184.8
185. 1
182.3
187.5

183.8
172.0
190.8
189.4
196.7
180.7
191.2
184.8
185. 1
182.3
187.5

183.8
172.0
190.8
189.4
196.7
180.7
191.2
184.8
185. 1
182.3
187.5

186,8
177.6
193.4
191.9
199.0
185.2
193.3
186.6
186.5
185.2
188.3

189.0
179.2
196.8
197.2
201.9
187.7
196. 1
188.4
187.5
187.3
190.3

189.0
179.2
196.8
197.2
201.9
187.7
196. 1
188.4
187.5
187.3
190.3

0101
0111
0121

UPHOLSTERED HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
SOFA
CHAIR
SOFA BED, CONVERTIBLE

164.8
162.6
165.9
162.5

161. 1
158.8
161.5
161.4

161.8
159.6
162.3
161.4

161.8
159.6
162.3
16 1.4

163.0
160.4
164.3
161.4

163.0
160.4
164.3
161.4

164.9
162.4
166.0
163.7

165.6
163. 1
167.0
163.7

166.5
164.3
167.8
163.7

167. 1
164.9
168.6
163.7

167.6
165.5
169. 1
(3)

167.6
165.8
168.9
163.0

167.6
165.8
168.9
(3)

12144
0102
0111

BEDDING
BOX SPRING
MATTRESS, INNERSPRING

150.4
147.2
149.8

148.4
145. 1
147.4

148.4
145. 1
147.4

148.4
145. 1
(3)

148.4
145. 1
147.4

148.4
145. 1
147.4

148.4
145. 1
147.4

152.5
149.4
151.8

151.7
148.6
151.0

151.7
148.6
151.0

151.7
148.6
151.0

151.7
148.6
151.0

155.4
152. 1
154.6

1215

PORCH AND LAWN FURNITURE
CHAIR, WROUGHT IRON

219.5
(3)

211.3
(3)

210.2
188.7

212.0
(3)

212.0
(3)

212.7
(3)

212.7
(3)

212.7
(3)

224.9
(3)

231.9
(3)

231.9
(3)

230.9
(3)

230.7
(3)

201.5

194.9

195. 1

198.8

200 .5

200.5

200.5

203.0

204.0

203.5

204.5

204.9

207.3

WOOD COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
OFFICE CHAIR, SIDE
OFFICE CHAIR, SWIVEL
OFFICE DESK, GENERAL PURPOSE
OFFICE DESK, EXECUTIVE

195.3
192.6
196.0
206.7
199. 0

186.8
182.4
186.5
197.5
192.6

187.7
182.4
186.5
199.8
194.0

191.5
188.9
196.3
199.8
194.0

194.2
194.4
196.3
202.4
196.2

194.2
194.4
196.3
202.4
196.2

194.2
194.4
196.3
202.4
196.2

195.6
194.4
196.3
208.2
197.0

198. 1
195.3
198.3
212.2
200.6

198. 1
195.3
198.3
212.2
200.6

200.7
196.5
200.2
214.4
205.0

201.5
196.5
200.2
214.4
207.8

201.5
196.5
200.2
214.4
207.8

METAL COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
OFFICE CHAIR
FILING CABINET

206.7
194.2
222.0

201.4
187.9
218.2

201.2
187.0
218.2

204.9
191.1
220.8

205.8
194.7
220.8

205.8
194.7
220.8

205.8
194.7
220.8

209. 1
195.9
224.7

209. 1
195.9
224.7

208.3
195.9
223.0

208.3
195. 9
223.0

208.3
195.9
223.0

212.3
201.3
225.8

1212

1213

0111

122
1221

COMMERCIAL FURNITURE
0101
0111
0121
0131

12224
0111
0121
123

FLOOR COVERINGS

12314
0159
0161
0162

SOFT SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS
TUFTED BROADLOOM, POLYESTER
TUFTED BROADLOOM, NYLON
TUFTED BROADLOOM, ACRYLIC

1232*
0141
0161

HARD SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS
VINYL SHEET GOODS, SEMI-PERMANENT
VIHYL SHEET GOODS, PERMANENT

124
1241

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
01
0101
0103
0131
0132
0133
02
0211
0232
03

MAJOR APPLIANCES
COOKING RANGES
RANGE, GAS, FREE STANDING
BUILT-IN WALL OVEN, GAS
RANGE, ELECTRIC, FREE STANDING
BUILT-IN WALL OVEN, ELECTRIC
BUILT-IN SURFACE UNIT, ELECTRIC
LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
WASHING MACHINE, AUTOMATIC
ELECTRIC DRYER
REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

141.6
DEC/68

139.8

139.8

140. 1

141.7

141.9

142.4

142.5

142.5

142.4

142.0

142.0

142.3

126.2
114.8
109.0
125.6

124.3
113.8
107.6
123.4

124.3
113.8
107.6
123.4

124.6
(3)
107. 9
123.4

126.5
114.3
109. 1
126.2

126.7
114.6
109.3
126.2

127. 1
115.2
109.8
126.2

127. 1
115.2
109.8
126.2

127. 1
115.2
109.8
126.2

127. 1
115.2
109.8
126.2

126.5
115.2
109. 1
126.2

126.5
115.2
109. 1
126.2

126.8
115.2
109.3
127.4

180.7
159.7
182. 1

180. 1
158.8
181.3

180. 1
158.8
181.3

180. 1
158.8
181.3

180. 1
158.8
181 .3

180. 1
158.8
181.3

180.5
159.5
182.2

181.6
161.6
184.0

181.2
160.3
184.0

180.8
160.3
182.2

181.4
160.3
182.2

181.4
160.3
182.2

181.4
160.3
182.2

153.0

149.5

149.8

151.2

152.4

152.4

152.7

153.5

154.0

154.2

154.5

155.6

155.7

154.9
166.4
179.2
173.4
16 1.3
154.8
144. 1
157.3
155.0
161.2
149.3

151.4
163.7
175. 9
169.2
159.4
151.3
140.5
153.0
151.2
156.2
145.9

151.6
163.7
175.9
169.2
159.4
151.3
140.5
153.7
151.8
156.9
146. 1

152.6
163.7
175.9
169.2
159.4
151.3
140.5
154.3
152.4
157.7
147.7

154. 1
164.4
175.9
168.3
161.0
152.8
141. 1
156.2
154. 1
159.8
149.5

154. 1
164.2
175.9
168.3
161.2
147.6
140.4
156.2
154. 1
159.8
149.5

154.4
164.8
176.7
169.4
161.4
150.5
141. 1
156.8
154.4
161.0
149.5

155.4
166.8
180.6
176.0
160.8
156.8
142.3
157.6
155.3
161.8
150. 1

156.2
167.6
180.6
176.3
161.8
158.8
147.0
158.8
156.2
163.6
150.6

156.4
167.7
180.6
176.3
162.0
158.4
147.2
159.2
156.7
163.6
150.7

156.5
168.0
181.6
177.7
16 1.4
158.3
148.5
159.2
156.7
163.6
150.8

157.7
170.8
185. 1
179.8
163.9
160. 1
150.2
161.0
158.7
165.2
150.7

157.8
171.3
185.9
181. 1
164.3
160. 1
150.2
161.0
158.7
165.2
150.7

See footnotes at en d of table.




71

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
COMMODITY

CODE NO.
1241

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

154.8
152. 1
131.3
141.9
141.4
143.5

150 .7
150. 8
129. 5
138. 6
138. 0
141. 0

150.7
150.8
130.2
138.9
138.0
142.9

152. 8
152. 8
130. 4
139. 4
138. 7
142. 2

155. 0
154. 2
130. 7
140. 8
140. 3
142. 3

155.0
154.2
130.8
140.7
140.3
141.7

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

155.0
154.2
130 .8
141.4
141.0
142.4

155.9
154.2
130.8
141.4
141.0
142.5

156.9
150.5
132.0
143. 1
142.8
143.5

(3)
(3)
132.7
143.2
142.8
144.2

156.9
150.5
133. 1
143.4
142.8
145.7

156.9
150.5
132.4
145.8
145.5
146.7

156.9
150.5
132.4
145.8
145.5
146.8
166.2

MAJOR APPLIANCES (CONT'D)

0336
0337
0338
04
0441
0442
1242

OTHER
INDEX
BASES

REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
HOME FREEZER, UPRIGHT TYPE
ROOM AIR CONDITIONER
OTHER MAJOR APPLIANCES
DISHWASHER, UNDERCOUNTER
FOOD WASTE DISPOSER
SEWING MACHINES
PORTABLE TYPE, WITH IMPORTED HEAD

162.6

161. 8

161.8

161 .8

161. 8

16 1.8

161.8

161.8

161.8

(3)

16 1.8

166 .2

12434
0111

VACUUM CLEANER
CANISTER TYPE

131.4
130.5

128. 0
126. 7

129. 1
129.0

131 .3
130. 4

131. 3
130. 4

131.3
130.4

131.3
130.4

131.3
130.4

131.3
130.4

131.3
130.4

133.4
132.3

133.4
132.3

133.4
132.3

12444
0111
0113
0115
0117
0118
0122
0123
0127

SMALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
TOASTER, AUTOMATIC
COFFEE MAKER, ELECTRIC
FRYING PAN, ELECTRIC
FOOD BLENDER, ELECTRIC
CAN OPENER, ELECTRIC
IRON, STEAM AND DRY
SHAVER, MEN'S
RANGE HOOD

137.0
137. 1
138.5
131.5
(3)
138.9
125.3
134.9
140.0

133. 5
134. 3
141. 6
127. 7
122. 0
136. 1
122. 7
131 .5
139. 3

133.5
134.3
141.6
127.7
122.0
137.4
123.5
131.5
139.3

136. 1
135. 4
141. 6
128. 4
122. 0
137. 4
124. 2
131 .5
139. 3

137. 0
135. 4
141 .6
131. 6
128. 3
137. 4
124. 2
132. 8
139.,3

137. 1
(3)
141.6
131.6
128.3
138.3
124.2
134. 1
139.3

137.6
137.9
141.6
132.4
129. 1
140. 1
125.2
134. 1
139.3

137.5
138.3
135.4
132.4
(3)
140. 1
126 .2
136.0
140.5

137.6
138.3
135.4
132.4
(3)
140. 1
126.2
137.4
140 .5

137.6
138.3
135.4
132.4
(3)
140. 1
126.2
137.4
(3)

138.4
138.3
135.4
132.4
(3)
140. 1
126.2
137.4
141.0

138.6
138.3
135.4
134.2
(3)
140. 1
126.2
137.4
142.3

138.9
139.7
135.4
134.2
(3)
140. 1
128.5
137.4
(3)

1245

ELECTRIC LAMPS
TABLE LAMP, WITH SHADE
FLOOR LAMP, WITH SHADE

207 .8
205.6
208.9

203. 8
201. 6
205..5

203.8
201.6
205.5

205. 4
203. 3
205. 9

205..4
203. 3
205. 9

205.4
203.3
205.9

205.4
203.3
205.9

209.6
207.4
210.1

209.6
207 .4
210.1

209.7
207.4
211.4

209.7
207.4
211.4

212.6
210.4
214.6

212.6
210.4
214.6

0131

0101
0111

125

DEC/7 0
DEC/70
DEC/67

90.2

89..0

88.7

89. 1

111.1
52.2
154.9
91.8

HOME ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

1251

108..1
51. 9
150. 3
91. 0

108.8
51.9
151.3
91.0

110. 6
51. 9
154. 3
91. 0

88. 7

90.0

88.5

90.8

90.8

91.6

91.3

91.5

92.3

6
9
3
0

110.7
51.9
154.3
91.7

110.8
51.9
154.4
91.7

110.9
51.9
154.4
92.3

110.9
51.9
154.4
92.3

112.2
51.9
156.6
92.3

112.2
53. 1
156.6
92.3

113.1
53. 1
158.0
92.3

114.3
53. 1
159.9
92.4

0104
0105
0106
1252

RADIO RECEIVERS
RADIO, PORTABLE
RADIO, AUTOMOBILE
CLOCK RADIO

0155
0156
0157

TELEVISION RECEIVERS
BLACK AND WHITE, PORTABLE
COLOR, CONSOLE
COLOR, PORTABLE

JUN/76

84.4
87.6
83.0
90.4

83. 6
86. 9
82..5
88..5

83.6
86.9
82.5
88.5

83. 6
86. 9
(3)
(3)

82.,9
(3)
(3)
(3)

81.9
87. 1
78.9
88.5

83.5
88.4
80.2
90.6

85.5
88.3
83.9
91.6

85.8
(3)
84.5
91.6

85.8
88.3
84.5
91.6

85.2
87.7
84.0
90.8

85. 1
88.0
84.0
90.4

85.7
87.8
84.7
91.5

OTHER HOME ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
TAPE RECORDER, CASSETTE PORTABLE
STEREO UNIT, COMPACT

DEC/70
JUN/76

85.9
70.0
86.8

85..0
68. 6
88..8

83.9
68.8
88.3

83..9
68..8
88.,3

83..9
68..8
88..3

89.2
68.8
88.3

82. 1
68. 1
88.3

86.4
68. 1
88.5

85.7
68. 1
84.0

87.4
72. 1
84.0

87.4
72.5
84.0

87.6
73.4
85.0

88.6
73.4
85.7

12534
0103
0105

110.
51.
154.
91.

203. 1

198..1

198.0

198. 0

198..0

200 .4

202. 1

205.2

204.4

204.5

208.0

208.7

212.3

DINNERWARE
VITREOUS CHINA, PLATE, CUP, SAUCER
EARTHENWARE, PLATE, CUP, SAUCER

212.4
268.7
224. 1

205..1
257..4
214 .9

205. 1
257.4
214.9

205..1
257..4
214..9

205..1
257,.4
214..9

207 .3
269. 1
214.9

207.3
269. 1
214.9

213.9
269. 1
232.2

213.9
269. 1
232.2

218.3
278.6
232.2

221 .6
(3)
232.2

221.6
285.6
232.2

224. 1
285.6
238.8

12624
0111
0121
0131

HOUSEHOLD GLASSWARE
TUMBLER, BLOWN GLASSWARE
SERVING BOWL, PRESSED GLASSWARE
NAPPY OR SAUCE DISH

287.6
257.5
314.9
304.7

286
256
312
302

.1
.2
.9
.6

286. 1
256.2
312.9
302.6

286..1
256,.2
312,.9
302,.6

286..1
256 .2
312 .9
302 .6

286. 1
256.2
312.9
302.6

286. 1
256.2
312.9
302.6

286. 1
256.2
312.9
302.6

286. 1
256.2
312.9
302.6

286. 1
256.2
312.9
302.6

286. 1
256.2
312.9
302.6

286. 1
256.2
312.9
302.6

304. 1
271.9
336.5
327.6

12644
0111
0113

HOUSEHOLD FLATWARE
STERLING, 6 PIECE
STAINLESS STEEL

238.3
361.3
204. 1

227 .2
336..3
204..6

231.9
350.9
204.6

231 .9
350..9
204,.6

231 .9
350 .9
204 .6

229.9
344.8
204.6

236.0
344.8
204.6

251.8
393.6
204.6

244.8
380.4
204.6

233.5
356.9
191.9

241.3
358.3
206.8

247.3
376.7
206.8

251.8
390.8
206.8

1265

126
1261

OTHER HOUSEHOLD DURABLE GOODS
0101
0 111

MIRRORS
MIRROR, PLATE GLASS

142.2

131..9

131.9

132..7

132..7

135.3

148.5

148.5

148.5

148.5

148.5

148.5

151. 1

126 64
0121
0122

LAWNMOWERS
ROTARY, HAND PROPELLED
ROTARY, SELF PROPELLED

169.9
167.3
165.5

166 .5
16 1.3
163 .6

166.5
161.3
163.6

166 .7
16 1 .5
163 .9

166 .7
16 1.5
163 .9

166.7
161.5
163.9

166.8
16 1.7
164.3

165.7
160.4
162.2

171.4
170.0
165.3

173.7
175.2
165.3

175.9
177 .6
169.5

176. 1
177.8
169.9

176.2
178.0
170.2

1267

0101
0 111
0121
0131

CUTLERY
RAZOR BLADES
KITCHEN KNIFE
CARVING SET
HOUSEHOLD SCISSORS

163.0
155.8
202.0
147 . 1
145.5

157 1
(3)
197 .0
146 .2
138 .6

161.4
153. 1
198.8
146.2
145.5

159 .2
149 .6
198 .8
146 .2
145 .5

159 .2
(3)
198 .8
146 .2
145 .5

163.9
156.9
198.8
146.2
145.5

163.9
156.9
198.8
146.2
145.5

163.9
156.9
198.8
147.0
145.5

163.9
156.9
198.8
147.0
145.5

163.9
156.9
198.8
147.0
145.5

164.8
156.9
205.4
147.0
145.5

167. 1
156.9
215.8
150. 1
149.0

167. 1
156.9
215.8
150. 1
149.0

0101

METAL HOUSEHOLD CONTAINERS
SAUCEPAN, ALUMINUM

182.7

183 .5

174.7

175 .7

175 .7

185.8

185.8

189.4

179.2

179.2

189.4

186.8

187.7

218 .4

219.3

222.0

224.7

227.2

228.2

229. 1

230.0

231. 1

178.9

1268

0101

13

1322

01
0101
02
0207
03
0317
0318

1332

FLAT GLASS
PLATE GLASS
PLATE GLASS, 1/4 INCH
WINDOW GLASS
WINDOW GLASS, SINGLE B
SAFETY GLASS
AUTOMOBILE WINDSHIELD
AUTOMOBILE BACKLIGHT

215.1

172.8

168 .2

170.3

170 .3

172 .8

172.8

172.8

173.2

173.6

173.6

173.6

174.0

147.3

136 .6

143.9

143 .9

149 .0

149.0

149.0

149.0

149.0

149.0

149.0

149.0

151.0

248.4
162.5
109.7
173.4

237 .8
161 .7
109 .0
172 .7

237 .8
161.7
109.0
172.7

237 .8
161 .7
109 .0
172 .7

248 .7
16 1.7
109 .0
172 .7

248.7
161.7
109.0
172.7

248.7
161.7
109.0
172.7

251.7
161.7
109.0
172.7

251.7
162.4
110.0
172.7

251.7
162.4
110.0
172.7

251.7
162.4
110.0
172.7

255.4
162.4
110.0
172.7

258.6
168.7
1 12.9
181.3

DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1

217.7

209 .7

210.7

212 .0

216 .7

217.0

217.5

219.2

220. 1

221.0

222. 1

223.4

223.5

SAND, GRAVEL, AND CRUSHED STONE
SAND, CONSTRUCTION
GRAVEL, FOR CONCRETE
CRUSHED STONE, FOR CONCRETE

185.8
198.7
190.9
178.6

178 .2
190 .9
183 .8
170 .9

179.9
193.4
185.7
172.2

181
193
185
175

.9
.4
.8
.7

184 .2
195 .7
188 .9
177 .7

184.6
196.8
189.9
177.7

185.6
197.7
191.4
178.5

186.3
199. 1
192.2
178.8

187.2
201. 1
192.9
179.4

188.2
203.2
194. 1
179.8

189.6
203.6
194.9
181.9

191.9
204.2
195.4
185.5

192.2
204.7
196. 1
185.5

CEMENT
PORTLAND

251.3

243 1

.

243. 1

243 .3

251 .2

251.2

251.2

254.0

254.8

255.7

256.2

256. 1

256. 1

214.0

202 .9

205.2

206 .0

207 .9

209.7

211.8

214.4

219.7

221.4

222.2

222.9

224.2

0101
0102

BUILDING BLOCK
HEAVYWEIGHT AGGREGATE
LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE

201.6
191.0
208.5

191 .4
181 .2
198 . 1

193. 0
183.4
199.3

195 1
189 .0
199 .3

195 .7
189 .8
199 .7

198.3
189.8
203.9

200.0
193.2
204.5

201.6
193.2
207.2

205.6
193.2
213.7

207.3
194.9
215.4

207.6
194.9
215.9

211.5
194.9
222.2

211.5
194.9
222.2

0101

CONCRETE PIPE
CULVERT PIPE, REINFORCED

203.3

190 .2

190.2

190 .2

195 .7

199.3

200 .7

200 .7

213.7

217.4

213.7

213.7

213.7

CONCRETE INGREDIENTS
0101
0111
0121
0131

133
1331

212 .9

215 .9

GLASS

132
1321

.

222.8

NONMETALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS

131
1311

DEC/73
DEC/73

CONCRETE PRODUCTS

See footnotes at end of table.




72

.

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

218.9

207.8

210.8

211.3

212.9

214.3

216.6

219.9

224. 1

225.5

227.2

227.3

229. 1

197.2

189.6

190.4

192.6

193.7

194.2

195.5

196.6

197.7

202.3

202.4

204.4

206.5

BUILDING BRICK
BUILDING BRICK

234.4

224.0

224.4

228.0

230. 1

230.6

230.7

231.9

234. 1

243.2

243.3

244.6

247.9

13444
0101
0131

CLAY TILE
DRAIN TILE, ROUND
MALL TILE, GLAZED, STANDARD GRADE

158. 1
(3)
144.3

154.0
184.9
140.5

154.0
184.9
140.5

155.4
184.9
142.0

155.4
184.9
142.0

156.2
(3)
142.0

159. 1
(3)
145.2

159. 1
(3)
145.2

159. 1
(3)
145.2

159. 1
(3)
145.2

159. 1
(3)
145.2

163.3
(3)
149.4

163.3
(3)
149.4

1345

CLAY SEWER PIPE
SEMER PIPE, VITRIFIED CLAY

COMMODITY

CODE NO.
1333

0101

134
1341

STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS, EX. REFRACTORIES
0101

0101

0101
0111
0121
0131
0151

13534
0101
0111
0131
0141
136
1361

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

171.5

165. 1

168.7

168.7

169.0

169.0

170.5

173.6

173.8

174.2

174.2

174.4

176.9

209.6

210.1

210.1

210.4

210.7

210.7

213.0

222.3

223.9

225.4

226. 1

226. 1

133.5
223.9
223.4
169. 1
244.5
125.9

134.0
223.3
223.4
169. 1
247.7
125.9

134.0
223.3
223.4
169. 1
247.7
125.9

134. 1
224.2
223.4
169. 1
247.7
125.9

134.6
224.2
223.4
169.1
250.4
125.9

134.5
223.6
223.4
169. 1
250.4
125.9

134.9
223.6
223.4
172.7
250.4
125.9

141.2
239.8
238.0
172.7
261.0
131.5

142. 1
242.2
238.0
177.3
261.0
131.5

144. 1
245. 1
241.8
182.7
263. 1
133.0

144.6
245. 1
241.8
182.7
265.9
133.0

144.6
245. 1
241.8
182.7
265.9
133.0

128.9
129.9
131.9
123.0
127.9

129. 1
129.9
131.9
123.9
127.9

129. 1
129.9
131.9
123.9
127.9

129.3
129.9
131.9
124.9
127.9

129.3
129.9
131.9
124.9
127.9

129.3
129.9
131.9
124.9
127.9

131.6
129.9
131.9
129.4
136.3

137. 1
129.3
140. 1
132.6
140.5

138. 1
129.3
142.9
132.6
140.5

138. 1
129.3
142.9
132.6
140.5

138.5
129.3
142.9
134.5
140.5

138.5
129.3
142.9
134.5
140.5

292.0

277.4

277.4

277.8

287.5

287.5

289.4

295.7

297.8

297.9

305.2

305.2

305.2

288.8
278.7
366.5
312.7

273. 1
263.8
345.4
295. 1

273. 1
263.8
345.4
295. 1

273. 1
263.8
345.4
295. 1

285.6
275.7
361.7
309. 1

285.6
275.7
361.7
309. 1

285.6
275.7
361.7
309. 1

291.3
281.2
369.8
315.0

293.9
283.5
375.7
317.7

293.9
283.5
375.7
317.7

303.3
292.6
385.2
329.6

303.3
292.6
385.2
329.6

303.3
292.6
385.2
329.6

REFRACTORIES, CLAY
FIRECLAY BRICK
SUPERDUTY FIRECLAY BRICK
LADLE BRICK
HIGH ALUMINA BRICK
CASTABLE REFRACTORIES

DEC/74

DEC/74

138.0
232.0
230.4
173.8
254.6
128.6

REFRACTORIES, NON CLAY
MAGNESITE BRICK
MAGNESITE-CHROME BRICK
BASIC RAMMING MIXES
NON CLAY GUMMING MIX

DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74

133. 1
129.7
136.3
128.5
133.9

ASPHALT ROOFING
0102
0111
0112

JUNE

216.5

REFRACTORIES

135
1352

READY-MIXED CONCRETE
5 - 5 1/2 SACK MIX

PREPARED ASPHALT ROOFING
SHINGLES, STRIP
ROLL ROOFING, SMOOTH SURFACED
ROLL ROOFING, MINERAL SURFACED

303. 1

292.3

292.2

293.9

294. 1

294. 1

302.6

310.7

311.0

311.5

311.7

311.7

311.7

137

GYPSUM PRODUCTS

229. 1

209.7

215.9

217.0

221.2

228.2

230.2

234.0

235.9

236.0

236.8

242. 1

242.7

138

GLASS CONTAINERS

244.4

236.6

236.3

236.3

236.3

236.3

248.8

248.8

250.7

250.7

250.7

250.7

250.7

247. 1
255. 1
213.7
252.5
231.9

239.9
246.5
206.8
242.6
227.9

238.6
246.5
206.8
242.6
227.9

238.6
246.5
206.8
242.6
227.9

238.6
246.5
206.8
242.6
227.9

238.6
246.5
206.8
242.6
227.9

252.9
261.3
215.2
259.6
234.8

252.9
261.3
215.2
259.6
234.8

252.9
261.3
219.9
259.6
234.8

252.9
261.3
219.9
259.6
234.8

252.9
261.3
219.9
259.6
234.8

252.9
261.3
219.9
259.6
234.8

252.9
261.3
219.9
259.6
234.8

OTHER ASPHALT ROOFING

1362

138 I4
0101
0111
0121
0131
0161

275.6

260.7

267.3

268.7

269. 1

269.9

274.2

282.6

282. 1

282. 1

283.2

283.6

283.6

0101
0102

BUILDING LIME
HYDRATED, MASONS
HYDRATED, FINISHING

247.7
261.0
237.6

237.0
250.9
226.6

243.9
254.0
236.0

246.8
257.7
238.3

246.6
257.9
237.9

246.9
258.5
237.9

246.8
258.3
237.9

248.4
262.4
237.8

249.6
265.2
237.8

249.6
265.6
237.6

249.5
265.4
237.6

254. 1
266. 1
244.9

253.7
270.6
241.2

0101
0102

INSULATION MATERIALS
MINERAL MOOL, BATTS
MINERAL MOOL, BLOMING

250.7
243. 1
300.6

244.3
238. 1
284.6

245.2
238.9
286.2

246.5
239. 1
295.5

247. 1
239.7
295.8

246.6
239. 1
296.6

253.7
245.6
307.6

253.7
245.6
307.6

253.4
245. 1
308.7

253.7
245.6
307.4

253.6
245.5
307.3

255.0
247.8
303.0

255.4
247.5
307.4

0101
0111

BITUMINOUS PAVING MATERIALS
ASPHALT, PAVING
ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURE

311.8
381.9
216.4

291.6
350.9
20?.9

302. 1
367.6
213.4

301.5
367.6
212.5

302.0
367.6
213.4

303.6
367.6
216.4

307.7
375.5
216.4

321.9
402.3
217. 1

321. 1
400.8
217. 1

321. 1
400.8
217.1

323.0
399.9
221.5

323.0
399.9
221.5

322.7
(3)
220.9

13 94
1391

1392

1394

GLASS CONTAINERS
FOOD CONTAINER, MIDE MOUTH
FOOD CONTAINER, NARROM NECK
BEER BOTTLE, NONRETURNABLE
LIQUOR BOTTLE
BEVERAGE BOTTLE, RETURNABLE
OTHER NONMETALLIC MINERALS

173.5

169. 1

169.5

169.6

170.5

172.0

172.4

172.8

173. 1

173.6

179.2

180. 1

180.5

MOTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

176.0

171.3

171.8

171.9

172.9

174.6

175.0

175.5

175.8

175.9

181.8

182.5

182.8

MOTOR VEHICLES
PASSENGER CARS
MOTOR TRUCKS
10.000 LBS. GVM AND UNDER
10.001 LBS. GVM AND OVER
MOTOR COACHES
MOTORCYCLES

167.7
161.6
193.4
186.8
203.1
197.0
132.2

163.5
157.6
188.4
181.7
197.8
187. 1
128.0

163.5
157.6
188.3
181.1
198.7
187.2
128. 1

163.6
157.7
188.4
181.3
198.9
187.4
129.0

164.3
158.7
188.2
180.3
199.2
187.4
129.0

166.6
161.0
190.6
185.7
200.0
188.5
132.9

167.0
161.0
192.0
186.9
202.5
202.5
132.9

167.2
160.8
193.7
187.5
202.5
202.5
132.9

167.2
160.6
193.9
186.2
205.0
203.9
132.9

167.3
160.6
194.0
186.2
205.3
203.9
135.0

173.6
167.2
200.5
194.4
209. 1
203.9
135.0

174. 1
167.8
200.8
194.8
209. 1
204.7
135.5

174.5
168. 1
201.4
196.2
208.6
204.7
135.5

208.6

202.2

204.4

204.9

206.6

206.3

206.5

207.8

209.4

209.9

214.2

215.5

215.7

196.8

192.9

192.9

192.9

192.9

192.9

193.0

193.0

193.0

197.5

203.5

208.6

208.6

TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
141
1411

01
02
0271
0281
03
04

1412

1422

DEC/72

MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS

1424
1421

DEC/68

AIRCRAFT
11

FIXED MING
FIXED MING, UTILITY

DEC/68

11

ROTARY WING
ROTARY MING, UTILITY

DEC/68

144

151

TOYS, GAMES, AND CHILDREN’S VEHICLES
NON-POWERED TRANSPORTATION TOY
RACE CAR SET
SPORTS ORIENTED GAMES
TOY GUN
PLAYING CARDS
GAME, BOARD
PRESCHOOL TOY
DOLL
STUFFED TOY
STROLLER
VELOCIPEDE
CHILDREN’S RIDING VEHICLES

173.2

(3)

(3)

(3)

<3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

244.6

244.6

250.2

250.9

251.0

253.8

254.2

256.6

260.3

261.5

261.8

184.3

TOYS, SPORTING GOODS, SMALL ARMS, ETC.

15114
0102
0103
0104
0122
0133
0135
0143
0161
0165
0172
0181
0191

173.2
243.7

DEC/77
DEC/67
DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/77

DEC/73

171.6

171.3

172.6

181.4

182.6

184.3

189.7

191.3

192.9

190.8

189.2

193.6

163.2

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

15

(3)
252.8

RAILROAD EQUIPMENT

159.6

161.4

162.3

162.8

162.4

163.2

163.3

163.9

164.0

165. 1

165.3

164.8

167.5
117.2
(3)
100.5
99.7
215.6
153.0
108. 1
142. 1
125. 1
131.3
211.4
177.2

160.0
100.0
117.8
100.0
103.4
207.8
147.0
101.4
138.6
118.9
(3)
200.6
171.9

165.0
117.3
121.4
100.5
99.9
211.7
151.9
104.8
138.6
121.5
129.2
209.7
171.9

166.8
118.9
122. 1
100.5
99.3
211.7
151.9
106.9
141. 1
123.0
129.2
213. 1
175.5

167.9
118.9
122. 1
100.5
99.3
211.7
151.9
109.3
141.1
126.4
129.2
212.6
178.5

167.9
118.9
122. 1
100.5
99.3
211.7
151.9
109.3
141. 1
126.4
129.2
212.6
178.5

168.6
118.9
122. 1
100.5
99.3
214.9
154.5
109.3
143.0
126.4
129.2
212.6
178.5

168.6
118.9
122. 1
100.5
99.3
214.9
154.5
109.3
143.0
126.4
129.2
212.6
178.5

168.6
118.9
(3)
100.5
99.3
214.9
154.5
109.3
143.0
126.4
129.2
212.6
178.5

168.6
118.9
(3)
100.5
99.3
214.9
154.5
109.3
143.0
126.4
129.2
212.6
178.5

169. 1
118.9
(3)
100.5
99.3
221.7
154.5
109.3
144.2
126.4
134.6
212.6
178.5

169.3
118.9
(3)
100.5
99.3
225.6
154.5
109.3
144.2
126.4
138.2
212.6
178.5

169.3
118.9
(3)
100.5
99.3
225.6
154.5
109.3
144.2
126.4
138.2
212.6
178.5

See footnotes at e n d of table.




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I Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product classes,
dindi /idual items, 19781 Continued
—
67=100
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

COMMODITY

DE N O .

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

24
0101
0121
0131
0132
0141
0151
0171
0181

SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS
FISHING ROD
GOLF BALL
GOLF CLUB, IRON
GOLF CLUB, WOOD
BASEBALL GLOVE
FOOTBALL
BOWLING BALL
BICYCLE

151.6
(3)
78.6
106. 1
101.0
141.9
141.6
129.3
185.9

151.0
159.2
82.8
106.0
102. 1
136.7
138.8
125.8
185.7

150.7
159.2
77.5
106.0
102. 1
137.2
141.6
127.2
185.7

150.9
159.2
77.5
106.0
102. 1
137.2
141.6
129.8
185.7

150.9
159.2
77.5
106.0
102. 1
137.2
141.6
129.8
185.7

150.9
159.2
77.5
106.0
102. 1
137.2
141.6
129.8
185.7

150. 9
159. 2
77 .
.5
106. 0
102. 1
137. 2
141. 6
129. 8
185. 7

150.9
159.2
77.5
106.0
102. 1
137.2
141.6
129.8
185.7

152. 1
159.2
79.7
108. 9
101.3
141.0
142.4
129.8
185.7

152. 1
(3)
77.5
108.9
101.3
150.9
142.4
129.8
185.7

153.5
(3 )
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
129.8
186.6

153.5
(3)
79.7
108.9
101.3
154.7
142.4
129.8
186.6

152. 1
(3)
79.7
97.9
92.6
154.7
142.4
129,8
186.6

3

SMALL ARMS AND AMMUNITION
SMALL ARMS
REVOLVER
RIFLE, REPEATING, CENTER FIRE
RIFLE, REPEATING, RIM FIRE
RIFLE, SINGLE SHOT, RIM FIRE
SHOT GUN
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
REVOLVER CARTRIDGE, 38 SPECIAL
RIFLE CARTRIDGE, CENTER FIRE
RIFLE CARTRIDGE, RIM FIRE
SHOT GUN SHELL

183.7
183.3
201.5
183.9
153.7
197.8
183.4
184.5
198.4
185.9
176.3
184.0

181.3
178.8
193.5
182.0
152.2
191.7
180.3
184. 1
198.0
185.4
175.9
183.6

181.3
178.8
193.5
182.0
152.2
191.7
180.3
184. 1
198.0
185.4
175.9
183.6

182.0
180. 1
197.8
182.0
152.2
191.7
180.3
184. 1
198.0
185.4
175.9
183.6

182.0
180. 1
197.8
182.0
152.2
191.7
180.3
184. 1
198.0
185.4
175.9
183.6

178.9
177.8
197.8
179.3
149.2
192.5
176.6
180.2
193.7
181.5
172, 1
179.8

183. 5
184. 6
205. 1
188. 2
154. 0
197. 5
183. 7
182. 8
196. 5
184. 2
174. 6
182. 3

183.7
185.0
205. 1
188.8
154.4
197.9
184.4
182.8
196.4
184. 1
174.6
182.3

184.2
185.5
205. 1
189.4
154.9
198.4
185. 1
183.4
197. 1
184.7
17 5.2
182.9

184.7
185.8
205. 1
189.8
155.3
198.4
185.7
184.0
197.8
185.3
175.8
183.5

186.4
187.2
205. 1
182.3
156.6
200 . 1
187. 9
185.9
199.9
187.3
177.6
185.3

187.5
188. 1
205. 1
183.5
157.5
201.0
189.3
187.2
20 1.3
188.5
178.8
186.6

189.4
187.2
207.2
176.9
154. 1
221.5
186.3
191.8
206.2
193.3
183.3
191.2

01
0102
0106
0107
0 108
0111
02
0222
0231
0232
024 1

198.5

190.6

191.3

191.1

191.6

191.6

198. 1

205.4

205.4

205.4

203.9

204.0

204.0

1
0101
0102

TOBACCO PRODUCTS
CIGARETTES
NONFILTER TIP, REGULAR SIZE
FILTER TIP, KING SIZE

204.2
207.6
200.7

195.9
199.4
191.7

195.9
199.4
(3)

195.9
199.4
191.7

195.9
199.4
191.7

195.9
199.4
191.7

203. 5
204. 9
199. 6

212.2
216.0
207.7

212.2
216. 0
207.7

212.2
216.0
207.7

210.4
213.7
206.0

210.4
213.7
206.0

210.4
213.7
206.0

2

0101
0102
0 103
0104

CIGARS
LOW PRICED
POPULAR PRICED
MEDIUM PRICED
HIGH PRICED

141. 1
151,8
157.8
121. 1
118. 1

140.3
153.8
155.3
112.4
115.0

140.8
155.0
155.3
112.4
115.0

138.8
150.8
155.0
112.4
115.0

140.8
150.8
158.6
121.4
115.8

140.9
150.8
158.6
123.2
115.8

141. 7
151. 5
158. 6
124. 6
120. 1

141.7
151.5
158.6
124.6
120. 1

141.7
151.5
158.6
124.6
120. 1

141.7
151.5
158.6
124.6
120. 1

141.7
151.5
158.6
124.6
120. 1

141.7
151.5
158.6
124.6
120. 1

141.5
151.0
158.6
124.2
120.2

0101
0111
0121

OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS
SMOKING TOBACCO, 1 1/2 OZ. PACKAGE
PLUG CHEWING TOBACCO
SNUFF, 1 1/4 OZ. PACKAGE

222.6
212.2
226.6
241. 1

208.8
202. 1
206.2
228.6

219.9
211.1
220.9
239. 1

219.9
211.1
220.9
239. 1

224.5
213.5
230. 1
240.7

224.5
213.5
230. 1
240.7

224. 5
213. 5
230. 1
240.,7

224.5
213.5
230. 1
240.7

224.5
213.5
230. 1
240.7

224.5
213.5
230. 1
240.7

224.5
213.5
230. 1
240.7

225. 1
213.5
230. 1
248.2

225.5
213.5
230. 1
253.4
183.4

3

182.0

180.7

180.7

181.5

181.5

181.5

181. 5

181.5

181.7

183.4

183.4

183.4

DEC/75

172.6
105.7

165.5
100.8

165.5
100.8

170.8
104.8

170.8
104.8

170.8
104.8

170. 8
104. 8

170.8
104.8

171.9
105.7

178.5
110.6

178.5
110.6

178.5
110.6

178.5
(3)

DEC/72
DEC/75

182.7
217.8
121.8

182.4
213.0
121.8

182.4
213.0
121.8

182.4
213.0
121.8

182.4
213.0
121.8

182.4
213.0
121.8

182..4
213. 0
121. 8

182.4
213.0
121.8

182.4
213.0
121.8

183.3
227.4
121.8

183.3
227.4
121.8

183.3
227.4
121.8

183.3
227.4
121.8
148.7

NOTIONS
14
0111
2

0111
0 121

BUTTONS AND BUTTON BLANKS
PLASTIC BUTTON
PIN FASTENERS AND SIMILAR NOTIONS
SAFETY PIN
ALUMINUM ZIPPER

GROSS

145.7

142. 1

142.6

142.7

144.4

144.7

146.,0

146. 1

146.4

147.8

148.7

148.7

1

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

112.0

109.7

109.9

110.3

110.3

110.3

111. 6

111.8

111.6

114.0

114.8

114.8

114.8

2

PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES

164.2

159.6

160.2

160.2

163.4

163.9

165.,1

165. 1

166.0

166.0

167.0

167.0

167.0

1
out
0113

MOBILE HOMES
MOBILE HOMES, SINGLE
MOBILE HOMES, DOUBLE

DEC/74
DEC/74
DEC/74

126.4
125.8
128.7

122.3
121.9
124.0

123.0
122.5
124.4

123.5
123. 1
125. 1

125.0
124.5
126,4

125.6
125. 1
127.0

126. 0
125..4
127. 8

126. 1
125.6
127.8

127.0
126.3
129.5

128.2
127.7
130.0

129.5
128.4
133.4

130.3
129.0
134.7

130.8
129.6
134.7

JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
C 3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)

C3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)
<3)

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

100..0
100. 0
100. 0
100..0

99.9
100.0
98.2
101.8

100.4
100.3
98.5
102.8

100.4
100.5
98.5
102.8

101. 1
99.3
98.7
104.6

101. 1
99.3
98.7
104.6

102. 1
100.4
99.8
105.4

JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78

(3)
C3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
<3 >
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
C3)

(3)
(3)
<3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
c3 >
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
<3>
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
<3)
(3)
(3)
<3>
(33
(3)
(3)

(3)
C3>
(3)
(3)
(3)
<3>
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
<3>
(3)
(3)
(3)
C3)
<3>
(3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(l }
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
<3>

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
C3>
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
C3>
(3)
(3>
(3)
(3)
(3)
C3)

100..0
100^t0
10(T0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0
100 .0

100.2
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.3
100.0
101.1
101.1
99.9
100.6
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.8
100.7
100.9

100.2
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.3
100.0
101.1
101.1
99.9
100.6
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.8
100.7
100.9

100.5
100.8
100.5
101.0
101.3
100.4
100.0
101.1
101.1
100.0
100.6
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
102.0
100.7
103.2

101.5
101.4
101.2
101.5
102. 1
100.7
100.0
101. 1
101.3
100.9
100.6
100.0
100.0
100.0
101.3
102.0
100.0
102.0
101.9
102.0
100.0
100.0
105.5
101.5
109.6

102. 1
101.6
101.5
101.5
102. 1
101. 1
100.0
101.1
101.3
102.3
100.6
100.6
101.2
100.0
101.3
102.0
100.0
102.0
101.9
102.0
100.0
100.0
107.6
102.7
112.6

102.9
103.8
104.0
102.7
104. 1
101.2
100.0
101. 1
100.7
102.9
100.6
101.9
103.7
100.0
102.0
102.0
100.0
104.4
101.9
102.0
100.0
100.0
107.9
103.2
112.6

JUN/78

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3>

(3)

100 .0

100.0

100.0

100.0

100.0

101. 1

103.2

JUN/78

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

(3)

100 .0

101.7

101.7

101.7

102.9

102.9

102.9

210.6

177.5

174. 1

177.5

206.5

210.7

211 .0

226.2

230.5

234.4

225. 1

218.7

234.8

162.9
145.6
191.7
152.8

158.9
143.0
185.5
149.2

160.3
143.0
188. 1
150.5

160.6
143.0
188. 1
150.9

160.6
143.0
188. 1
150.9

161,0
143.0
188. 1
151.5

161 .9
144 .5
188 .8
152 .3

161.9
144.5
188.8
152.3

162.9
144.5
195.4
152.3

164.0
144.5
195.4
153.6

165.8
144.5
197.7
155.6

166.9
148.9
197.7
156.4

169.9
160.7
198.9
158.4

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

101
0 101
0 103
0105

PERSONAL AID EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONIC HEARING AIDS
EYE-GLASS TYPE
BEHIND-THE-EAR TYPE
IN-THE-EAR TYPE

101
0101
0103
0105
02
020 1
0202
0203
0204
0205
03
030 1
0303
04
040 1
0402
0403
0404
0406
0407
0411
05
050 1
0503
06
060 1
07
07 0 1

INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
RESPIRATOR, AIR PURIFIER TYPE
RESPIRATOR, SUPPLIED AIR TYPE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
EYE AND FACE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SAFETY GLASSES, CLEAR, LESS SIDESHIELDS
GOGGLES, INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
FACE SHIELD
WELDER’S HELMET
EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SHOWER
HEARING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
HEARING PROTECTOR, EAR MUFF TYPE
HEARING PROTECTOR, PLUG TYPE
GUARDS, MECHANICAL POWER PRESS
BRAKE MONITOR
BRAKE PERFORMANCE TESTER
LIGHT CURTAINS
VERTICAL MOVING GATE
PULL-BACK TYPE
BARRIER GUARD
MISCELLANEOUS TYPES, POWER PRESS GUARDS
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
SAFETY CAP OR HAT
WELDER'S GLOVES, LEATHER
FIRST AID KITS
FIRST AID KIT
ALARMS, ELECTRONIC
BACK-UP ALARM, ELECTRONIC, AUTOMATIC

>4

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

M

0102
0103
0104

CASKETS
CLOTH-COVERED WOOD CASKET
HARDWOOD CASKET
STEEL, OTHER THAN STAINLESS CASKET

DEC/68
DEC/68
DEC/68

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

.

>2

MATCHES

170.3

168. 1

168. 1

168. 1

168. 1

168. 1

169 .9

169.9

169.9

172.9

172.9

172.9

175.0

>34
0109

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
ORGAN, EXCLUDING PIPE ORGAN

166.2
138.4

161.2
135. 1

163.4
136.8

164.4
136.8

164.4
136.8

166.2
138.5

164 .9
138 .5

166.2
138.5

167.6
138.5

166.3
138.5

168.2
139.5

169.7
139.5

172.0
143.2

See

ootnotes at en d of table.




74

Table 4B. Producer price indexes for commodity groups, subgroups, product
and individual items, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED?
OTHER
INDEX
BASES

ANN.
AVG.

JAN.

FEB.

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

PENS AND PENCILS
BALL POINT
MECHANICAL PENCIL
BLACK LEAD PENCIL

135.5
121.2
114.0
154.6

128.3
110.3
114.0
149.8

128.3
110.3
114.0
149.8

135.9
122.8
114.0
150.3

135.9
122.8
114.0
150.3

135.9
122.8
114.0
150.3

135.9
122.8
114.0
150.3

135.9
122.8
114.0
150.3

138.0
123.9
114.0
160.7

138.0
123.9
114.0
160.7

138.0
123.9
1 14.0
160.7

138.0
123.9
114.0
160.7

138.0
123. 9
114.0
160 .7

15964
0132
0133
0137

MATCHES AND CLOCKS
WRIST WATCH, W O M E N ’S, IMPORTED MOVEMENT
WRIST WATCH, M E N ’S, IMPORTED MOVEMENT
ELECTRIC CLOCK

146.8
154.4
140.2
130.7

141.5
151.4
(3)
127. 1

141.2
150.3
(3)
127. 1

141.9
150.3
129.6
129.8

145.8
154.5
138.2
129.8

146.9
155.9
140.4
129.8

147.5
155.9
140.4
132. 1

147.9
155.8
142.3
131.6

147.9
155.8
142.3
131.6

147.9
155.8
142.3
131.6

147.9
155.8
142.3
131.6

152. 1
155.8
142.3
132.2

152.6
155.8
142.3
134.3

1597

BRUSHES
PAINT BRUSH
PERSONAL BRUSHES
TOOTHBRUSH
HAIRBRUSH
HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE BRUSHES

165.4
170.7
123.4
127.4
119.2
200.3
209. 1
189.9
184.0
172.2
195.5

163.7
169.2
123.4
127.4
119.2
198.8
206.9
189. 1
179.7
168. 1
191.2

163.7
169.2
123.4
127.4
119.2
198.8
206.9
189. 1
179.7
168. 1
191.2

163.7
169.2
123.4
127.4
119.2
198.8
206.9
189. 1
179.7
168. 1
191.2

164. 1
169.2
123.4
127.4
119.2
198.8
206.9
189. 1
181.5
171.2
191.2

164. 1
169.2
123.4
127.4
119.2
198.8
206.9
189. 1
181.5
171.2
191.2

164. 1
169.2
123.4
127.4
119.2
198.8
206.9
189. 1
181.5
171.2
191.2

164. 1
169.2
123.3
127.4
119.2
198.8
206.9
189. 1
181.5
171.2
191.2

164. 1
169.2
123.3
127.4
119.2
198.8
206.9
189. 1
181.5
171.2
191.2

164.7
169.2
123.3
127.4
119.2
198.8
206.9
189. 1
183.9
171.2
196.7

167 .8
173.5
123.3
127.4
119.2
203.4
215.5
189. 1
189. 1
175.2
203.2

169.7
176.0
123.3
127 .4
119.2
203.4
215.5
189. 1
194.0
180. 1
208. 1

170.5
176.0
123.3
127.4
119.2
208. 1
215.5
199.2
194.0
180. 1
208. 1

150.6

141.2

141.2

143.9

143.9

143.9

145.6

155.3

154.4

159.0

159.5

159.5

159.5

(3)
144.9
152.5

(3)
141.4
139.3

(3)
141.4
139.3

(3)
141.4
144.3

152.7
141.4
144.3

(3)
141.4
144.3

166.4
147.9
144.9

166.4
147.9
162.7

(3)
(3)
161.1

166.4
147.9
161.8

166.4
147.9
162.7

COMMODITY
1595

0123
0124
0125

0141
02
0245
0246
03
0351
0352
04
0455
0456

BOWL, TWISTED-IN-WIRE
INDUSTRIAL BRUSHES
FLOOR SWEEP (PUSHBROOM)
POWER DRIVEN, WIRE WHEEL

1598*
01
0161
0162
0163

PHONOGRAPH RECORDS AND PRERECORDED TAPES
PHONOGRAPH RECORDS
MONAURAL, 33 1/3 R. P. M.
MONAURAL, 45 R. P. M.
STEREOPHONIC, 33 1/3 R. P. M.

15994

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
PRESSURIZED DRY CHEMICALS TYPE, HAND

3
147.9
(

166.4
147.9
162.7

)

162.7

162.8
151.4

Table 4C. Producer price indexes for durability of product groupings, 19781
(

16 10
97 0
.

)

Annual j
a ve ra ge )

Ja n .

249
0
21 9
1
24 2
0.
247
0
230
0
246
3
29 6
0
256
3

G ro u p in g

16 1
9
2 23
0.
162
9.
36 1
9
15 6
9
28 1
1
12 1
9
2 93
1.

.
.

.
.

.
.
.

1

M o n t h ly d a ta a n d a n n u a l
la te r e p o rt s a n d c o r re c t io n s
a S e a s o n a l c o m m o d ity — no
N o t a v a i l a b le .
S om e o f th e title s o f
g ro u p in g a re n o t sh ow n .
P r i c e s f o r s o m e it e m s
R e g io n a l p r i c e in d e x e s

3
4
5
6




.

.
.

.
.

[

Feb.

18 0
9
24 5
0
17 9
9
17 8
9
17 1
9
22 6
2
17 7
9
23 7
2.
.
.

.
.
.
.
.

in d iv id u a l

c o m m o d ity

p ric e

in d e x e s

in c lu d e d

193
9.
26 5
0
18 9
9
19 1
9
18 1
9
27 5
2
227
0
28 5
2
.

.
.
.
.
.
.

j

j

A p r.

215
0.
295
0
210
0
21 3
0.
200
0.
243
3.
20 0
1.
253
3.
.

.

M ay

22 8
0
2 13
1.
22 5
0
226
0
217
0
25 6
3
2 62
0.
270
3.
.

.
.
.
.

J Ju n e

|

J«iy

25 5
0
23 9
1
250
0.
253
0.
23 9
0
224
3
29 8
1.
21 0
4

24 1
0
232
1.
23 9
0
239
0
232
0.
289
3
29 4
0.
2 02
4.

.
.

.

.
.

.

.

.

.

7
9
1
0
7
1
1

P r ic e s

03
51
07
51

fo r n a t u r a l gas (

-

1
27 3 2 8 2
0. 0.
1
22 1 247
1
2 5 7 273
0
0.
2 7 1 28 0
0
0.
23 4 2 5 7
0. 0
2 4 5 27 7
3
3.
2 3 8 21 8
1
1
2 52 2 8 8
3. 3
S e p t.

| Aug.

| O c t.

.

.

.
.

.

.
.

.
.

207
1.
27 3
1.
295
0
207
1
28 0
0.
20 7
4.
24 3
1.
21 8
4
.
.

.

| N ov.

|

22 1
1
27 5
1
207
1
218
1
28 6
0
20 5
4.
20 0
2
2 12
4.
.
.

.
.
.

.

Dec.

232
1.
20 0
2
22 1
1
228
1
206
1
24 4
4.
25 0
2
25 1
4
.

.
.
.

.
.

) a r e l a g g e d o ne m o n t h .

8 Includes only domestic production.

07
52

P r i c e s f o r g a s o lin e (
) , l i g h t d i s t i ll a t e (
) , m i d d l e d i s t i ll a t e
r e s i d u a l fu e ls (
) a r e la g g e d o n e m o n t h .
R e g io n a l r e f i n e d p e t r o le u m p r o d u c t p r i c e s a n d p r i c e in d e x e s a r e
t a b le
o f th is r e p o r t .
S om e p ric e s fo r in d u s t r ia l c h e m ic a ls (
- ) a r e la g g e d one m o n th .

in t h is

i n t h i s g r o u p in g a r e la g g e d o n e m o n t h .
f o r b it u m i n o u s c o a l, i n d u s t r i a l s i z e s , c o n t r a c t a r e

M a r.

sented in table 8 of this report.

a v e r a g e s h a v e b e e n r e v i s e d to r e f l e c t th e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f
b y re s p o n d e n ts .
p r i c e a v a i l a b le f o r t h i s m o n t h .
th e

|

p re ­

75

07
54

01
6

(

07
53
-

),

and

p r e s e n t e d in

Table 5. Producer price indexes for special commodity groupings, 19781
(1967-100 unless otherwise indicated)_________________________________________________________________________________

Jan .

Commodity grouping

All commodities, l s farm products .
es
All foods..................................
Processed foods..............................
Industrial commodities, l s fuels and power..........
es
Selected t t l m l products (Dec. 1975-100)........
ex i e il
Hosiery...................................
Underwear and nightwear.......................
Chemicals and a l e products, including synthetic
lid
rubber and synthetic f e s and yams.............
ib r
Pharmaceutical preparations.....................
Lumber and wood products, excluding millwork.......
Special metals and metal products.................
Fabricated metal products.......................
Copper and copper products.....................
Machinery and motive products...................
Machinery and equipment, except electrical..........
Agricultural machinery, including tractors...........
Metalworking machinery........................
Numerically controlled machine tools (Dec. 1971-100) ...
Total tractors...............................
I d s r a valves.............................
nutil
I d s r a f t i g .............................
nutil itns
Abrasive grinding wheels........................
Construction materials.........................
Agricultural machinery and equipment, l s parts......
es
Farm and garden t ct s, leu parts...............
ra or
Agricultural machinery excluding tractors, l s parts....
es

2 0 8 .4
2 0 6 .4
206. 7
197. 2
108. 8
106. 3
158. 9
190. 5
140. 6
298. 2
209. 6
216. 2
155. 6
1 90.4
214. 3
216. 3
228. 8
179. 1
228. 7
232. 3
232. 7
208. 1
228. 3
212. 7
216. 1
216. 7

F eb .

M a r.

A p r.

M ay

Ju n e

J u ly

A ug.

Sept.

O ct.

Nov.

D ec.

2 0 0 .1
193.4
194. 1
189. 6
107.9
105. 3
155. 8

2 0 1 .7
198. 6
198. 7
191. 1
107. 9
105. 1
156.9
187. 7
137.9
2 8 7 .8
203. 1
208. 8
151. 1
185. 2
207. 6
210. 7
219. 1
173. 7
221. 3
225. 6
225. 5
2 0 4 .4
2 1 9 .9
207. 1
2 1 1 .4
2 1 0 .4

203. 1
199. 3
199. 7
192. 2
107. 6
106. 0
157. 1
188. 3
138. 3
288. 3
204. 3
210. 6
151. 4
186. 0
208. 9
211. 1
220, 8
173. 8
221. 4
226. 5
227. 1
204. 5
222. 0
207. 6
211. 6
210. 9

205. 2
204. 5
204. 1
194. 1
108. 0
106. 0
157. 3
188. 8
138. 4
289. 4
206. 3
212. 6
153. 4
187. 1
210. 2
211. 4
222. 4
174. 3
224. 1
227. 6
227. 1
204. 5
224. 7
208. 1
211. 7
211. 3

206. 7
206. 5
207. 0
195. 3
108. 3
106. 5
157. 3
190. 3
138. 7
291. 8
207. 5
214. 2
152. 9
188. 4
211. 7
212. 0
225. 1
175. 1
225. 6
228. 8
229. 2
204. 5
226. 2
208. 9
211. 9
212. 3

208. 1
208. 9
209. 3
196. 4
108. 4
105. 7
158. 8
190. 5
140. 0
297. 2
208. 4
215. 5
155. 1
189. 4
213. 2
212. 9
226. 9
177. 7
226. 2
231. 6
231. 4
204. 5
228. 4
209. 9
211. 9
213. 9

209. 2
210. 5
209. 0
197. 8
108. 8
106. 1
159. 8
191. 0
140. 9
294. 5
209. 5
217. 5
152. 5
190. 3
214. 7
214. 6
228. 6
180. 2
228. 0
232. 8
235. 9
204. 5
229. 4
211. 4
213. 9
215. 4

209. 9
206. 1
206. 5
199. 1
108. 9
105. 6
160. 1
191. 1
141. 3
303. 3
211. 7
219. 4
156. 9
191. 0
216. 0
216. 6
230. 7
182. 7
229. 3
234. 7
231. 6
204. 5
232. 0
213. 2
215. 5
217. 7

211. 5
209. 6
210. 5
200. 2
109. 5
105. 0
160. 1
191. 4
142. 1
305. 8
212. 2
220. 3
156. 9
191. 9
217. 7
221. 7
234. 0
183. 2
234. 0
235. 5
233. 7
204. 5
232. 9
217. 7
222. 9
221. 0

213. 8
212. 5
213. 6
202. 4
109. 7
105. 2
160. 2
192. 7
142. 8
308. 1
216. 1
222. 1
161. 2
195. 5
219. 8
222. 6
237. 7
182. 6
236. 6
237. 5
236. 6
217. 2
234. 2
218. 7
223. 1
222. 5

214. 8
211. 1
212. 0
203. 7
110. 0
109. 4
160. 3
193. 1
144. 7
316. 3
217. 3
223. 4
161. 7
197. 1
222. 0
225. 3
240. 2
186. 0
238. 0
240. 4
247. 3
220. 2
236. 8
221. 0
223. 9
226. 7

216. 4
215. 6
215. 6
204. 6
111. 1
109. 1
162. 5
193. 7
145. 8
314. 0
218. 1
224. 4
164. 2
197. 9
223. 1
226. 5
242. 5
186. 2
239. 3
241. 6
247. 3
220. 2
237. 2
222. 3
224. 8
228. 1

186.9
136.8
281. 7
200. 7
206. 0
150. 3
184. 5
2 0 6 .4
20 9 .9
217. 9
173. 2
2 2 0 .4
224. 6
219. 2
204. 0
215. 8
206. 3
2 1 0 .0
210. 0

1 These indexes are calculated by combining the indexes l s e below by commodity
itd
code after each special commodity grouping ( i l s in table 4B). The weights are those used
tte
for the comprehensive All Commodities Index.
3 Monthly data and annual averages have been revised to r f e ta a l b l t of l t reports
elc viaiiy ae
and corrections by respondents.

Agricultural machinery, including t
ractors: 11-11,11-12 l s 11-11-51 and 11-12-51
es
Metalworking machinery: 11-32,11-33-04,11-37, and 11-38
Numerically controlled machine t
ools: 11-37-11-11,11-37-11-12,11-37-14-11,
and 11-37-16

All commodities, l s farm products: 02 through 15
es
Total tra or 11-11 and 11-28 l s 11-11-51
ct s:
es
All foods: 01-1,01-7, and 02 l s 02-61,02-62, and 02-9
es
Processed foods: 02 l s 02-9,02-61, and 02-62
es

Ind tr l v
us ia alves: 11-49-01-01 through 11-49-01-06,11-49-01-16 through 11-49-01-19,
11-49-01-21 through 11-49-01-27

Industrial commodities, l s fuels and power: 03,04, and 06 through 15
es

Ind tr l f t i g : 11-49-01-11 through 11-49-01-15
us ia i t n s

Selected t x i e mill products: 03-27, 03-37-01-05. 03-37-01-07, 03-37-01-09, 03-37-01-11,
etl
03-37-03-42, 03-4, 03-81-01-55, 03-81-01-72, 03-81-01-73, 03-81-02-39, 03-81-02-72,
03-81-02-74, 03-81-03-62, 03-81-03-64, 03-82-02-12, 03-83-03-22. and 12-31. Effective
July 1978: 03-82-01-02,03-81-01-32,03-82-01-33,03-82-01-52,03-83-03-42

Abrasive grinding wheels: 11-36-11,11-36-12,11-36-13,11-36-14,11-36-15
Agricultural machinery and equipment, l s parts (old WPI code 11-1):
es
11-1 l s 11-11-51 and 11-12-51
es

Hosiery:03-81-01-72, 03-81-01-73,03-81-02-74,03-81-03-64
Farm and garden t ct s, l s parts (old WPI code 11-11): 11-11 l s 11-11-51
ra or e s
es
Underwear and nightwear: 03-81-01-74,03-81-01-75,03-81-01-76,03-81-01-77,
03-81-01-78,03-81-02-74,03-81-02-75,03-81-02-78, and 03-81-03-62
Chemicals and a l e products, including synthetic rubber and synthetic f b r :
lid
ies
03-1,07-11-02 and 06 l s 06-4
es
Pharmaceutical preparations: 06-35 and 06-36
Lumber and wood products, excluding millwork and other wood products: 08-1 and 08-3
Special metals and metal products: 10, 11-1, and 14-1
Fabricated metal products: 10-3,104,10-5,10-6,10-7, and 10-8
Copper and copper products: 10-22-01-06,10-22-01-08,10-22-01-13,10-23-01,
10-24-01-06,10-25-02, and 10-26-01
Machinery and motive products: 11 and 14
Machinery and equipment, except e e t i a : 11-1,11-2,11-3,11-4,11-6,11-9
lcrcl




Agricultural machinery excluding t
ractors, l s parts (old WPI code 11-12):
es
11-12 l s 11-12-51
es
Construction materials: 06-21, 07-21,08-11,08-12-01-01,08-12-01-02,08-12-01-31,
08-12-01-71,08-2,08-3,09-2,10-13-02-39,10-13-02-48,10-13-02-55,10-13-02-63,
10-13-02-69,10-13-02-71,10-13-02-89,10-13-02-91,10-15-01-31,10-15-01-32,
10-15-01-33, 10-25-01-01, 10-25-01-03,10-25-01-04, 10-25-01-05, 10-25-01-17,
10-25-01-18,10-25-01-19,10-25-01-21,10-25-01-23,10-25-02-51,10-25-02-52,
10-25-19-93,10-26-01-06, 10-26-01-07,10-26-01-09, 10-26-01-11,10-26-02-67,
10-26-02-71,1041-01,10-5, 10*. 10-71, 10-73-01-01, 10-73-01-06. 10-73-01-11,
10-73-01-12,10-73-01-13, 10-73-01-14,10-73-01-15,10-73-01-55,10-73-01-57, 10-74-01-01,
10-74-01-31,10-74-01-81, 10-74-01-82,10-74-01-87, 10-74-01-91, 10-74-01-95,
10-81-01-46, 10-83-01-01, 10-83-01-03, 10*3*1*5,10-83-01-07, 10-83-01-09,
10-83-01-11,10-83-01-21, 10-83-01-23, 10*3-01-31,10*3-01-33, 10-83-01-35,
10-83-01-37,10*3-01-41, 10-83-01-46,10-83*1-48, 10*9*1-26, 10-89*1-33,
10*9*1-51,11-42,11-47,11-49*1*2,11-49*1-06, 11-49*1-12,11-49*1-15,
11-71-01*1,11-71*1*2,11-71*1*3, 11-71*1*4, 11-71*2*5, 11-71*2-71,
11-71*2-73, 12-11*1*6, 12-32,13-11*1*1,13-11*2*7,13-2,13-3,
13-4, 13*, 13-7,13-91,13-92,13-93

76

Price Indexes for
Railroad Freight

Railroad freight price indexes, which were originally
released in June 1975, are published each month in
Producer Prices and Price Indexes. These indexes are
based on a probability sample of actual shipments. The
prices are derived from tariffs published by the various
bureaus, agents, and/or railroads which are in effect on




the 15th of the month. These indexes are calculated from a
Laspeyres fixed-weighted index formula and are available
back to January 1969. For a more detailed description
and the historical data, see “Introducing Indexes for
Railroad Freight,” Monthly Labor Review, June 1975.

77

Table 6. Price indexes for total railroad freight and selected STCC1 groups, 1978
(1 9 6 9 -1 0 0 )
1969

Code1

Description

relative
im portance 2

Indexes
Ann ual

Ja n .3

average
T o ta l railroad freight2 .....................

100.0

213.1

F e b .3

M a r.3

A p r .3

M ay3

207.6

207 .6

207 .7

207 .8

207 .9

01
10

Farm products...............................

8.7

204.9

200.9

200.1

200.1

5.5

227.3

220.9

11

C o a l....................................................

228.2

222.2

220 .9
222 .4

220 .9
222 .5

200.1
221 .2

200.1

Metallic o r e ...................................

222.5

222.5

221 .2

14

Nonm etallic m inerals..................

11.6
3.9

221 .2

214.5

215 .2

215 .2

216 .0

216.3

20

F o o d products...............................

12.5

2 10 .0

204 .0

203 .9

20 4 .6

204 .6

20 5 .2

24

W ood or lum ber products . . .

7.2

205.7

200.4

200 .2

200 .2

200.1

200.3

26

Pulp, paper or allied
4.7

197.1

192.5

192.0

192.5

192.5

192.5

28

Chemical or allied
9.6

208.5

204 .0

203.9

203.9

203.9

203.9

32

C la y, concrete, glass, stone
4.1

223.4

217.0

217 .7

2 17 .9

218 .2

218.2

33

Prim ary metal products . . . .

6. 3

217.9

212.8

212.1

212.1

212.4

212 .4

37

Transportation e q u ip m e n t. . .

7.1

217.6

212.0

211 .9

211 .9

211.9

211.9

p r o d u c t s ......................................
p r o d u c t s ......................................
p r o d u c t s ......................................

Indexes—
Ju n e 3

To ta l railroad freight

.....................

208.2

C ontinued

J u ly

Aug.

Sept.

O c t.

N ov.

Dec.

215.2

215.7

215.8

215 .8

216.3

231.1

01

Farm products...............................

200.8

206.7

207.3

207.3

207 .4

207.6

220.7

10
11

Metallic o r e ...................................

221.4

229 .8

229.9

222 .6

229.9

231.7

23 0 .0
231 .7

230 .0

C oal....................................................

229.9
231.7

232.3

251.5
246.4

14

Nonm etallic m inerals..................

216.3

222.5

222.7

223 .2

223 .8

226.9

242.1

20

Fo o d products...............................

205.6

212.9

212.9

212 .6

213.1

228.3

24

W ood or lum ber products . . .

201.8

207.9

208.7

212.9
208.7

208 .9

209.5

221 .4

26

Pulp, paper or allied
p r o d u c t s ......................................
Chemical or allied

192.6

199.0

199.2

199.4

199.4

199.9

213.9

28

p r o d u c t s ......................................

203.1

210.0

210.8

210.8

211.0

211.1

225 .6

32

C la y, concrete, glass, stone
p r o d u c t s ......................................
Prim ary metal products . . . .

218.2
212.4

225.5
220 .4

225.9
220.4

226.2

226.4

226.1

243.1

220 .4

221.2

Transportation e q u ip m e n t. . .

212.1

220.6

220.6

220.6

220 .4
220.5

237.3
236 .2

33
37

for STCC groups 28 and 33 and total freight were revised from
January through June 1978.

1 Standard Transportation Commodity Code.
The price Index for total railroad freight alto Includes STCC
groups not shown separately.
On June 29r 1978, the Interstate Commerce Commission
ordered a rollback, retroactive to November 30, 1977, of the rate
Increases authorized under Ex Parte No. 343 from 5 percent to 3
percent for newsprint paper, sulphuric acid, rubber (natural or
synthetic), manufactured iron or steel, and recyclables. The rate
increases for sodium alkalies and industrial gases were lowered
from 5 percent to 2 percent. In view of this decision, the indexes

2




220.5

N O TE : The index is designed to measure changes in the prices
of shipping goods by rail In the United States. The representative
prices and sample used for the index reflect the railroads' prices for
shipping a fixed set of commodities under specified and unchanging
conditions. The index Is not intended to measure changes in railroad
revenue or In shipper costs that result from changes In services
or mode.

78

Table 7. Producer price indexes for refined petroleum products by region, 19781
(J u ly 1975=100 u n le s s o th e rw ise indicated)
C om m odity
C om m odity grouping
code
02

0201
01
02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09
01
02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0203
01
02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09

>1
<0
03
0301

01

02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
0302
01
02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09

01

02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09

G a s o lin e ......................................................................
R e g u la r ...............................................................
D e a le r tan k -w ag o n to re ta il o u tlets
New E n g la n d ........................................
M iddle A tla n ti c ...................................
South A t l a n t i c ......................................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l .........................
W est South C e n tra l .........................
E a s t S outh C e n tra l . . . . . . . . . . .
W est N o rth C e n tr a l,.........................
M ountain .................... *......................
P a c i f i c ....................................................
S a le s to jo b b e rs ........................................
New E n g la n d .......................................
M iddle A tla n ti c ...................................
South A t l a n t i c ......................................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l .........................
W est South C e n tra l .........................
E a s t South C e n tra l .........................
W est N o rth C e n t r a l .........................
M ountain ................................................
P a c i f i c .....................................................
C o m m e rc ia l c o n s u m e r s .............
New E n g la n d ........................................
M iddle A tla n ti c ..................................
South A t l a n t i c .....................................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l .........................
W est South C e n tra l .........................
E a s t South C e n tra l .........................
W est N o rth C e n t r a l .........................
M ountain ................................................
P a c i f i c .....................................................
P re m iu m ............................................................
D e a le r tan k -w ag o n to re ta il o u tlets
New E n g lan d .......................................
M iddle A tla n tic .................................
South A t l a n t i c ......................................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l .........................
W est S outh C e n tra l .........................
E a s t South C e n tra l .........................
W est N o rth C e n t r a l .........................
M ountain ................................................
P a c i f i c .....................................................
S a le s to jo b b e rs ........................................
New E n g la n d ........................................
M iddle A tla n tic ...................................
South A t l a n t i c ......................................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l .........................
W est South C e n tra l .........................
E a s t S outh C e n tra l ..................
W est N o rth C e n t r a l .........................
M ountain ................................................
P a c i f i c .....................................................
C o m m e rc ia l c o n s u m e r s .......................
New E n g la n d ........................................
M iddle A tla n tic .......................
South A t l a n t i c ......................................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l .........................
W est S outh C e n tra l ...............
E a s t S o uth C e n tra l .........................
W est N o rth C e n t r a l .............
M ountain ...............................................
P a c ific .....................................................

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b l e .




O th er
in dex
bases

A nnual
a v e ra g e

1967
F e b /7 3
F e b /7 3

290. 3
265. 0
246. 5

F e b /7 3

119. 6
119.9
123. 0
122. 9
121. 7
124. 7
126. 9
126. 1
2 9 4 .0
123.4
123. 2
123. 0
125. 3
124. 0
123.9
126.5
123. 6
130. 5

F e b /7 3

F e b /7 3
F e b /7 3

119.8

2 7 8 .8
119. 8
120 . 1
120 .4
119. 6
120 .8
118. 1
116. 9
121. 5
126.4
240. 8
229. 2

.

121 9
122 . 2

122. 3
124. 0
124. 6
122 6
125. 2
124. 1
126. 3

.

F e b /7 3

F e b /7 3

2 6 6 .9
126. 1
125.9
124. 9
127. 5
124. 3
125. 6
122. 7
126. 5
131. 5
272. 6
125. 0
123, 5
122 . 1
123. 9
120. 1
120 . 9

119.9
127. 2
129. 0

A p r.
2 7 9 .0
255. 1
237. 7
115.8
115.8
116. 3
119. 1
118.5
117.7
120.8
121. 9
119. 0
282 .7
118.4
118. 2
118. 8
121 . 1

119. 6
119. 5
121. 7
119. 3

276. 7
252. 9
235. 7
114. 0
113.9
114. 6
118.5
116.9
116. 2
120. 5
121. 8

119. 8
279. 8
116. 6
116. 1
117. 1
120. 0
117. 7
118. 1
121.4
118. 7

120 .8

122. 1

267. 7
116.4
116. 0
117. 2
115. 6
115. 0
115.4
113. 1
117.4
118. 6
2 3 0 .3
219. 6
117. 7
118.3
118.2
119.4
119.5
118.2
121 . 0
118.4
119. I
254. 5

265. 6
114.5
113. 3
115. 0
114. 7
113. 1
113. 1
112.9
117. 5
118. 9

121 . 1

120.9
120 . 0
122. 3
118. 6
120 . 9
117. 2
121.4
121.4

2 5 9 .4
122 . 0
120 . 0
118. 7
119. 6
115. 7
118. 8
116. 1
124.9
119. 6

2 2 8 .9
2 1 8 .4
116. 2
116. 1
116. 8
119. 1
118. 3
117. 2
120.5
118. 7
119.9
252. 9
119. 3
119. 1
118. 7
121. 7
117. 4
119.9
117. 3
121. 1
122. 5
257. 0
120. 1
117. 8
116. 7
119. 0
112. 1
117. 3
117. 5
121, 6
120. 2

M ay

Ju ly

275. 9
252. 0
235. 3
114. 0
113.8
114. 2
118. 2
116. 3
115. 9

276. 9
253. 0
236. 3
114. 8
114. 7
115. 0
118. 3
116. 5
116. 5
120 . 2
124. 1

279. 7
255. 5
238. 3
116.0
115.8
116. 2
119. 0
117. 9
117.5
120. 6
122.0
122.4

2 8 5 .4
260. 5
242. 6
118. 2
117. 8
118. 0
120. 9
120.2
119. 7
122. 7
125. 0
125. 1

291. 7
2 6 6 .4
248. 3
120. 5
120. 5
120.9
123. 3
124. 6
123. 1
125. 0
127. 2
127. 7

278. 7
116. 1
115. 1
116. 3
119.9
116.9
117. 7
121.0
118. 2
122.4
263. 8
105. 0

279. 3
116. 8
116. 5
116. 7
119. 5
116. 8
117. 6
121. 0
118.4
123. 1
266. 0
115. 5
114. 3
114. 5
114. 5
113. 4
109. 5
112. 9
117.4
119.9
229. 5
219.0
116. 7
116. 7
117. 1
118. 7
118. 0
117. 2
120. 3
119. 5

282. 2
118. 8
118. 3
117. 7
120. 6
118. 1
118.8
121. 6
119.4
125.9

288. 6
120. 9
120.4
120. 3
123. 0

2 9 4 .9
124. 0
123. 6
123.4
125.4
124. 2
124. 1
126. 6
123. 6
133. 0
280. 0

120 . 2
122 . 2
120 . 0

112. 6

111.9
114. 8
111.0
108.7
113. 0
117.4
119. 5
228. 3
218. 1
115.7
115. 8
116.4
119. 0
117. 7
116. 7
119.9
119. 0
120. 3
252. 1
118. 9
118. 3
118. 3
121.8
116.8

119. 0
116. 6
121.0
122. 7
254. 3
110.9
115. 6
113. 7
118. 8
107. 4
109. 2
116. 2
122. 7
121. 7

120 . 2

120. 8

252. 7
119. 2
119. 5
118.4
121 . 8
117. 1
119. 3
116. 7
120. 6
123. 4
25 9 .9
120 . 8
118. 6
117. 4
119. 7
112. 8
114. 3
117. 9
127. 2
122. 4

268.8

116.4
115.3
117. 1
115.9
114. 8
114. 3
113.4
116.4
121.4
232. 1
221. 5
118.0
118. 0
118.4
119.9
119.9
118. 3

121 . 1
120 . 0
122 . 1

.
.

121 8
121 6

124. 1
121. 5
130. 2
274. 0
121. 1
118.2
119.4
117. 8
116. 9
116. 7
115 .4
119.4
123. 6
237. 0
225. 9
119. 7
119. 9
120. 3
122 . 0
122 . 2
120. 7
123.4
122.8

125. 5

255. 7

262.

119. 7
118. 6
120. 1
116. 6
121. 7
126.5
2 62 .5
121. 9
118. 1
118. 6
122. 9
114. 5
117. 0
118. 2
120, 2
123. 6

123. 3
120. 5
124.4
131. 0
267. 4
123. 7
120. 5
119. 8
124. 4
118. 2
115. 6
118. 2
125. 2
125. 9

121. 1
121 . 0

122. 6

1
123. 2
122. 7
122 . 1
125. 3
122 . 2

122. 1

121. 6
122. 8

119.5
118. 1
119. 3
116. 7
122. 7
129. 0
242. 0
230. 0
123. 1
123. 0
123.4
124. 1
125. 1
123 . 3
125. 7
125. 5
125.9
268. 2

126. 5
126. 2
125.4
127. 6
124. 7
125. 9
123.0
127. 3
133. 6

278. 1
128. 0
126. 1
123. 2
121. 3
119. 8
125. 2
124. 6
126. 7
134. 3

A ug.
2 9 7 .4
271. 3
251. 9
123. 1
122. 8
122.9
125. 1
125.4
124.4
126. 7
129. 5
129.4
301. 1
126. 7
128. 6
125.9
127. 6
126. 5
126. 5
128. 8
125.8
135.2
286. 6
124. 6
124. 7
124. 7
121. 8
125. 0
122.4
119. 0
123.2
131.4
247. 5
235. 1
125. 3
125. 3
125. 7
126. 3
127. 9
125.8
127. 8
126.9
129.9
274. 1
130. 0
129. 5
128. 5
129.9
127.4
128. 7
124. 7
129. 2
136. 4
285. 2
130. 3
128. 1
127. 2
126.4
124. 5
118. 9
116. 1
128. 8
138. 0

Sept.
301. 6
275. 1
2 5 5 .5
124. 7
124. 3
124. 0
126 . 6
128. 7
126 . 1
127. 9
130. 4
131.9
304. 9
127.9
128. 3
127.4
129. 5
128.4
127. 9
131.2
127.7
137. 7
291. 3
125. 8
125.9
125.4
123. 2
131. 0
123. 5
119. 0
125. 2
134. 7
2 5 0 .4
238. 1
126. 0
126.4
126. 5
127. 8
130. 5
127. 2
128. 7
128.5
132. 3
277. 1
130. 0
130. 4
129. 1
132. 2
129. 5
129. 8
127. 7
130. 4
138. 6
287. 7
130. 8
126. 9
127. 8
127. 0
129. 1
126. 2
120. 5
128. 7
137. 5

304. 7
278. 1
257. 8
125. 0
124. 8
125. 0
128. 3
129. 6
127. 1
130. 1
132. 2
132. 8
309 .4
130. 9
130.4
129.9
131. 3
130. 6
130. 8
132.8
128. 9
137. 2
29 3 .4
125. 1
126. 2
124. 6
125. 2
128. 0
123. 9
121 . 6
127.0
136.0
252. 9
239.9
123.4
127.8
127. 2
129. 5
131. 6
128. 2
130. 2
129.4
133.4
281. 8
133. 3
133. 5
131. 7
133. 6
132. 6
131. 6
129. 7
132. 4
139. 2
288. 9
130. 1
129. 5
127. 2
128. 0
126. 4
128. 5
123. 8
132. 3
138. 9

304. 3
277. 5
256. 8
124. 2
124. 1
124. 3
128.4
128.4
126. 6

129.9
132. 5
132. 4
310. 3
130. 9
130. 3
129. 8
132. 2
132.0
130. 6
132. 7
129. 3
138. 0
291. 2
123. 7
125. 5
123. 2
125, 1
128. 5
123. 7
121. 8
126. 2

131.8

252. 9
240. 1
129. 0
127.9
127. 5
1 29 .8
130. 6
127. 9
130. 0
129.4
132.9
282. 9
133. 3
133. 3
132. 1
134. 3
131.9
132.5
130. 1
132. 8
141. 5
282. 0
127.4
128. 0
125. 3
128. 3
128. 3
127. 8
124. 6
130. 3
131. 5

310. 1
282. 7
261.4
126. 7
126. 7
127. 3
130. 6
131. 2
129.9
132. 0
134. 3
132. 9
316. 2
133. 0
132. 7
132. 6
133.9
134. 9
133. 1
135. 5
132. 5
140. 4
296. 7
127. 2
127.4
128. 5
127. 0
135. 0
126. 9
123. 5
128. 4
131. 8
257. 5
244. 3
131. 8
130. 8
130. 6
132. 2
133. 4
130. 7
133. 2
131.2
133. 6
288. 2
136. 9
136. 8
134. 8
136. 6
134. 5
136. 4
132. 6
135. 9
141. 6
289. 3
133.4
132. 2
129. 8
130. 9
132.4
131. 8
124. 6
137. 2
134. 0

IV #. I

1975=
nm odi
code

ducer price indexes for refined petroleum products by region, 19781 Continued
—

unleg 8 otherw ise indicated)

C o m m o d ity g ro u p in g
Ga so lin e— C ontin ued

14
>401
01
02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1402
01
02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1403
01
02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09
1201
01
02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09
301
01
02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09
201
01
02

03
04
05
06
07
08
09
S ee fc



New E n g lan d ................................................
M iddle A tla n tic .......................................... ..
S outh A tla n tic ........................................................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l ...........................................
W est South C e n tra l ...........................................
E a s t South C e n tra l ........................................ ..
W est N o rth C e n t r a l ..........................................
M ountain .........................................
P a c i f i c ............................................................... ..
L ight d i s t i l l a t e ..................
K e ro s e n e to r e s e lle r s
....................
New E ng lan d ........................................................
M iddle A tla n ti c ....................................................
S outh A t l a n t i c .............
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l ..........................................
W est South C e n tra l .............................. ..
E a s t South C e n tra l ...........................................
W est N o rth C e n tra l ...........................................
M ountain .................................................................
P a c ific ....................... ..
C o m m e rc ia l je t fu el, k e ro s e n e b a s e .............
New E ng lan d ..........................................................
M iddle A tla n tic .....................................................
South A tla n tic ............................ ..........................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l ......................... .................
W est S outh C e n tra l ............. .............................
E a s t South C e n tra l ...........................................
W est N o rth C e n tra l ..........................................
M ountain ....................
P a c i f i c ............................ ................
M iddle d is tilla te ...............................................................
F u e l o il no. 2 to r e s e lle r s .........................
New E ng lan d ..........................................................
M iddle A tla n tic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South A t l a n t i c ...........................................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l ..........................................
W est South C e n tra l ...........................................
E a s t South C e n tra l .......................
W est N o rth C e n t r a l ...........................................
M ountain ....................... .........................................
P a c i f i c .......................................................................

at end of table.

d tk e r
index
b a se s

A nnual
a v e ra g e

A p r.

Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
J u n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7

103. 5
103. 7
1 0 2 .4
102. 3
102. 0
103. 6
101. 7
102. 8
103. 3
10 5.3
107 .4

99. 3
99. 7
9 8 .9
99. 0
9 8 .8
9 9 .9
98. 3
9 9 .3
99. 6
100.5
101. 7

Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
Ju n /7 7
1967
F e b /7 3

103. 3
102. 5
102. 6
10 2.4
103. 8
101. 8
102. 4
104. 4
104. 6
107. 9
102. 9
101. 1
101. 7
101. 3
104. 1
101. 4
102. 0
103. 8
98. 3
108. 9
392. 7
308. 6
126. 7
128. 1
131. 5
135. 4
134. 8
134. 3
136. 3
130. 0
124. 8
330. 8
138. 9
141. 8
143. 1
131. 3
151. 2
134. 2
141. 5
137. 3
139. 9
398. 0
323. 2
131. 9
130. 8
129. 9
133. 2
128. 5
132. 4
133. 3
128. 3
123. 7

99. 1
9 8 .5
98. 6
98. 7
9 9 .4
98. 3
9 8 .4
100. 2
100. 8
101.0
9 7 .2
9 7 .8
97. 8
9 7 .7
9 9 .7
9 2 .7
97. 9
9 9 .8
90. 6
101. 7
383. 0
304. 8
124. 6
126. 9
130.4
134. 3
134. 5
126. 6
135. 9
127. 5
121. 7
321. 7
135. 7
138. 7
139. 3
130. 0
146. 9
132. 2
138. 7
133.4
134. 1
396. 7
321. 8
132. 2
129. 7
128. 9
132. 5
126. 5
132. 5
133. 2
127. 1
124. 0

F e b /7 3

1967
F e b /7 3

98. 5
9 8 .9
97. 5
97. 6
97. 6
99. 6
97. 1
98. 2
9 9 .4
99. 8
101. 5
98. 1
97. 0
97. 0
97. 2
98. 8
97. 0
97. 3
9 9 .7
100. 1
101. 3
9 7 .5
9 6 .2
99. 5
96. 2
100. 2
9 3 .7
96. 3
98. 2
90. 0
103. 1
388. 2
307. 1
126. 8
127. 8
131. 3
135. 0
135. 0
128. 2
136. 2
128. 3
122. 7
326. 4
136. 7
139. 8
141. 6
130. 3
148. 3
132. 4
138. 5
134. 2
138. 4
398. 6
323. 5
132. 9
130. 6
129. 7
133. 4
128. 2
132. 4
133. 2
127. 5
123. 7

98. 3
99. 1
97. 3
97. 3
97. 2
99. 5
9 6 .9
98. 1
9 9 .4
101. 3
102. 6
97. 7
96. 7
9 6 .5
96. 6
98. 7
9 6 .4
9 6 .6
99. 1
99. 8
101. 0
96. 5
96. 1
96. 0
9 5 .8
99. 8
91. 2
9 6 .4
97. 5
97. 0
103. 3
388. 4
305. 9
125. 7
126. 7
131. 1
134. 7
132.4
127. 8
135. 8
128. 6
123. 9
327.0
136.4
139. 3
142. 2
130. 2
148. 5
133. 0
139. 3
135. 0
139. 1
394. 8
320. 3
130. 1
129.4
129. 1
133. 0
126. 9
131. 6
132. 2
128. 4
122. 0

98. 6
9 9 .4
98. 0
98. 0
9 7 .6
9 9 .6
97. 3
98. 5
99. 3
101. 0
102.9
9 7 .7
97. 1
97. 3
9 6 .6
9 8 .4
96. 1
9 6 .5
9 9 .5
10 0.0
101. 6
9 7 .7
9 7 .7
96. 7
9 6 .9
100. 0
94. 0
9 7 .5
98. 7
97. 0
103.5
3 8 7 .9
305. 1
124. 9
126. 0
130. 6
134. 7
133.9
127.7
135. 6
129. 2
123. 8
3 2 6 .8
1 3 5.4
139. 3
1 4 2.4
129. 3
148. 8
131. 2
139. 6
135.9
138.9
393. 3
318. 6
129. 5
128. 7
128. 6
131.4
125. 5
131. 0
132. 6
127. 2
123. 1

M ay
99. 6
100. 3
9 8 .6
9 8 .9
9 8 .8
100.5
98. 4
9 9 .5
100. 0
10 1.8
103.5
9 9 .0
9 8 .3
9 8 .4
9 8 .2
9 9 .6
97. 1
9 7 .9
100.2
100.7
1 04.0
9 8 .4
98. 2
9 7 .7
9 7 .4
100. 7
9 5 .4
9 8 .0
9 8 .8
9 4 .8
104.4
390. 7
305. 6
124. 9
12 6.0
129. 7
13 5.2
13 4.5
133. 5
135 .4
130.8
124. 1
329. 5
138. 7
1 4 1.5
143. 3
131. 1
151. 2
134. 7
141. 3
136. 7
1 3 8.4
393. 3
318. 7
130. 2
129. 5
127. 8
130. 7
127. 1
130. 6
131. 1
127.9
121. 3

Ju ly
101. 6
102. 0
100. 5
100. 5
100. 3
102. 1
100. 0
101.2
102. 0
104. 2
105.7
101. 1
100. 3
100. 1
100. 2
101.7
9 9 .3
100. 1
102.3
102.9
107. 2
101. 2
100. 5
99. 6
9 9 .9
102. 3
9 9 .7
100.0
101. 8
98. 3
107. 2
3 9 1 .4
306. 0
1 2 4 .4
126.0
129. 8
134. 7
131. 7
140. 2
134. 8
130. 7
125. 7
330. 2
139. 7
141.9
143. 1
130. 7
152. 0
134. 3
142. 6
137. 8
138. 6
393. 3
319. 0
129. 7
129. 0
128. 2
132. 0
126. 0
130. 6
132. 1
127. 9
123. 0

103.8
104. 6
103. 1
10 3.0
10 2.8
103. 6
10 2.4
103.3
1 0 3.3
106. 1
109.5
103. 1
102. 6
1 0 2.8
1 0 2 .4
1 0 3.8
10 0.8
101.5
104. 2
104. 7
109.4
102. 4
103. 1
102. 9
102. 6
1 03.7
9 5 .9
102.5
103.9
9 9 .4
111.8
393. 1
304. 8
12 5.0
126.8
1 2 9.0
134. 5
133. 3
1 3 2.4
136.0
129. 5
124. 8
332. 3
140. 0
142. 1
144. 6
132. 0
152. 5
136. 0
142. 8
138. 3
139.9
393. 2
318. 9
130. 3
128. 6
128. 5
131. 5
126. 3
130. 8
131.9
12 7.4
123. 8

A ug.
106. 0
106. 3
105. 0
104.9
104. 5
105.7
104. 3
105. 5
105. 3
108. 0
110.5
105. 6
105. 1
105. 2
104. 6
106. 1
103.9
104. 7
106. 3
106.8
111. 7
106.4
104. 2
104. 6
104.7
106. 3
105.5
104. 6
106. 6
102. 2
113. 6
3 9 4 .4
306. 1
1 24.4
125. 8
131. 0
135. 3
133.5
131.9
134.8
129. 5
126. 1
333. 3
140.2
142.9
145. 0
132. 9
152. 0
135. 8
142. 7
138. 0
140. 4
393. 6
319. 0
129.9
128. 7
128. 0
132. 0
127. 1
130. 7
131. 9
127. 2
124. 4

S ept.
107. 6
107.5
106.5
106.4
105. 6
106. 7
105. 7
106.5
106. 1
109.4
111. 7
107.7
106. 6
107. 1
106. 6
108. 2
106.5
106.9
108. 3
107.9
113. 3
108.8
105 .4
105.7
105.8
10 7.4
111. 0
110. 0
107. 6
100. 3
115.9
3 9 5 .8
305. 3
125.5
127. 0
129. 7
134. 2
133.8
132. 7
134. 5
128.9
125. 0
335. 0
1 40.4
143.0
145. 0
132. 5
152. 7
136. 7
143. 0
138. 3
142. 5
394. 0
319. 0
129. 2
129. 1
128. 9
131. 8
127. 0
1 3 0.4
131. 7
126. 8
123. 6

Nov.
108. 7
1 08 .4
107. 1
106.9
106. 2
108. 1
106. 2
107. 1
107.8
110. 2
112. 8
109. 2
108. 3
10 8.6
108. 2
109. 5
108. 3
108. 7
110. 0
109. 6
114. 0
108. 6
104. 1
106. 2
10 5.4
108. 8
110. 2
106. 0
110. 3
101. 7
115. 1
397. 6
310. 2
127.8
129.4
131. 9
135. 6
135. 1
136. 6
136. 7
130. 0
124. 7
33 5 .5
140. 7
146. 7
142. 8
132. 1
152. 7
135. 0
143. 1
138. 6
141. 9
400. 1
324. 5
132. 2
131.5
13 0.4
1 33.4
130, 1
132. 9
134. 2
129. 1
124. 6

108. 6
108. 3
107. 1
106. 7
10 6.0
108.2
105. 7
107. 0
1 0 7.8
110. 1
1 1 2.9
109. 2
108.5
108. 5
108 .4
109. 6
1 0 7.9
10 8.8
110. 2
109. 3
113. 9
107. 8
102. 6
105. 5
104. 6
109. 3
10 8.4
105.8
110. 3
103. 6
113. 3
3 9 8 .4
3 1 7 .2
131. 7
132. 7
13 5.2
136. 1
137. 6
144. 9
138. 6
132. 7
126. 6
334. 6
140. 5
142. 9
143. 5
132. 5
153. 8
133. 5
143. 3
139. 5
14 2.4
407. 6
332. 6
135.9
135. 6
133. 7
136. 1
133. 5
136. 0
135.9
129. 9
125. 1

110. 8
110. 1
109. 2
108. 8
108. 3
109. 8
108. 2
109. 3
1 09.4
111.5
113. 9
111. 5
110. 6
110. 7
110.7
ill. 6
110. 5
111.2
112.4
112. 3
116. 0
112.4
107. 1
108.4
108. 6
111.4
119. 2
109. 5
112. 6
104.4
113.9
403. 0
325. 6
135. 0
136.4
138. 3
140. 9
142. 1
148. 9
141. 7
134. 5
128. 0
337. 1
142. 1
143. 3
144. 9
131. 7
155. 1
136. 0
142. 6
141. 5
144. 5
418. 0
342. 1
140. 8
139. 0
137. 4
140. 1
138. 1
139. 0
139. 8
133. 7
126. 0

Table 7. Producer price indexes for refined petroleum products by region, 197V— Continued
(J u ly 1975«100 u n le s s o th e rw ise in d icated )
C o m m o d ity
C o m m o d ity grouping
code
0573

0574

0301

0201

0301

M iddle d is tilla te — C ontinued
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09

” <3tlierind ex
b ases
F e b /7 3

M iddle A t l a n t i c ..................................................

P a c ific .................................................................
1967
F e b /7 3

01
02
03
04
05
07
09

S outh A tla n tic .......... .........................................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l ........................................

01
02
03
04
05
07
08
09

M iddle A t l a n t i c ..................................................
E a s t N o rth C e n tra l ........................................
W est N o rth C e n tra l ........................................
P a c ific ....................................................................

P a c ific ....................................................................

A nnual
a v e ra g e
3 1 6 .9
132 .5
128. 7
13 0 .4
12 8.0
11 9.0
131. 3
12 9.3
131.7
120.2
4 9 8 .0
3 1 0 .4
10 3.3
10 8.0
114. 1
100.8
103.3
116.9
103.5
102. 1
100. 7
101.2
106. 7
115. 1
103.9
105. 3
9 6 .5
9 0 .8

Jan .

Feb.

M a r.

316. 3
132.3
12 7.7
130.7
1 2 8.4
11 8.8
131. 0
1 29.2
132. 1
119.3
5 1 4 .8
342. 1
9 9 .0
108. 3
14 4.7
9 9 .3
9 8 .3
116.9
157.3
103.0
104.8
102. 1
110.2
114. 6
94. 3
9 2 .8
96. 2
8 4 .2

3 1 7 .5
133. 0
132. 5
131.0
128. 3
118. 1
131. 6
129.7
130. 5
119. 3
5 0 2 .7
309. 7
105.2
110. 0
10 9.4
9 9 .2
9 8 .7
116.9
157.0
103. 5
104.2
100.9
109. 2
113.9
101. 6
9 7 .2
9 6 .5
9 1 .5

3 1 4 .7
132.2
128.4
13 0.2
127.7
1 1 6.9
130. 1
128. 1
13 0.2
119.2
4 9 1 .6
2 9 9 .6
10 2.5
109. 1
104.3
101.3
103 .0
116.9
9 4 .8
101 .6
101.6
9 9 .6
105. 1
114.8
9 9 .0
9 6 .6
9 6 .5
9 2 .5

1 A ll p r ic e s h av e b een lag g ed one m on th sin c e F e b ru a ry 1973. M onthly d ata an d a n n u al a v e ra g e s
h av e b een re v is e d to re f le c t th e a v a ila b ility of la te re p o r ts and c o rr e c tio n s by re sp o n d e n ts.
2 C au tio n sh o u ld be u se d in in te rp re tin g m onth to m onth ch an g es, b e c a u se of low re sp o n se

Table 8. Producer price indexes for bituminous coal by region, 19781
(Ju n e 1976*100
A nnual
C om m o d ity
Jan .
C om m odity gro u p
a v e ra g e
code
051203
0301

0302
0303

01
02
03
04

W e s t .........................................................................................................

03
04

W est .......................................................................................................

02

119. 1
130. 6
130. 2
138. 5
127.7
123 .6
111.7
114.4
126.4
105. 1
105 .0

110.9
118. 7
114.9
129.5
115. 7
117. 1
104. 3
102. 6
123.5
101.2
101. 1

Feb.




314. 2
132.9
127. 6
129. 0
126. 8
117.5
1 2 9.7
1 28.0
131. 5
119. 5
4 9 4 .6
3 0 5 .7
104. 0
111. 2
113. 1
101. 6
100. 3
116.9
77. 6
101.7
10 2 .4
9 8 .8
106.8
114.8
100. 5
100. 2
9 6 .5
8 9 .9

M ay
3 1 3 .9
131.2
126.9
129. 2
126.8
118. 0
131.0
127. 3
129.9
119. 6
5 0 5 .9
3 1 1 .8
103.7
1 0 9.0
111.5
105.2
110.3
116.9
80. 1
104. 1
104.6
103.9
106.2
118.8
110. 6
117. 6
9 6 .5
9 1 .5

Ju ne

Ju ly

313. 6
131. 0
126.7
12 8.8
126.2
1 17.8
130. 0
127. 3
131. 0
11 9.8

313. 6
131. 0
1 25 .4
128.2
126.2
11 7.2
13 1.2
128. 1
131. 1
12 0.5
494. 5
3 0 0 .2
10 6.5
8 9 .9
112.9
98. 7
103.8
116.9
8 8 .0
102.3
100. 3
102. 3
105.3
119.5
106.0
118.7
9 6 .5
90. 7

509. 3
3 1 9 .9
109 .8
11 5.5
11 3.8
107.9
110. 0
116.9
84. 7
104. 1
104. 1
103. 5
107.4
116.9
112. 1
118. 7
9 6 .5
9 1 .2

A ug.
3 1 4 .2
13 0.7
125. 7
1 28.5
126. 2
118. 7
13 0.5
128. 0
131. 1
120. 6
480. 8
297. 0
9 8 .4
9 3 .7
11 1.8
9 0 .4
103.7
116.9
89. 0
9 8 .9
9 7 .6
9 8 .0
101 .9
113. 2
89. 3
105.2
9 6 .5
9 0 .4

Sept.

O ct.

31 4 .9
132. 0
125. 6
1 29.0
126.2
118.5
130.5
1 28.4
131.8
121. 3
4 8 1 .5
2 9 5 .0
104.9
109. 2
109. 1
8 9 .4
9 3 .0
116.9
90. 0

31 8.9
131.8
134. 5
130. 6
127.7
118.7
131.6
129. 8
133. 1
120. 5
4 8 5 .4
309. 0
104. 0
109. 8
111. 3
102. 3
100.9
116.9
120.4
9 8 .7
98. 0
9 3 .6
104.4
113. 0
104. 6
105.2
9 6 .5
8 9 .8

99. 3
97. 1
9 7 .6
103. 1
114.4
92. 0
105.2
9 6 .5
9 2 .0

Nov.
322. 1
135. 3
129. 3
132.9
130.9
122. 7
133. 1
132.4
132. 3
120.9
501. 7
3 1 7.5
9 2 .2
114. 7
117.4
112. 2
107. 3
116.9
100. 7
102. 3
97. 0
104.8
108.3
113.8
116.2
105.2
9 6 .5
8 9 .5

D ec.
328. 9
137. 1
134. 1
136.2
134. 6
125. 0
135.2
135.2
136. 1
121. 7
51 2.8
3 1 7 .4
109 .4
115. 7
109. 6
102. 6
110.5
116.9
101.9
105.4
9 7 .2
108. 8
112. 2
113.9
120. 4
100. 5
9 6 .5
9 6 .4

r a te s fro m th e sam p le of re p o r te r s w hich ra n g e d fro m 30 to 60 p e rc e n t fo r th e s e p a rtic u la r in d ex es,
3 Not a v a ila b le .

M a r.

111.2
119. 0
115.7
130. 3
116.2
114.8
105.8
102. 6
123. 5

111. 6
1 19.8
117.2
130 .4
1 16.9
114.7
105.8
102.6
123.5

101.2
101. 1

101.2
101. 1

1 D ata th ro u g h D e c em b e r 1978 have been re v is e d to re fle c t th e a v a ila b ility o f la te re p o r ts
an d c o rre c tio n s b y re s p o n d e n ts .
2 N ot p u b lish e d .

A p r.

A p r.
116.8
126. 2
127. 6
137.5
11 7 .4
126.8
108. 1
103.2
125.5
105. 7
106.0

M ay
119.3
128.9
130.0
138.9
1 2 1 .4
(*)
114. 6
120. 1
<*)
107. 7
107. 7

June
120.5
131. 2
132. 2
139 .4
125.8
(*)
(*>
120. 1
<*)
107. 7
107. 7

Ju ly
121. 3
132.8
135.0
140. 3
126.9
129 .4
114. 7
120. 1
127.2
107.7
107.7

A ug.
123.3
136.8
135. 1
141. 1
139.4
124. 7
114.7
120. 1
127.2
107. 7
107.7

Sept.

O ct.

Nov.

123. 3
138.2
137.7
141.9
139.4
128.9
114.9
120 .4
127.4

123. 5
138. 6
138. 1
143.7
140.2
125.2
114.9
120.4
127.4

123. 1
137.8
140.0
143.9
136.3
123.9
114.9
120.4
127.4

105.2
105.0

105.2
105.0

105.2
f05. 0

D ec.
123. 8
138.7
139.4
145. 2
136.7
130. 3
116. 0
120.4
131.0
105. 6
105.4

N O TE: T h ese in d ex es a r e d e sig n ed to m e a s u re ch an g es in th e p ric e of co al so ld in c o n tra c t
s a le s tr a n s a c tio n s (ex clu d in g cap tiv e pro d u ctio n ) in v a rio u s d o m e stic m in ing re g io n s. P r ic e s
a r e re p o rte d b y co al o p e ra to r s o r s a le s a g e n ts, f. o. b. m in e, p e r n e t s h o rt to n .

Table 9. Producer price indexes for the output of selected SIC industries, 19781
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
1972
SIC CODE

INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION

ANN
AVG

JAN.

FEB.

MAR.

APR.

MAY

JUN/76

121.9
126.6
430.2
358.2
194.6
111.8

117. 1
109.6
403.4
337.5
187. 1
107. 1

117. 1
137.5
404.5
338.7
189.3
107.4

117. 1
122.9
406.7
346.4
189.4
107.4

119.7
122.9
426.6
350. 1
192. 1
107.4

DEC/72

216.7
215.2
192.5
205.2
169.6

190.9
196.9
167.7
188.7
157.6

202.7
210.5
182.3
187.8
159.6

202.7
208.2
183.0
193.3
162. 1

154.8
193.2
131.3
147.0
207.6

148.5
185.3
117.2
135.9
245.5

148.5
186. 1
1 16.8
137.6
245.5

107.3
190.7
188.5
218.0
183. 1

104.7
173.0
176.9
203.5
17 1.9

225.6
287.9
181.5
106.7
136.4

OTHER
BASES

JUNE

JULY

AUG. SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

120.2
127. 1
432.6
351.7
193. 1
109.4

122.8
122.9
434.7
357.6
194.3
109.4

123.0
128.3
437.3
362.3
195.5
111.8

123.0
133.3
442.0
36 1.7
196.8
111.8

123.0
125.8
443. 1
367.7
198.4
111.8

125.2
126.7
444.3
369.8
199.0
111.8

127.3
125.4
442.6
373. 9
199.6
123.2

127.3
136.2
444. 1
380.6
200 .2
123.2

213.2
208.7
188.3
197.4
164.2

223.5
215.5
187.9
198.2
164.3

229.7
215.2
209.3
198.8
164. 9

222.3
209.8
230. 1
199.8
165.0

214.3
215.2
197.6
214.2
174.4

225.2
217.4
201.9
2 15. 1
174.5

230.2
230.2
182.7
216.8
181.2

218.6
225.9
187.0
225.3
182.9

226 .8
228.7
192. 1
227.0
184.4

149. 1
186.9
116.8
140.5
245.5

153.2
188.5
117.4
149.0
237.8

154.4
189.7
118.3
144.5
221.7

154.9
192.0
116.8
145.4
221.7

154.9
194.0
117.3
145. 1
213.3

155.0
195.8
120.4
147 .5
199.6

158.7
197.2
123.2
149.4
161.5

158.3
198.9
153.9
153.3
164.5

160.0
20 1 .3
178.3
159.0
166.0

162. 1
202.8
179.6
156.8
168.6

102. 1
193.0
186.8
203.5
168.2

108.5
182.6
187. 1
204. 1
179.4

108.6
193.4
187.3
203.9
170.6

105.8
187.6
187.8
222.8
175.8

109.7
190.4
188.6
222.8
173.9

107.0
183.2
188.6
222.8
176.5

103.6
195.2
189.6
222.8
186.9

104.6
193.8
189.6
223.0
210.4

107.7
207.5
190.4
222.6
194.5

110.8
193.0
194.3
222.7
192.3

114.7
196.2
194.4
241.5
196.4

213.2
250.3
180.7
102.7
136.6

197.6
257.2
180.7
106. 1
136.5

231.8
283.5
180.7
106. 1
134.8

229.9
280.2
180.7
106. 1
135.0

235.5
280.0
180.7
106.8
135.3

225.2
285.3
180.7
106.8
136.3

232.6
299.6
180.7
107.0
136.4

220.5
277.7
180.7
107.0
136.7

227.2
302.7
180.7
107.0
137.2

231.5
309.7
180.7
107.7
137.0

224.0
323. 1
180.7
107.8
137.2

237 .7
305. 1
190 .8
108.9
137.4

303.8
262.3
176.9
204.6
141.4

286.4
302.8
171.2
196.2
140.5

280.8
285.9
174.2
196.5
14 1.1

284. 1
276.4
174.2
196.4
139.0

290.2
275.8
174.2
196.6
141.0

291.8
267.2
174.2
196.6
141.2

293.8
267.2
174.2
203.9
142.0

300.4
258.6
175.2
212.4
142.0

303. 1
245.2
175.2
212.4
142.0

320.6
245.2
178.7
212.4
142.0

323.3
246. 1
182. 1
210.7
142.0

331.6
241.8
184.7
210.7
142.0

339.0
235.7
184. 7
210.7
141.7

222.0
18 1. 1
109.0
91.5
164. 1

208.2
176.9
101.0
91.1
161.6

219.3
176.9
101.8
90. 1
163.0

219.3
178. 1
103.4
91.1
163.2

223.9
177 .4
104.8
91.0
163.3

223.9
179.1
107.7
91.5
163.3

224.0
179.6
108. 1
90.4
164.2

224.0
180.2
109.3
91.2
164.7

224.0
182. 1
110.7
90.7
164.8

224.0
183.9
113.9
89.8
164.7

224.0
184 .4
116.1
90.0
164. 9

224.7
186. 1
1 16. 1
95.7
165. 1

225. 1
187.9
115.5
94.8
166.9

98.8
109.6
101.4
115.7
126. 1

97.8
112.2
101.8
115.7
126. 1

99.0
112.5
102.6
1 15.8
126. 1

99.2
111.3
103.5
115.8
125.5

98.8
114.2
104. 1
115.8
125.5

99.2
115.9
105.4
115.8
125.8

------ *---------------- MINING INDUSTRIES-------------------------10 1 1
1092
1211
1311
1442
1455

IRON O R E ............................................................
MERCURY O R E S .......................................................
BITUMINOUS COAL AND LIGNITE .....................................
CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ................................
CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
...................................
KAOLIN AND BALL C L A Y ..............................................

DEC/75
DEC/75

------------------- MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES----------------------2011
2013
2016
2021
2022

MEAT PACKING PLANTS ..............................................
SAUSAGES AND OTHER PREPARED MEAT PRODUCTS .....................
POULTRY DRESSING PLANTS ..........................................
CREAMERY BUTTER ...................................................
CHEESE, NATURAL AND PROCESSED ...................................

2024
2033
2034
2041
2044

ICE CREAM AND FROZEN DESSERTS ...................................
CANNED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, PRESERVES, JAMS, AND JELLIES . . .
DRIED AND DEHYDRATED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND SOUP MIXES . . .
FLOUR AND OTHER GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS ............................
RICE MILLING
.....................................................

2048
2061
2063
2067
2074

PREPARED FEEDS, N .E.C.............................................
CANE SUGAR, EXCEPT REFINING ONLY
..............................
BEET SUGAR
.......................................................
CHEWING G U M .......................................................
............................................
COTTONSEED OIL MILLS

2075
2077
2083
2085
2091

SOYBEAN OIL MILLS .................................................
ANIMAL AND MARINE FATS AND OILS ................................

2092
2095
2098
2111
2121

..................
FRESH OR FROZEN PACKAGED FISH AND SEAFOODS
ROASTED COFFEE
...................................................
MACARONI, SPAGHETTI, VERMICELLI, AND NOODLES
................
CIGARETTES
.......................................................
CIGARS
............................................................

2131
22 11
2221
2251
2254

TOBACCO (CHEWING AND SMOKING) AND SNUFF .......................
BROAD WOVEN FABRIC MILLS, COTTON
..............................
WEARING MILLS, SYNTHETIC..........................................
WO M E N ’S HOSIERY,EXCEPT S O CKS.....................................
KNIT UNDERWEAR MILLS
............................................

2257
2261
2262
2271
2272

CIRCULAR KNIT FABRIC M I L L S .......................................
FINISHERS OF BROAD WOVEN FABRICS OF C O TTON.....................
FINISHERS OF BROAD WOVEN FABRICS OF MAN-MADE FIBER AND SILK .
WOVEN CARPETS AND RUG S ............................................
TUFTED CARPETS AND RUGS ..........................................

JUN/76
JUN/76
JUN/76
DEC/75

98.5
111.0
101.4
114.7
125.3

98.4
97.4 98. 1 98.0
109.3 109.2 109.5 109.5
98.9 99.8
99.3 99.0
111.5 111.5 111.6 115.6
123.5 123.5 123.8 125.4

98.5
109.6
100.3
1 15.7
125.6

98.5
109.5
100.8
115.7
126. 1

2281
2282
2284
2298
2311

YARN SPINNING MILLS: COTTON, MAN-MADE FIBERS AND SILK . . . .
YARN TEXTURIZING, THROWING, TWISTING,AND WINDING MILLS. . . .
THREAD M I L L S .......................................................
CORDAGE AND TWINE . ..............................................
MEN'S AND B OYS’ SUITS AND COATS ................................

DEC/71
JUN/76
JUN/76
DEC/77

167.4
99.2
114.6
99.3
194.3

162.4
99.5
112.2
100.7
186.3

163.4
100.0
112.3
101.1
187.0

164.8
99.7
110.0
100.8
187.3

166.0
97.5
112.7
100.9
188.8

167.0
96.3
112.8
100.9
190.3

167.7 168.2 168.3 169.4 170.8 170.6 170.5
97.5 97.9 98.9 99.0 99.5 103.3 101.7
112.8 112.9 112.9 118.9 119.1 119.1 119.2
100.8 97. 1 97. 1 97.3 98.4 98.4 98.4
193.7 197.5 197.6 198.0 202.3 202.5 200.5

2321
2322
2323
2327
2328

M E N ’S AND BOYS’
M E N ’S, Y OUTHS’,
M E N ’S AND B OYS’
MEN'S, Y OUTHS’,
M E N ’S AND BOY S ’

SHIRTS AND NIGHTWEAR............................
AND B O Y S ’ UNDERWEAR ............................
NECKWEAR..........................................
AND B OYS’ SEPARATE TROUSERS ...................
WORK CLOTHING ...................................

DEC/75

180.8
180.6
102.3
152.7
195.2

179.9
178.0
100.0
148.8
204.5

179.8
180.2
100.0
148.3
198.8

179.9
180.2
100.0
148.4
199. 1

179.8
180.2
100.0
152.6
194.6

179.4
180.2
103.4
152.4
191.7

178.4
181.0
103.4
152.7
194. 1

179.4
181.0
103.4
152.8
194.4

179.4
181.0
103.4
152.4
189.9

181.8
181. 1
103.4
156.6
190. 1

185.3
181.2
103.4
157.4
195.4

187.7
182.6
103.4
157.4
195.7

2331
2335
2341
2342
2361

WOM E N ’S AND MIS S E S ’ BLOUSES AND WAIS T S .........................
WOMEN'S AND MIS S E S ’ DRESSES .....................................
W O M E N ’S AND CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR
..............................
BRASSIERES AND ALLIED GARMENTS...................................
CHILDREN’S DRESSES AND BLOUSES...................................

JUN/78
DEC/77
DEC/72
DEC/75
DEC/77

NA
100.7
132. 1
111.7
NA

NA 100.0 100.3 100.3
NA
NA
NA
NA
100.2 100.2 100.2 100.3 100.3 10 t .0 101.1 101. 1
129.4 129.5 129.7 129.9 129.9 130.9 133.5 133.5
109.4 111.1 111.1 111.6 111.6 111.7 111.7 112.4
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 103. 1 103. 1 103.4

102.6
101.1
133.5
112.4
103.4

102.2
101. 1
133.5
112.4
104.0

102.2
10 1.1
133.7
112.4
105.7

102.3
10 1.1
138.7
1 12.5
105.4

2381
2394
2396
2421
2436

DRESS AND WORK GLOVES, EXCEPT KNIT AND ALL-LEATHER
.........
CANVAS AND RELATED PRODUCTS .....................................
AUTOMOTIVE AMD APPAREL TRIMMINGS................ ..
SAWMILLS AND PLANING MILLS, GENERAL ............................
SOFTWOOD VENEER AND PLYWOOD .....................................

DEC/77
DEC/77
DEC/7 1
DEC/75

214.4
99.6
106.3
228.9
150. 1

207.8
99.8
100.0
211.6
150. 1

208.3
99.9
104.9
218.5
151.4

208.3
99.9
107. 1
221. 1
145.2

211.1
99.9
107 . 1
223.8
138.6

211.7
99.9
107. 1
224.4
145.6

212.5
99.9
107. 1
228.5
150.7

214.2
100.7
107. 1
226.5
145.6

214.2
101.2
107. 1
232.2
154.6

215. 1
97.7
107. 1
235.8
150.3

217.4
97.7
107. 1
238.3
152.7

226.2
98.5
107. 1
244. 1
158.8

226.4
99.6
107. 1
242.0
157.5

2439
2448
2451
2492
2511

STRUCTURAL WOOD MEMBERS ..........................................
WOOD PALLETS AND S KIDS............................................
MOBILE HOMES
.....................................................
PARTICLEBOARD .....................................................
WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, EXCEPT UPHOLSTERED ................

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/74
DEC/75
DEC/71

136.2
149.4
126.5
159.7
152.4

128.3
128.8
122.4
149.0
147.2

132.4
134.8
123.0
155.6
147.3

133.5
138.2
123.6
165.8
148. 1

133.0
141.8
125.0
168.8
148.3

133. 1
146.4
125.6
169.3
150. 1

135.4
152.8
126.0
172.3
151.9

137.5
156.9
126. 1
169. 1
154. 1

137.5
157.3
127. 1
16 1.1
154.3

139.7
158.3
128.3
156 .0
154.3

139.7
158.7
129.6
152.3
156.6

142.3
158.9
130.3
150.0
158.4

142.3
159.8
130.8
146.9
158.5

2512
2515
2521
26 11
2621

WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERED .........................
MATTRESSES AND BEDSPRINGS .......................................
WOOD OFFICE FURNITURE ............ . ............................
PULP MILLS
.......................................................
PAPER MILLS, EXCEPT BUILDING PAPER MILLS
.....................

DEC/7 1
DEC/73
DEC/74

143. 1
156.3
194.4
178.5
115.7

139.6
154.4
186.0
178.2
111.3

140.2
154.4
186.8
177.6
111.7

140.3
154.4
190.5
176. 1
112.0

141.4
154.5
193.2
176.5
113.0

141.4
154.5
193.2
176.6
113.8

143. 1
155.2
193.2
176.2
114.3

143.8
158. 1
194.6
176.6
115.5

144.6
157.6
197. 1
176.5
115.9

145.2
157.6
197. 1
176.5
1 17.2

145.6
157.7
199.6
184.3
120.6

145.7
157.5
200.4
183.7
121.2

145.8
160.0
200.5
183.7
121.5

2631
2647
2654
2655
2812

PAPERBOARD MILLS
.................................................
SANITARY PAPER PRODUCTS ..........................................
SANITARY FOOD CONTAINERS
.............. . .....................
FIBER CANS,DRUMS,AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS .........................
ALKALIES AND CHLORINE ............................................

DEC/74

106.4
251.4
170.8
123.0
198.8

101.5
240.0
164.9
119.8
198.3

102.3
241.2
164.9
120.2
195.8

103.4
243.6
168.4
120.2
197.0

105. 1
246.7
169.7
120.6
196. 1

105.4
249.9
169.8
121.7
195.0

105.7
249.9
169.9
121.8
199.5

106.3
252.8
171.5
123.9
198.4

106.3
253.0
171.5
123.9
199.9

109. 1
253.0
172. 1
124.0
199.6

110.3
255.9
174 .2
126.0
200.8

110.8
262.9
175.5
126.2
202.2

111.1
267.3
177. 1
127 .4
203. 0

2821
2822
2824
2873
2874

PLASTICS MATERIALS AND RESINS ...................................
SYNTHETIC RUBBER (VULCANIZABLE ELASTOMERS)
...................
SYNTHETIC ORGANIC FIBERS, EXCEPT CELLULOSIC ...................
NITROGENOUS FERTILIZERS ..................................... . .
PHOSPHATIC FERTILIZERS
..........................................

JUN/76

103.8
180.5
107.6
96.6
166.0

103.2
174.5
109.0
94.6
160.2

103.0
177.8
108.9
96.5
162. 1

103.3
178. 1
108.7
98.4
165.6

103.5
178. 1
107.5
98.4
166.2

104.2
178.4
107.3
97.7
165.9

104.4
179 5
106.5
97.3
165.5

104.5
180.0
106.5
96.7
165. 1

104. 1
181.3
106.5
95.9
166. 1

103.9
181.7
106.6
95.9
166.7

103.8
182.8
106.7
97. 1
169.8

103.7
185.8
108.4
95.5
170. 1

104.5
187.8
108.3
95.3
168.7

2875
2892
291 1
2951
2952

FERTILIZERS, MIXING ONLY .......................................
EXPLOSIVES
........................................................
PETROLEUM REFINING.................................................
PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS.......................................
ASPHALT FELTS AND COATINGS.......................................

JUN/76
DEC/75
DEC/75

181.9
217.3
119.6
117. 1
128.2

180.6
213. 1
117. 1
112.3
121.8

179.9
214.4
116.8
114.8
121.8

180.2
215.0
116.2
114.4
122. 1

181.3
214.7
116.5
114.8
126.4

181.8
214.2
117.3
116. 1
126.4

182.0
214. 1
118.4
116.6
127. 1

180.9
213.8
119.8
118.6
129.8

181.6
213.5
120.7
118.5
130.7

182.2
216.3
121.5
118.6
130.7

182.7
226.2
122.6
120.4
134.0

184.0
225.9
123.3
120.4
134.0

185.2
226.3
125.4
120.2
134.0

3011
3021
3031

TIRES AND INNER TUBES ............................................
RUBBER AND PLASTICS FOOTWEAR
...................................
RECLAIMED RUBBER .................................................

DEC/73
DEC/7 1
DEC/73

154.0
158.7
154.3

148.2 147. 1 148.3 150.6 153.6 154.2 154.6 154.7 155.0 158.4 161.0 161.8
154.9 154.9 154.9 156.4 156.4 157.2 157.2 157.2 163.5 164. 1 164. 1 164. 1
151.6 152.9 152.4 154.0 153. 1 154.2 155.4 155.7 155.4 155.4 155.4 156.4

DISTILLED LIQUOR,EXCEPT BRANDY. . . ............................
CANNED AND CURED FISH AND SEAFOODS
............................

DEC/72
DEC/73
DEC/71
DEC/75

DEC/75
DEC/7 3
DEC/72

DEC/72
DEC/77
DEC/75

DEC/75
DEC/73

DEC/75

See footnotes at end of table.




82

179.0
181.0
103.4
152.7
194.2

Table 9. Producer price indexes for the output of selected SIC industries, 19781 Continued
—
(1967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
INDUSTRY
DESCRIPTION

1972
SIC CODE

OTHER
BASES

ANN
AVG

JAN.

FEB.

MAR.

APR.

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG. SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

3079
3111

MISCELLANEOUS PLASTIC PRODUCTS ................ ..................
LEATHER TANNING AND FINISHING

JUN/78
DEC/77

NA
119.1

NA 100.0 100. 1 100.7
NA
NA
NA
NA
105.4 105.9 107 .2 108. 1 108. 1 108.2 111.8 125.7

3142
3143
3144
3171

HOUSE SLIPPERS.....................................................
MEN'S FOOTWEAR, EXCEPT ATHLETIC ................................
W O M E N ’S FOOTWEAR, EXCEPT ATHLETIC ..............................
WOMEN'S HANDBAGS AND PURSES .....................................

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

122.5
127 . 1
164. 1
111.4

1 18.5
119.5
154.0
105.7

119.5
122.3
154.8
105.7

119.5
122.4
154.8
105.7

120.5
125.2
16 1.6
105.7

120.5
125.4
164.0
114.3

120.5
125.7
164.0
1 14.3

122.7
126. 1
164.0
114.3

123. 1
127.6
165.8
114.3

123.4
130.4
165. 9
1 14.3

127. 1
132.2
172.5
1 14.3

127. 1
133.9
173.7
114.3

127. 1
133.9
173.7
114.3

3211
3221
3241
3251
3253

FLAT GLASS
........................................................
GLASS CONTAINERS
.................................................
CEMENT, HYDRAULIC .................................................
BRICK AND STRUCTURAL CLAY TILE
................................
CERAMIC WALL AND FLOOR TILE .....................................

142.7
244.3
251.2
230.8
107.7

137.9
236.5
243.0
220.9
104.9

140. 1
236.2
243.0
221.3
104.9

140. 1
236.2
243.2
224.6
106.0

142.9
236.2
251 .0
226.6
106 .0

142.9
236.2
251.1
227.2
106.0

142.9
2
: 48.7
2
: 51. 1
227.4
108.3

143.2
248.7
253.9
228.5
108.3

143.5
250.6
254.8
230.5
108.3

143.5
250.6
255.6
239.2
108.4

143.5
250.6
256.2
239.3
108.4

143. 9
250.6
256.0
240.7
111.5

147.5
250.6
256.0
243.9
111.5

3255
3259
326 1
3262
3263

CLAY REFRACTORIES .................................................
STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS, N. E . C ..................................
VITREOUS PLUMBING FIXTURES
.....................................
VITREOUS CHINA TABLE AND KITCHEN ARTICLES .....................
FINE EARTHENWARE (WHITEWARE) TABLE AND KITCHEN ARTICLES . . .

221.4
176.3
189.7
268.8
228. 1

214.2
169.5
182.0
256.2
218.7

214.9
172.4
183.6
256.2
218.7

214.9
172.4
186.9
256.2
218.8

215. 1
172.7
188.5
256.2
218.8

215.8
174.8
188.7
267.4
220.4

215.8
176.0
190.7
267 .4
2
; 20.6

216.8
178.6
191.7
268.3
234.5

226.5
179.0
192.2
268.3
234.5

228. 1
179.3
192. 1
277.3
235. 9

230.9
179.4
192.9
284. 1
236 .9

231.7
179.6
192.6
284. 1
237. 1

231.7
181.6
194.3
284.4
242.4

3269
3271
3273
3274
3275

POTTERY PRODUCTS, N. E . C ...........................................
CONCRETE BLOCK AND BRICK
.......................................
READY-MIXED CONCRETE
............................................
L IME.................................................................
GYPSUM PRODUCTS ..................... . .........................

122.2
202.0
217.6
129.5
229.5

116.8
191.8
206.7
123. 1
210.0

116.8
193.4
209.6
125.4
216.2

116.8
195,5
210.1
128.3
217.4

116.8
196.2
211.8
128.5
221.5

1 19.6
198.7
213.1
129.8
228.6

119.6
200 .4
215.4
128.9
: 30 .6
2

124. 1
202. 1
218.6
130.6
234.4

124. 1
206. 1
222.8
131.3
236.2

126.3
207.8
224.2
131.3
236.4

127.9
208.2
225.8
131.5
237.2

127.9
211.8
225.9
131.6
242.5

129.6
211.9
227.7
133. 1
243. 1

3291
3297
3312
3313
3316

ABRASIVE PRODUCTS ................................ . ............
NONCLAY REFRACTORIES
............................................
BLAST FURNACES AND STEEL M I L L S .............. ..................
ELECTROMETALLURGICAL PRODUCTS ...................................
COLD ROLLED STEEL SHEET, STRIP, AND BARS
.....................

172.3
133.6
262.3
94.8
241.0

167.7
129.3
244.7
92.6
226.6

169. 1
129.6
253.4
92.6
235.5

170. 1
129.7
255.7
92.6
235.6

170.6
129.9
260.3
92.6
239.0

170.4
130.0
261.4
93.5
239.6

170.7
130.0
261 .8
94. 1
2
; 39.8

171.4
132.2
262.0
96.0
240.3

171.6
137.6
268.5
96.0
246.6

171.7
138.5
268.8
96.6
246.6

176.8
138.6
270.3
96.3
247.4

178.9
139.0
270.5
96 .3
247.4

178.9
139.0
270.7
98.4
247.4

3317
3321
3333
3334
3351

STEEL PIPE AND TUBES
............................................
GRAY IRON FOUNDRIES ..............................................
PRIMARY SMELTING AND REFINING OF ZINC .........................
PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM
................................
ROLLING, DRAWING, AND EXTRUDING OF COPPER .....................

255.2
233.5
223.2
217.4
170.2

241.7
227.9
216.9
213.7
163.3

247.7
227.9
216.8
213.7
164.7

250.7
227.9
207.8
213.9
165.2

253.5
230.6
207.8
215.5
166.8

255.5
231.7
208.0
216.1
167.8

: 55.8
2
; 32.6
2
; 17.6
2
; 16. 1
2
170.2

255.8
234.9
216.7
218.5
168.7

261.5
234.9
229.3
220.2
171.7

261.6
235. 1
230.7
220.2
172.4

261.6
238.0
240.2
220.2
175.6

258.6
240.0
243.2
220.3
177.2

258.7
240.0
243.2
220.3
179.0

3353
3354
3355
34 11
3425

ALUMINUM SHEET,PLATE,AND FOIL ...................................
ALUMINUM EXTRUDED PRODUCTS
.....................................
ALUMINUM ROLLING AND DRAWING, N . E . C .............................
METAL CANS
........................................................
HAND SAWS AND SAW BLADES
.......................................

137.6
134.3
119.7
238.5
147.9

129.6
130.2
115.4
223. 1
141.4

130.4
130.7
115.5
230.2
143. 1

134.5
132.6
1 18.0
233.2
145.2

135.9
133.4
119.2
233.2
146. 1

136.0
133.0
119.3
236.6
146.9

136.4
133.8
1 19.4
236.9
148.0

138.9
135.2
119.6
; 39.2
2
148. 1

141.4
135.5
121.9
242.2
148.5

141.4
135.5
122. 1
241.9
148.5

141.6
135.8
121.7
249. 1
149.4

142.4
137.3
121. 9
248,3
153.8

143.2
138.6
122.8
248.3
155.5

3431
3465
3482
3493
3494

ENAMELED IRON AND METAL SANITARY WARE .............. .........
AUTOMOTIVE STAMPINGS ..............................................
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION ............................................
STEEL SPRINGS, EXCEPT W I R E ..................... ...............
VALVES AND PIPE FITTINGS, EXCEPT PLUMBERS' BRASS GOODS
. . .

DEC/75
DEC/75

209. 1
118.8
1 19.5
204.6
185.5

201.0
113.6
119.2
197.0
178.2

; 03.4
2
114.0
119.2
; 00.0
2
180. 1

206 . <
1 15.2
119.2
200.6
181.0

207.6
116.1
119.2
202.7
182.0

208.6
117.9
116.7
203. 1
183. 1

208.9
118.0
118.4
203.3
185. 1

; 10.1
2
119.4
118.3
204.7
186.7

211.0
121. 1
118.7
205.4
186.8

212.8
121.8
119.1
207.2
187.6

213.0
122.2
120.4
209.4
189.3

213.0
123.0
121.2
210.6
192.8

214.1
123.0
124.2
210.7
193.4

3498
3519
3531
3532
3533

................
FABRICATED PIPE AND FABRICATED PIPE FITTINGS
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, N. E . C ..............................
CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY..........................................
MIMING MACHINERY
.................................................
OIL FIELD MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ..............................

DEC/76
DEC/72

265.5
220. 1
114.0
209.5
264.2

249.9
211.1
109.4
198.9
253.3

252.6
212.4
110.1
199.7
255.6

; 58. 1
2
; 13.9
2
110.6
; 05. 1
2
257.1

263.6
214.6
111.9
205.6
258.8

; 63.6
2
; 16.5
2
112.8
; 07.5
2
261.3

263.7
218.3
113.2
208.4
262.7

267.7
221.5
114.0
210.0
265.1

267.8
; 23. 1
2
114.9
; 13.6
2
266.3

271.5
225.4
1 16.0
214.0
267.9

274.3
226.5
117.5
215.1
272.0

276.4
228.5
1 18.5
217.5
274.6

276.4
228.8
119.2
218. 1
275.6

3534
3542
3546
3552
3553

ELEVATORS AND MOVING STAIRWAYS
................................
MACHINE TOOLS, METAL FORMING TYPES
. ..................... . .
POWER DRIVEN HAND TOOLS ..........................................
TEXTILE MACHINERY .................................................
WOODWORKING MACHINERY ............................ . ............

DEC/7 1
DEC/76
DEC/69
DEC/72

204.2
213.6
111.1
179.9
168. 1

197.6
201.5
108.7
174.2
162.0

198. 1
203.0
109. 1
174.5
16 1.8

198. 1
206.7
109.5
174.7
163.7

198.8
208.0
110.0
175.7
164.4

199.5
; 09.3
2
110.3
175.8
166.4

205. 1
211.2
110.5
176.6
167.6

205.5
211.6
110.6
183. 1
167.5

; 07 .4
2
214.0
111.3
184.9
171.4

208.5
219.4
111.7
183.7
172.2

209.5
223.9
113.4
184. 1
172.2

210.8
225.5
114. 1
184.7
173.9

211.5
228.8
1 14.4
186.4
174. 1

3576
3592
3612
3623

SCALES AND BALANCES, EXCEPT LABORATORY
.......................
CARBURETORS,PISTONS, PISTON RINGS AND V A LVES..................
POWER, DISTRIBUTION, AND SPECIALTY TRANSFORMERS ..............
WELDING APPARATUS, ELECTRIC .....................................

JUN/76

179.7
128.2
158.3
178. 1

175.2
121.9
154.6
173.3

176.4
122.2
155.7
173.7

177.5
125.2
155. 1
174.4

177.6
126.4
155.6
174.6

177.6
126.5
156.0
177.7

177.6
128.5
158.3
178.3

178.3
129.4
158.8
178.3

178.7
129.4
158.9
179.0

179.9
129.5
159.3
179.6

184.0
131.4
160. 1
181 .6

185.3
133.7
164. 1
182.6

188.4
134.3
163. 1
184.0

3631
3632
3633
3635
3636

HOUSEHOLD COOKING EQUIPMENT .....................................
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATORS AND HOME AND FARM FREEZERS...........
HOUSEHOLD LAUHDRY EQUIPMENT .............. .....................
HOUSEHOLD VACUUM CLEANERS .......................................
SEWING MACHINES ...................................................

114.8
109.6
141.0
135.5
111.2

112.8
106.9
137.3
132.3
106.7

1 12.8
106.9
137.9
133.0
106.7

112.8
108.3
138.4
135. 1
107. 1

1 13.4
109.7
140.0
135.3
110.8

113.3
109.7
140.0
135.4
111.8

1 13.8
109.7
140.5
135.4
111.8

1 15.2
110.3
141.2
135.5
111.8

1 15.7
110.5
142.4
135.5
111.8

1 15.8
110.6
142.6
135.4
111.8

116.0
110.7
142.6
137.4
112.8

117.9
110.7
144.4
137.5
115.4

118.3
110.7
144.4
137.6
115.4

3641
3644
3646
3648
367 1

ELECTRIC LAMPS
...................................................
NONCURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES
............................
COMMERCIAL LIGHTING FIXTURES
...................................
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, N . E . C ........................................
ELECTRON TUBES, RECEIVING TYPE
................................

DEC/72
DEC/75
DEC/75

214.7
185.8
112.7
114.6
200.9

201.8
170.3
107.7
110.8
190.5

207.2
171.4
110.1
111.5
190.6

212.6 212.6 212.7 212.8
177.0 183.3 184.7 187.6
110.6 110.7 110.9 111.6
111.9 112.4 112.5 112.9
190.7 190.5 197.1 203.6

213.4
188.5
1 13.3
116.0
203.7

213.6
191.9
113.4
116.1
203.6

214.8
192. 1
114. 1
117.4
209.6

; 22.3
2
193.4
115.7
117.6
210.1

226. 1
193.9
117.2
118.3
210.5

226. 1
195.4
117 .2
118.3
210.6

3674
3675
3676
3678
3692

SEMICONDUCTORS AND RELATED DEVICES
............................
ELECTRONIC CAPACITORS ............................................
ELECTRONIC RESISTORS..............................................
ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS ............................................
PRIMARY BATTERIES, DRY AND WET
................................

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

85.3
111.5
118.3
118.9
162.0

87.9
110.5
1 13.6
113.0
161.5

87.5
110.5
1 13.7
114. 0
161.6

87.5
111.6
117.0
116.9
161.7

85.4
111.7
117.6
116.9
161.8

85.2 85.3 84.3 84. 1
111.0 111.1 111.3 111.5
118.1 117.6 117.7 117.8
116.9 119.1 120.4 120.4
161.9 161.9 162. 1 162. 1

83.8
112.2
120.2
120.6
162.2

84. 1
112.2
121.4
121.6
162.4

84.2
112.6
122.6
123.7
162. 1

84.4
112.2
122.7
123.6
162. 1

3711
3942
3944
3955
3995

MOTOR VEHICLES AND PASSENGER CAR BODIES .......................
DOLLS ...............................................................
GAME5, TOYS, AND CHILDREN'S VEHICLES, EXCEPT DOLLS AND BICYCLE
CARBON PAPER AND INKED RIBBONS...................................
BURIAL CASKETS......... ...........................................

DEC/75
JUN/76

115.9
103.2
172.3
105. 1
113.0

113.5
99.5
163.9
103.2
110.2

113.5
100 .5
170.2
103.3
111.2

113.6
102. «
17 1.8
103.4
111.4

113.6
103.2
172.9
105. 1
111.4

115.2
103.2
173.0
105.3
111.7

115.5
104.0
173.5
105.3
112.3

115.3
104.0
173.5
105.8
112.3

115.3
104.0
173.6
105.9
1 13.0

1 15.3
104.0
173.6
105.9
113.7

119.8
104.5
173.8
105.9
115.0

119.9
104.5
174 .0
106. 1
1 15.8

120.2
104.5
174.0
106.2
117.8

3996

HARD -SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS.....................................

DEC/75

116.3

115.6

115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 116.0

117.1

116.7 116.2 117. 0 117.0 117.0

DEC/71

DEC/75

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/71
DEC/74
DEC/75

DEC/68

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/72

DEC/71

DEC/72
DEC/75
JUN/76
DEC/73
DEC/75

DEC/75
DEC/75

1 M onthly d a ta and an n u al a v e ra g e s h av e b e e n re v is e d to re f le c t th e
a v a ila b ility of la te re p o r ts and c o rre c tio n s by re s p o n d e n ts .




83

N .A . =Not a v a ila b le ,
N .E .C .= N o t e lse w h e re c la s s if ie d .

101.3 10 1.4 101.7 101.9
134.4 134.7 139.8 140. 1

I. Producer price indexes for the output of selected census product classes, 19781
967= 1C

SLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)

1972

OTHER
BASES

ANN
AVG

10923

...............
T R E A T E D IR ON ORES, I N C L U D I N G W A S H E D M A T E R I A L
M E R C U R Y M E T A L ........................................................

DEC/75
DEC/75

122. 1
126.6

: sus (
n

10112

JAN.

FEB.

MAR.

APR.

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG. SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

117.2 117.2 117.2 119.9 120.3 123.0 123.2 123.2 123.2 125.6 127.7 127.7
109.6 137.5 122.9 122.9 127. 1 122.9 128.3 133.3 125.8 126.7 125.4 136.2

12 1 10

B I T U M I N O U S COAL AN D LI G N I T E

DEC/75

116.2

108.9 109.2 109.8 115.2 1 16.8 117.4

13111
13115
13210
13213

C R U D E P E T R O L E U M , I N C L U D I N G L E A S E C O N D E N S A T E ..................
NA TU RA L GAS P R O D U C T I O N A N D D I S P O S I T I O N
.......................
NA T U R A L GAS LI Q U I D S A N D R E S I D U E GAS, N . E . C ....................
R E S I D U E GAS S H I P P E D .................................................

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
JUN/77

114.3
204.6
185.0
119.4

110.0
186.5
168.7
108.9

14422
14551
14552
14752

C O N S T R U C T I O N S A N D AN D G R A V E L
....................................
CR U D E K A O L I N AN D BALL C L A Y .........................................
P R E P A R E D K A O L I N AN D BA LL C L A Y ....................................
WA SH ED , D R I E D OR C O N C E N T R A T E D P H O S P H A T E R O C K
...............

DEC/75
JUN/76
JUN/76
DEC/75

121.9
112.2
112.2
74.2

117.2 118.6 1 18.6 120.4 121.0 121.8 122.4 123.2 124.3 124.6 125.0 125.3
107. 1 107 .4 107 .4
NA 109.4 109.4 111.8 111.8 111.8 111.8 123.2 123.2
107 . 1 107.4 107.4
NA 109.4 109.4 111.8 111.8 111.8 111.8 123.2 123.2
74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2 74.2

20 11 1
20113
20114
20 1 15

20112

BEEF, NOT C A N N E D OR M A D E IN TO S A U S A G E .........................
VEAL, NOT C A N N E D OR M A D E IN TO S A U S A G E ..........................
LA MB A N D MU T T O N , NOT C A N N E D OR M A D E IN T O S A U S A G E
..........
PORK, FR E S H A N D FR O Z E N
...........................................
L A R D ..................................................................

206.0
165.3
219.1
206 .5
293.8

175.2
136.3
213.2
191.6
253.0

186.5
139.5
224.9
207.3
270.0

191.8
143.9
234.9
190. 1
295.2

209.3
151.4
224.5
189.3
318.6

220 .8
187.3
233.4
204.7
277.6

226.4
192.0
216.6
217.5
287.7

217.4
157.0
196.6
212.5
294.0

200.0
167.3
201.7
210.1
286.9

213.4
195.6
218.5
214.9
323.2

213.2
179.4
220.8
227.3
308.0

201.2
161.2
213.6
205.2
314.5

216.3
173.0
230.6
207.5
296.8

20 1 16
20 1 17
20 1 18
20 136
20137

PORK, P R OC ES SE D, M A D E IN M E A T P A C K I N G P L A N T S ..................
S A U S A G E AN D S I MI LA R PR OD UC TS , M A D E IN M E A T P A C K I N G P L A N T S
.
C A N N E D ME ATS, M A D E IN M E A T P A C K I N G P L A N T S
....................
PORK, P R O C E S S E D OR CURE D, NOT M A D E IN M E A T P A C K I N G P L A N T S
.
S A U S A G E & S I M I L A R P R O D U C T S , NOT M A D E IN M E A T P A C K I N G PL AN TS .

236.9
210.3
99.6
237.0
210.3

227.3
183. 1
96.6
227.3
183. 1

243.2
198.4
99.0
243.2
198.4

231.8
201. 1
97.9
23 1.9
201. 1

224.7
207 .7
95.0
224.8
207 .6

230.2
217.8
94.5
230.3
217.8

223.8
220.2
95.5
223.9
220.2

214.1
215.8
95.3
214. 1
215.7

232. 1
214.6
97.2
232.2
214.6

236.3
214.8
99.2
236.4
214.8

258.0
223.4
105. 1
258.0
223.4

260.2
211.3
109.8
260.2
211.3

261.4
215.6
110.1
261.4
215.6

20138
20 16 1
20 163

C A N N E D M E AT S, NOT M A D E IN M E A T P A C K I N G P L A N T S
...............
Y O U N G C H I C K E N S I N C L .B R O I L E R S , F R Y E R S ,R O A S T E R S , A N D C A P O N S .
T U R K E Y S ................................................................
C R E A M E R Y B U T T E R ......................................................
N A T U R A L CH EE SE , E X C E P T C O T T A G E C H E E S E ..........................

207.9
190. 1
207. 1
166.8
243. 1

201.6
163.7
189.0
151.8
221.8

206 .6
182. 1
187.3
151.0
225.7

204.3
182.0
191.3
156.5
230.7

198.3
190. 1
184.3
159. 1
233.6

197.3
188. 1
190.8
159.9
233.6

199.3
212.5
199.7
160.4
233.6

198.9
236. 1
208.3
161.4
233.6

202.8
194.8
214.4
176.4
252.9

207.0
199.6
216.5
176.3
252.9

219.4
173.7
226.3
177. 1
264.7

229.3
177.0
235.6
185.3
267.2

229.7
181.8
241.8
185.8
267 .4

171. 1
229.5
NA
150.9
194.0

162.4
219.0
162.5
144.4
183.7

163.7
219.0
162.5
144.7
183.3

164.8
219.0
163.2
145. 1
183.6

166.5
231.0
167 .7
148.5
185.0

166.7
231.0
169. 1
148.2
186.4

168.0
230.3
169.7
149.3
190.2

168.0
230.3
169.7
150.4
194.2

174.0
230.3
170. 1
151.2
199.2

174.0
230.3
174.2
153.5
201.6

179.8
231.9
NA
156.5
205.6

181.4
241.0
NA
157.6
206. 1

184.4
241.0
NA
161.6
208.8

169.3
138.3
247.7
191.9
187.9

159.9
140.2
234.2
184.0
186.0

159.9
140.3
239.8
184.2
187. 1

161.3
140.6
240.7
185.0
187. 1

163.8
141.4
241.7
186.9
187.3

164.9
141.0
243.4
188.8
187.9

169. 1
141.7
244.6
190. 1
188.3

171.9
139.3
247. 1
190.6
188.5

174. 1
139.0
247.4
193.6
188.7

174.2
139.7
250.7
198.2
189.2

176.4
133.6
250.7
199.7
188.4

177.6
131.3
263.7
201.0
188.5

178.7
131.5
268.5
200 .2
187.9

200.8
214.7
112.4
110.5
125.4

202.4
214.7
1 12.4
110.5
128.6

204.8
216.1
1 13.5
116.6
145.5

206.8
218. 1
115.6
116.6
140.0

206.8
214.6
116.6
116 .6
138.4

206.8 209.6 209.6
215.7 223.5 229.7
116.6 116.6 119.8
126.0 127. 1 127. 1
140.7 141.4 142.5

213.9
298.5
120.0
127. 1
144.2

216.9
352.0
120.6
128.9
149.3

216.9
354.9
120.6
128.9
148.4

20210

20221

20222

......................................

DEC/75

DEC/72

110.3
187.4
169.5
109.4

111.7
194.6
176 .0
113.5

20232
20240
20262
20331

P R O C E S S C H E E S E AN D R E L A T E D P R O D U C T S ............................
C A N N E D M I L K P R O D U C T S ( C O N S U M E R T Y P E C A NS ) ....................
ICE C R E A M AN D I C E S ............... .................................
....................
P A C K A G E D F L UI D MI L K A N D R E L A T E D P R O D U C T S
C A N N E D F R U I T S ( E XC EP T B A B Y F O OD S) ...............................

20332
20333
20334
20335
20336

CANNED
CANNED
CANNED
CANNED
CATSUP

20338
20341
20352
20382
2041 1

JAMS, J E LL IE S, AN D P R E S E R V E S
....................................
D R I E D FR U I T S AN D V E G E T A B L E S , E X C E P T S O U P M I X E S
.............
PI C K L E S AND OT HE R P I C K L E D P R O D U C T S
............................
F R O Z E N DI NN ER S, BEEF, PORK, P O U L T R Y PIES, N A T I O N A L I T Y FOOD S
W H E A T FLOUR, EX CE PT F L OU R M I X E S .................................

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/71

207.9
247.4
1 16.4
120.5
139.3

200.0
215.8
112.1
110.5
127.5

20412
20440
2048 1
20482
20484

WHEAT MILL PRODUCTS OTHER THAN FLOUR
..........................
M I L L E D R I C E AN D B Y P R O D U C T S
......................................
E G G - T Y P E FEED, I N C L U D I N G S T A R T E R - G R O W E R I L A Y E R - B R E E D E R . .
........................................................
B R O I L E R FE ED
D A I R Y C A T T L E F E ED ...................................................

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

163.4
202.5
102.9
NA
99.7

145.7 176.3 181.0
245.6
NA 245.6
99.7
97.0 102.6
102.7 98.9 107.0
96.8 98.6 101.4

V E G E T A B L E S ( E XC EP T H O M I N Y A N D M U S H R O O M S ) .............
H O M I N Y AND M U S H R O O M S ......................................
FR U I T JU IC ES , N E C T A R S A N D C O N C E N T R A T E S ...............
V E G E T A B L E J U I C E S ...........................................
AND OTHER TOMATO SAUCES
.................................

DEC/75

112.1
199. 1
180.0
116.2

112.5
200 .0
180.9
116.7

113.8
205. 1
185.5
119.7

118.1 119.4 119.7 120.0
115.0
208.7
188.8
121.8

115.3
207 .0
187.2
120.8

1 16.4
212.4
192. 1
124.0

117. 1
213.6
193.2
124.6

119.5 119.9
118.3
216.4
195.8
126.3

119.0
224.0
202.6
130.8

143.4 136.3 156.3 132.8 150.4 159.8 185.7 204.5 188.0
237.8 221.7
NA 213.4 199.7 16 1.5 164.5 166.0 168.7
NA 101.8
NA 108.5
105.3 103.7 106.4 104.9 99.4
NA 117.1
NA 111.1
111.6
NA 115.0 114.6 107.5
NA 100.0 105.6 108.3
100.3 94.4 10 1.0 94.4 95.6

20485

S W I N E FE ED

...........................................................

DEC/75

126.3

125.6 117.5 128.8 127.8 125. 1 127 .8 128.3 121.7

20486
205 1 1
20522
206 10
20630

B E EF C A T T L E FE ED
...................................................
BREAD, WH IT E, WH E A T AN D RY E ......................................
C O O K I E S A N D ICE C R E A M C O N E S ......................................
SU G A R C A N E M I LL P R O D U C T S AN D B Y P R O D U C T S .......................
R E F I N E D BE E T S U G A R A N D B Y P R O D U C T S ...............................

DEC/75

106.9
191.5
243.9
190.2
186.5

108.6
181.8
239.3
172.5
175.7

105.2
182.6
239.3
192.4
185.8

111.7
184.4
239.3
182. 1
186.0

107.0
185. 1
239.3
192.8
186.2

10 1.1
187.8
239.3
187. 1
186.7

107.9
192.0
239.3
189.8
187. 1

103.2
193.2
236.0
182.7
186.8

101.3
193.8
251.0
194.6
187.2

NA
194.4
251.0
193.2
187.2

104.7
198.3
251.0
206.8
187. 1

111.2
202.4
251.0
192.4
191.0

113.6
202.6
251.0
195.6
190 .8

2065 1
2066 1
20670
2074 1
20742

BAR G O O D S ( E XC EP T S O L I D C H O C O L A T E BA R S ) .......................
CH OC OL AT E COATINGS
. . .
.........................................
C H E W I N G GU M A N D C H E W I N G G U M B A S E
...............................
......................................
C O T T O N S E E D OIL, C R U D E . . .
C O T T O N S E E D OIL, O N C E - R E F I N E D
....................................

DEC/75

104.6
261.8
227 .5
150.9
196. 1

100.3
251.3
211.2
129. 1
174.5

100.3
243.3
211.2
124.9
170. 1

105.8
253.2
211.2
140.4
186.4

105. 1
261.9
211.2
140.4
186.4

105. 1
269.3
232.9
151.6
198.2

105. 1
250.3
232.9
148.8
196.7

105. 1
251.9
232.9
154.4
20 1. 1

105. 1
NA
232.9
162.8
210.0

105.8
271.8
232.9
190.9
239.6

105.8
282.4
232.9
160.0
201. 1

105.8
282.4
232.9
153.0
193.8

105.8
NA
254.6
154.4
195.2

20744
2075 1
20752
2076 1
20762

C O T T O N S E E D C A K E AN D M E A L A N D O T H E R B Y P R O D U C T S ...............
S O Y B E A N OIL ...........................................................
S O Y B E A N CAKE, MEAL , A N D O T H E R B Y P R O D U C T S
....................
L I N S E E D OIL ...........................................................
VE G E T A B L E O I LS ( O TH ER T H A N C O T T O N S E D , S O Y B E A N , A N D L I N S E E D )

194. 0
236 .2
227.5
72.3
236.2

198.5
196.6
229.4
64.8
220.6

196.9
195.7
202.4
63.7
212.9

196.9 ' 173.9
245.6 2^5.9
234.0 229.4
63. 1 66.4
216.6 222.5

170.6
260.7
231.4
67. 1
231.6

170.6
242.3
222.2
75. 1
228.5

170.6
246.7
233.4
78.4
226.5

190.3. 216.6
243.2 255.6
215.6 219.5
78.4
78.6
226.4 245. 1

210.0
246.3
232. 1
77.5
259.2

213.3
222.5
231.4
77.5
281.5

219.8
233.5
249.2
77.5
263.3

2077 1
20772
20773
20792
20821

G R E A S E AN D I N E D I B L E T A L L O W
......................................
ME A T M E AL AN D T A N K A G E ..............................................
AN IM AL AN D M A R I N E OIL M I LL P R O D UC TS , I N C L U D I N G F O OT S
. . .
M A R G A R I N E .............................................................
C A N N E D BE ER AN D AL E .................................................

354.8
231.3
251.0
203.7
108.3

290.8
215.6
236 .3
194.7
105. 1

314.9
202.0
241.8
194.7
105. 1

325.5
262.0
245.7
200 .5
106.2

336.4
234.7
250.3
215.3
105.3

355.2
207 .4
251.9
205.6
106. 1

352.8
226.5
251.3
204 .6
106.6

381.3
232.0
246 .4
204.6
107.7

350.6
210.1
239.3
204 .6
108.7

382.8
232.0
256.9
203.7
110.0

383.2
251. 1
260 .2
202.9
111.9

410.2
251. 1
271.4
207.9
1 13.5

373.8
251. 1
261.0
205.8
113.7

20830
20853
20873
209 10
20922

M A LT A N D M A L T B Y P R O D U C T S
.........................................
.................................
B O T T L E D LIQUORS, EX CE PT B R A N D Y
F L A V O R I N G S I R U P S FOR U S E BY S O F T D R I N K B O T T L E R S .............
C A N N E D AN D C U R E D SEAF OO D, I N C L U D I N G SO UP ( E X C E P T FR OZ EN )
.
FRES H P A C K A G E D FISH AN D O T H E R S E A F O O D . . ....................

181 .6
138.6
146.4
264.7
302. 1

180.7
133.5
143.4
266.4
296.7

180.7
137.9
143.4
266.4
26 1.8

180.7
137.9
143.4
262.6
267.2

180.7
137.9
NA
262.6
290.7

180.7
138.8
145.5
263.2
27 1.0

180.7
138.8
145.5
264.9
27 1.6

180.7
139.0
145.5
264.9
300 . 1

180.7
139.0
146.6
265.5
278.3

180.7
139.0
146.6
265.5
347.7

180.7
139.9
152.2
264.9
345.9

NA
139.9
152.2
264.9
317.7

190 .8
141.3
NA
264.9
376.2

20923
20924
20951
20952
20980
20995

F R O Z E N P A C K A G E D FISH, E X C L U D I N G S H E L L F I S H ....................
FR O Z E N P A C K A G E D S H E L L F I S H A N D O T H E R S E A F O O D , I N C L U D I N G S O UP
R O A S T E D C O FF EE , W H O L E B E AN OR G R O U N D
..........................
C O N C E N T R A T E D C O F F E E .................................................
M A C A R O N I , SP A G H E T T I , AN D N O O D L E S
...............................
T E A IN C O N S U M E R P A C K A G E S
.........................................

143. 1
118.1
281.3
308.2
176.9
139. 1

139.8
107. 1
325. 1
362.9
17 1.1
139. 1

140.0
106.3
309.0
333.3
174.2
139. 1

140.3
108.2
298.7
320.5
174.2
139. 1

141 .2
109.9
298.7
316.3
174.2
139. 1

141.2
113. 1
292.2
295. 1
174.2
139. 1

142.5
1 13.9
292.2
295. 1
174.2
139. 1

143.5
1 15.3
279.4
295. 1
175.2
139. 1

145.4
1 18.6
260.0
295. 1
175.2
139. 1

145.5
124.9
260.0
295. 1
178.7
139. 1

146. 1
126.9
260.0
299.4
182.0
139. 1

145.9
136.4
253.6
299.4
184.7
139. 1

145.9
136.0
247.2
291.0
184.7
139. 1

21110

CIGARETTES
...........................................................
CI G A R S
................................................................
C H E W I N G A N D S M O K I N G T O B A C C O A N D S N U F F ..........................

204.2
141. 1
222.5

195.9 195.9 195.9 195.9 195.9 203.5 212.2 212.2 212.2 210.4 210.4 210.4
140.3 140.8 138.8 140.8 140.9 141.7 141.7 141.7 141.7 141.7 141.7 141.5
208.6 219.8 219.8 224.5 224.5 224.5 224.5 224.5 224.5 224.5 225.2 225.6

148.0
256 . 1
195. 1
235.7
149.0

141.7
244.0
204.7
232.2
146.5

141.7
241.6
204.2
232.0
146.9

144.2
243.4
204.4
232.7
148. 1

144.6
247.6
192.3
232.5
148. 1

242.9
142.2
122.5
114.9

238.0
132.5
108.6
104. 1

238.0
131.8
110.0
109.1

238.0
131.1
112.8
117.3

238.0 243.0
133.6 137.3
115.1 119.1
122.0 124.3

21210

21310
2 2 1 12

22113
221 14
22117
22118
22119
22212

22214
22216

CO T T O N S H E E T I N G AN D A L L I E D F A B R I C S ( G R A Y GO O D S ) .............
C O T T O N PR I N T C L O T H Y A R N F A B R I C S ( G R A Y GO O D S )
...............
C O T T O N C O L O R E D Y A R N F A B R IC S, I N C L U D I N G B L A N K E T I N G ..........
F I N I S H E D C O T T O N B R O A D W O V E N F A B R I C S ( M A D E IN W E A V I N G MI L L S ) .
C O T T O N S H E E T S & P I L L O W C A S E S ( M A D E IN W E A V I N G M I L L S )
. . .
C O T T O N T O W E L S AN D W A S H C L O T H S ( M A D E IN W E A V I N G M I L L S )
. . .
100% F I L A M E N T F A BR IC S, E X C E P T G R A Y G O O D S
....................
100% S P U N P O L Y E S T E R B L E N D S W I T H C O T T O N ( G R A Y G O O D S ) . . . .
C O M B I N A T I O N S OF F I L A M E N T A N D S P U N Y A R N F A B R I C S
.............

DEC/75

DEC/75

DEC/68

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/72
DEC/75

DEC/72
DEC/72
DEC/72

DEC/75
JUN/76

:ootnotes at e n d of table.




84

145.6
254.3
191.0
232.7
148.8

NA 126.8

NA 133.4

147.7
255.5
191.0
232. 1
148.3

148.3
254.9
189.3
232.3
149.4

148.9
262.7
190.4
238.4
148.9

150.5
265. 1
189.3
239.0
150. 1

151.3
266 .3
191.1
235.7
151.6

154. 1
268.8
193.6
242.7
149.0

156.8
269.2
199.6
246.4
152.0

243.0
141.5
118.8
122.0

243.0
144.7
121.9
116 . 1

243.0
146.2
126.7
112.0

247.6
148.3
134.0
110.9

247.6
153. 1
137.8
112.3

247.6
153. 1
134.3
116.7

247.6
153.2
130.8
112.0

Table 10. Producer price indexes for the output of selected census product classes, 19781 Continued
—
1972
CE NS US CODE

OTHER
BASES

PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

22218

F I N I S H E D M A N M A D E F I B E R & S I L K F A B R I C S - M A D E IN W E A V I N G M I L L S

22219
22 3 1 3
2251 3
2 2 522
22531

F A B R I C A T E D M A N M A D E F I B E R * S I L K P R D S .- M A D E IN W E A V I N G M I L L S .
F I N I S H E D W O OL A P P A R E L F A B R I C S ............. . .....................
W O M E N ’S F I N I S H E D S E A M L E S S H O S I E R Y , F U L L L E N G T H & K N E E L E N G T H .
M E N ' S F I N I S H E D S E A M L E S S H O S I E R Y ....................................
SW EA TE RS , KN IT J A C K E T S AN D J E R S E Y .................................

22 5 3 2
22541
22 5 4 2
22 5 4 3
22573

K N IT O U T E R W E A R S P O R T S H I R T S .........................................
M E N ' S a BOYS' K N I T U N D E R W E A R A N D N I G H T W E A R
....................
W O M E N ' S * C H I L D R E N ' S K N I T U N D E R W E A R .................. . . . . .
W O M E N ’S AN D C H I L D R E N ’S K N I T N I G H T W E A R ............................
...........................................
OUTERWEAR FINISHED FABRIC

22 5 7 4
22582
226 17
2 2 62 8
22 72 0

H I G H P I L E F I N I S H E D F A B R I C ...........................................
U N D E R W E A R A N D N I G H T W E A R F I N I S H E D F A B R I C ..........................
F I N I S H E D C O T T O N B R O A D W O V E N F A B . ( N O T FIN. IN W E A V I N G M I L L S ) . .
F I N I S H E D M A N M A D E F I B E R & 5 I L K F A B . ( N O T FIN. IN W E A V I N G M I L L S ) .
T U F T E D C A R P E T S AN D R U G S ..............................................

DEC/75
DEC/75

2281 1
2 2 81 2
22813
2281 4
22822

C A R D E D C O T T O N Y A R N S ...................................................
C O M B E D CO T T O N Y A R N S ...................................................
R A Y O N A N D / O R A C E T A T E S P UN Y A R N S ....................................
S P UN N O H C E L L U L O S I C FI B E R AN D SI LK Y A R N S .................... .. .
R E W O U N D , P L I E D , E T C .,Y A R N S O T H E R T H AN W O O L ..........................

DE C/ 71

22824
2283 1
22 8 4 2
2298 1
22 9 8 2
22983

TE X T U R E D , CR I M P E D , OR B U L K E D F I L A M E N T Y A R N S ....................
WO O L Y A R N S , E X C E P T C A R P E T ,I N C L U D I N G Y A R N S S P U N A N D F I N I S H E D . .
F I N I S H E D T H R E A D FOR I N D U S T R I A L OR M A N U F A C T U R E R S ’ U S E
. . . .
......................................
H A R D F I B E R C O R D A G E AN D T W I N E
..................
S O FT F I B E R C O R D A G E A N D T W I N E ( E X C E P T C O T T O N )
C O T T O N C O R D A G E AN D T W I N E ..............................................

DEC/75
DEC/75

2311 1
231 13
2 3 21 2
2321 4
23221

MEN' S
M E N ’S
MEN' S
M E N ’S
M E N ’S

23230
2327 1
23 2 8 2
23292
2 3 31 7

M E N ' S , Y O U T H S ’ AN D B O Y S ’ N E C K W E A R .................................
M E N ’S S B O Y S ’ S E P A R A T E D R E S S * S P O R T T R O U S E R S & D R E S S S H OR TS . .
M E N ’S & B O Y S ’ W O R K C L O T H I N G & W A S H A B L E S E R V I C E A P P A R E L
. . .
M E N ’S A N D B O Y S ’ O U T E R W E A R , N . E . C ....................................
W O M E N ’S, M I S S E S ’ 4 J U N I O R S ' B L O U S E S & S H IR TS , E X C E P T K N I T .

DEC/75

23351
23 3 5 2
23372
23 3 7 4
23 39 3

W O M E N ’S,
W O M E N ’S
W O M E N ’S,
W O M E N ’S,
W O M E N ’S,

23 4 1 2
23413
23421
234 2 2
2352 1

W O M E N ' S & C H I L D R E N ’S U N D E R W E A R M A D E F R O M W O V E N K N I T F A B R I C S .
W O M E N ’S & C H I L D R E N ’S N I G H T W E A R M A D E F R O M W O V E N K N I T F A B R I C S .
BRASSIERES
.............................................................
CO RS ET S, GIRD LE S, C O M B I N A T I O N S , AN D A C C E S S O R I E S ...............
H A T S A N D HA T B 0 9 I E S ( E X C E P T C O T T O N A N D M I L L I N E R Y ) ...............

236 12
23 69 0
23 81 2
2392 6
23 9 2 8

C H I L D R E N ’S A N D I N F A N T S ’ K N I T S P O R T S H I R T S .......................
C H I L D R E N ’S A N D IN F A N T S ' O U T E R W E A R N . E . C ...........................
W O R K G L O V E S X MI TT EN S , M A D E F R OM W O V E N K N I T F A B R I C S ..........
B E D S P R E A D S A N D B E D S E T S (NOT M A D E IN W E A V I N G M I L L S )
..........
..........
S H E E T S A N D P I L L O W C A S E S (N OT M A D E IN W E A V I N G M I L L S )

23929
23 94 0

C O T T O N T O W E L S AN D W A S H C L O T H S (N OT M A D E IN W E A V I N G M I L L S )
. .
C A N V A S P R O D U C T S ........................................................

ANN
AVG

.

S U IT S .............................................................
T A I L O R E D D R E S S AN D SP O R T CO A T S AN D J A C K E T S
.............
& BOYS' KN I T O U T E R W E A R S P O R T S H I R T S .......................
& B O Y S ’ DR E S S & SP O R T S H I R T S ,E X CE PT K N I T SP O R T S H I R T S .
AN D B O Y S ’ U N D E R W E A R ...........................................

MISSES’
MISSES'
MI S S E S '
MISSES’
MISSES’

& J U N I O R S ’ D R E S S E S S O L D AT A U N I T P R I C E
. .
% JU NI O R S ' D R E S S E S S O L D AT A D O Z E N P R I C E . .
AN D J U N I O R S ' S U I T S ...............................
AN D JU N I O R S ' S K I R T S A N D J A C K E T S
.............
S J U N I O R S ’ O U TE R W E A R , N . E . C ....................

DEC/72

JAN.

FEB.

MAR.

APR.

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG.

SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

126.0

123.0

122.2

121.7

123.5

124.3

125.4

126.2

126.4

127.6

129.6

130.2

131.8

146. 1
128.3
8 2 .5
108.7
NA

143.7
125.8
8 2 .4
105.3
NA

144.0
125.8
81 .4
104.2
NA

145.2
126.3
82 .4
103.9
NA

145.2
126.3
8 2 .3
105.7
NA

145.8
127.3
82 .7
105.3
NA

145.3
128. 1
81 .6
106.6
127.2

146.4
126.5
82.2
112.1
128.2

146.0 147.2
126 .5 130.3
81.6
8 0 .7
1 13.5 113.2
130.4 130.4

148.7
132. 1
81 .0
1 10.6
130.4

146. 1
131.9
8 6 .5
112.0
130.4

149.0
133. 1
85.6
112.1
130.4

169.3
175.3
152.7
108.4
92.0

167.5
172.7
149.2
106.4
91.4

167.5
174.8
149.2
106.4
91.9

167.5
174.8
150.0
106.4
91.6

167.5
174.8
150.4
106.4
92. 1

167.5
174.8
150.4
106.4
92.0

170. 1
175.6
152.0
106.4
92. 0

170. 1
175.6
154.6
109.3
92 .3

170.7
175.6
154.6
109.3
91.1

169.7
175.8
154.6
109.3
92.5

172. 1
175.8
155.2
109.3
91 .9

172. 1
177. 1
157 .6
1 15.6
92 .4

119.0
101.2
235.9
126.4
124.2

115.8
98. 1
23 2 . 4
123.4
122.5

118.0
98. 1
232.2
122.6
122.5

118.5
100.1
232.9
122. 1
122.8

118.5 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6 119.6
101.5 101.2 101.2 101.9 101.8 100.8 100.8 101.8 107.0
2 3 2 . 6 2 3 2 . 9 2 3 2 . 3 2 3 2 . 5 23 8 . 6 2 3 9 . 2 2 3 5 . 9 2 4 2 . 9 24 6 . 6
123.9 124.7 125.8 126.6 126.8 128.0 130.0 130.6 132.2
124.3 124.5 125.0 125.0 125.0 125.0 124.4 124.4 124.7

186.4
187.0
187.6
125.0
103. 1

174.9
177.9
183.4
123.6
101.5

177.6
180. 1
184.2
123.6
102.8

179.2
182.8
184.2
124.6
105.4

179.8
183.6
184.2
126.3
106.0

182.0
185.8
184.7
126.7
105.4

185.2
188.9
186.3
125.8
105.4

187.2
190.0
188.0
125.4
104.3

187 .4
190.0
188.4
125.4
NA

192.7
190.0
188.4
125.2
101.7

195.6
191.5
192. 1
125.5
100.9

80.2
151.3
198.0
22 4 . 2
108. 1
99.4

80 .6
149.0
194. 1
227. 1
109.5
100.7

81 .0
150.4
194. 1
2 2 8. 0
109.9
10 1.1

80.3
7 8 .3
NA
150.7
189.4 194. 1
22 3. 0 22 8 . 0
109.9 109.9
101.1 101.1

77.2
150.6
194. 1
228.0
109.9
10 1.1

78.3
151.0
194. 1
22 8 . 0
109.9
10 1.1

7 8 .8
151.0
194. 1
2 1 9. 1
105.6
97.2

79.8
151.5
194. 1
219. 1
105.6
97.2

80. 1
151.9
206 .7
2 1S . 1
105.6
97.2

80 .7
84.3
82 . 8
152.6 152.7 153, 1
206 .8 2 0 6 . 9 206 .9
221.9 221.9 221.9
107.0 107.0 107.0
98.4
98.4
98.4

189.6
133.6
167.7
178.0
180.7

182. 1
127.6
166.8
177.4
178.0

182.9
128.2
166.8
177.4
180.3

183.4
128.2
166.8
177.4
180.3

186.0
130.7
165.6
176.8
180.3

188.9
133.8
166.2
174.8
181. 1

194.5
134.9
166.2
175.5
181. 1

194.5
134.9
167.0
175.8
181. 1

194.5
135.8
167.0
175.8
181. 1

NA
141.6
168.8
178.8
181. 1

102.5
147.2
206.2
NA
117.5

100.0
NA 100.0 100.0 103.4 103.4 103.4
141.8
NA 141.8 146.8 146 .8 146.8 146.8
21 8 . 4 2 1 1 . 3 21 1 . 6 2 0 5 . 8 2 0 2 . 0 2 0 4 . 9 2 0 4 . 9
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 179.6 182. 1
113.8 113.8 113.8 113.8 117.5
NA 117.5

103.4
146.8
204.9
18 1.8
117.5

103.4
146.8
199.2
181 .8
121.2

103.4 103.4 103.4
151.4 151.8 151.8
199.3 2 0 5 . 7 2 0 5 . 8
181.8 181.8 18 1.8
121.2 121.2 121.2

DEC/75
DEC/75
D E C/ 71
DE C/ 71

103.3
109.6
109.5
112.2
NA

102.8
109.6
103.4
111.7
NA

102.8
109.6
103.4
111.7
NA

102.8
109.6
103.4
109.3
NA

102.8
109.6
110.7
109.3
NA

102.8
109.6
110.7
109.3
NA

103.7
109.6
110.7
113.0
133.4

103.7
109.6
110.7
115.4
136. 1

103.7
109.6
113.0
115.4
136.3

103.7
109.6
112.6
115.4
137. 1

103.7
109.6
1 12.6
112.7
132.0

103.7
NA
113.2
111.6
132.0

103.7
NA
NA
111.6
132. 1

DEC/72

149. 1
127.2
110.8
113.0
104.8

145.5
124.9
109.5
108.8
100.0

145.5
124.9
110.7
111.4
100.0

146.2
124.9
110.7
111.4
103.4

146.5
124. 9
110.7
112.9
103.4

146.5
124.9
110.7
112.9
103.4

148.9
124.9
110.7
1 13.0
105. 1

151.0
128.2
110.7
113.0
107. 1

151.0
128.2
111.1
114.4
107. 1

151.0
128.2
111.1
114.4
107. 1

151.0
128.2
111.1
114.4
107. 1

151.5
128.2
111.1
114.4
107. 1

154.0
135.7
111.1
114.4
107. 1

DEC/72

NA
NA
23 1 . 5
182.0
144.2

NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 102.0 102.0 103.5
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 100.0
NA
NA
2 2 4 . 5 2 2 4 . 9 2 2 4 . 9 2 2 8 . 2 2 2 8 . 8 22 9 . 4 2 3 1 . 5 2 3 1 . 5
181.2 182.5 182.5 181.2 181.2 181.2 182.4 182.4
141.9 142.2 143.4 143.4 144.0 143.5 144.6 144. 1

DE C / 7 7

24 2 . 8
99.6

2 3 8. 0 2 3 8. 0 23 8 . 0 23 8 . 0 24 3 . 0 2 4 3 . 0 2 4 3 . 0 2 4 3 . 0 2 4 7 . 5 2 4 7 . 5 2 4 7 . 5 2 4 7 . 5
99.9
99.9 100.7 101.2
97.7
99.8
99.9
99.9
99 .9
97.7
98.4
99.6

160.4
165.5
209.8
153.2
328.9

139.0 147.9 152.0
153.8 158.4 160.3
198.7 199.5 2 0 2. 8
140.7 144.8 148. 1
305.5 305 . 5 314. 3

DEC/75
DEC/75

DEC/75
DEC/75

DEC/72

DEC/ 7 1
DEC/76

DEC/75
D E C / 77
DEC/73

DEC/75

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/77
DEC/77
JUN/78

185.7
128.2
166.8
177.4
180.3

154.8 159.9 163.8 164.4
162.5 16 1.7 164.4 162.8
205. 0 20 6 . 9 20 9. 6 212. 1
152.2 152.9 153.5 158.3
3 3 2. 3 332. 3 3 3 4. 4 3 3 4. 4

169.2
175.6
154.6
109.3
92 .3

103.5 106. 1
NA
NA
232.2 234.8
182.4 182.4
145.3 146.8

197.2
191.5
193.0
124.5
100.9

196 .4
14 1.6
172.2
182. 9
181. 1

197.6
192.3
194.2
123. 9
99 .8

196 .4
137.9
172.2
186 .5
182.6

108.3 107.0
NA
NA
2 4 3 . 4 2 4 3. 6
182.4 182.4
144.2 147. 1

164.9 165.4 169.5 171.2 17 1.6
167.4 170.8 172.3 176.8 175.0
2 1 2 . 9 2 1 6 . 5 21 6 . 5 2 1 8 . 3 219.1
157.7 157.7 157.7 156.8 157.5
335.7 338. 7 338.7 337.7 337.7

2421 1
2421 2
24 2 6 2
2431 2
2431 3

H A R D W O O D LUMBER, R O U G H AN D D R E S S E D
...............................
S O F T W O O D LUMB ER, R O U G H AN D D R E S S E D
...............................
H A R D W O O D D I M E N S I O N STOCK, F U R N I T U R E PA RTS, & V E H I C L E STOCK. .
W O O D W I N D O W SASH, I N C L U D I N G C O M B I N A T I O N S C R E E N & S T O R M SA SH .
W O O D W I N D O W A N D DO O R FR A M E S .........................................

DEC/ 7 5
DE C / 7 5

2431 4
24 31 6
2434 1
2435 1
24 36 1

DO O R S WOOD, I N T E R I O R AN D EX T E R I O R .................................
..................
W O OD MOULDINGS, EXCEPT P R EF IN IS HE D MO U L D I N G S
W O O D K I T C H E N C A B I N E T S , S T O C K L I N E .................................
HARDWOOD PLYWOOD
......................................................
S O F T W O O D P L Y W O O D , I N T E R I O R T Y P E ....................................

DEC/7 1
DEC/75
DE C / 7 1
DEC/7 1
DE C / 7 1

169.8
183. 1
144.6
140.7
235.6

158.9
129.0
139.3
133.7
241. 1

160.5 162.6 166.0 166.2 170.9
155.0 170.3 189.2 2 1 2 . 4 221. 1
140.4 140.4 142.5 142.5 142.5
133.7 133.7 136.4 136.4 140.5
2 4 2 . 3 23 2 . 0 2 2 0 . 4 2 3 1 . 3 2 3 5 . 9

173.1
216.0
144.5
141.9
227. 1

173.9 175.0 176.0 177.3 177 .6
192.0 179.9 177.0 177.7 178.0
148.6 148.6 148.6 148.6 148.6
141.9 143.4 143.9 149.8 152.5
23 7 . 0 2 2 8 . 4 23 7 . 7 2 4 6 . 6 24 7 . 6

24 3 6 2
24 3 6 4
2 4480
24491
2451 1

S O F T W O O D P L Y W O O D , E X T E R I O R T Y P E ....................................
S O F T W O O D V E N E E R ........................................................
P A L L E T S AND S K ID S ......................................................
W I R E B O U N D BO XE S M A D E F R O M LU MB ER , V E N E E R AN D P L Y W O O D
. . . .
M O B I L E HO M E S (35 FE ET OR M O R E IN LE N G TH )
.......................

DE C / 7 1
DEC/ 7 1

2 4 3. 2
23 5. 8
186.6
21 2. 2
126.5

242. 1
23 5 . 8
160.0
20 0. 0
122.4

24 4 . 6 23 4 . 7 2 2 2 . 3 2 3 6 . 8
23 6. 5 2 24.0 2 1 6 . 2 221. 1
167.6 171.9 176.6 182.7
20 2. 8 2 0 3. 9 205. 4 2 0 8 . 9
123.0 123.6 125.0 125.6

236.5
22 7 . 4
196.6
2 1 3. 9
126. 1

255. 1
23 8 . 8
197.0
21 3 . 9
127. 1

2 4 5 . 7 2 4 8 . 5 259. 1 2 5 2 . 2
24 0 . 4 23 7. 8 2 4 7 . 3 2 5 5. 4
198.3 198.6 198.6 199.8
21 7 . 5 22 1 . 3 223. 1 223. 1
128.3 129.6 130.3 130.8

24521
24920
2 4996

C O M P O N E N T S FOR S T A T I O N A R Y B U I L D I N G S .................. . . . . .
P A R T I C L E B O A R D ...........................................................
F A B R I C A T E D H A R D B O A R D P R O D U C T S ......................................

DEC/75

135. 1
143.3
130.9

123.7
133.6
122.2

127.9
139.8
125.5

132.3
149.5
126.7

132.3
152.4
127.0

132.3 132.3
152.8 155.6
129. 1 129.5

136.7
152.3
132.6

136.7
144.5
132.7

141.4
139.5
131.3

2 5 11 2
251 13
2 5 11 5
2 5120
2514 1

W O O D L I V I N G ROOM, LI BR AR Y, SUNR OO M, & HALL F U R N I T U R E
. . . .
W O O D D I N I N G R O O M AND K I T C H E N FU RN IT U R E, E X C E P T C A B I N E T S . . .
WO OD BEDROOM FURNITURE
..............................................
UPHOLSTERE D WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
............................
METAL H O US EH OL D DI NI NG AND BREA KF AS T FU RN IT UR E
...............

173.5
188.7
182. 1
164.9
179.7

166.5
182.4
176.9
160.8
169.6

166.5
182.4
176.9
161.6
173.8

170.2
182.4
176.9
161.6
174.5

170.5
183. 1
176.9
163.0
174.5

170.5
184.8
179.6
163.0
174.5

173.5 173.5
187 .4 191.2
180.8 184.7
164.8 165.7
176.4 180.2

174.0
191.2
184.7
166.7
133.4

174.0 179.6
191.2 193.8
184.7 186.5
167 .4 168.0
183.7 188.4

25 1 4 3
2 5151
25152
25 1 5 3
25154

M E T A L PO RC H, LAWN, A N D O U T D O O R F U R N I T U R E
.......................
IN NE RS PR IN G MA TTRESSES, OTHER THAN CRIB SI ZE
..................
O T H E R M A T T R E S S E S , I N C L U D I N G C R I B M A T T R E S S E S ....................
B E D S P R I N G S ................................. .. .........................
C O N V E R T I B L E S O F A S ......................................................

217. 1
149.7
164.3
147.2
162.4

209. 0
147.3
163.3
145. 1
161.3

207.9
147.3
163.3
145. 1
161.3

2 0 9. 7
NA
163.3
145. 1
161.3

209.7
147.3
163.3
145. 1
161.3

210.4
147.3
163.3
145. 1
161.3

210.4
147.3
163.3
145. 1
163.6

210.4 222.5 229.3 229.3 228.3 228.2
151.8 150.9 150.9 150.9 150.9 154.5
164.9 164.6 164.6 164.6 164.6 168.8
149.4 148.6 148.6 148.6 148.6 152. 1
163.6 163.6 163.6
NA 163.0
NA

2521 0
25221

W O O D O F F I C E F U R N I T U R E .................................................
M E T A L O F F I C E SE A T I N G , I N C L U D I N G U P H O L S T E R E D ....................

194.7
194.2

186.2
187.9

187 . 1 190.8
187.0 191.1

193.5
194.7

193.5
194.7

193.5
194.7

194.9
195.9

197 .5 197.5 20 0 . 0 2 0 0 . 9 2 0 0 . 9
195.9 195.9 195.9 195.9 20 1 . 3

2611 1
26 1 1 2
2621 1
26 2 1 3
26 2 1 4

S P E C I A L A L P H A A N D D I S S O L V I N G W O O D P U L P ............................
OT H E R PULP, I N C L U D I N G P U L P M I L L B Y P R O D U C T S , E X C E P T TA LL OIL. .
N E W S P R I N T ................................................................
C O A T E D P R I N T I N G AN D C O N V E R T I N G P A P E R
............................
B O O K P A P E R U N C O A T E D ...................................................

191.5
171.5
22 6 . 3
168.0
161.8

192.7 192.7
169.9 168.7
2 1 6. 7 21 6. 7
161.5 162.6
155.3 155. 1

192.5
166.8
228. 1
165.0
154.5

192.5
166.9
228. 1
165.2
157.2

192.5
166.2
228. 1
165.9
159. 1

191.6
167.7
228. 1
169.0
162.4

191.1 191.1 191.1 189.3
167.9 167.9 182.7 183. 1
230.5 230.5 230.5 230.5
169.8 169.7 173.6 174.4
162.4 166.3 169.3 172.3

DE C / 7 5

D E C/ 67
DEC/74

DEC/75

DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73

Se e footnotes at e n d of table.




85

191.9
166.5
2 1 6. 7
t64.3
155. 1

240.9
249. 1
191.1
212. 0
126.0

141.4
135.7
137.5

142. 1 142. 1
133.3 130.4
139. 1 137.7
181.3
197 .2
188.3
168. 1
188.4

181 .3
197 .2
188.3
168. 1
189.2

189.3
183. 1
230.5
174.7
172.3

Table 10. Producer price indexes for the output of selected census product classes, 19781 Continued
—
1972
CENSUS CODE

PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

OTHER
BASES

ANN
AVG

JAN.

FEB.

MAR.

APR.

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG. SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

26216
26217
26218
2631 1
26312

WRITING AND RELATED PAPERS
.....................................
UNBLEACHED KRAFT PACKAGING AND INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPER. .
PACKAGING/INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPER,EX.UNBLEACHED KRAFT . .
UNBLEACHED KRAFT PACKAGING/INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPERBOARD .
BLEACHED PACKAGING I INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPERBOARD . . . .

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

112.2
108.2
108.6
101.8
119.2

106.2
103.3
106.5
96.5
114.5

107.4
103.3
106.5
97.4
116.4

107.6
104.2
106.5
99.0
118.3

108.7
105.0
106.5
99.7
118.5

111.2
105.3
106.5
100.5
118.9

111.9
107. 1
108.2
101.1
118.9

111.9
106.9
108.2
101.4
1 18.8

112.3
108.8
109.0
101.3
118.8

115.5
112.7
109.0
105.4
120. 1

117.4
113.5
11 1.8
105.9
121.2

117.9
113.6
112.5
106.5
122. 1

118.3
114.2
112.5
106.7
123.4

26313
26314
26413
26431
26433

SEMICHEMICAL PAPERBOARD ..........................................
C0M3IHATXQN FOTNTSH P * P E P ? 0 A S P ................................
GUMMED PRODUCTS ...................................................
GROCERS’ I VARIETY BAGS (PAPER) * WARDROBE, SHOPPING
. . . .
SHIPPING SACKS AND MULTIWALL BAGS ............................

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

102.0
108.7
116.0
116.7
123. 1

96. 1
103. 1
108.6
107.8
120.3

95.8
104. 1
108.6
107.8
120.3

97.4
104.4
108.6
107.8
120.3

101.2
108.4
116.5
113.9
120.3

100.8
108.4
116.5
114.7
120.3

101.4
108.4
116.5
114.2
121.4

102.2
109.5
118. 1
117.3
121.4

102.2
109.6
118. 1
117.3
121.4

106.6
111.5
118. 1
118.8
121.4

106.4
112.4
119.7
124.5
130.0

106.8
112.4
121.3
127.6
130.0

106.8
112.7
121.3
129. 1
130.0

26471
26472
26541

SANITARY NAPKINS AND TAMPONS
...................................
SANITARY TISSUE HEALTH PRODUCTS ................................
MILK AND OTHER BEVERAGE CART0N5 .................................

223.3
259.2
183.2

220.3 220.3 220.3 220.3 220.3 220.3 220.3 220.3 220.3 220.3 238.5 238.5
246.6 248.0 250.9 254.3 258.0 258.0 261.3 261.5 261.5 264.5 270. 1 275.2
180.7 180.7 180.7 180.7 180.7 180.7 186.9 186.9 185.0 185.0 185.0 185.0

26542
26543
26551
26552
26611

CUPS AND LIQUID-TIGHT CONTAINERS
..............................
OTHER SANITARY FOOD CONTAINERS, BOARDS, AND TRAYS ............
PAPERBOARD FIBER DRUMS WITH METAL, WOOD, OR PAPERBOARD ENDS .
FIBER CANS, TUBES, AND SIMILAR FIBER PRODUCTS ................
INSULATING BOARD
.................................................

154. 1
177. 1
217.9
124.5
202.6

147.8
168.9
216.4
120.7
190.0

147.8
168.9
216.4
121. 1
190.7

151.3
175.9
216.4
121. 1
196.9

155.3
175.9
216.4
121.7
199.7

155.3
175.9
216.4
123.2
202.9

155.3
176.3
216.4
123.2
202.3

155.3
176.3
216.4
125.9
204.7

155.3
176.3
216.4
125.9
206.7

155.3
176.3
216.4
125.9
208.7

155.3
182.3
222.3
127.6
211.6

155.3
186. 1
222.3
127.8
208.2

159.6
186.4
222.3
129.4
208.9

28121
28122
28123
28124
28161

CHLORINE, COMPRESSED OR LIQUEFIED ..............................
SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH) .....................................
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA) ................................
TITANIUM PIGMENTS .................................................

DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/75

198.9
203.8
206. 1
199.6
113. 1

207.6
183.6
212.5
200.4
111.7

196.3
185. 1
209.5
202.5
109.8

200.0
194.0
205.9
202.0
109.8

198.4
194.0
203.3
202. 1
NA

198. 1
194.0
199.4
204.9
109.8

198.8
208.2
207 .2
195.6
111.3

194.7
208.2
205.0
195.6
NA

196. 1
212.9
205.6
197. 1
1 13.6

195.8
212.9
205.8
193.5
116.3

198.4
212.9
206.7
191.2
116.3

198.7
220.0
206. 1
205.5
116.3

203.3
220.0
205.8
204.7
1 16.3

28162
28193
28194
28195
28196

OTHER WHITE OPAQUE PIGMENTS .....................................
SULFURIC ACID .....................................................
INORGANIC ACIDS, EXCEPT NITRIC, SULFURIC, AND PHOSPHORIC
. .
ALUMINUM OXIDE
...................................................
.......................................
OTHER ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS

DEC/75
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/74
DEC/73

94.3
165.0
167.3
151.5
176. 1

93.4
166.2
161.7
147.2
171.0

92.8
163.9
163. 1
148.4
175. 1

88.7
164.4
165.4
151.5
175. 1

88.7
163.0
16 1.6
152.3
176.3

88.7
165.2
166. 1
151.8
176.6

93.5
163.4
166.7
151.8
176.8

93.2
165. 1
172.3
152.7
177.3

93.3
164.9
174.5
152.5
177.3

94.4
166.7
172.2
152.3
177.0

97.9
167. 1
168.4
153.0
176.8

101.2
164. 1
166.6
152.3
177.3

105.3
166.0
169.4
152.7
176.3

28197
28213
28214
28220
28232

POTASSIUM/SODIUM COMPOUNDS (EXC.BLEACHES, ALKALIES/ALUMS) . .
THERMOPLASTIC RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS . . . . . . . . .
THERMOSETTING RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS ...................
SYNTHETIC RUBBER (VULCANIZABLE ELASTOMERS)
. . •..............
..............
RAYON YARN, VISCOSE AND CUPRAMMONIUM PROCESSES

DEC/73
DEC/75
DEC/75

240.3
111.0
97.8
178.6
191.9

231.6
109.6
100.1
171.9
186.0

234.0
109.2
100.3
175.4
186.5

234.0
109.8
99.5
175.8
186.6

239.9
110.6
97.2
175.8
186.7

240.8
111.6
97.2
176.2
192.6

240.8
111.9
97.2
177.8
192.4

242.6
112. 1
97.2
178.2
191.7

241 .6
111.4
97.2
179.4
194. 1

243.9
111.3
97.0
179.9
193.8

244.2
111.1
96.5
181. 1
196.9

244.3
111.0
96.5
184.6
197.7

246.3
112.0
97.4
186.7
198. 1

28241
28242
28331
28341
28342

POLYAMIDE FIBERS, NYLON, EXCEPT NONTEXTILE MONOFILAMENTS
. .
OTHER NONCELLULOSIC SYNTHETIC ORGANIC FIBERS
................
SYNTHETIC ORGANIC MEDICINAL CHEMICALS, IN BULK
..............
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS AFFECTING NEOPLASMS ..............
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS ACTING ON CENTRAL NERVOUS SYS . .

101.9
103.5
137.7
137.8
135.9

100.7
107.1
132.6
131.4
132.9

100.4
107. 1
132.7
135.7
134.6

100.6
106.9
132.7
135.7
134.6

101.3
104.3
138.2
135.7
134.6

101.5
103.8
139.0
135.7
135.8

101.8
101.8
139.0
138.4
135.8

102.0
101.7
139.0
138.4
135.8

102. 1
101.3
139.0
138.4
135.8

101.8
101.6
139.0
138.4
136.3

102.5
101.2
139.0
138.4
136.6

103.7
103. 1
140.4
143.0
138.9

104.5
102.5
141.3
144.4
139.0

28344
28348
28412
28413
28441

PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS ACTING ON THE RESPIRATORY SYS . .
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS AFFECTING PARASITIC DISEASES. . .
HOUSEHOLD DETERGENTS
............................................
SOAPS* EXCEPT SPECIALTY CLEANERS, HOUSEHOLD ..................
SHAVING PREPARATIONS
................ . .......................

DEC/71

153.6
122.3
175.7
194.6
145.6

146.7
119.4
167.6
182.6
142.9

146.8
120.2
173.8
183.4
142.9

149.9
120.2
173.8
186.7
144.0

150.6
120.2
173.9
191.6
144.0

150.6
120.2
174.0
193.7
144.0

150.4
120.2
174.0
196. 1
144.0

153.4
121.2
174.0
196.7
146.4

153.7
122.5
174.2
196.6
146.4

155.9
125. 1
176.5
199.2
147.0

159.4
125. 1
182. 1
201.6
148.4

163. 1
125. 1
182.4
202.7
148.4

163. 1
127.8
182.5
204.8
148.4

28442
28444
28445
28651
28655

PERFUMES, TOILET WATER, AND COLOGNES
.........................
DENTIFRICES, INCLUDING MOUTHWASHES, GARGLES, AND RINSES . . .
OTHER COSMETICS AND TOILET PREPARATIONS .......................
............................................
CYCLIC INTERMEDIATES
CYCLIC (COAL TAR) CRUDES
.......................................

DEC/71
DEC/73
DEC/75

164. 1
150.2
130. 1
237.8
114. 1

158.5
144.5
126.6
241.3
111.5

162.6
144.5
127.0
235. 1
111.8

162.6
144.5
130.3
232.7
112.4

165.0
144.5
130.6
234.2
112.8

165.0
144.5
130.6
234.5
112.7

165.0
154.3
130.6
235.8
112.8

165.0
154.3
130.6
236.8
1 13.6

165.0
154.3
130.8
238.8
114.2

165.0
154.3
130.8
238.5
1 14.8

165.0
154.3
130.8
241.3
116.5

165.0
154.3
130.8
241.5
117.2

165.0
154.3
132.2
242.8
119.2

28692
28731
28732
28741
28742

MISCELLANEOUS ACYCLIC CHEMICALS/CHEMICALS PRODUCTS, EX,UREA .
SYNTHETIC AMMONIA, NITRIC ACID, AND AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS
. . .

234.2
93.5
99.6
112. 1
150. 1

234. 1 236.5 235.6 235.0 234.0
92.8 95. 1 96.6 96.5 95.6
97.3 98.3 101.5 102.3 101.1
106.9 108.4 107. 1 109.3 109.3
140.8 144.4 152.5 151.8 150.9

28743
28752
28921
28994

MIXED FERTILIZERS, PRODUCED FROM ONE OR MORE MATERIALS
. . .
FERTILIZERS, MIXING ONLY
.......................................
EXPLOSIVES (EXCEPT GOVERNMENT-OWNED, PLANTS)
................
GELATIN, EXCEPT READY-TO-EAT DESSERTS ..........................

178.4
179.2
2*12.5
86.0

177.2 176.4 176.7 177.8 178.3 178.5 177.4 178.2 178.8 179.2 180.6 181.7
178.0 177.2 177.5 178,6 179. 1 179.3 178.2 179.0 179.6 180.0 181.4 182.6
218.1 21*.? 219.7 ?!<>.< 219.0 219. 1 21*.9 218.6 221.9 233.0 233.0 233.4
86.0 86.0 86.0 86.0 86.0 86.0 86.0 86.0 86.0 86.0 86.0 86.0

29111
29112
29113
29114
29115

GASOLINE
..........................................................
JET FUEL
..........................................................
K E R O S E N E .................. .......................................
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL ..............................................
RESIDUAL FUEL OIL .................................................

290.1
398. 1
120.9
395.0
497.9

278.8
387. 1
1 19.4
393.7
514.7

276.8
393.3
119.6
390.3
494.6

279.6
396.6
119.7
390.2
505.8

285.2
397.4
119.9
390.3
509.3

291.5
400.0
119.4
390.2
494,4

297.2
401.2
119.9
390.6
480.7

301.3
403.2
119.6
390.9
481.4

304.5
403,8
121.5
397.0
485.3

304.0
402.7
124.3
404.4
501.7

309.8
405.7
127.6
414.8
5t2.8

29116
29117
29118
29119
29510

DEC/75
LIQUEFIED REFINERY GASES (FEED STOCK AND OTHER USES)
. . . .
DEC/75
LUBRICATING OILS AND GREASES, MADE IN REFINERIES
............
UNFINISHED OILS AND LUBRICATING OIL BASE STOCK
..............
381.9 350.9 367.6
PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS
.....................................

130.2
112.9
349.6
247.7

145.5 141.8 139.8 137.7
109.3 110.1 110.6 110.7
333.5 337.7 337.7 342.6
367.6 367.6
237.5 242.9 242. 1 242.9

136.3
111.0
344. 1
367.6
245.7

129.7
112.5
352.0
375.5
246.7

126.5
114.3
357.7
402.3
250.8

123.7
114.4
355.9
400.8
250.6

122.8
112.2
356.7
400.8
250.6

119.3
116.5
359.0
399.9
254.5

118.9
116.7
357.2
399.9
254.5

120.4
116.7
360.6
NA
254.0

29522
29523

ROOFING ASPHALTS AND PITCHES, COATINGS, AND CEMENTS .........
ASPHALT AND TAR ROOFING AND SIDING PRODUCTS ..................

DEC/75
DEC/75

117.0
131.0

112.8 112.8 1 13.4 113.5 113.5 116.8 119.9 120.0 120.2 120.3 120.3 120.3
123.9 123.9 123.9 129.5 129.5 129.5 132. 1 133.3 133.3 137.6 137.6 137.6

30111
30112
30113
30114
30115

PASSENGER CAR AND MOTORCYCLE PNEUMATIC TIRES (CASINGS). . .
TRUCK AND BUS (AND OFF-THE-HIGHWAY) PNEUMATIC TIRES .........
OTHER PNEUMATIC TIRES AND SOLID TIRES ..........................
ALL INNER TUBES ...................................................
TREAD RUBBER, TIRE SUNDRIES AND REPAIR MATERIALS
............

DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73
DEC/73

150.3
157.5
160.7
174.9
148. 1

144.3
152.2
153.7
167.7
146. 1

142.6
151.8
153.7
167.7
146. 1

144.0
152. 1
156. 1
172.0
146.8

146.2
154.6
158.8
176. 1
145.9

150.2
156.9
161.5
172.2
147.0

150.7
157.6
162.4
172.2
147.0

151.3
157.8
162.4
172.2
147.0

151.3
157.8
162.4
173.3
148.4

151.3
158.7
161.5
176.0
149.0

155.7
160.7
162.3
179.9
152.5

158.0
163.7
167.0
185.0
152.5

158.4
166.3
167.0
183.9
149.0

3021 1
30212
30310
3041 1
30412

RUBBER AND PLASTICS PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR .......................
RUBBER AND PLASTICS SHOES, SLIPPERS, OTHER FOOTWEAR, N.E.C. .
RECLAIMED RUBBER
.................................................
RUBBER AND PLASTICS BELTS AND BELTING, FLAT ...................
RUBBER AND PLASTICS BELTS AND BELTING, OTHER THAN FLAT
. . .

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/73
DEC/75
DEC/75

121.7
117.2
155.3
118.0
120.6

118.5
114.5
152.6
115.2
118.2

118.5
114.5
153.9
115.2
118.5

118.5
114.5
153.3
115.2
118.5

118.5
115.7
155.0
115.2
118.5

118.5
115.7
154. 1
115.2
118.5

118.5
116.4
155.2
118.3
120.0

118.5
116.4
156.4
119.0
119.7

118.5
116.4
156.7
119.0
122.5

128.0
120.2
156.4
119.0
123.3

128.0
120.7
156.4
119.0
123.3

128.0
120.7
156.4
122.7
123.3

128,0
120.7
157.4
122.7
123.3

30413
30414
30696
30697
30790

RUBBER AND PLASTICS HOSE, HORIZONTAL REINFORCED ..............
RUBBER AND PLASTICS HOSE, CONTINUOUS MOLDED NONHYDRAULIC
. .
RUBBER HEELS AND SOLES
..........................................
DRUGGIST AND MEDICAL SUNDRIES ...................................
CONSUMER AND COMMERICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, N .E.C..............

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/71
DEC/75
DEC/75

124.0
127.3
189. 1
115.1
NA

118.9
119.4
182.0
112.5
NA

120.3
119.4
182.0
112.5
NA

121.2
122.9
183.2
112.5
NA

122.3
126.9
183.2
112.5
NA

123.0
129.9
186.8
116.4
NA

124.3
129.9
186.8
116.4
114.9

126.3
129.9
193.9
116.4
114.7

126.3
129.9
193.9
116.4
114.7

126.3
129.9
194.2
116.4
115.3

126.3
129.9
194.2
116.4
115.3

126.3
129.9
194.2
116.4
115.5

126.3
129.9
195. 1
116.4
116.0

30791
30792
30793
30794
30795

UNSUPPORTED PLASTICS FILM, SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES
.........
FOAMED PLASTIC PRODUCTS . . . ...................................
LAMINATED SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES ..............................
PACKAGING AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS ..............................
INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, EXCEPT BELTING ..................

DEC/70
JUN/78
DEC/70
JUN/78
JUN/78

157.2
NA
146.6
NA
NA

156.0 156.0 156.9 156.9 156.4 156.6 156.9 157.8 157.9 157.6
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 100.0 99.8 100.0 100.0 102.8
142. 1 142.8 143.2 144.6 145.0 145. 1 146.6 148.9 150.7 149.2
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 100.0 100. 1 100.1 100.6 101. 1
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 100.0 99.9 100.5 102.4 102.5

158.0
102.7
150.9
101.1
102.7

159.5
102.3
149.7
101.2
103.3

PHOSPHORIC ACID ...................................................
SUPERPHOSPATE AND OTHER PHOSPHATIC FERTILIZER MATERIALS . . .

DEC/75

DEC/7 1
DEC/71
DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1

DEC/73
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/76

DEC/75

DEC/75

S e e f o o tn o te s a t e n d o f t a b l e .




86

276.5
392.9
120.3
395.5
502.6

275.7
393.6
119.9
391.7
491.5

231.3 232.3 234.0 233.6
94.9 93.9
92.4 92. 1
100.3 99.5 98.6
99.5
107.8 108. 1 117.7 117.0
150.9 150.7 147.5 148.9

235.2 233.9 234.8
92.2 90.4 89.8
100.4 98.6
98.2
118.0 117.7 118.0
155.3 155.9 151.5

Producer price indexes for the output of selected census product classes, 19781 Continued
—
967=10

ILSSS OTHERUI.s e INDICATED)

1972
: sus c
n

OTHER
BASES

ANN
AVG

DEC/75

111.3 111.3 111.5 111.4 111.4 112.0 112.4 114.5 114.5 113.8 115. 1 113.5
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 156.7 157.6 158.4 159.6 159.6 160. 1
NA
NA
NA
NA 202.6 203.7 203.7
NA 203.2 203.4 203.4
NA
NA
NA 100.0
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

JAN.

FEB.

MAR.

APR.

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG. SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

30796
30797
30798
30799

..............................
CONSTRUCTION PLASTICS PRODUCTS
PLASTICS DINNERWARE, TABLEWARE, AND KITCHENWARE ............
REGENERATED CELLULOSIC PRODUCTS, EXCEPT RAYON ..............
CUSTOM COMPOUNDING OR PURCHASES RESINS.......................

DEC/70
JUN/78

112.7
NA
NA
NA

31111
31113
31420
31431
31433

FINISHED CATTLE HIDE AND KIP SIDE LEATHERS
................
FINISHED SHEEP AND LAMB LEATHERS
............................
HOUSE SLIPPERS
.................................................
MEN'S DRESS SHOES ..............................................
MEN'S WORK SHOES
..............................................

DEC/69
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/71

234. 1
240.3
122.6
126. 1
189.3

206. 1
227.2
118.6
118.9
175.7

206.6
226.7
119.7
122.3
179.4

205.7
228.9
119.7
122.4
179.4

205.8
227.8
120.6
125.2
186. 1

206.3
227.8
120.6
125.2
187.0

NA
227.8
120.6
125.2
187.4

215.7
230. 1
122.8
125.2
187.4

245.7
233.4
123.2
126.6
189.7

263.3
249.2
123.6
129.2
194.7

265.4
257.6
127.3
131.1
196.8

277. 1
275.6
127.3
131. 1
203.8

276.9
271. 1
127.3
131.1
203.8

31441
31442
31443
31444
31492

WOMEN'S
WOMEN'S
WOMEN'S
WOMEN'S
M ISSES’

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/71

112.2
116.2
116.8
116.8
136.8

111.3
107.7
108.4
108. 1
134.8

111.3
108.3
109.2
108.6
135.0

111.3
108.3
109.2
108.6
135.0

111.6
114.3
114.6
114.8
135.0

111.7
116.3
116.8
117.1
135.0

111.7
116.3
116.8
117. 1
135.0

111.7
116.3
116.8
117. 1
137.5

112.5
117.5
118.3
118. 1
136.5

112.8
117.5
118.3
118. 1
137.6

113.4
123.2
123.6
124.0
139.4

113.4
124. 1
124.8
124.8
140.6

113.4
124. 1
124.8
124.8
140.6

32111
32112
32113
32114
32210

SHEET (WINDOW) GLASS
..........................................
PLATE AND FLOAT G L A S S .........................................
LAMINATED GLASS, MADE FROM GLASS PRODUCED IN SAME ESTAB . .
OTHER FLAT GLASS, MADE FROM GLASS PRODUCED IN SAME ESTAB. .
GLASS CONTAINERS
..............................................

DEC/71
DEC/75
DEC/71
DEC/75

192.4
116.6
121.0
122.4
244.4

184.2
108. 1
120.3
121.0
236.5

184.2
113.9
120.3
121.6
236.3

184.2
113.9
120.3
121.6
236.3

192.6
117.9
120.3
122. 1
236.3

192.6
117.9
120.3
122. 1
236.3

192.6
117.9
120.3
122. 1
248.7

195.0
117.9
120.3
122. 1
248.7

195.0
117.9
121.3
122. 1
250.7

195.0
117.9
121.3
122. 1
250.7

195.0
117.9
121.3
122. 1
250.7

197.8
117.9
121.3
122. 1
250.7

200.3
119.5
124.6
127.7
250.7

32313
32410

LAMINATED GLASS, MADE OF PURCHASED GLASS
..................
CEMENT, HYDRAULIC(INCLUDING COST OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS)
.

DEC/75

116.3
251.3

115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 115.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 116.6 119.7
243. 1 243. 1 243.3 251.2 251.2 251.2 254.0 254.8 255.7 256.2 256. 1 256. 1

32511
32512
32530
32550
32591

BRICK, EXCEPT CERAMIC GLAZED AND REFRACTORY . ..............
3LAZED BRICK AND STRUCTURAL HOLLOW TILE .....................
CLAY FLOOR AND WALL TILE, INCLUDING QUARRY TILE ............
CLAY REFRACTORIES ..............................................
i/ITRIFIED CLAY SEWER PIPE AND F I T T I N G S .....................

234.4
168.3
144.3
222.2
171.5

224.0
167.7
140.5
214.9
165. 1

224.4
167.7
140.5
215.7
168.7

228.0
167.7
142.0
215.7
168.7

230. 1
167.7
142.0
215.9
169.0

230.6
167.7
142.0
216.7
169.0

230.7
167.7
145.2
216.5
170.5

231.9
167.7
145.2
217.3
173.6

234. 1
167.7
145.2
227.3
173.8

243.2
167.7
145.2
228.8
174.2

243.3
167.7
145.2
232.1
174.2

244.6
171.2
149.4
232.9
174.4

247.9
171.2
149.4
232.9
176.9

32610
32620
32630
32690
32710

i/ITREOUS & SEMIVITREOUS PLUMBING FIXTURES, ACCESSORIES
. .
VITREOUS CHINA & PORCELAIN TABLE 4 KITCHEN ARTICLES . . . .
EARTHENWARE (SEMIVITREOUS) TABLE AND KITCHEN ARTICLES . . .
POTTERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C., INCLUDING CHINA DECORATING
. . .
CONCRETE BLOCK AND BRICK
.....................................

189.8
268.7
224. 1
122. 1
201.8

182. 1
257.3
214.9
116.7
191.6

183.7
257.3
214.9
116.7
193.2

187.0
257.3
214.9
116.7
195.3

188.7
257.3
214.9
116.7
195.9

188.9
269. 1
214.9
119.5
198.5

190.9
269. 1
214.9
119.5
200.2

191.9
269. 1
232.2
124.0
201.8

192.5
269. 1
232.2
124.0
205.8

192.2
278.6
232.2
126.2
207.5

193.0
NA
232.2
127.9
207.8

192.6
285.6
232.2
127.9
211.7

194.4
285.6
238.8
129.6
211.7

32730
32740
32751
32911
32912

?EADY-MIXED CONCRETE
..................................... . .
LIME (INCLUDING COST OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS)
..............
3YPSUM BUILDING MATERIALS .....................................
UONMETALLIC ARTIFICIAL (SYNTHETIC) SIZED GRAINS ...........
HONMETALLIC BONDED ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
.......................

218.9
254.4
231.9
238.5
209.5

207.8
241.8
212.2
229.7
205.4

210.8
246.5
217.9
229.7
205.7

211.3
252.3
218.8
232.4
205.8

212.9
252.6
223.3
235.6
205.8

214.2
255.3
231.5
235.5
205.8

216.6
253.5
232.5
237.5
205.8

219.9
257.0
237.5
237.5
205.8

224. 1
258.0
238.9
237.5
205.8

225.5
258.0
238.9
237.5
205.8

227.2
258.3
239.5
245. 1
218.7

227.2
258. 1
245.6
252.2
221.7

229. 1
261.2
246.3
252.2
221.7

32913
32914
32961
32970

W N M E T A L L I C COATED ABRASIVE PRODUCTS AND BUFFING WHEELS . .
1ETAL ABRASIVES INCLUDING SCOURING PADS .....................
1INERAL WOOL FOR STRUCTURAL INSULATION
.....................
MONCLAY REFRACTORIES, EXCEPT DEAD-BURNED MAGNESIA .........

166.3
103.8
124.5
133.0

159.7
103.3
121.3
128.9

164.4
103.3
121.8
129.0

166.4
103.3
122.4
129.0

166.8
103.2
122.7
129.2

166.8
101.9
122.5
129.2

166.8
102.0
126.0
129.2

167.2
104.4
126.0
131.6

167.2
104.7
125.8
137. 1

167.5
104.7
126.0
138. 1

167.5
104.8
125.9
138. 1

167.5
105.0
126.6
138.5

167.5
105.0
126.8
138.5

33120
33121
33122
33123
33124

OTHER STEEL MILL PRODUCTS, EXCEPT WIRE PRODUCTS ............
COKE OVEN AND BLAST FURNACE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING FERROALLOYS
STEEL INGOT AND SEMIFINISHED SHAPES .........................
HOT-ROLLED SHEET AND STRIP, INCLUDING TIN-MILL PRODUCTS . .
HOT-ROLLED BAR SHAPES, PLATES, STRUCTURAL SHAPES AND PILING

254.9
331.8
272.3
244.9
263.3

238.2
317.7
250.3
227.6
242.3

249.4
323.0
259.3
236.9
251.5

249.3
323. 1
261.8
239.7
255.4

253.0
323.3
273.8
243.2
260.9

253.0
330.9
274.6
243.6
261.6

253.0
331.0
274.6
243.7
262.8

254. 1
331. 1
273.5
243.8
263.4

261.4
340.2
279. 1
250.3
270.3

261.4
340.2
279. 1
250.2
271.0

262.0
340.3
279.3
253.2
273.0

262.0
340.2
281. 1
253.5
273.7

262.0
340.4
281. 1
253.5
274. 1

33125
33126
33127
33128
33131

STEEL WIRE (PRODUCED IN STEEL MILLS)
. . . . ..............
STEEL PIPE AND TUBES (PRODUCED IN STEELS) ..................
COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND STRIP (PRODUCED IN STEEL MILLS)
COLD-FINISHED STEEL BARS AND BAR SHAPE
.....................
FERROMANGANESE .................................................

263. 1
256.4
246.3
240.6
238.6

252.7
243.0
231. 1
227.0
232.0

261. 1
249.2
241.8
233.9
232.0

261.7
252.0
241.6
234.2
232.0

263. 1
254.7
244.0
239.3
232.0

263.8
256.8
244.5
239.8
237. 1

263.8
256.9
244.8
239.8
242.2

263.8
256.9
245.4
239.8
242.2

264.2
262.6
252.7
245.3
242.2

264.5
262.7
252.6
245.3
242.2

266.0
262.7
252.5
247.6
242.2

266.3
259.6
252.5
247.6
242.2

266.3
259.6
252.5
247.6
245.2

33132
33133
33151
33152
33155

FERROCHkOME .....................................................
FERROSILICON
...................................................
U N I N S U L A T E D FERROUS WIRE ROPE, MADE IN WIREDRAWING PLANTS.
.......................................
STEEL NAILS AND SPIKES
STEEL WIRE, NOT PRODUCED IN STEEL MILLS .....................

246.4
241.7
233.0
273.3
266.4

244.5
234.8
224.1
265.7
255.7

244.5
234.8
224.2
268.7
264.6

244.5
234.8
224.3
268.7
265. 1

244.5
234.8
224.4
270.5
266.3

247.6
234.8
226.8
270.5
267.2

247.6
234.8
238.0
269.9
267.2

247.6
245.3
238.0
269.9
267.2

247.6
245.3
238.0
276. 1
267.7

247.6
248.8
238.0
279.9
268.0

243.7
249.2
238.0
279.9
269.4

243.7
249.2
238.0
279.9
269.4

253.7
253.9
244.5
279.9
269.4

33156
33167
33168
33176
33216

FENCING AND FENCE GATES, MADE IN WIREDRAWING PLANTS . . . .
COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND STRIP (NOT MADE IN STEEL MILLS)
COLD-FINISHED STEEL BARS * BAR SHAPES (NOT MADE-STEEL MILLS)
...........
5TEEL PIPE AND TUBES (NOT MADE IN STEEL MILLS)
10LDS FOR HEAVY STEEL INGOTS
................................

234.2
244.6
236.5
256.4
304.5

220.5
229.6
223. 1
243.0
298.3

224.9
239.8
230.4
249. 1
298.3

228.9
239.6
230.4
252.0
298.3

233.6
242.3
235. 1
254.7
298.3

233.6
242.9
235.5
256.7
298.3

235. 1
243.2
235.5
256.9
298.3

237.6
243.9
235.5
256.9
305.7

238.7
251.0
241.0
262.6
305.7

238.7
250.9
241.0
262.7
305.7

238.7
250.7
243.3
262.7
314.3

239.8
250.7
243.3
259.6
316.5

239.8
250.7
243.3
259.6
316.5

33218
33219
33221
33312
33323

CAST IRON SOIL PIPE AND FITTINGS
............................
3THER GRAY IRON CASTINGS (EXCEPT DUCTILE) ..................
STANDARD MALLEABLE CASTINGS ...................................
DEFINED PRIMARY COPPER
.......................................
DEFINED PRIMARY LEAD . . . . . ..............................

232.6
116.3
123.0
NA
247.8

219.5
113.9
118.5
155.0
242.4

219.5
113.9
118.5
158. 1
242.4

219.5
113.9
118.5
NA
242.4

219.5
115.4
118.5
159.6
242.4

219.5
116.0
118.5
160.0
235.1

219.5
116.6
121.6
165.3
227.7

245.7
116.6
125.0
158.4
227.7

245.7
116.6
125.0
172.0
240.6

245.7
116.7
127.3
169.5
242.4

245.7
118.0
127.9
NA
271.8

245.7
119.2
127.9
NA
279.2

245.7
119.2
128.9
177.9
279.2

33334
33347
33395
33412
33413

DEFINED PRIMARY ZINC
..........................................
ALUMINUM INGOT
.................................................
>RECIOUS METALS (PRIMARY SMELTING)
.........................
SECONDARY COPPER (PIG, INGOT, SHOT ETC.)
..................
SECONDARY LEAD (PIG, INGOT, SHOT, ETC.) .................. ;

214.5
218.0
410.3
157.0
318.5

208. 1
214.5
369.8
151.3
311.1

208. 1
214.5
376.5
151.3
311.2

197.9
214.5
404. 1
151.3
304.7

197.9
216. 1
388.4
151.3
301.9

197.9
216.7
376.9
156.7
294.2

208.6
216.7
395.6
156.7
298.3

207.6
219.2
397.2
156.7
303. 1

221.3
220.8
440.0
156.7
315.4

222.3
220.8
431.3
156.7
319.8

232.4
220.8
466.5
162. 1
333.6

235.8
220.8
437.0
166.4
372. 1

235.8
220.8
439.8
166.4
356.8

33414
33417
33513
33514
33515

5ECONDARY ZINC (PIG, INGOT, SHOT, ETC.) .....................
ALUMINUM INGOT, PRODUCED BY SECONDARY SMELTERS
...........
COPPER AND COPPER-BASE ALLOY ROD, AND SHAPES
..............
COPPER AND COPPER-BASE ALLOY SHEET, STRIP, AND PLATE
. . .
COPPER AND COPPER-BASE ALLOY PIPE AND TUBE ................

DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

176.2
214.7
106.9
110.4
122.3

172.8
205.5
103. 1
105.4
117.2

172.8
206.9
102.8
107.0
119.6

165.5
NS
104. 1
106.2
119.7

165.3
209. 1
105.3
107.5
120. 1

165.3
213.5
105.9
107.7
120.8

175.2
210.2
107.4
109.5
122.2

175.2
216.4
106.3
109.5
120.5

175.2
217.7
108.6
111.9
121.6

180.2
218.3
107.9
111.9
124.5

182.6
219.7
109. 1
115.3
126.4

192.5
221.9
111.0
115.9
126.2

192.5
222.6
111.2
117.0
129.3

33531
33532
33533
33541
33542

ALUMINUM PLATE
.................................................
ALUMINUM SHEET
.................................................
>LAIN ALUMINUM F O I L ................ ...........................
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ROD, BAR, AND OTHER EXTRUDED SHAPES . . .
ALUMINUM EXTRUDED AND DRAWN TUBE
............................

DEC/75
DEC/75

132.7
139.4
159.2
224.5
130.2

121.9
131.1
149. 1
218.7
124.7

122.9
131.8
*51.0
219.6
124.7

128.7
136.6
151.0
223.4
125.3

128.7
137.9
154.7
224.9
125.3

128.7
137.9
154.7
224. 1
125.3

128.7
138.2
157.7
225.0
126.8

133.0
140.7
161.4
225.0
133.2

138.4
143. 1
165. 1
225.0
134.0

138.4
143. 1
165. 1
225.0
134.0

138.4
143. 1
167.0
225.0
135. 1

138.4
144. 1
167.0
228.6
135. 1

146.0
144.7
167.0
229.8
138.9

33552
33553
33561
33562
33571

POLLED ALUMINUM ROD, BAR AND STRUCTURAL SHAPES
............
ALUMINUM INGOT PRODUCED IN ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS .........
4ICKEL AND NICKEL- BASE ALLOY MILL SHAPES (INCLUDING MONEL)
riTANIUN MILL SHAPES
..........................................
ILUM./ALUM. BASE ALLOY WIRE PRODUCED IN NONFERROUS PLANTS .

DEC/75
DEC/75

174.2
218.0
120. 1
101.2
223. 1

167.8
214.5
115.0
98.9
209.3

167.8
214.5
115.0
98.9
209.3

170.4
214.5
115.0
98.9
225.2

173. 1
216. 1
120.0
98.9
225.2

173. 1
216.7
120.0
101.1
225.2

173. 1
216.7
121.6
101.4
225.2

173. 1
219.2
121.6
101.4
225.2

178.9
220.8
121.6
101.3
225.2

178.9
220.8
121.6
101.4
225.2

177.3
220.8
121.6
103.9
227.5

177.3
220.8
123.2
103.9
227.5

179.7
220.8
124.8
103.9
227.5

33572
33576
33577
33578
33579
33691

COPPER AND COPPER-BASE ALLOY WIRE ............................
APPLIANCE WIRE AND CORD AND FLEXIBLE CORD SETS
............
1AGNET WIRE .....................................................
’
OWER WIRE AND CABLE
..........................................
ITHER INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE, N . E.C ........................
'INC AND ZINC-BASE ALLOY CASTINGS ............................

DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/69
DEC/75

161.7
159. 1
128.6
114.9
122.6
89. 1

156. 1
154.3
125.8
112.6
116.9
88.3

157.8
155.6
126.5
112.9
118.7
88.6

155.5
155.6
125.5
112.6
118.9
88.5

159.2
155.6
127.4
113.5
119.8
NA

NA
155.6
127.4
115.3
121.2
88.5

162.6
157.7
129.5
114.2
124.2
88.6

156.9
157.9
126.5
113.4
121.8
89. 1

161.5
157.9
127.0
113.7
120.9
89.6

161.5
158.9
127.3
118.7
122.7
88.7

166.0
161.4
130.7
116.0
125.5
89. 1

170.0
171.1
134. 1
117.6
129.5
90.3

171. 1
167.9
135.9
117.7
130.7
90.7

SHOES, FLATS
..........................................
SHOES, LOW HEEL .......................................
SHOES, MEDIUM HEEL
...................................
SHOES, HIGH HEEL
.....................................
................................
AND CHILDREN'S SHOES

DEC/75

DEC/71
DEC/76
DEC/75
DEC/74

DEC/67
DEC/75
DEC/75

DEC/75

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87

Table 10. Producer price indexes for the output of selected census product classes, 19781 Continued
—
1972
CENSUS CODE

PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

34111
34112
34121
34212
34231

STEEL CANS AND TINWARE END PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ICE CREAM . .
ALUMINUM CANS .....................................................
STEEL PAILS (12-GALLON CAPACITY AND UNDER)
..................
.....................
RAZOR BLADES AND RAZORS, EXCEPT ELECTRIC
MECHANICS', HAND SERVICE TO O L S ................................

34250
34294
34310
34333
34411

FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL FOR BRIDGES .......................
...........
METAL WINDOW SASH AND FRAMES (EXCEPT STORM SASH)
METAL COMBINATION SCREEN AND STORM SASH AND DOORS ...........
METAL TANKS COMPLETE AT FACTORY (STANDARD LINE NONPRESSURE) .
METAL ROOFING AND ROOF DRAINAGE EQUIPMENT .....................

34445
34481
34494
34524
34621

METAL FLOORING AND SIDING . . ...................................
PREFABRICATED METAL INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS . . .
FABRICATED CONCRETE REINFORCING BAR AND BAR JOISTS
.........
EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENERS, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT
..............
DROP, UPSET AND PRESS STEEL FORGINGS (CLOSED DIE) ............

ANN
AVG

JAN.

FEB.

MAR.

APR.

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG. SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

127. 1
124.3
207. 1
155.9
235.0

118.0
117.0
198.2
NA
228.2

122.0
120.7
198.2
153. 1
229.4

123.9
122.0
198.2
149.6
229.7

123.9
122.0
201.5
NA
229.9

127.0
122.3
206.5
157.0
230.5

126.9
122.7
208.7
157.0
232.2

127.3
124.7
208.7
157.0
235.8

128.6
126.6
208.7
157.0
238.4

128.4
126.6
211.3
157.0
238.4

133.6
129.0
214.8
157.0
239.8

132.9
128.8
215. 1
157.0
241.2

132.8
128.8
215.2
157.0
246.4

159.0
187.8
210.0
181.2
232.8

151.8
182.6
201.8
176.8
218.4

153.8
183.7
204. 1
178.8
226.5

156. 1
184. 1
207. 1
178.8
228.3

157.2
184. 1
208.5
179.7
233. 1

158.2
185.4
209.6
181.4
232.8

159.5
185.8
209.7
181.4
232.8

159.5
187.3
211. 1
181.8
234.3

159.5
187.4
211.8
182.7
236.1

159.5
189.3
213.9
182.7
236.8

160.5
191.8
213.9
182.7
238.2

165.5
195.6
213.9
183.0
238.2

167.4
196.0
214.9
185.0
238.4

221.7
182.2
178.6
227.9
123.2

206.9
170.8
170.6
211.8
115.9

215.3
171.7
171.8
220.0
118.9

217. 1
183.4
171.8
220.0
120. 1

220.3
183.8
171.8
227.2
122.5

220.6
183.8
179.7
227.2
122.6

221.9
184.0
179.7
227.2
122.6

223.3
184.0
179.7
227.2
123. 1

224.4
184.0
181.6
232.8
125.9

226.3
184. 1
181.6
232.8
126.4

226.3
184. 1
181.6
234.3
126.4

228.1
184.9
185.4
234.9
126.9

230.2
187.4
187.5
238.8
126.9

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

125.9
121.2
112. 1
103.3
269.5

116.2
114.8
97. 1
99.9
255.4

117.4
114.6
106.0
99.8
255.4

121.7
114.6
108.5
100.2
263.2

122.0
119.3
109.7
100.8
264.3

122.4
120.8
112.2
101.9
267.9

123.3
122.4
112.9
102.0
268.1

129.0
122.4
114.0
103.0
266.5

131.2
123.8
114.8
104.0
274.0

131.4
124.9
114.8
106.4
274.8

131.6
125.4
115.5
106.6
279.5

132.3
125.5
117.3
107. 1
282.3

132.3
125.5
121.8
107.5
282.3

DEC/75
DEC/75

HANDSAWS, SAW BLADES, AND SAW ACCESSORIES .....................
BUILDERS’ HARDWARE ..............................................
METAL PLUMBING FIXTURES ..........................................
CAST IRON HEATING BOILERS, RADIATORS, AND CONVECTORS
. . . .
FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL FOR BUILDINGS .....................

34412
34422
34424
34437
34444

OTHER
BASES

DEC/7 1
DEC/75

34650
34692

JOB STAMPINGS, AUTOMOTIVE .......................................
..............................
JOB STAMPINGS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE

DEC/75
DEC/75

118.8
117.9

113.7 114. 1 115.2 116. 1 118.0 118.0 119.3 121. 1 121.8 122.2 123.0 123.0
111.3 111.9 112.7 113.0 113.0 118.7 121.0 121. 1 122.0 122. 1 123.3 124.3

34820
34931
34941

SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION,30 MM AND UNDER (1.18 INCHEStUNDER) . .
HOT FORMED SPRINGS
..............................................
AUTOMATIC REGULATING AND CONTROL VALVES .......................

DEC/75
JUN/76

119.5
207.6
117.6

119.2 119.2 119.2 119.2 116.7 118.4 118.3 118.7 119. 1 120.4 121.2 124.2
199.8 203.5 203.8 206.3 206.5 206.5 208.1 208.7 210.5 212.3 212.4 212.4
112.2 113.0 113.7 114.8 115.5 117.4 117.9 119.3 119.5 121.2 123.0 124.0

34942
34943
34944

VALVES FOR POWER TRANSFER (PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC) .........
OTHER METAL VALVES FOR PIPING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT .........
PLUMBING AND HEATING VALVES AND SPECIALTIES ..................

DEC/71
JUN/76
DEC/75

157. 1
110.2
112.4

153.9 153.9 155.8 156.7 158.3 159.4 157.2 157.2 156.8 158.7 158.9 158.9
107. 1 107.5 107.8 108. 1 108.6 109.8 110.5 111.2 111.7 112.3 113.5 113.9
109.6 109.6 109.6 110.4 110.4 112.6 112.6 113.2 113.2 114.0 116.6 116.6

34945
34946
34952
34961
34966

METAL FITTINGS, FLANGES, AND UNIONS FOR PIPING SYSTEMS
. . .
FITTING AND ASSEMBLIES FOR TUBING AND HOSE ..................
PRECISION MECHANICAL SPRINGS
...................................
NONINSULATED FERROUS WIRE ROPE NOT PRODUCED BY WIRE DRAWERS .
FENCING AND FENCE GATES NOT PRODUCED BY WIRE DRAWERS
. . . .

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

237.7
118.5
113.5
225. 1
116.7

223.9
111.9
110.4
214.2
108. 1

34980
34992
34993

FABRICATED PIPE AND FITTINGS
...................................
COLLAPSIBLE TUBES ................................... . .........
FLAT METAL STRAPPING
. . . . . . . .
.........................

DEC/75

266.3
220.9
118.0

250.6 253.3 258.8 264.5 264.5 264.5 268.6 268.6 272.4 275.2 277.2 277.2
209.9 209.9 215.7 219.6 219.6 219.4 219.4 221.5 221.8 224.3 233.0 236.6
115.4 117.9 117.9 114.6 116.4 116.4 116.4 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3

35191
35192
35193
35194
35195

GASOLINE ENGINES, UNDER 11 HORSEPOWER, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT
. . .
GASOLINE ENGINES, 11 HORSEPOWER AND OVER, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT . .
................
DIESEL ENGINES (EXCEPT FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES)
DIESEL ENGINES (FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES) .........................
OUTBOARD MOTORS ...................................................

125.2
123.7
123.7
119.6
211.6

117.4
118.8
118.4
115.6
204.4

117.4
118.8
118.4
115.6
205.0

122.2
120.2
118.8
117. 1
206.0

122.2
120.2
118.8
117. 1
208.4

122.2
120.2
120.7
117. 1
210.7

122.2
120.2
122.4
118.9
210.7

122.2
126.7
126.0
118.9
210.7

130.7
127.8
126.0
118.9
213.8

131.5
127.8
127.6
123.9
213.8

131.5
127.8
128.8
123.9
218.5

131.5
127.8
128.8
123.9
218.5

131.5
127.8
129.8
123.9
218.5

35196
35199
35231
35233
35235

GAS ENGINES (EXCEPT GAS TURBINES) ..............................
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES . . . .
................................
WHEEL TRACTORS AND ATTACHMENTS
PLANTING, SEEDING, AND FERTILIZING MACHINERY ................
HARVESTING MACHINERY
............................................

261.8
208.4
122.5
127.0
123.3

232.4
201.6
118.6
122. 1
120.1

232.4
204.9
119.8
122.2
120.4

232.4
204.9
119.8
1*2.5
120.8

232.4
205.6
120.0
122.7
120.8

255.0
206. 1
120.2
122.8
121. 1

266. 1
206.7
120.3
124.5
121.7

276.8
210.6
121.5
126.8
121.9

276.8
210.6
122.0
130.6
122.5

276.8
210.6
126.0
131.2
125.5

286.7
209.5
126.2
132.0
126.2

286.7
214.8
127.0
133. 1
128.6

286.7
214.8
128.0
133.9
129.4

35236
35237
35242
35247
35311

................................ ..............
HAYING MACHINERY
PLOWS AND LISTERS ................................................
GARDEN TRACTORS AND MOTOR TILLERS ..............................
LAWNMOWERS AND SNOW BLOWERS .....................................
CONTRACTORS' OFF-HIGHWAY WHEEL TRACTORS EX. PARTS/ATTACHS . .

119.2
127.7
119.6
169.9
249.5

115.6
123.9
116.9
166.4
240.2

115.6
124.0
116.9
166.4
240.2

115.6
123.8
117.2
166.6
240.2

115.6
124.7
117.2
166.6
244.4

115.7
126.4
117.2
166.6
245.3

117.6
126.5
117.2
166.8
247. 1

117.6
127.2
118.9
165.7
247.6

120.7
127.2
121.0
171.4
249.4

121.5
129. 1
123.4
173.7
254.0

124.7
130.0
123.2
175.9
260.7

124.7
134.0
123.2
176.0
262.5

125.7
135.2
123.2
176.2
262.6

35312
35313
35314
35316
35317

TRACKLAYING TYPE TRACTORS, EXCEPT PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS . . .
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR TRACKLAYING TYPE TRACTORS .........
..................
POWER CRANES DRAGLINES, SHOVELS, AND PARTS
MIXERS, PAVERS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDING PARTS
. . .
TRACTOR SHOVEL LOADERS, EXCLUDING PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS . . .

DEC/75
DEC/72

252.5
116.5
182. 1
194.3
121. 1

236. 1
114.3
174.5
187.8
116.0

236.7
113.8
176.8
188.2
117.2

236.7
113.8
177.7
188.7
117.3

246.2
114.8
179.2
188.9
118.8

252.3
114.8
180.3
192.5
119.6

252.9
114.8
181.3
195.0
120.5

253.9
115.5
183.4
195.0
121.4

256.3
115.5
184.2
195.3
122.3

259.6
118.0
185.4
197.0
123.3

265.7
120.5
186.5
199.9
124.0

266.7
120.5
187.2
201.5
126.0

267.4
121.4
188.9
201.5
126.7

35318
35319
35321
35322
35323

SCRAPERS, GRADERS, ROLLERS, I OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK,TRAILERS
. .
OTHER CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PARTS .
UNDERGROUND MINING * MINERAL BENEFICIATION MACHINERY/EQUIP. .
CRUSHING, PULVERIZING, AND SCREENING MACHINERY
..............
ALL OTHER MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
.....................

DEC/72

236.0
259.2
227.5
227.5
159.5

226.2
249.0
215.7
218.4
157.0

227.6
251.5
218. 1
218.7
157.0

230.8
251.8
218.6
220. 1
159.0

232.6
254.0
219.4
221.8
159.0

233.9
255.7
226.4
223.7
159.0

234. 1
255.9
228.6
226.3
159.0

235.5
257.3
230.0
228.3
159.0

237.3
263.4
231.2
230.6
159.0

238.9
263.8
232. 1
231.8
159.0

242.2
267.0
234.7
233.4
159.7

245.7
270. 1
237.0
237.6
163.4

247.3
271.3
238.0
239.5
163.4

35324
35331
35333
35334
35340

PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
. .
ROTARY OILFIELD AND GASFIELD DRILLING MACHINERY t EQUIPMENT .
OILFIELD I GASFIELD PRODUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
. . .
OTHER OILFIELD t GASFIELD MACHINERY AND TQOLS(EXCEPT PUMPS) .
................................
ELEVATORS AND MOVING STAIRWAYS

230.9
271.3
272.9
230. 1
204.2

216.5
260.9
261.4
215.4
197.6

217.0
265.0
262.5
216. 1
198. 1

228.4
265.1
262.7
224.6
198. 1

228.4
266.3
265.9
224.8
198.8

228.4
266.7
271.8
225.0
199.5

228.4
267.2
273.5
229.0
205.2

231.0
268.2
276.7
234.4
205.5

237.6
269.5
276.8
237.9
207.5

237.6
272.7
277.9
238. 1
208.6

237.6
283. 1
279.0
238. 1
209.5

239.5
285.2
282.4
240.6
210.8

239.8
286. 1
284.5
237.2
211.5

35362
35371
35413
35414
35415

OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANES AND MONORAIL SYSTEMS
..............
INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS AND TRACTORS
................................
GEAR CUTTING AND FINISHING MACHINES ............................
GRINDING AND POLISHING MACHINES ..............................
LATHES
............................................................

DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1

143.2
211.2
282.5
205.7
196.4

138.4
202.4
267.4
194.8
183.8

138.5
206. 1
267.7
196.9
187.2

139.5
206.6
267.7
198.9
188.5

140. 1
207.9
269.0
199.6
192.3

140.7
208.3
278.9
200.6
193.7

140.9
209.2
279.0
202.6
195.8

141.4
211.7
279.0
204.5
195.9

144. 1
213.3
279.0
206. 1
198.2

144. 1
215.0
283.9
208.8
200.4

147.8
215.5
304.3
214. 1
202.9

148.5
218.4
305.5
218.4
208.7

154. 1
220.5
308.2
223.1
209. 1

35416
35419
35421
35422
35423

MILLING MACHINES
................................................
PARTS FOR METAL-CUTTING TYPE MACHINE TOOLS, SOLD SEPARATELY .
PUNCHING, SHEARING, BENDING, AND FORMING MACHINES ............
PRESSES, INCLUDING FORGING PRESSES
. . . . . .
..............
OTHER METAL-FORMING MACHINE TOOLS, INCL. FORGING MACHINES . .

DEC/7 1
DEC/72
DEC/7 1
DEC/7 1
DEC/75

184.4
204.8
193.5
229. 1
126.4

173.0
191.5
178.2
216.0
120.7

173.0
189. 1
180.8
218.0
121. 1

174.7
189. 1
184.8
221.6
124.5

177.5
191.4
187.0
224.2
124.5

178.7
200.2
188.0
224.3
124.5

188. 1
200.9
192.6
225.7
125.5

189.3
208.7
193.0
226.0
126. 1

190.7
211.4
193.0
229.5
129.9

190.7
215.5
199.0
235.9
129.9

191.2
218.6
206.9
240.3
129.9

192.9
218.7
208.8
241.3
129.9

192.9
222.7
209.3
246.4
130.4

35424
35451
35452
35461
35462

PARTS FOR METAL-FORMING MACHINE TOOLS .......................
SMALL CUTTING TOOLS FOR MACHINE TOOLS/METALWORKING MACH.
. .
PRECISION MEASURING TOOLS .......................................
POWER DRIVEN HAND TOOLS, ELECTRIC ..............................
POWER DRIVEN HAND TOOLS,PNEUMATIC AND POWER ACTUATED.........

DEC/72

210.1
194.7
166.9
116.9
112.9

200. 1
188.2
161.6
115.6
108.7

201. 1
188.5
163.3
116.0
109.3

202.4
189.0
164.0
116.1
110.0

202.4
190.7
165.8
116.4
110.9

206.7
190.9
166.0
116.7
111.3

206.7
192.9
166. 1
116.4
112. 1

206.4
194.3
166. 1
116.2
112.6

206.4
195.6
166.5
116.6
113.4

214.8
197.9
167.6
116.8
113.9

220.4
199.8
170.0
118. 1
117. 1

223.8
203.2
172.5
118.9
117.4

229.8
205.6
172.8
119.1
117.7

35493
35511
35512
35514
35521

..............
WELDING AND CUTTING APPARATUS, EXCEPT ELECTRIC
DAIRY t MILK PRODUCTS PLANT MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT .........
COMMERCIAL FOOD PRODUCTS MACHINERY, EX. WRAPPING MACHINES . .
PACKING, PACKAGING * BOTTLING MACHINERY FOR INDUST. PRODS.
.
TEXTILE MACHINERY ................................................

DEC/7 1
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/69

139.8
117.0
249.9
117.0
188.0

136.4
114.4
236.6
113.6
182.4

138.8
114.6
236.6
114.2
182.8

139.7
114.8
246.7
114.5
183.0

139.8
114.8
248. 1
114.5
184. 1

139.8
114.8
248.5
115.8
184.2

139.8
114.9
248.8
116.0
185.6

140.3
114.9
251. 1
116.9
192.8

140.3
116.6
253.6
117.5
192.9

140.3
119.6
253.6
118.6
190.6

140.3
121.6
255.7
119. 1
191.2

141.0
121.6
259. 1
121.0
192.3

141.3
121.6
260.9
122.3
194.0

35522
35531
35532

PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR TEXTILE MACHINERY ..................
WOODWORKING MACHINERY INCLUDING PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS . . . .
WOODWORKING MACHINERY FOR HOME WORKSHOP INCL. PARTS/ATTACH. .

DEC/69
DEC/72
DEC/75

168.2
160.3
129.6

162.6 162.6 162.8 163.7 163.7 163.7 169.8 173.6 173.6 173.6 173.6 175.4
154.6 154.4 155.9 156.7 158.4 159.4 159.4 163.9 164.5 164.5 165.8 166.0
123.9 123.9 126.8 126.8 129. 1 131.3 130.3 130.3 131.8 131.8 134.4 134.4




DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

DEC/75

DEC/72
DEC/72
D EC/71
DEC/74

DEC/75
DEC/75

230.4
114.8
110.4
215.7
109.0

232.0
114.8
111.1
216.5
113.6

232.0
117.8
111.1
218.8
114.7

234. 1
117.8
111.1
221.4
114.7

236.4
117.8
111.1
229.5
116.4

241.0
120.8
111.1
229.9
119.2

236.6
120.8
111.1
229.8
120.5

238.8
120.8
113.5
229.8
120.5

241.7
121.6
115.8
230.2
120.5

252.7
121.6
122.9
230.2
121.8

252.7
121.6
122.9
235.1
121.8

Table 10. Producer price indexes for the output of selected census product classes, 19781 Continued
—
tt967=100 UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

1972
CENSUS CODE

OTHER
BASES

ANN
AVG

JAN.

FEB.

MAR.

APR.

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG. SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

35551
35553

................................
PRINTING PRESSES, LITHOGRAPHIC
TYPESETTING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ............................

DEC/69
DEC/75

185.9
101.4

175.2 176.5 180.2 180.9 184.8 184.8 188. 1 188. 1 190.3 190.3 192. 1 199.7
102.3 101.8 100.2 100.4 100.4 100.8 100.8 100.8 100.8 102.8 102.8 102.8

35591
35612
35613
35622
35623

CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES MACH. t EQUIPMENT I PARTS .
HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER PUMPS .....................................
DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS * PUMPS, INCL. PUMP JACKS/CYLINDERS. .
TAPER (EXCEPT THRUST) ROLLER BEARINGS* COMPLETE ..............
OTHER ROLLER BEARINGS, COMPLETE ................................

DEC/75
DEC/70
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

121.8
161.7
118. 1
128. 1
129.0

116. 1
157.5
114.8
121.2
121.9

117.3
157.5
114.8
121.2
121.9

117.3
157.4
115.4
121.2
124.9

120.2
157.4
115.9
121.2
127.7

120.2
158.8
116.7
128.5
127.7

120.5
161.6
118.9
132.0
129.8

120.5
163.0
119.0
132.0
129.8

120.5
163.0
119.9
132.0
129.8

125.6
164. 1
119.9
132.0
129.8

127. 1
164.9
119.9
132.0
131.7

128.4
167.6
120.3
132.0
136.2

128.4
167.2
121.2
132.0
136.2

35624
35631
35671
35672
35681

MOUNTED BEARING ...................................................
AIR AND GAS COMPRESSORS AND VACUUM PUMPS
.....................
ELECTRIAL INDUSTRIAL FURNACES AND OVENS, METAL PROCESSING . .
FUEL-FIRED INDUSTRIAL FURNACES AND OVENS,METAL PROCESSING . .
PLAIN BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS, UNMOUNTED
.......................

DEC/70
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/74

211.7
181.3
123.6
125.4
118. 1

206.4
177.4
119.2
118.2
107.7

206. 1
178.6
120. 1
118.5
107.7

209.6
178.6
120. 1
118.8
114.4

212.5
178.6
122.7
123.5
114.4

212.5
179.3
123.6
126.5
119.9

212.5
180.5
123.2
126.9
119.9

212.5
180.5
123.7
127.0
119.9

212.5
180.6
124.8
127.6
120.9

212.5
182.5
125.3
128.2
120.9

213.7
184.9
126.6
129.4
NA

214.9
187. 1
126.8
129.6
126.9

215.2
187. 1
127. 1
130.2
126.9

35691
35742
35743
35760
35793

111.0
84.7
99.0
178. 1
116.4

106.2 107.6 107.7 108.4 109.3 110.6 111.5 112.5 112.9 114.3 115.2 116.0
84.4 84.4 84.4 84.4 84.9 84.9 84.9 84.9 84.9 84.9 84.9 84.9
98.6
98.6 98.6 98.6
98.0 99.5 99.5 99.5 99.5 99.5 99.5 98.6
173.7 174.9 176.0 176.0 176.0 175.9 176.5 176.9 178.2 182.3 183.6 186.7
113.3 113.3 115.7 113.2 113.2 115.6 115.6 118.7 119.4 119.4 119.4 119.4

35797
35811
35851
35852
35853

PACKING AND PACKAGING MACHINERY,N.E.C .........................
ELECTRONIC CALCULATING MACHINES ................................
.......................
ACCOUNTING MACHINES AND CASH REGISTERS
SCALES AND BALANCES, EXCEPT LABORATORY
.......................
DUPLICATING MACHINES
............................................
/
TYPEWRITERS .......................................................
..............................
AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING MACHINES
HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT ROOM AIR-COHDITIONERS . . . .
UNITARY AIR-CONDITIONERS
.......................................
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
............................

131.9
161.5
104.7
112.4
170.9

129.2
155.4
101.7
108.4
166.6

129.2
159. 1
102.3
108.9
166.7

129.2
159.4
102.6
109.3
167.6

129.2
160.2
103.0
110.0
168.9

131.0
160.2
103.2
111.3
171.2

131.0
160.9
103.3
112. 1
171.2

133.5
161.3
104.6
113.0
172.3

133.5
162.5
105.3
113.0
172.5

133.9
162.5
105.8
114.9
172.9

133.9
162.9
106.8
1 15.2
173. 1

134. 1
166.5
108.3
115.8
173.8

135.2
166.5
109. 1
116.9
173.9

35854
35855
35858
35921
35922

COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSOR UNITS,ALL REFRIGERANTS ............
CONDENSING UNITS, ALL REFRIGERANTS..............................
WARM AIR FURNACES (EXCEPT FLOOR f MALL) f PARTS/ATTACHMENTS .
t
t
CARBURETORS, NEW AND REBUILT
...................................
PISTONS AND PISTON RINGS
.......................................

DEC/75
DEC/75

103.5
103.6
164. 1
138.7
129.5

100. 1
100.0
157.7
130.2
122.2

100. 1
100.0
158.3
130.2
123. 1

100. 1
100.5
160.4
136.5
124.5

100. 1
102.0
162.2
136.5
128.2

103. 1
105.3
162.4
136.5
128.2

103. 1
105.3
163.0
141.3
128.2

103. 1
105.8
163.0
141.3
130.2

103. 1
105.8
165.0
141.3
130.2

105.6
NA
166.8
141.3
130.2

108.0
NA
169.0
141.3
134.5

107.6
105.8
169.0
143.9
135.9

107.7
105.8
172. 1
143.9
138.3

35123
359*2

VALVES (INTAKE AND EXHAUST) .....................................
PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS ..............................

DEC/75
DEC/75

122.9
117. 1

120.9 120.9 120.9 120.9 120.9 120.9 121.7 121.7 121.7 124.5 129.6 129.6
113.5 114.6 114.6 115.7 115.7 116.4 116.4 117.2 118. 1 119.8 121.0 122.6

36122
36127
36131
36132
36133

POWER AND DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS, EXCEPT PARTS ...........
POWER REGULATORS, BOOSTERS, REACTORS, OTHER TRANSFORMERS
. .
SWITCHGEAR, EXCEPT DUCTS AND RELAYS ............................
POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS ALL VOLTAGES ............................
LOW VOLTAGE PANELBOARDS AND DISTRIBUTION BOARDS ...........

153.5
185.7
179.2
162.3
214.4

150.8
182.2
172.7
160.0
200.7

150.7
181.9
174.6
159.5
204. 1

150.0
181.9
173.9
158.9
205.0

150.5
182. 1
175.7
160.2
207.0

150.6
182.8
178.7
160.0
211.1

153.5
188.0
180.5
163.3
211.0

154.0
188. 1
180.3
161.7
218.3

154.2
188.4
181.3
162.9
217.8

155. 1
186.0
182.0
164. 1
223.2

155.0
186.4
182.8
163.8
223.8

159.9
189.7
183.4
167.2
222.4

158.2
191.2
184.8
165.8
227.9

36134
36136
36211
36212
36231
36232

FUSES AND FUSE EQUIPMENT, UNDER 2300 VOLTS
..................
DUCT, INCLUDING PLUG-IN UNITS f ACCESSORIES,750 VOLTSftUNDER
t
FRACTIONAL HORSEPOWER MOTORS
...................................
INTEGRAL H.P. MOTORS/GENERATORS, EXC. LAND TRANS. EQUIP.
. .
ARC WELDING MACHINES, COMPONENTS, EXCEPT ELECTRODES .........
ARC WELDING ELECTRODES, METAL ...................................

DEC/68
DEC/72
DEC/72

219.2
123.0
193.2
218.0
156.7
201.0

209. 1
119.7
185.4
209.3
150.0
199.0

209. 1
119.7
185.4
209.5
150.5
199.3

213.3
119.7
186.5
209.5
151.7
198.9

217.5
119.7
192.0
214.0
151.9
197.4

221.7
122.5
192.3
218.8
157.9
199.7

222.4
122.5
192.8
218.6
158.6
200.4

222.4
122.5
194.5
218.6
158.6
200.4

222.4
119.4
194.6
218.8
159.6
201.7

222.7
127.8
195.4
220.2
159.5
201.7

222.7
127.8
195.9
220.3
159.5
203.3

222.7
127.8
199.9
228.4
160.0
204.3

224.4
126.7
203.8
229.9
162.3
205.9

36233
36241
36311
36312
36321

RESISTANCE WELDERS, ACCESSORIES, AND ELECTRODES ..............
ELECTRODES
............................ .........................
ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD RANGES AND OVENS ......... ................
HOUSEHOLD OVENS AND RANGES, EQUIPMENT, AND PARTS
. . . . . .
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATORS, INCLUDING COMB. REFRIG.-FREEZERS . .

DEC/75
DEC/75

153.5
121. 1
157.9
115.3
113.2

146.3
118.3
155.7
113. 1
110.2

146.3
118.3
155.7
113.1
110.2

148.0
118.3
155.7
113. 1
111.7

149.5
118.3
157.2
113. 1
113.4

150. 1
118.3
156.9
113. 1
113.4

150. 1
118.3
157.3
113.5
113.4

150. 1
118.3
157.5
116.2
114.0

150. 1
123.0
158.9
116.2
114.7

156.4
125.6
159.0
116.2
NA

164.2
125,6
158.7
116.9
114.7

164.2
125.6
161.0
119. 1
114.7

166. 1
125.6
161.3
119.6
114.7

36331
36342
36350
36360
36392

HOUSEHOLD MECHANICAL WASHING MACHINES , DRYERS
..............
ELECTRIC RAZORS AND DRY SHAVERS ................................
HOUSEHOLD VACUUM CLEANERS, INCLUDING PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS. .
SEWING MACHINES f PARTS, EXCLUDING CASES AND CABINETS . . . .
t
HOUSEHOLD WATER HEATERS# EXCEPT ELECTRIC
.....................

157. 1
134.9
131. 1
111.1
186.9

152.8
131.5
127.7
106.7
187.7

153.5
131.5
128.9
106.7
182. 1

154. 1
131.5
131.0
107. 1
182.6

156.0
132.8
131.0
110.8
184.4

156.0
134. 1
131.0
111.8
187.5

156.6
134. 1
131.0
111.8
187.3

157.5
136.0
131.0
111.8
187.3

158.7
137.4
131.0
111.8
189.9

159.0
137.4
131.0
NA
186.4

159.0
137.4
133. 1
112.8
188.4

160.8
137.4
133. 1
115.4
189.3

160.8
137.4
133. 1
115 4
189.3

36394
36410
36441
36442
36443

DISHWASHING MACHINES AND FOOD WASTE DISPOSERS ................
ELECTRIC LAMPS (BULBS ONLY), INCLUDING SEALED BEAM LAMPS
. .
POLE LINE AND TRANSMISSION HARDWARE ............................
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CONDUIT FITTINGS .......................
OTHER NONCURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES AND SUPPLIES . . . .

143.5
212.0
219.2
194.9
265.0

140.2
198.8
195.0
176.7
246.4

140.5
204.4
200. 1
176.4
246.4

141.0
210.0
201.8
185.3
256.7

142.4
210.0
222. 1
189.5
263.3

142.3
210.0
223.2
191.7
263.5

143.0
210.1
224.4
197.6
264. 1

143.0
210.7
224.3
199.3
264. 1

144.7
210.9
226.5
203.6
271. 1

144.8
212.0
226.9
203.6
271. 1

145. 1
219.8
226.6
204.3
277.8

147.5
223.4
228.7
204.3
277.8

147.5
223.4
231.0
206.6
277.8

36451
36462
36463
36470
36485

RESIDENTIAL TYPE ELECTRIC FIXTURES, EXCEPT PORTABLE .........
COMMERCIAL f INSTITUTIONAL TYPE ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURES. .
t
INDUSTRIAL TYPE ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURES, ..................
VEHICULAR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING PARTS/ACCESSORIES). .
OUTDOOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
.....................................

197. 1
168. 1
183.9
156. 1
180.2

187. 1
160.7
174.5
147. 1
174.5

190. 1
165. 1
176. 1
147. 1
175.4

192.4
166.0
176.4
148.9
176.2

196.4
166.0
176.4
148.9
176.3

196.4
166. 1
177.5
152.9
176.3

196.4
166. 1
183.6
152.9
176.5

196.3
168.4
188.0
152.9
182.0

196.3
168.4
188.0
164.6
182. 1

201.4
169.6
188.0
164.6
185.4

204.0
172.0
191. 1
164.6
185.4

204.0
174.4
193.3
164.6
186.3

204.0
174.5
193.3
164.6
186.4

36512
36623
36710
36730
36741

HOUSEHOLD TELEVISION RECEIVERS, INCLUDING T.V. COMBINATIONS .
INTERCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRIC ALARM SYSTEMS . . .
RECEIVING TYPE ELECTRON TUBES, EXCEPT CATHODE RAY ...........
TRANSMITTAL, INDUSTRIAL, f SPECIAt PURPOSE ELECTRON TUBES . .
t
INTEGRATED MICROCIRCUITS (SEMICONDUCTOR NETWORKS) ............

DEC/75

84.3
NA
209. 1
163.2
69.3

NA 81.7 83.3 85.4 85.7 85.7 85. 1 85.0 85.7
83.4 83.4 83.4
NA
NA
NA 100.0 101.7 101.7 101.7 102.9 102.9 102.9
NA
NA
196.7 196.7 196.7 196.7 204.7 212.4 212.4 212.4 220.0 220.0 220.0 220.0
153.3 155.4 157.0 157.0 160. 1 162.3 165.2 165.8 168.8 168.8 171.6 172.9
74.7 74.2 73.9 69.3 69.3 69.3 67.2 66.9 66.7 66.6 66.6 66.6

36742
36743
36749
36750
36760

TRANSISTORS .......................................................
DIODES AND RECTIFIERS ............................................
OTHER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES .....................................
CAPACITORS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS
.......................
RESISTORS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS .........................

DEC/75
DEC/75
JUN/76
DEC/67
DEC/67

91.7
101.6
85.8
127.6
143.2

92.9 92.8 92.8 92.6
91.0 91.0 91.0 91.0 91.0 91.0
91.7 91.7
101.6 101.6 101.6 101.6 101.6 101.6 101.6 101.6 101.6 101.6 101.6 101.6
87.3 86.6 86.6 86.6 86. 1 85.8 85.7 85.7 84.5 84.5 84.5 85.3
126.6 126.6 127.9 127.9 127.0 127. 1 127.3 127.5 128.3 128.3 128.7 128.2
137.2 137.3 141.6 142.3 143.0 142.3 142.3 142.5 145.8 147.0 148.5 148.6

36780
36920
36944

ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS ............................................
PRIMARY BATTERIES* DRY AND WET
................................
SPARK PLUGS . . . . ..............................................

DEC/75

118.1
161.7
162. 1

111.6 112.7 116.0 116.0 116.0 118.2 119.6 119.6 120. 1 120.9 123. 1 122.9
161.6 161.6 161.6 161.7 161.8 161.8 161.8 161.8 161.9 161.9 161.6 161.6
157.8 157.8 157.8 163.5 163.5 163.5 163.5 163.5 163.5 163.5 163.5 163.5

37111
37112
37113

PASSENGER CARS, KNOCKED DOWN OR ASSEMBLED .....................
TRUCK TRACTORS, TRUCK CHASSIS AND TRUCKS
. . . . . .........
BUSES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
............................

154.8
192.6
197. 1

151.9 151.9 151.9 151.9 154.4 154.4 153.7 153.5 153.5 160.0 160.0 160.4
188.3 188.3 188.4 188. 1 190.6 192.0 192.3 192.5 192.6 199. 1 199.3 200.0
187. 1 187.3 187.5 187.5 188.5 202.6 202.6 204.0 204.0 204.0 204.8 204.8

38251
38252
58423
38424
38513
38734

INTEGRATING INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL ............................
TEST EQUIP. FOR TESTING ELECTRICAL, RADIO, f COMM. CIRCUITS .
t
PERSONAL INDUSTRIAL SAFETY DEVICES ..............................
ELECTRONIC HEARING AIDS ..........................................
ALL OTHER OPHTHALMIC GOODS. . . . . ........... ..............
WATCHES WITH IMPORTED MOVEMENTS ................................

DEC / 7 1
DEC/7 1
JUN/78
JUN/78
JUN/78

139. 1
138.8
NA
NA
NA
146.5

134.3 134.3 134.3 134.3 139.3 139.2 142.3 142.3 142.3 142.3
135.8 137.8 137.8 138.2 137.8 137.8 138.5 139.0 139. 1 139.7
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 100.0 100.3 100.3 100.7 101.8
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 100.0 99.9 100.4 100.4 101.1
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA 100.0 100.3 100.3 100.3 100.3
140.8 140.2 140.2 146.4 148.2 148.2 149.0 149.0 149.0 149.0

142.3
141.7
102.7
101.1
100.3
149.0

142.3
142.6
103.7
102. 1
100.3
149.0

39111
39142
39312
39420
39442
39443

JEWELRY MADE OF PLATINUM METALS AND KARAT G O L D ................
FLATWARE
..........................................................

DEC/75

DOLLS AND STUFFED TOY ANIMALS ...................................
TOYS, EXCLUDING GAMES ............................................
BABY CARRIAGES AND CHILDREN'S VEHICLES* EXCEPT BICYCLES . . .

DEC/75

165.5
250.6
138.3
137.9
113.3
179.7

122.7
240. 1
135.0
133. 1
106.9
172.9

173.0
258.9
139.5
139.7
114.3
182.3

195.4
264.4
143. 1
139.7
114.3
182.3

39491
39492
39521

FISHING TACKLE AND EQUIPMENT
...................................
GOLF EQUIPMENT
...................................................
LEAD PENCILS AND CRAYONS
.......................................

DEC/75
DEC/75

151.7
96.8
109.4

149.7 149.7 149.7 149.7 149.7 149.7 149.7 152. 1 152. 1 156. 1 156. 1 156.1
98.8 96.5 96.5 96.5 96.5 96.5 96.5 98.5 97.5
NA 98.5 92.4
106.0 106.0 106.4 106.4 in* & m a .« 1(16.4 113.7 113.7 113.7 113.7 113.7

See footnotes at end of table.




DEC/76
DEC/75
DEC/75
DEC/75

DEC/77
DEC/75
DEC/77
DEC/77

DEC/75

DEC/72
DEC/75

DEC/75

DEC/72

DEC/67
DEC/7 1
DEC/67
JUN/78

117.4
245.8
136.7
134.2
112.0
176.9

120.8
245.8
136.7
136.4
113.2
179.5

161.3
245.8
136.7
137.9
114.2
180.2

166.8
243.4
138.5
137.9
114.2
180.2

166.8
245.3
138.5
139.0
114.2
180.2

187.0
264.4
138.5
139.0
114.2
180.2

192.7
258.4
138.5
139.0
114.2
180.2

197.8
243.6
138.5
139.0
114.2
180.2

183.8
251.7
139.5
139.7
114.2
181.4

Table 10. Producer price indexes for the output of selected census product classes, 19781 Continued
—
1972
CENSUS CODE

PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION

39551
39552

INKED RIBBONS, ALL TYPES
.......................................
CARBON PAPER, STENCIL PAPER, E T C ................................

39913
39951
39952
39960
39991
39993

OTHER B R U S H E S ................ ....................................
METAL CASKETS AND COFFINS, COMPLETELY LINED AND TRIMMED . . .
WOOD CASKETS AND COFFINS, COMPLETELY LINED AND TRIMMED
. . .
LINOLEUM AND ASPHALTED-FELT-BASE FLOOR COVERING ..............
CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT AND PARTS ..............
MATCHES ............................................................

50931

IRON AND STEEL SCRAP ..............................................

DEC/75
DEC/75

JAN.

FEB.

MAR.

APR.

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUG. SEPT.

OCT.

NOV.

DEC.

102.9
105.5

163. 6
152. 7
172. 4
172. 3
105. 0
168. 1

120.2

DEC/75

102. 9 102. 9 102.9 102.9 102.9 102.9 102.9 102.9 102. 9 102. 9 102. 9 102.9
103. 0 103. 1 103. 1 105.9 105.9 105.9 106.6 106.6 106. 6 106. 6 106. 6 106.6

165.5
156.4
177.3
173.3
107.4
170.4

DEC/75

1 M onthly d ata and an n u al a v e ra g e s have b een re v is e d to re f le c t th e
a v a ila b ility of la te re p o r ts and c o rre c tio n s by re sp o n d e n ts.




ANN
AVG

OTHER
BASES

108. 3 113. 0 118.7 123.2 118.5 117.5 123.6 122.6 118. 8 117. 2 126. 7 134.8

163. 6
154. 1
174. 0
172. 3
105. 0
168. 1

163.6
154.5
174.0
172.3
105.9
168. 1

164.3
154.5
174.0
172.3
105.9
168. 1

164.3
155.0
174.0
172.3
105.9
168. 1

N .A . =Not a v a ila b le .
N . E . C. =Not e lse w h e re c la ss ifie d .

90

164.3
155.9
175. 1
173. 1
108.8
169.9

164.3
155.9
175. 1
174.8
108.8
169.9

164.3
155.9
179. 1
174.2
108.8
169.9

165. 1
157. 2
179. 1
173. 4
108. 8
173. 0

168. 1
159. 3
180. 4
174. 1
108. 8
173. 0

169. 9
160. 1
182. 3
174. 1
108. 8
173. 0

171. 1
162. 1
188. 1
174. 1
108.8
175. 1

Relative Importance of Product
Classes in the Industry-Sector
Price Index

Table 11 shows the relative importance of product
classes in the Industry-Sector Price Index in December 1978
after the sample change effective January 1979. The
relative importance of a product class represents its basic
value weight expressed as a percent of the total industry




weight. The basic value weight currently used is the 1972
value of shipments as reported in the industrial censuses,
adjusted for price change between the weight date (1972)
and the specified date.

91

511. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978
CODE

1011
10 111

10112
1092

10923
1211

12110
1311
13110
13111
13115
1442
14420
14421
14422
14292
29510
32730
1455
14551
14552
2011

2 0 1 10

20111
201 12

20 113
20114
20115
20116
201 17
201 18
20 119
2077 1
20772
20773
2013
20136
20137
20 138

201 10
2011 1
2 01 12
20114
201 15
20324
2016
20161
20 162
20163
20172
2021

202 10

20221
20222

20231
20232
20240
20262
20791
20792
20860
2022

20 221

20222
See f

DESCRIPTION

IRON O R E .............................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CRUDE IRON ORE
.................................................
TREATED IRON ORES, INCLUDING WASHED MATERIAL
..............
MERCURY O R E S ........................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MERCURY METAL ...................................................

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
C 1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978
100.000
3.599
96.401
100.000
100.000

BITUMINOUS COAL AND LIGNITE .....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
BITUMINOUS COAL AND LIGNITE ...................................

100.000

CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS ................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS, N . S . K .......................
CRUDE PETROLEUM, INCLUDING LEASE CONDENSATE ................
NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION AND DISPOSITION
.....................

100.000

CONSTRUCTION SAND AND G R A V E L ................ ............... ..
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL, N . S . K ...........................
UNPREPARED SAND AND GRAVEL
...................................
CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CRUSHED AND BROKEN STONE
.....................................
PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS
...................................
..........................................
READY-MIXED CONCRETE

100.000

KAOLIN AND BALL C L A Y ...............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CRUDE KAOLIN AND BALL C L A Y ................................... ..
PREPARED KAOLIN AND BALL CLAY ................................

100.000

MEAT PACKING PLANTS ...............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MISCELLANEOUS BYPRODUCTS OF MEATPACKING PLANTS
...........
BEEF, NOT CANNED OR MADE INTO SAUSAGE .......................
VEAL, NOT CANNED OR MADE INTO SAUSAGE .......................
LAMB AND MUTTON, NOT CANNED OR MADE INTO SAUSAGE
.........
PORK, FRESH AND FROZEN
........................................
L A R D .............................................................
PORK, PROCESSED, MADE IN MEATPACKING PLANTS ................
SAUSAGE AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS, MADE IN MEATPACKING PLANTS
.
CANNED MEATS, MADE IN MEATPACKING PLANTS
..................
HIDES, SKINS, AND PELTS ........................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
GREASE AND INEDIBLE TALLOW
...................................
MEAT MEAL AND TANKAGE ..........................................
ANIMAL AND MARINE OIL MILL PRODUCTS, INCLUDING FOOTS
. . .

100.000

SAUSAGES AND OTHER PREPARED MEAT PRODUCTS .....................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PORK, PROCESSED OR CURED, NOT MADE IN MEATPACKING PLANTS
.
SAUSAGE & SIMILAR PRODUCTS, NOT MADE IN MEATPACKING PLANTS.
CANNED MEATS, NOT MADE IN MEATPACKING PLANTS
..............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MISCELLANEOUS BYPRODUCTS OF MEATPACKING PLANTS
...........
BEEF, NOT CANNED OR MADE INTO SAUSAGE .......................
VEAL, NOT CANNED OR MADE INTO SAUSAGE .......................
PORK, FRESH AND FROZEN
........................................
L A R D .............................................................
CANNED SPECIALTIES AND CANNED NATIONALITY FOODS ...........

100.000

POULTRY DRESSING PLANTS .......................... ..............
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
YOUNG CHICKENS INC L .BROILERS, FRYERS,ROASTERS, AND CAPONS .
HENS AND/OR FOWL
...............................................
TURKEYS ..........................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
LIQUID, DRIED AND FROZEN EGGS ................................

100.000

CHEESE, NATURAL AND PROCESSED ...................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
NATURAL CHEESE, EXCEPT COTTAGE CHEESE .......................
PROCESS CHEESE AND RELATED PRODUCTS .........................

100.000

20210
20231
20232
20240
20262
20352
20354
20791
20792
20980

SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CREAMERY BUTTER ............................................
DRY MILK PRODUCTS ..........................................
CANNED MILK PRODUCTS (CONSUMER TYPE CANS) ..............
ICE CREAM AND ICES
.......................................
PACKAGED FLUID MILK AND RELATED PRODUCTS
..............
PICKLES AND OTHER PICKLED PRODUCTS
.....................
MAYONNAISE, SALAD DRESSINGS, AND SANDWICH SPREADS . . .
SHORTENING AND COOKING OILS ..............................
MARGARINE ...................................................
MACARONI, SPAGHETTI, AND NOODLES
.......................

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978
1. 115
1. 037
0.023
0.091
0. 199
0. 908
1.426
0.830
0.573
0.268

100.000

CREAMERY BUTTER ...................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CREAMERY BUTTER .................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
NATURAL CHEESE, EXCEPT COTTAGE CHEESE .......................
PR0CES5 CHEESE AND RELATED PRODUCTS ....................... ,
DRY MILK PRODUCTS . . . .......................................
CANNED MILK PRODUCTS (CONSUMER TYPE CANS) . . . . .........
ICE CREAM AND ICES
............................................
PACKAGED FLUID MILK AND RELATED PRODUCTS
..................
SHORTENING AND COOKING OILS ...................................
MARGARINE ........................................................
BOTTLED AND CANNED SOFT DRINKS
..............................

DESCRIPTION

:s at e n d of table.




100.000

5.836
58.573
35.592

25.044
7.936
62.335
2.243
1.303
1. 140

4. 120
95.880

5.838
50.570
0 .744
1.749
18.301
0.970
8.639
5.7 14
3.282
2.630
0.935
0.598
0.029

35. 120
48.660
14.385
0.041
0 .808
0.028
0. 108
0 .298
0.552

72.613
4.337
22.967
0.083

75.2 m
0.387
0.279
23.026
0 .090
0.430
0.055
0. 190
0. 192
0. 066

51.855
41.675

2024
20240
20221
20231
20262
20321
20999
2033
20331
20332
20333
20334
20335
20336
20338
20321
20323
20324
20352
20354
20371
20372
20860
20993
20999
2034
20341
20342
20322
20323
20331
20332
20333
20334
20338
20354
20372
20874
20991
20993
20995
20998
20999

2041
2041 1
204 12
20413
20415
20342
20460
2047 1
20472
20481
20483
20484
20485
20486
20487
20489
20874
20999
2044
20440

ICE CREAM AND FROZEN DESSERTS ..............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ICE CREAM AND ICES
.......................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
NATURAL CHEESE, EXCEPT COTTAGE CHEESE ..................
DRY MILK PRODUCTS ..........................................
PACKAGED FLUID MILK AND RELATED PRODUCTS
..............
CANNED BABY FOODS ..........................................
OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS, N . E.C............................
CANNED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, PRESERVES, JAMS, AND JELLIES .
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CANNED FRUITS (EXCEPT BABY FOODS) .......................
CANNED VEGETABLES (EXCEPT HOMINY AND MUSHROOMS) . . . :
CANNED HOMINY AND MUSHROOMS ..............................
CANNED FRUIT JUICES, NECTARS AND CONCENTRATES .........
CANNED VEGETABLE JUICES ...................................
CATSUP AND OTHER TOMATO SAUCES
.........................
JAMS, JELLIES, AND PRESERVES
............................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CANNED BABY FOODS ..........................................
CANNED DRY BEANS
..........................................
CANNED SPECIALTIES AND CANNED NATIONALITY FOODS . . . .
PICKLES AND OTHER PICKLED PRODUCTS
.....................
MAYONNAISE, SALAD DRESSINGS, AND SANDWICH SPREADS . . .
FROZEN FRUITS, JUICES, AND ADES .........................
FROZEN VEGETABLES ..........................................
BOTTLED AND CANNED SOFT DRINKS
.........................
SWEETENING SIRUPS AND MOLASSES
......................... ,
OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS, N . E.C............................ ..
DRIED AND DEHYDRATED FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND SOUP MIXES .
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, EXCEPT SOUP MIXES
. . . .
SOUP MIXES, DRIED ..........................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CANNED SOUPS (EXCEPT rROZEN OR SEAFOOD) ................
CANNED DRY BEANS
..........................................
CANNED FRUITS (EXCEPT BABY FOODS) .......................
CANNED VEGETABLES (EXCEPT HOMINY AND MUSHROOMS) . . . .
CANNED HOMINY AND MUSHROOMS ..............................
CANNED FRUIT JUICES, NECTARS AND CONCENTRATES .........
JAMS, JELLIES, AND PRESERVES
............................
MAYONNAISE, SALAD DRESSINGS, AND SANDWICH SPREADS . . .
FROZEN VEGETABLES ..........................................
OTHER FLAVORING AGENTS (EXCEPT CHOCOLATE SIRUPS)
. . .
DESSERTS (READY-TO-MIX) ...................................
SWEETENING SIRUPS AND MOLASSES
.........................
TEA IN CONSUMER PACKAGES
................................
CHOCOLATE AND COCOA PRODUCTS, EXCEPT CONFECTIONERY
. .
OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS, N .E.C............................

FLOUR AND OTHER GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS .......................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
WHEAT FLOUR, EXCEPT FLOUR MIXES .........................
WHEAT MILL PRODUCTS OTHER THAN FLOUR
..................
CORN MILL PRODUCTS
.......................................
FLOUR MIXES AND REFRIGERATED DOUGHS MADE IN FLOUR MILLS
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
SOUP MIXES, DRIED ..........................................
WET CORN MILLING
..........................................
DOG AND CAT FOOD
..........................................
OTHER PET AND SPECIALTY FEED
............................
EGG-TYPE FEED, INCLUDING STARTER-GROWER & LAYER-BREEDER
TURKEY FEED .................................................
DAIRY CATTLE FEED . .......................................
SWINE FEED
.................................................
BEEF CATTLE FEED
..........................................
HORSE AND MULE FEED . . . . .
............................
OTHER PREPARED ANIMAL FEEDS ..............................
OTHER FLAVORING AGENTS (EXCEPT CHOCOLATE SIRUPS)
. . .
OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS, N . E.C............................
RICE MILLING
.................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MILLED RICE AND BYPRODUCTS
..............................

97.288

0 . 122
0.548
0.890
0.047
1. 106
100.000
22.653
25.121
2. 152
15.808
4.672
13.940
6.740
0.393
1. 159
0.857
0.426
0.579
1.632
1. 167
1.092

0 .2 22

1.386

85.401
11.694
0. 105
0.029
0.028
0.452
0.023
0.015
0.029
0.040
0.432
0. 176
0.042
0.250
0.028
0.073
1. 182

100.000
68.327
11 .868

9.765
7.530
0.074
0.623
0.068
0.063
0.056
0.034
0.939
0.032
0.044

0.011

0. 006

0 . 102

0.459

Table 11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
CODE

2048
20480
20481
20482
20483
20484
20485
20486
20487
20489
20411
20412
20413
20415
20430
20460
20471
20472
20741
20743
20744
23331
28692
2061
20610
2063
20630
20331
20332
20334
20338
28691
2067
20670
20652
20658
28342
30790
35811
2074
20740
20741
20742
20743
20744
20480
20751
20752
20762
20791
2075
20750
20751
20752
20161
20162
20163
20480
2074 1
20742
20743
20744
20791
28914
2077
20770
2077 1
20772
20773
20 110

DESCRIPTION

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

PREPARED FEEDS, N . E . C ...............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PREPARED FEEDS, N . E . C ...............................................
EGG-TYPE FEED, INCLUDING STARTER-GROWER & LAYER-BREEDER . . . .
BROILER FEED
.......................................................
TURKEY FEED ..........................................................
DAIRY CATTLE F E E D ....................................... ..
SWINE FEED
..........................................................
BEEF CATTLE FEED
...................................................
HORSE AND MULE FEED ................................................
OTHER PREPARED ANIMAL FEEDS .......................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
WHEAT FLOUR, EXCEPT FLOUR MIXES ..................................
WHEAT MILL PRODUCTS OTHER THAN FLOUR
...........................
CORN MILL PRODUCTS
................................................
FLOUR MIXES AND REFRIGERATED DOUGHS MADE IN FLOUR MILLS . . . .
CEREAL BREAKFAST FOODS
............................................
WET CORN MILLING
...................................................
DOG AND CAT FOOD
...................................................
OTHER PET AND SPECIALTY FEED
.....................................
COTTONSEED OIL, CRUDE ..............................................
.....................................................
COTTON LINTERS
COTTONSEED CAKE AND MEAL AND OTHER BYPRODUCTS ..................
SYNTHETIC ORGANIC MEDICINAL CHEMICALS, IN BULK
................
MISCELLANEOUS ACYCLIC CHEMICALS/CHEMICALS PRODUCTS, EX.UREA . .

100.000
15.224
15.405
13.229
3.570
16.782
15.456
11.834
1.957
3.395
0.489
0.004
0. 169
0.022
0.066
0.040
1. 133
1.025
0.029
0.007
0.018
0.070
0.074

2085

20853
20840
2091
20910
2047 1
20472
20922
20923
20924
2092
20922
20923
20924

96 .263

20382
20910

0.388
0.440
0 .269
0. 116
2.524

CHEWING GUM ..........................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CHEWING GUM AND CHEWING GUM BASE ................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
5-CENT AND 10-CENT SPECIALTIES
..................................
SALTED NUTS AND OTHER CONFECTIONERY-TYPE PRODUCTS ..............
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS ACTING ON CENTRAL NERVOUS SYS . . .
CONSUMER AND COMMERICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, N.E.C................
AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING MACHINES
................................

100.000

COTTONSEED OIL MILLS
..............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
COTTONSEED OIL MILLS, N . S . K ........................................
COTTONSEED OIL, CRUDE ..............................................
COTTONSEED OIL, ONCE-REFINED
.....................................
COTTON LINTERS
.....................................................
COTTONSEED CAKE AND MEAL AND OTHER BYPRODUCTS ..................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
PREPARED FEEDS, N . E . C ...............................................
SOYBEAN OIL ..........................................................
SOYBEAN CAKE, MEAL, AND OTHER BYPRODUCTS
.......................
VEGETABLE OILS (OTHER THAN COTTONSED, SOYBEAN, AND LINSEED) . .
SHORTENING AND COOKING OILS .......................................

100.000

91.743
6 .435
0.718
0.360
0.362
0.383

2121

SOYBEAN OIL MILLS ...................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SOYBEAN OIL MILLS, N . S . K ............................................
SOYBEAN OIL ..........................................................
SOYBEAN CAKE, MEAL, AND OTHER BYPRODUCTS
.......................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
YOUNG CHICKENS I N C L .BROILERS, FRYERS,ROASTERS, AND CAPONS . . .
HENS AND/OR FOWL
...................................................
TURKEYS ..............................................................
PREPARED FEEDS, N . E . C ...............................................
COTTONSEED OIL, CRUDE ..............................................
COTTONSEED OIL, ONCE-REFINED
.....................................
.....................................................
COTTON LINTERS
COTTONSEED CAKE AND MEAL AND OTHER BYPRODUCTS ..................
SHORTENING AND COOKING OILS .......................................
SYNTHETIC RESIN AND RUBBER ADHESIVES
...........................




20830

100.000

BEET SUGAR
..........................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
REFINED BEET SUGAR AND BYPRODUCTS ................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CANNED FRUITS (EXCEPT BABY FOODS) ................................
CANNED VEGETABLES (EXCEPT HOMINY AND MUSHROOMS) ................
CANNED FRUIT JUICES, NECTARS AND CONCENTRATES ..................
JAMS, JELLIES, AND PRESERVES
.....................................
MISCELLANEOUS CYCLIC CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
......... . ...........

S e e footnotes at e n d of table.

2083

100.000

................................
CANE SUGAR, EXCEPT REFINING ONLY
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SUGAR CANE MILL PRODUCTS AND BYPRODUCTS .........................

ANIMAL AND MARINE FATS AND OILS ..................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ANIMAL AND MARINE FATS AND OILS, N.S.K...........................
GREASE AND INEDIBLE TALLOW
.......................................
MEAT MEAL AND TANKAGE ..............................................
ANIMAL AND MARINE OIL MILL PRODUCTS, INCLUDING FOOTS
.........
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MISCELLANEOUS BYPRODUCTS OF MEATPACKING PLANTS
................

20119
20751
20762

22617

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

DESCRIPTION

CODE

HIDES, SKINS, AND PELTS ............................................
VEGETABLE OILS (OTHER THAN COTTONSED, SOYBEAN, AND LINSEED)

. .

100.000
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MALT AND MALT BYPRODUCTS

..........................................

DISTILLED LIQUOR,EXCEPT B R ANDY.....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
BOTTLED LIQUORS, EXCEPT BRANDY
...................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
WINES, BRANDY, AND BRANDY SPIRITS ................................

20873
20874
20991
20993
20995
20999
2098
20980
2111

100.000
100.000

98.054
1.946

CANNED AND CURED FISH AND S E A F O O D S ......... ....................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CANNED AND CURED SEAFOOD, INCLUDING SOUP (EXCEPT FROZEN)
. . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
DOG AND CAT FOOD
...................................................
OTHER PET AND SPECIALTY FEED
.....................................
FRESH PACKAGED FISH AND OTHER SEAFOOD ............................
FROZEN PACKAGED FISH, EXCLUDING SHELLFISH .......................
FROZEN PACKAGED SHELLFISH AND OTHER SEAFOOD, INCLUDING SOUP . .

100.000

FRESH OR FROZEN PACKAGED FISH AND SEAFOODS
.....................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
FRESH PACKAGED FISH AND OTHER SEAFOOD ............................
FROZEN PACKAGED FISH, EXCLUDING SHELLFISH .......................
FROZEN PACKAGED SHELLFISH AND OTHER SEAFOOD, INCLUDING SOUP . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
FROZEN DINNERS, BEEF, PORK, POULTRY PIES, NATIONALITY FOODS . .
CANNED AND CURED SEAFOOD, INCLUDING SOUP (EXCEPT FROZEN)
. . .

100.000

2095
20951
20952

1.309
1.023
0.828

PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ROASTED COFFEE, WHOLE BEAN OR GROUND
............................
CONCENTRATED COFFEE .................................................
^FrnunAPY PBnntif'TC
FLAVORING SIRUPS FOR USE BY SOFT DRINK BOTTLERS ................
OTHER FLAVORING AGENTS (EXCEPT CHOCOLATE SIRUPS)
..............
DESSERTS (READY-TO-MIX) ............................................
SWEETENING SIRUPS AND MOLASSES
...................................
TEA IN CONSUMER PACKAGES
..........................................
OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS, N .E.C.....................................

88.661
5.820
0.399
0.928
1.042
3. 150

14.883
31.036
51.477
0.966
1.637
100.000
71.797
24.246
0.229
0. 137
1.377
0.259
1.379
0.576

..................
MACARONI, SPAGHETTI, VERMICELLI, AND NOODLES
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MACARONI, SPAGHETTI, AND NOODLES
................................

100.000

CIGARETTES
..........................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CIGARETTES
..........................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CIGARS
...............................................................
CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO AND SNUFF ............................

100.000

1.621
21110
24.562
12.018
21210
6.554
21310
40.433
CIGARS
...............................................................
1.495
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
3.391
21210
CIGARS
...............................................................
5.363
2. 176
2131
TOBACCO (CHEWING AND SMOKING) AND SNUFF .........................
2.387
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
21310
CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO AND SNUFF ............................
100.000
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
21110
CIGARETTES
..........................................................
0. 197
21210
CIGARS
...............................................................
27.781
58.624
2211
BROAD WOVEN FABRIC MILLS, COTTON
................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
0.365
22110
OTHER FABRICATED COTTON TEXTILE PRODUCTS
.......................
0.023
221 1 1
COTTON DUCK AND ALLIED FABRICS (GRAY GOODS) .....................
0. 117
221 12
COTTON SHEETING AND ALLIED FABRICS (GRAY GOODS) ................
2.843
221 13
COTTON PRINT CLOTH YARN FABRICS (GRAY GOODS)
..................
0.087
221 14
COTTON COLORED YARN FABRICS, INCLUDING BLANKETING ..............
0. 104
22117
FINISHED COTTON BROADWOVEN FABRICS (MADE IN WEAVING MILLS). . .
0.057
22118
COTTON SHEETS & PILLOWCASES (MADE IN WEAVING MILLS) ...........
0,279
22119
COTTON TOWELS AND WASHCLOTHS (MADE IN WEAVING MILLS)
.........
9.082
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
2221 1
0.443
100% FILAMENT RAYON */OR ACETATE FABRICS INCL. GRAY GOODS . . .
22212
100% FILAMENT FABRICS, EXCEPT GRAY GOODS
.......................
22214
100.000
100% SPUN POLYESTER BLENDS WITH COTTON (GRAY GOODS) . . . . . .
22216
COMBINATIONS OF FILAMENT AND SPUN YARN FABRICS
................
7.244
22218
FINISHED MANMADE FIBER & SILK FABRICS-MADE IN WEAVING MILLS . .
22219
50.443
FABRICATED MANMADE FIBER & SILK P R D S .-MADE IN WEAVING MILLS . .
22573
27.888
OUTERWEAR FINISHED FABRIC ..........................................
10.755
22574
HIGH PILE FINISHED FABRIC ..........................................
FINISHED COTTON BROADWOVEN FAB.(NOT FIN. IN WEAVING MILLS). . .
0.510
22628
FINISHED MANMADE FIBERSSILK FAB.(NOT FIN. IN WEAVING MILLS) . .

100.000

96.894
0 .632
2.474
100.000
100 .000
100.000
98.844
0.592
0.563
100 .000
3. 127
5.379
19.825
12.803
12.0 12
15.680
1.477
15.220
0.311
0.026
4.348
0.510
1. 183
4. 128
0. 145
0.048
0.648
0.036

Table 11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
CODE

22811
22ft 12
22813
22814
22842
30791
2221
22211
22212
22214
22216
22218
22219
22110
22111
22112
22113
22114
22117
22118
22313
22411
22573
22574
22590
22617
22628
22720
22811
22812
22813
22814
22824
28242
2251
22513
22522
22523
22531
22533
22542
22824
2254
22541
22542
22543
22532
22533
22582
2257
22573
22574
22211
22212
22214
22216
22218
22219
22313
22513
22523
22533
22541
22581
22582
22590
22617
22628
22811
22812
22813
22814
22824
22831
2261
22617

DESCRIPTION

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

CARDED COTTON YARNS .............................. ................
COMBED COTTON YARNS ............................................ . .
RAYON AND/OR ACETATE SPUN YARNS ...................................
SPUN NONCELLULOSIC FIBER AND SILK YARNS .........................
.........
FINISHED THREAD FOR INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURERS’ USE
UNSUPPORTED PLASTICS FILM, SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES
...........

1. 124
0. 129
0.265
1. 173
0.358
0.046

WEARING MILLS, S YNTHETIC............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
100% FILAMENT RAYON */0R ACETATE FABRICS INCL. GRAY GOODS . . .
100% FILAMENT FABRICS, EXCEPT GRAY GOODS
.......................
100% SPUN POLYESTER BLENDS WITH COTTON (GRAY GOODS) ...........
COMBINATIONS OF FILAMENT AND SPUN YARN FABRICS
................
FINISHED MANMADE FIBER * SILK FABRICS-MADE IN WEAVING MILLS . .
FABRICATED MANMADE FIBER I SILK PRDS.-MADE IN WEAVING MILLS . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER FABRICATED COTTON TEXTILE PRODUCTS
.......................
COTTON DUCK AND ALLIED FABRICS (GRAY GOODS) .....................
COTTON SHEETING AND ALLIED FABRICS (GRAY GOODS) ......... ..
COTTON PRINT CLOTH YARN FABRICS (GRAY GOODS)
..................
COTTON COLORED YARN FABRICS, INCLUDING BLANKETING ..............
FINISHED COTTON BRCADWOVEN FABRICS (MADE IN WEAVING MILLS). . .
COTTON SHEETS t PILLOWCASES (MADE IN WEAVING MILLS) ...........
FINISHED WOOL APPAREL FABRICS .....................................
WOVEN NARROW FABRICS
..............................................
OUTERWEAR FINISHED FABRIC ..........................................
HIGH PILE FINISHED FABRIC ..........................................
KNIT GLOVES I KNIT PRODUCTS, N . E . C ................................
FINISHED COTTON BROADWOVEN FAB.(NOT FIN. IN WEAVING MILLS). . .
FINISHED MANMADE FIBER&SILK FAB.(NOT FIN. IN WEAVING MILLS) . .
TUFTED CARPETS AND RUGS ............................................
CARDED COTTON YARNS .................................................
COMBED COTTON YARNS .................................................
RAYON AND/OR ACETATE SPUN YARNS ...................................
SPUN NONCELLULOSIC FIBER AND SILK YARNS .........................
TEXTURED, CRIMPED, OR BULKED FILAMENT YARNS .....................
OTHER NONCELLULOSIC SYNTHETIC ORGANIC FIBERS
. . .,...........

100.000
9.392
14.410
31. 186
7. 187
14.697
4.713
0.577
0.071
1.591
0.983
1.022
3.066
1.238
0.277
0. 127
0.934
0.309
0. 123
1.726
1. 169
0.412
1.653
0. 183
0.385
1.710
0.791
0.071

CODE

22218
22573
22628
23920
23926
23928
2262
22628
22117
22313
22573
22574
22581
22582
22617
22720
23920
23926
23928
2271
22710
22811
22812
22813
22814
22814
22831
2272
22720

WOMEN'S HOSIERY,EXCEPT S O C K S .......................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
W O M E N ’S FINISHED SEAMLESS HOSIERY,FULL LENGTH I KNEE LENGTH . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S FINISHED SEAMLESS HOSIERY ...................................
ALL OTHER FINISHED SEAMLESS HOSIERY ..............................
SWEATERS, KNIT JACKETS AND JERSEY ................................
ALL OTHER KNIT OUTERWEAR PRODUCTS ................................
WOMEN'S « CHILDREN'S KNIT UNDERWEAR ..............................
TEXTURED, CRIMPED, OR BULKED FILAMENT YARNS .....................

100.000

3.458
1.091
0.611
1.986
1. 148
0.705

22811
22812
22813
22814

KNIT UNDERWEAR MILLS
..............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S 8 BOYS' KNIT UNDERWEAR AND NIGHTWEAR
.....................
WOMEN'S t C H I LDREN’S KNIT UNDERWEAR ..............................
WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S KNIT NIGHTWEAR ...........................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
KNIT OUTERWEAR SPORT SHIRTS .......................................
ALL OTHER KNIT OUTERWEAR PRODUCTS ................................
UNDERWEAR AND NIGHTWEAR FINISHED FABRIC .........................

100.000

22824
22831

CIRCULAR KNIT FABRIC M I L L S ..........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
OUTERWEAR FINISHED FABRIC ..........................................
HIGH PILE FINISHED FABRIC ..........................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
100% FILAMENT RAYON */OR ACETATE FABRICS INCL. GRAY GOODS . . .
100% FILAMENT FABRICS, EXCEPT GRAY GOODS
.......................
100% SPUN POLYESTER BLENDS WITH COTTON (GRAY GOODS) ...........
COMBINATIONS OF FILAMENT AND SPUN YARN F A B R I C S ........... .. .
FINISHED MANMADE FIBER « SILK FABRICS-MADE IN WEAVING MILLS . .
FABRICATED MANMADE FIBER 1 SILK PRDS.-MADE IN WEAVING MILLS . .
FINISHED WOOL APPAREL FABRICS .....................................
W O M E N ’S FINISHED SEAMLESS HOSIERY,FULL LENGTH f KNEE LENGTH . .
t
ALL OTHER FINISHED SEAMLESS HOSIERY ..............................
ALL OTHER KNIT OUTERWEAR PRODUCTS ................................
MEN'S f BOYS' KNIT UNDERWEAR AND NIGHTWEAR
t
.....................
GREIGE GOODS, EXCEPT HOSIERY
.....................................
UNDERWEAR AND NIGHTWEAR FINISHED FABRIC .........................
KNIT GLOVES f KNIT PRODUCTS, N.E.C. ..............................
t
FINISHED COTTON BROADWOVEN FAB.(NOT FIN. IN WEAVING MILLS). . .
FINISHED MANMADE FIBER&SILK FAB.(NOT FIN. IN WEAVING MILLS) . .
CARDED COTTON YARNS .................................................
COMBED COTTON YARNS .................................................
RAYON AND/OR ACETATE SPUN YARNS ...................................
SPUN NONCELLULOSIC FIBER AND SILK YARNS .........................
TEXTURED, CRIMPED, OR BULKED FILAMENT YARNS . . . . ...........
WOOL YARNS,EXCEPT CARPET,INCLUDING YARNS SPUN AND FINISHED. . .

100.000

FINISHERS OF BROAD WOVEN FABRICS OF C O T T O N .......................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
FINISHED COTTON BROADWOVEN FAB.(NOT FIN. IN WEAVING MILLS). . .

100.000

See footnotes at end of table.




91.002

75.532
11.793
5.090
5.258
0.988
1.338

80.017
11.696
0.298
0.221
0. 106
C.449
0.099
0. 102
0.616
0.035
0.310
0. 198
0.072
0.049
0.062
0.067
0.282
2.326
0.919
0. 100
0.216
0.944
0.619
0. 196

89.481

227 10
2281

2282
22824
22822
22118
22218
22313
22811
22813
22814
22831
28242
30791
30792
30793
30794
30795
30796
30797
30798
2284
22841
22842
22811
22812
22813
22814
22831
2298
22981
22982
22983

description

SECONDARY PRODUCTS
FINISHED MANMADE FIBER & SILK FABRICS-MADE IN WEAVING MILLS . .
OUTERWEAR FINISHED FABRIC ..........................................
FINISHED MANMADE FIBER&SILK FAB.(NOT FIN. IN WEAVING MILLS) . .
............................................
OTHER HOUSEFURNISHINGS
BEDSPREADS AND BEDSETS (NOT MADE IN WEAVING MILLS)
............
SHEETS AND PILLOWCASES (NOT MADE IN WEAVING MILLS)
............

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978
3.301
1.081
3.328
0.924
0. 171
1.716

FINISHERS OF BROAD WOVEN FABRICS OF MAN-MADE FIBER AND SILK . .
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
FINISHED MANMADE FIBER&SILK FAB.(NOT FIN. IN WEAVING MILLS) . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
FINISHED COTTON BROADWOVEN FABRICS (MADE IN WEAVING MILLS). . .
FINISHED WOOL APPAREL FABRICS .....................................
OUTERWEAR FINISHED FABRIC ..........................................
HIGH PILE FINISHED FABRIC ..........................................
GREIGE GOODS, EXCEPT HOSIERY
.....................................
UNDERWEAR AND NIGHTWEAR FINISHED FABRIC . . .....................
FINISHED COTTON BROADWOVEN FAB.(NOT FIN. IN WEAVING MILLS). . .
TUFTED CARPETS AND RUGS ............................................
OTHER HOUSEFURNISHINGS
............................................
BEDSPREADS AND BEDSETS (NOT MADE IN WEAVING MILLS)
............
SHEETS AHD PILLOWCASES (NOT MADE IN WEAVING MILLS)
............

100.000

WOVEN CARPETS AND R U G S ..............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
WOVEN CARPETS A N D R U G S ................ .............................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CARDED COTTON YARNS .................................................
COMBED COTTON YARNS .................................................
RAYON AND/OR ACETATE SPUN YARNS ...................................
SPUN NONCELLULOSIC FIBER AND SILK YARNS .........................
SPUN NONCELLULOSIC FIBER AND SILK YARNS . . .....................
WOOL YARNS,EXCEPT CARPET,INCLUDING YARNS SPUN AND FINISHED. . .

100.000

TUFTED CARPETS AND RUGS ............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
TUFTED CARPETS AND RUGS ............................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
WOVEN CARPETS ANDRUGS ..............................................

100.000

YARN SPINNING M I L L S 5 COTTON, MAN-MADE FIBERS AND SILK .........
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CARDED COTTON YARNS .................................................
COMBED COTTON YARNS .................................................
RAYON AND/OR ACETATE SPUN YARNS ...................................
SPUN NONCELLULOSIC FIBER AND SILK YARNS .........................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
TEXTURED, CRIMPED, OR BULKED FILAMENT YARNS .....................
WOOL YARNS,EXCEPT CARPET,INCLUDING YARNS SPUN AND FINISHED. . .

100.000

YARN TEXTURIZING, THROWING, TWISTING,AND WINDING M I L L S .........
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
TEXTURED, CRIMPED, OR BULKED FILAMENT YARNS .....................
REWOUND,PLIED,ETC.,YARNS OTHER THAN W O O L .........................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
COTTON SHEETS & PILLOWCASES (MADE IN WEAVING MILLS) ............
FINISHED MANMADE FIBER & SILK FABRICS-MADE IN WEAVING MILLS . .
FINISHED WOOL APPAREL FABRICS .....................................
CARDED COTTON YARNS .................................................
RAYON AND/OR ACETATE SPUN YARNS ...................................
SPUN NONCELLULOSIC FIBER AND SILK YARNS .........................
WOOL YARNS,EXCEPT CARPET,INCLUDING YARNS SPUN AND FINISHED. . .
OTHER NONCELLULOSIC SYNTHETIC ORGANIC FIBERS
..................
UNSUPPORTED PLASTICS FILM, SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES
............
FOAMED PLASTIC PRODUCTS ............................................
LAMINATED SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES .............................. .
PACKAGING AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS ................................
INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, EXCEPT BELTING.....................
CONSTRUCTION PLASTICS PRODUCTS
...................................
PLASTICS DINNERWARE, TABLEWARE, AND KITCHENWARE ................
REGENERATED CELLULOSIC PRODUCTS, EXCEPT RAYON ..................

100.000

PRIMARY PRODUCTS
FINISHED THREAD FOR USE IN THE HOME ..............................
.........
FINISHED THREAD FOR INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURERS' USE
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CARDED COTTON YARNS .................................................
COMBED COTTON YARNS .................................................
RAYON AND/OR ACETATE SPUN YARNS ...................................
SPUN NONCELLULOSIC FIBER AND SILK YARNS .........................
WOOL YARNS,EXCEPT CARPET,INCLUDING YARNS SPUN AND FINISHED. . .
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
HARD FIBER CORDAGE AND TWINE
.....................................
SOFT FIBER CORDAGE AND TWINE (EXCEPT COTTON)
..................
COTTON CORDAGE AND T WINE............................................

65.764
8.493
0.372
1.792
0.585
0.033
0.075
6.063
0.757
5. 160
1.069
9.838

89.886
2.057
0.259
0.507
3.771
2. 195
1.326

98.532
1.468

25.248
14.569
9.229
47.787
1.995
1.173

83.650
9.624
0.113
1.037
0. 149
0.324
0. 139
0.473
0.060
3.435
0.434
0.087
0.035
0.098
0. 126
0.092
0.024
0.101
100.000
10.271
82.687
0.405
3. 161
3.031
0.097
0.348
100.000
28.215
45.803
19.428

Table 11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

CODE

DESCRIPTION

22811
22814
22842
22971

SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CARDED COTTON YARNS .............. . ..............................
SPUN N0NCELLUL0SIC FIBER AND SILK YARNS . . . ..................
FINISHED THREAD FOR INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURERS' USE .........
NONWOVEN FABRICS
...................................................

2311
231 11
23113
23212
23214
23215
23221
23271
23282
23291
23292
23371
23372
23374
23393
2321
23212
23214
23215
23111
23113
23221
23230
23271
23282
23291
23292
23317
23371
23372
23374
23392
23393
23412
23413
2322
23221
23212
23215
2323
23230
2327
23271
23111
23113
23214
23282
23291
23292
23371
23372
23374
23392
23393
2328
23282
23111
23113
23212
23214
23215
23221
23271
23291
23292
23310
23312
23317

0
0
2
3

.755
659
134
005

MEN'S AND BOYS' SUITS AND COATS ..................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S SUITS ..........................................................
MEN'S TAILORED DRESS AND SPORT COATS AND JACKETS
..............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S f BOYS' KNIT OUTERWEAR SPORT SHIRTS .......................
t
MEN'S f BOYS' DRESS f SPORT SHIRTS,EXCEPT KNIT SPORT SHIRTS
t
t
.
MEN'S f BOYS' NIGHTWEAR (MADE OF WOVEN/PURCHASED KNIT FABS) . .
t
MEN'S AND BOYS' UNDERWEAR
MEN'SftBOYS' SEPARATE DRESS f SPORT TROUSERS f DRESS SHORTS.
t
t
MEN'S f B O Y S ’ WORK CLOTHING f WASHABLE SERVICE APPAREL
t
t
MEN'S AND BOYS' HEAVY OUTERWEAR COATS AND JACKETS ..............
MEN'S AND BOYS' OUTERWEAR, N.E.C. ................................
WOMEN'S, MISSES' f J U N IORS’ COATS (EXCEPT FUR AND LEATHER)
t
. .
WOMEN'S, M I S S E S ’ AND JUNI O R S ’ SUITS ..............................
W O M E N ’S, M I S S E S * AND JUNI O R S ’ SKIRTS AND J A C K E T S ..............
W O M E N ’S, MISSES' f JUNI O R S ’ OUTERWEAR, N . E.C....................
t

100 000

M E N ’S AND BOYS' SHIRTS AND NIGHTWEAR..............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S f BOYS' KNIT OUTERWEAR SPORT SHIRTS .......................
t
MEN'S f BOYS' DRESS
t
SPORT SHIRTS,EXCEPT KNIT SPORT SHIRTS . .
MEN'S f B O Y S ’ NIGHTWEAR (MADE OF WOVEN/PURCHASED KNIT FABS) . .
t
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
M E N ’S S U I T S ..................................................... . .
M E N ’S TAILORED DRESS AND SPORT COATS AND JACKETS
..............
M E N ’S AND B O Y S ’ U N D E R W E A R ................ ........................
M E N ’S, YOUTHS* AND BOYS' NECKWEAR ................................
MEN'SftBOYS’ SEPARATE DRESS
SPORT TROUSERS
DRESS SHORTS.
MEN'S
BOYS' WORK CLOTHING
WASHABLE SERVICE APPAREL
MEN'S AND BOYS' HEAVY OUTERWEAR COATS AND JACKETS ..............
MEN'S AND BOYS' OUTERWEAR, N . E.C ..................................
WOMEN'S, MISSES'
JUNIORS' BLOUSES
SHIRTS, EXCEPT KNIT
WOMEN'S, M I S S E S ’ f JUNIORS' COATS (EXCEPT FUR AND LEATHER)
t
WOMEN'S, M I S S E S ’ AND JUNIORS' SUITS ..............................
WOMEN'S, M I S S E S ’ AND JUNIORS' SKIRTS AND JACKETS
..............
WOMEN'S, M I S S E S ’ AND JUNIORS WASHABLE SERVICE APPAREL .........
• W O M E N ’S, MISSES' f J U N IORS’ OUTERWEAR, N .E.C.....................
t
WOMEN'S f CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS . .
t
WOMEN'S f CHILDREN'S NIGHTWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS . .
t

100 .000

MEN'S, YOUTHS', AND BOYS' UNDERWEAR ..............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
M E N ’S AND BOYS' UNDERWEAR .........................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S f BOYS' KNIT OUTERWEAR SPORT SHIRTS .......................
t
MEN'S f BOYS* NIGHTWEAR (MADE OF WOVEN/PURCHASED KNIT FABS) . .
t

100..000

56 075
36 593
0 083
0 072
0 074
0 128
3 857
0 .857
1 .055
0 591
0 144
0 128
0 160
0 183

.
..... .............. .
.
....

20 .863
60 .768
5 ,716

f
t

ft
t
f

f
t

f
t

f
t

f
t

0 ,111
0 .603
1 .020
0 .587
0 .861
1 ,578
0..717
2..236
1 .616
0,.085
0..072
0..093
0 .083
0,.507
1 .041
1 .444

.
.....
...

M E N ’S AND BOYS' NECKWEAR............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' NECKWEAR ................................

.
.

23610

96.031
1 .846
,
2.,12*
100..000
100..000

M E N ’S, Y O U T H S ’, AND B O Y S ’ SEPARATE TROUSERS .....................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
M E N ’SftBOYS' SEPARATE DRESS f SPORT TROUSERS f DRESS SHORTS. . .
t
t
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
*
M E N ’S SUITS ..........................................................
..............
MEN'S TAILORED DRESS AND SPORT COATS AND JACKETS
MEN'S f BOYS' DRESS f SPORT SHIRTS,EXCEPT KNIT SPORT SHIRTS . .
t
t
M E N ’S f B O Y S ’ WORK CLOTHING f WASHABLE SERVICE APPAREL
t
t
. . . .
MEN'S AND BOYS' HEAVY OUTERWEAR COATS AND JACKETS ..............
MEN'S AND BOYS* OUTERWEAR, N.E.C ..................................
WOMEN'S, MISSES* f JU N I O R S ’ COATS (EXCEPT FUR AND LEATHER)
t
. .
WOMEN'S, MISSES' AND JUNIORS* SUITS ..............................
WOMEN'S, MISSES* AND JUNIORS* SKIRTS AND JACKETS
..............
WOMEN'S, MISSES* AND JUNIORS WASHABLE SERVICE APPAREL .........
WOMEN *S , MISSES' f JUNIORS' OUTERWEAR, N . E.C....................
t

100..000

MEN'S AND BOYS' WORK CLOTHING .....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S f BOYS' WORK CLOTHING f WASHABLE SERVICE APPAREL . . . .
t
t
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S SUITS ..........................................................
..............
MEN'S TAILORED DRESS AND SPORT COATS AND JACKETS
MEN'S f B O Y S ’ KNIT OUTERWEAR SPORT SHIRTS .......................
t
MEN'S f BOYS* DRESS f SPORT SHIRTS,EXCEPT KNIT SPORT SHIRTS . .
t
t
MEN'S f BOYS' NIGHTWEAR (MADE OF WOVEN/PURCHASED KNIT FABS) . .
t
MEN'S AND BOYS' UNDERW E A R ' .........................................
MEN'SftBOYS' SEPARATE DRESS f SPORT TROUSERS f DRESS SHORTS. . .
t
t
MEN'S AND BOYS' HEAVY OUTERWEAR COATS AND JACKETS ..............
MEN'S AND BOYS' OUTERWEAR, N. E . C ..................................
WOMEN'S, MISSES', AND JUNIORS' BLOUSES, WAISTS, AND SHIRTS, N.S
WOMEN'S, MISSES' f JUNIORS' KNIT OUTERWEAR SPORT SHIRTS . . . .
t
WOMEN'S, MISSES' f JUNIORS* BLOUSES f SHIRTS, EXCEPT KNIT .
t
t

100.000

See footnotes at end of table.




88..188
0..314
0..946
0..289
8..315
0.,385
0.,473
0..050
0..046
0..052
0..202
0..740

85 .480
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
0 .117
0.357
0.214
2 .494
0.084
0 . 154
4.472
2. 101
0 .617
0..083
0 .091
0 .441

CODE

2337 1
23372
23374
23393
23928
23929
2331
23310
23317
23212
23214
23215
23271
23351
23352
23372
23374
23393
23413
2335
23351
23352
23212
23214
23215
23292
23317
23371
23372
23374
23393
23412
23413
23421
2341
23412 ‘
23413
23215
23221
23421
23422
2342
23420
23421
23422
23317
23393
23412
23413
2361
23610
23612
23412
23413
23630
2381
23810
23811
23812
31510
2394
23940
23920
2396
23961
23962

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

DESCRIPTION

f
t
f
t

WOMEN'S, MIS S E S ’
JUNIORS’ COATS (EXCEPT FUR AND LEATHER)
. .
W OMEN’S, MIS S E S ’ AND JUNIORS' SUITS ..............................
WO M E N ’S, MIS S E S ’ AND JUNIORS' SKIRTS AND JACKETS
..............
JUNIORS’ OUTERWEAR, N .E.C .....................
WOMEN'S, MISSES'
SHEETS AND PILLOWCASES (NOT MADE IN WEAVING MILLS)
............
COTTON TOWELS AND WASHCLOTHS (NOT MADE IN WEAVING MILLS)
. . .

0..330
0..140
0..204
2..048
0..331
0. 239

WOMEN'S AND MISSES' BLOUSES AND W A I S T S ............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
WOMEN'S, MISS E S ’, AND JUNIORS' BLOUSES, WAISTS, AND SHIRTS, N.S
WOMEN'S, MISSES' f JUNIORS' BLOUSES f SHIRTS, EXCEPT KNIT
t
t
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S f B O Y S ’ KNIT OUTERWEAR SPORT SHIRTS .......................
t
MEN'S f B O Y S ’ DRESS f SPORT SHIRTS EXCEPT KNIT SPORT SHIRTS
t
t
M E N ’S
B O Y S ’ NIGHTWEAR (MADE OF WOVEN/PURCHASED KNIT FABS)
M E N ’SftBOYS' SEPARATE DRESS f SPORT TROUSERS f DRESS SHORTS.
t
t
WOM E N ’S, MISSES' f JUNIORS’ DRESSES SOLD AT A UNIT PRICE
t
WOMEN'S MISS E S ’ f JUNIORS’ DRESSES SOLD AT A DOZEN PRICE . . .
t
WOM E N ’S, MISSES' AND JUNIORS' SUITS ..............................
WOMEN'S, M ISSES’ AND JUNIORS' SKIRTS AND JACKETS
..............
WOMEN'S, MISSES' f JUNIORS' OUTERWEAR, N. E . C .....................
t
WOMEN'S f CHILDREN'S NIGHTWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS . .
t

100..000

WOMEN'S AND MISSES' DRESSES .......................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
WOMEN'S, MISSES* f JUNIORS’ DRESSES SOLD AT A UNIT PRICE
t
. . .
WOMEN'S M I S S E S ’ f JUNIORS’ DRESSES SOLD AT A DOZEN PRICE . . .
t
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
M E N ’S f B O Y S ’ KNIT OUTERWEAR SPORT SHIRTS .......................
t
MEN'S f BOYS' DRESS ft.SPORT S HIRTS,EXCEPT KNIT SPORT SHIRTS . .
t
MEN'S f BOYS' NIGHTWEAR (MADE OF WOVEN/PURCHASED KNIT FABS) . .
t
MEN'S AND BOY S ’ OUTERWEAR, N. E . C ...................................
WO M E N ’S, MIS S E S ’ f JUNIORS’ BLOUSES f SHIRTS, EXCEPT KNIT .
t
t
WOMEN'S, MISSES'
JUNIORS' COATS lEXCEPT FUR AND LEATHER)
. .
WO M E N ’S, MISSES' AND JUNIORS’ SUITS
WOMEN'S, MISSES' AND JUNIORS' SKIRTS AND JACKETS
..............
WOMEN'S, MISSES* f JUNIORS’ OUTERWEAR, N. E . C .....................
t
WOMEN'S
CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS
CHILDREN'S NIGHTWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS
WOMEN'S
BRASSIERES
..........................................................

100 .000

WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR
.................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
WOMEN'S f CHILDREN’S UNDERWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS . .
t
WOMEN'S f CHILDREN'S NIGHTWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS . .
t
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S f BOYS' NIGHTWEAR (MADE OF WOVEN/PURCHASED KNIT FABS)' . .
t
MEN'S AND BOYS' UNDERWEAR ..........................................

100..000

.

,

f
t

f
t

f
t
f
t

..
..
..
...

...............
..
..

CORSETS, GIRDLES, COMBINATIONS, AND ACCESSORIES ................
CHILDREN'S f INFANTS' DRESSES, BLOUSES, AND SHIRTS
t
...........
BRASSIERES AND ALLIED GARMENTS.....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
BRASSIERES, GIRDLES, AND ALLIED GARMENTS, N . S.K.................
CORSETS, GIRDLES, COMBINATIONS, AND ACCESSORIES ................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
WOMEN'S, MISSES' f JUNIORS' BLOUSES f SHIRTS, EXCEPT KNIT .
t
t
WOMEN'S, MISSES* f JUNIORS' OUTERWEAR, N. E . C .....................
t
WOMEN'S f CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS . .
t
W OMEN’S f CHILDREN'S NIGHTWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS . .
t

12..873
66.,665
0..286
0..785
.498
0..406
2 .922
1.437
1 .484
.
3 .078
9.508
0 .058

0

77 .295
17 . 139
0 .056
0 .148
0 .099
0 .034
1.097
0 . 149
2 176
.304
1 189
0 .084
0 .114
0 116

0.
.
.

43..911
51.,579
0..899
0.,996
1..034
0..840
0..741
100..000
3..146
59..638
33,.972
0..160
0..398
2 .269
0..416

CHILDREN'S DRESSES AND BLOUSES.....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CHILDREN'S f INFANTS' DRESSES, BLOUSES, AND SHIRTS
t
............
CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' KNIT SPORT SHIRTS .......................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
WOMEN'S f CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS . .
t
WOMEN'S f CHILDREN'S NIGHTWEAR MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS . .
t
CHILDREN'S f INFANTS' COATS, SUITS, SNOWSUITS ...................
t

100 .000

DRESS AND WORK GLOVES, EXCEPT KNIT AND ALL-LEATHER
............
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
DRESS AND WORK GLOVES, EXCEPT KNIT AND ALL-LEATHER, N.S.K.
. .
DRESS GLOVES f MITTENS, MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS
t
.........
WORK GLOVES f MITTENS, MADE FROM WOVEN KNIT FABRICS ............
t

100.000

DRESS AND WORK GLOVES AND MITTENS, ALL LEATHER

77 .048
21 .669
0..259
0,.308
0 .716

6.677
5 .477
80 .929

................

6 .916

CANVAS AND RELATED PRODUCTS ........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CANVAS PRODUCTS .....................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER HOUSEFURNISHINGS
............................................

100 .000

AUTOMOTIVE AND APPAREL TRIMMINGS...................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
M E N ’S AND B O Y S ’ SUIT AND COAT FINDINGS, AND HAT MATERIALS . . .
AUTOMOBILE AND FURNITURE TRIMMINGS.................................

100 .000

99 .576
0 .424

10 .657
89 .343

Table 11.

Relative Importance of product classes In the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
DESCRIPTION

CODE
2421
24211
24212
#
24261
24262
24290
24513
24314
24315
24316
24317
24341
24351
24361
24362
24364
24390
24411
24412
24480
24521
24920
24996
26611
2436
24361
24362
24364
24211
24212
24218
24351
2439
24390
24312
24314
24316
24521
2448
24480
24211
24212
24411
24412
24491
24996
2451
24511
24521
2492
24920
24262
24995
24996
2511
25112
25113
25115
25116
24261
24262
24316
24341
24995
24996
25120
25141
25144
25151
25152

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER 1978

SAWMILLS AND PLANING HILLS* GENERAL ...........................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
HARDWOOD LUMBER. ROUGH AHD DRESSED ...........................
SOFTWOOD LUMBER. ROUGH AND DRESSED ...........................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
HARDWOOD FLOORIHG ..............................................
HARDWOOD DIMEHSIOH STOCK. FURHITURE PARTS. * VEHICLE STOCK. . .
SHIHGLES. COOPERAGE STOCK. AND EXCELSIOR .....................
WOOD WINDOW AND DOOR F R A M E S ....................... . ..........
DOORS WOOD. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR .............................
OTHER WOOD DOORS. IHCLUDIHG GARAGE, SCREEN AND STORM ........
WOOD MOULDINGS. EXCEPT PREFINISHED MOULDINGS ................
PREFINISHED WOOD MOULDINGS MADE FROM PURCHASED MOULDIHG . . . .
WOOD KITCHEN CABINETS. STOCK LINE .............................
HARDWOOD PLYWOOD ..............................................
SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD. INTERIOR TYPE ................... . ........
SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD. EXTERIOR TYPE ...............................
SOFTWOOD VENEER ................................................
STRUCTURAL WOOD PRODUCTS ......................................
NAILED OR LOCK-CORNER WOODEN BOXES ...........................
BOX SHOOK FOR FRUITS. VEGETABLES. AND INDUSTRIAL USES ........
PALLETS AND SKIDS ..............................................
COMPONENTS FOR STATIONARY BUILDINGS ...........................
PARTICLEBOARD ..................................................
FABRICATED HARDBOARD PRODUCTS .................................
INSULATING BOARD ..............................................

100.000

SOFTWOOD VENEER AND PLYWOOD ....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD* INTERIOR TYPE ...............................
SOFTWOOD PLYWOOD. EXTERIOR TYPE ...............................
SOFTWOOD VENEER ................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
HARDWOOD LUMBER, ROUGH AND DRESSED ...........................
SOFTWOOD LUMBER, ROUGH AND DRESSED ...........................
SOFTWOOD FLOORING AND OTHER GENERAL SAWMILL PRODUCTS..........
HARDWOOD PLYWOOD ..............................................

100.000

10.824
82.630
0.308
0.453
0.051
0. 150
0. 110
0. 146
0.506
0.009
0.006
0.045
1.295
1.922
0.654
0. 136
0.026
0.077
0. 188
0.044
0. 196
0.028
0. 197

26.047
52.038
15.739
0.756
4.009
0. 190
1.221

STRUCTURAL WOOD MEMBERS ........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
STRUCTURAL WOOD PRODUCTS ......................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
WOOD WINDOW SASH. IHCLUDING COMBINATION SCREEN t STORM SASH . .
DOORS WOOD. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR .............................
WOOD MOULDINGS. EXCEPT PREFINISHED MOULDINGS ..............
COMPONENTS FOR STATIONARY BUILDINGS ...........................

100.000

WOOD PALLETS AND SKIDS..........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
,
PALLETS AND SKIDS ..............................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
HARDWOOD LUMBER, ROUGH AHD DRESSED ...........................
SOFTWOOD LUMBER. ROUGH AND DRESSED ...........................
NAILED OR LOCK-CORNER WOODEN BOXES ...........................
BOX SHOOK FOR FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND INDUSTRIAL USES ........
WIREBOUND BOXES MADE FROM LUMBER. VENEER AND PLYWOOD ........
FABRICATED HARDBOARD PRODUCTS .................................

100.000

MOBILE HOMES ........ ........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MOBILE HOMES (35 FEET OR MORE IN LENGTH) .....................
SECOHDARY PRODUCTS
COMPONENTS FOR STATIONARY BUILDINGS ...........................
PARTICLEBOARD . . . . , ........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PARTICLEBOARD ..................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
HARDWOOD DIMENSION STOCK. FURNITURE PARTS. * VEHICLE STOCK. . .
WOOD PRODUCTS, N.E.C............................................
FABRICATED HARDBOARD PRODUCTS .................................
WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, EXCEPT UPHOLSTERED ................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
WOOD LIVING ROOM, LIBRARY, SUHROOM, t HALL FURHITURE ........
WOOD DIHING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE. EXCEPT CABINETS . . . .
WOOD BEDROOM FURNITURE ........................................
INFANTS' AND CHILDREN'S WOOD FURNITURE .......................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
HARDWOOD FLOORING ..............................................
HARDWOOD DIMENSION STOCK. FURNITURE PARTS. * VEHICLE STOCK. . .
WOOD MOULDINGS. EXCEPT PREFINISHED MOULDIHGS ................
WOOD KITCHEN CABINETS. STOCK LINE .............................
WOOD PRODUCTS. N.E.C............................................
FABRICATED HARDBOARD PRODUCTS .................................
UPHOLSTERED WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE .........................
METAL HOUSEHOLD DINING AND BREAKFAST FURNITURE ........ . . .
OTHER METAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE . .............................
INNERSPRING MATTRESSES. OTHER THAN CRIB SIZE ................
OTHER MATTRESSES. INCLUDING CRIB MATTRESSES ..................

See footnotes at end oft table.




95.611
0.249
0.215
0.386
3.540
92.692
2.426
2.398
0.792
0.900
0. 197
0.595

DESCRIPTION

CODE

25153
25210
32315
32316
2512
25120
25112
25113
25115
25116
25150
25151
25152
25153
25154
25155
2515
25150
25151
25152
25153
25154
25155
25156
25120
25144
2521
25210
25120
25221
25223
2611
26111
26112
24212
26314
28692
2621

WOOD OFFICE FURNITURE ..........................................
OTHER GLASS PRODUCTS. MADE OF PURCHASED GLASS .................

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER 1978
0.041
0. 118
1.445
0.579

WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. UPHOLSTERED .........................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
UPHOLSTERED WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURHITURE .........................
SECOHDARY PRODUCTS
WOOD LIVING ROOM. LIBRARY, SUNROOM, * HALL FURHITURE ........
WOOD DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, EXCEPT CABINETS . . . .
WOOD BEDROOM FURNITURE ....................................
INFANTS' AND CHILDREH'S WOOD FURNITURE .......................
MATTRESSES AND BEDSPRINGS, N.S.K...............................
INNERSPRING MATTRESSES, OTHER THAN CRIB SIZE .................
OTHER MATTRESSES, IHCLUDIHG CRIB MATTRESSES ...................
BEDSPRINGS ....................................................
CONVERTIBLE SOFAS ..............................................
JACKKNIFE SOFA BEDS AND CHAIR BEDS ...........................

100.000

MATTRESSES AND BEDSPRINGS ......................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MATTRESSES AND BEDSPRINGS, N.S.K...............................
INNERSPRING MATTRESSES, OTHER THAN CRIB SIZE .................
OTHER MATTRESSES, IHCLUDING CRIB MATTRESSES ...................

100.000

CONVERTIBLE SOFAS ..............................................
JACKKNIFE SOFA BEDS AND CHAIR BEDS ...........................
SECOHDARY PRODUCTS
UPHOLSTERED WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE .........................
OTHER METAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE ...............................

92.355
1. 165
0.579
0. 103
0.035
0.050
0.047
0.357
0.270
4.251
0.787
12.739
33. 151
7.365
26.404
13.047
1.973
2.397
2. 104
0.820
100.000

PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
UPHOLSTERED WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE .........................
METAL OFFICE SEATING, INCLUDING UPHOLSTERED ...................

PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SPECIAL ALPHA AND DISSOLVING WOODPULP .........................
OTHER PULP, INCLUDING PULPMILL BYPRODUCTS, EXCEPT TALL OIL. . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
SOFTWOOD LUMBER, ROUGH AHD DRESSED ...........................
COMBINATION FURHISH PAPERBOARD ...............................
MISCELLANEOUS ACYCLIC CHEMICALS/CHEMICALS PRODUCTS, EX.UREA . .

PAPER MILLS, EXCEPT BUILDIHG PAPER MILLS .....................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
26210
TISSUE PAPER AND OTHER MACHIHE CREPED PAPER ...................
26211
26212
GROUNDWOOD PAPER, UNCOATED ....................................
26213
COATED PRINTING AND CONVERTING PAPER .........................
26214
BOOK PAPER UNCOATED ............................................
100.000
26215
BLEACHED BRISTOLS (EXCLUDIHG COTTON FIBER INDEX AND BOGUS) . .
2.310
26216
WRITING AND RELATED PAPERS ....................................
99.967
26217
UNBLEACHED KRAFT PACKAGING AND INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPER. . .
0.033
26218
PACKAGING/INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPER,EX.UNBLEACHED KRAFT . . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
22971
NONWOVEN FABRICS ..............................................
100.000
24996
FABRICATED HARDBOARD PRODUCTS ..................................
91.704
26112
OTHER PULP, INCLUDING PULPMILL BYPRODUCTS, EXCEPT TALL OIL. . .
26311
UNBLEACHED KRAFT PACKAGIHG/INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPERBOARD . .
1.892
26312
BLEACHED PACKAGIHG * INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPERBOARD ........
3.434
26313
SEMICHEMICAL PAPERBOARD ........................................
26314
COMBINATION FURNISH PAPERBOARD ...............................
2.970
26413
GUMMED PRODUCTS ................................................
26451
OFFICE SUPPLIES (FILING ACCESSORIES) AND MISC. PRODUCTS . . . .
100.000
28612
OTHER GUM AHD WOOD CHEMICALS .................................
21.914
38611
STILL PICTURE EQUIPMENT ........................................
PHOTOCOPYING EQUIPMENT . . ....................................
25.519
38612
MOTION PICTURE EQUIPMENT ......................................
38613
43.015
38614
MICROFILMING, BLUEPRINTING, BROWNPRINTING EQUIPMEHT ..........
3.335
SENSITIZED PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM AND PLATES (EXCEPT X-RAY ........
38615
38616
SENSITIZED PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER AHD CLOTH, SILVER HALIDE TYPE . .
0.091
SENSITIZED PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER AHD CLOTH .......................
38617
0.246
PREPARED PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS ...............................
38618
0. 118
38619
0.111
0. 103
0.084
2631
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
2.724
UNBLEACHED KRAFT PACKAGING/INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPERBOARD . .
26311
0.206
BLEACHED PACKAGIHG t INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPERBOARD ........
26312
0. 193
26313
SEMICHEMICAL PAPERBOARD ........................................
0. 109
COMBINATION FURNISH PAPERBOARD ...............................
0.049
26314

97.215
1.551
0.734
0.500

100.000
46. 168
52.341
0.435
0.379
0.677
100.000
18.368
8.656
3. 180
14.616
10.546
17.935
7. 183
6.690
0.204
0.044
6.210
0.947
2.339
0.232
0.279
0.014
0.029
0. 151
0.009
0.006
0.002
0.005
0.007
0.008
0.016
0.006
0.007
100.000
35.739
16.395
9.817
21.935

Table 11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
DESCRIPTION

26112

26210
26211
26212
26213
26215
26217
26218
28612
2647

26411
26413
26431
26432
26433
26495
2654
26541
26542
26543
26510
26520
26530
30791
30793
30796
30797
2655
26551
26552
26495
26510
26530
34692
2812
28121
28122
28123
28124
28193
28194
28196
28197
28199
28213
28214
28438
28651
28692
28731
28992
28994
28995
32410
2821
28213
28214
28193
28194
28196
28197
28199
28220
28242
28331
28332
28411
28412
28413
28414
28430
28511

SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER PULP, INCLUDING PULPMILL BYPRODUCTS, EXCEPT TALL OIL.
TISSUE PAPER AND OTHER MACHINE CREPED PAPER ..............
NEWSPRINT
GROUNDWOOD *PAPER UNCOATED* ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! . ’ ! ! ! ! ! ! !
COATED PRINTING AND CONVERTING PAPER .....................
BLEACHED BRISTOLS (EXCLUDING COTTON FIBER INDEX AND BOGUS)
UNBLEACHED KRAFT PACKAGING AND INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPER.
PACKAGING/INDUSTRIAL CONVERTING PAPER,EX.UNBLEACHED KRAFT .
OTHER GUM AND WOOD CHEMICALS .............................
SANITARY PAPER PRODUCTS .....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SANITARY NAPKINS AND TAMPONS .............................
SANITARY TISSUE HEALTH PRODUCTS ...........................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
PRINTING PAPER COATED AT ESTABS. OTHER THAN WHERE PRODUCED
GUMMED PRODUCTS ............................................
GROCERS' f VARIETY BAGS (PAPER) f WARDROBE, SHOPPING . . .
t
t
SPECIALTY BAGS AND LINERS .................................
SHIPPING SACKS AND MULTIWALL BAGS .........................
OTHER CONVERTED PAPER AND BOARD PRODUCTS ................
SANITARY FOOD CONTAINERS ...................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MILK AND OTHER BEVERAGE CARTONS ...........................
CUPS AND LIQUID-TIGHT CONTAINERS .........................
OTHER SANITARY FOOD CONTAINERS, BOARDS, AND TRAYS . . . . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
BENDING PAPERBOARD PACKAGING f PACKAGING COMPONENTS . . . .
t
SETUP PAPERBOARD BOXES ...................................
CORRUGATED f SOLID FIBER BOXES, INCLUDING PALLETS ........
t
UNSUPPORTED PLASTICS FILM, SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES . . . .
LAMINATED SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES .........................
CONSTRUCTION PLASTICS PRODUCTS ...........................
PLASTICS D1NNERWARE, TABLEWARE, AND KITCHENWARE ..........
FIBER CANS,DRUMS,AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS .......................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PAPERBOARD FIBER DRUMS KITH METAL, WOOD, OR PAPERBOARD ENDS
FIBER CANS, TUBES, AND SIMILAR FIBER PRODUCTS ............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER CONVERTED PAPER AND BOARD PRODUCTS ................
BENDING PAPERBOARD PACKAGING f PACKAGING COMPONENTS . . . .
t
CORRUGATED f SOLID FIBER BOXES, INCLUDING PALLETS ........
t
JOB STAMPINGS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE .........................
ALKALIES AND CHLORINE .......................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CHLORINE, COMPRESSED OR LIQUEFIED .........................
SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH) ...............................
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA) ...........................
OTHER ALKALIES ............................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
SULFURIC ACID ..............................................
INORGANIC ACIDS, EXCEPT NITRIC, SULFURIC, AND PHOSPHORIC .
OTHER ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS .................................
POTASSIUM/SODIUM. COMPOUNDS (EXC.BLEACHES, ALKALIES/ALUMS) .
OTHER INORGANIC CHEMICALS. N.E.C...........................
THERMOPLASTIC RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS ..............
THERMOSETTING RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS ..............
SURFACE ACTIVE AND FINISHING AGENTS .......................
CYCLIC INTERMEDIATES .....................................
MISCELLANEOUS ACYCLIC CHEMICALS/CHEMICALS PRODUCTS, EX.UREA
SYNTHETIC AMMONIA, NITRIC ACID, AND AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS . .
FATTY ACIDS ................................................
GELATIN, EXCEPT READY-TO-EAT DESSERTS .....................
ESSENTIAL OILS, FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS ..............
CEMENT, HYDRAULIC(INCLUDING COST OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS)
PLASTICS MATERIALS AND RESINS ...............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
THERMOPLASTIC RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS ..............
THERMOSETTING RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS ..............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
SULFURIC ACID ..............................................
INORGANIC ACIDS, EXCEPT NITRIC, SULFURIC, AND PHOSPHORIC .
OTHER ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS .................................
POTASSIUM/SODIUM COMPOUNDS CEXC.BLEACHES, ALKALIES/ALUMS) .
OTHER INORGANIC CHEMICALS. N.E.C...........................
SYNTHETIC RUBBER (VULCANIZABLE ELASTOMERS) ..............
OTHER NONCELLULOSIC SYNTHETIC ORGANIC FIBERS ............
SYNTHETIC ORGANIC MEDICINAL CHEMICALS. IN BULK ..........
OTHER MEDICINAL CHEMICALS/BOTANICAL PRODUCTS IN BULK N.E.C.
SOAP AND DETERGENTS. NONHOUSEHOLD .........................
HOUSEHOLD DETERGENTS .............. , ...................
SOAPS, EXCEPT SPECIALTY CLEANERS, HOUSEHOLD ..............
GLYCERIN, NATURAL . ............... . .....................
SURFACE ACTIVE AND FINISHING AGENTS .......................
EXTERIOR OIL-TYPE TRADE SALES PAINT PRODUCTS ............

See footnotes at end of table.




RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER 1978

6.309
0.571
1.087
0.696
0.514
2. 155
3.664
0.774
0.343
10.495
86.260
0.043
0.307
1.530
0.413
0.367
0.585

DESCRIPTION
28514
28651
28655
28692
28694
28695
28792
28913
28914
28992
28994
28995
29110
29113
29116
30790
30791
30793
30796
30797
30798
2822
28220

26.785
29.207
36.341
5.316
0.371
0.317
0.906
0.408
0. 155
0. 193
22.438
74.813
0.854
0.497
0.479
0.919

100.000
19.485
19.582
28.746
2.411
0. 107
0.643

28692
2824

22824
22971
28213
28214
28231
28232
30790
2873

28121

28122
28123
28199
28651
28691
28742
28752
28792

0 . 112

1.719
4.715
3.300
0.894
0.474
1.357
12.990
0.856
0.123
0.062
1.241
1. 183

100.000
69.878
16.303
0.028
0.040
0.010

0.052
0.098
1.620
0.085
0. 152
0.051
0.340
0.049
0.062
0.090
0.291
0.010

28742
28743
28741
28193
28194
28197
28199
28731
28732
28752
2875
28692
28731
2892
28921
28692
28731
2911
29110
29111
29112
29113

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER 1978

INTERIOR WATER-TYPE TRADE SALES PAINT PRODUCTS ..........
CYCLIC INTERMEDIATES ......................................
CYCLIC (COAL TAR) CRUDES .................................
MISCELLANEOUS ACYCLIC CHEMICALS/CHEMICALS PRODUCTS, EX.UREA
PESTICIDES AND OTHER ORGANIC CHEMICALS (NOT FORMULATIONS) .
ETHYL ALCOHOL f OTHER INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS, N.E.C.
t
HERBICIDAL PREPARATIONS (FORMULATIONS) ...................
NATURAL BASE GLUES AND ADHESIVES .........................
SYNTHETIC RESIN AND RUBBER ADHESIVES .....................
FATTY ACIDS ................................................
GELATIH, EXCEPT READY-TO-EAT DESSERTS .....................
ESSENTIAL OILS, FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS ...............
OTHER FINISHED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WAXES . . . .
KEROSENE ..................................................
LIQUEFIED REFINERY GASES (FEED STOCK AND OTHER USES) . . .
CONSUMER AND COMMERICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, N.E.C..........
UNSUPPORTED PLASTICS FILM, SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES . . . .
LAMINATED SHEETS, RODS, AHD TUBES .........................
CONSTRUCTION PLASTICS PRODUCTS ...........................
PLASTICS DINNERWARE, TABLEWARE, AND KITCHEHWARE ..........
REGEHERATED CELLULOSIC PRODUCTS, EXCEPT RAYON .............

0.003
0.924
0.006
3.640
0.267
0.771
0.119
0.044
0.410
0.060
0.029
0.487
0.059
0.008
0.306
0.998
1.738
0. 118
0.357
0.098
0.401

SYHTHETIC RUBBER (VULCANIZABLE ELASTOMERS) .................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SYNTHETIC RUBBER (VULCAHIZABLE ELASTOMERS) ...............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MISCELLANEOUS ACYCLIC CHEMICALS/CHEMICALS PRODUCTS, EX.UREA

100 .0 00

SYHTHETIC ORGANIC FIBERS, EXCEPT CELLULOSIC .................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
POLYAMIDE FIBERS, NYLON, EXCEPT NONTEXTILE MONOFILAMENTS
OTHER NONCELLULOSIC SYNTHETIC ORGANIC FIBERS ............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
TEXTURED, CRIMPED, OR BULKED FILAMENT YARNS ...............
NONWOVEN FABRICS ..........................................
THERMOPLASTIC RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS ...............
THERMOSETTING RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS ...............
ACETATE YARN ..............................................
RAYON YARN, VISCOSE AND CUPRAMMONIUM PROCESSES ..........
CONSUMER AND COMMERICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, N.E.C..........

100.000

NITROGENOUS FERTILIZERS . ...............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SYNTHETIC AMMONIA, NITRIC ACID, AND AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS
U R E A ..................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CHLORIHE, COMPRESSED OR LIQUEFIED .....................
SODIUM CARBOHATE (SODA ASH) ...........................
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA) .......................
OTHER INORGANIC CHEMICALS. N.E.C.......................
CYCLIC INTERMEDIATES .................................
MISCELLANEOUS CYCLIC CHEMICAL PRODUCTS ...............
SUPERPHOSPATE AHD OTHER PHOSPHATIC FERTILIZER MATERIALS
FERTILIZERS, MIXING ONLY .............................
HERBICIDAL PREPARATIONS (FORMULATIONS) ...............

88.712
11.288
32.794
48.345
6.431
2. 144
1.374
1.430
2. 155
2.620
2.707

0.369
0. 133
0. 125
2.715
1.539
4. 144
4.333
0.799
0.660

PHOSPHATIC FERTILIZERS ....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SUPERPHOSPATE AND OTHER PHOSPHATIC FERTILIZER MATERIALS .
MIXED FERTILIZERS, PRODUCED FROM ONE OR MORE MATERIALS .
PHOSPHORIC ACID ..........................................
SECOHDARY PRODUCTS
SULFURIC ACID ............................................
INORGANIC ACIDS, EXCEPT NITRIC, SULFURIC, AND PHOSPHORIC
POTASSIUM/SODIUM COMPOUNDS (EXC.BLEACHES, ALKALIES/ALUMS)
OTHER IHORGAHIC CHEMICALS, H.E.C.........................
SYNTHETIC AMMONIA. NITRIC ACID. AND AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS .
U R E A ....................................................
FERTILIZERS. MIXING ONLY ...............................

100.000

FERTILIZERS, MIXING ONLY ....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
FERTILIZERS, MIXING ONLY ..................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MISCELLANEOUS ACYCLIC CHEMICALS/CHEMICALS PRODUCTS, EX.UREA
SYNTHETIC AMMONIA, NITRIC ACID, AND AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS . .

100.000

EXPLOSIVES ..................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
EXPLOSIVES (EXCEPT GOVERNMENT-OWNED, PLANTS) .............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MISCELLANEOUS ACYCLIC CHEMICALS/CHEMICALS PRODUCTS, EX.UREA
SYNTHETIC AMMONIA, NITRIC ACID, AND AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS . .

100.000

PETROLEUM REFINING............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
OTHER FINISHED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WAXES . . . .
GASOLINE ..................................................
JET F U E L ..................................................
KEROSENE ..................................................

1 0 0 .0 0 0

38.071
34.276
16.889
0.445
1. 104
0.243
0.484
6.481
1.496
0.511
98.375
1.022

0.603
91. 163
4.344
4.493
3.635
49.442
6.627
1.730

Table 11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
CODE

29111
29115
29116
29117
29118
29119
26432
28193
28194
28196
28197
28 ?99
28213
28214
28430
28651
28692
28694
28695
28731
28732
28995
29510
30790
30791
30793
30796
30797
30798
34121
34122
34123
2951
29510
14222
14292
14422
29522
29523
32730
2952
29522
29523
29118
29510
29920
32924
30 11
30111
30112
30 113
30114
30115
30310
3041 1
30413
30416
30693
30695
30698
30791
3021
3021 1
30212
30693
30695
30696
30698
30797
31420
3031
30310
30790

DESCRIPTION

DISTILLATE FUEL O I L .............................. ..................
RESIDUAL FUEL OIL . . . . . . .
. ................................
LIQUEFIED REFINERY GASES (FEED STOCK AND OTHER USES)
.........
LUBRICATING OILS AND GREASES, MADE IN REFINERIES
..............
UNFINISHED OILS AND LUBRICATING Oil BASE STOCK
. . ...........
A S P H A L T ............................ ..................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
SPECIALTY BAGS AND LINERS . ................... ....................
SULFURIC ACID ........................................................
INORGANIC ACIDS, EXCEPT NITRIC, SULFURIC, AND PHOSPHORIC
. . .
OTHER ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS
. .......................... •
.............
POTASSIUM/SODIUM COMPOUNDS (EXC„BLEACHES, ALKALIES/ALUMS) . . .
OTHER INORGANIC CHEMICALS, N . E . C .............. .. .................
THERMOPLASTIC RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . .
THERMOSETTING RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS . . . „ ...........
SURFACE ACTIVE AND FINISHING AGENTS . . . .......................
CYCLIC INTERMEDIATES
....................................... . . .
MISCELLANEOUS ACYCLIC CHEMICALS/CHEMICALS PRODUCTS, EX.UREA . .
PESTICIDES AND OTHER ORGANIC CHEMICALS (NOT FORMULATIONS) . . .
ETHYL ALCOHOL & OTHER INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS, N.E.C.
. .
SYNTHETIC AMMONIA, NITRIC ACID, AND AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS
. . . .
U R E A .................................................................
ESSENTIAL OILS, FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS
.....................
PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS
.......................................
CONSUMER AND COMMERICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, N . E.C................
UNSUPPORTED PLASTICS FILM, SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES
...........
LAMINATED SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES ................................
CONSTRUCTION PLASTICS PRODUCTS
.............................. . .
PLASTICS DINNERWARE, TABLEWARE, AND KITCHENWARE ................
REGENERATED CELLULOSIC PRODUCTS, EXCEPT RAYON ..................
STEEL PAILS (12-GALLON CAPACITY AND UNDER)
.....................
STEEL SHIPPING BARRELS AND DRUMS (OVER 12-GALLON CAPACITY)
. .
ALL OTHER METAL BARRELS ............................................

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978
20.972
4.453
4.400
2.058
3.289
2.65 1
0.011
0.005
0.007
0.002
0.009
0.018
0.035
0.008
0.045
0.202
0.211
0.016
0.045
0.069
0.010
0.007
0.003
0.004
0.007
0.001
0.002
0.000
0.002
0.009
0.007
0.010

PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS. . . . . .............. . . . . . . .
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PAVING MIXTURES AND SLOCKS
. . ...................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CRUSHED AND BROKEN LIMESTONE
.....................................
CRUSHED AND BROKEN STONE
..........................................
CONSTRUCTION SAND AND G R A V E L .............. ......................
ROOFING ASPHALTS AND PITCHES, COATINGS, AND CEMENTS . .........
ASPHALT AND TAR ROOFING AND SIDING PRODUCTS .....................
READY-MIXED CONCRETE
................ . .........................

100.000

ASPHALT FELTS AND COATINGS. . . . ............................ . .
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ROOFING ASPHALTS AND PITCHES, COATINGS, AND CEMENTS ...........
ASPHALT AND TAR ROOFING AND SIDING PRODUCTS . . ................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
UNFINISHED OILS AND LUBRICATING OIL BASE STOCK
. ..............
PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS
.......................................
OILS AND GREASE,N.S.K ..............................................
ASBESTOS-CEMENT SHINGLES AND CLAPBOARD
. .......................

100.000

TIRES AND INNER T U B E S ....................................... ..
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PASSENGER CAR AND MOTORCYCLE PNEUMATIC TIRES (CASINGS). . .
TRUCK AND BUS (AND OFF-THE-HIGHWAY) PNEUMATIC TIRES ...........
OTHER PNEUMATIC TIRES AND SOLID TIRES ...........................
ALL INNER TUBES .....................................................
TREAD RUBBER, TIRE SUNDRIES AND REPAIR MATERIALS
..............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
RECLAIMED RUBBER
...................................................
RUBBER AND PLASTICS BELTS AND BELTING, FLAT ................ . .
RUBBER AND PLASTICS HOSE, HORIZONTAL REINFORCED ................
ALL OTHER RUBBER AND PLASTICS HOSE, N. E . C ........................
SPONGE AND FOAM RUBBER G O O D S ..............................
MECHANICAL RUBBER GOODS, N.E.C. . . . ............................
.......................................
OTHER RUBBER GOODS, N.E.C.
UNSUPPORTED PLASTICS FILM, SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES
...........

100.000

RUBBER AND PLASTICS FOOTWEAR
.....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
RUBBER AND PLASTICS PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR .........................
RUBBER AND PLASTICS SHOES, SLIPPERS, OTHER FOOTWEAR, N.E.C. . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
SPONGE AND FOAM RUBBER GOODS
.....................................

100.000

94.421
0.450
0.891
0.972
1.221
0.520
1.526

17.870
77.699
0.864
1.060
0.707
1.800

56.414
27. 119
7.768
2. 956
3.770
0.433
0.398
0.017
0.379
0.017
0.345
0 .292
0. 092

17.460
78.209

3079
30790
30791
30792
30793
30794
30795
30796
30797
30798
30799
28213
28214
301 15
3021 1
30212
3041 1
30413
30696
30697
39442
39443
3111
31111
31112
31113
31114
31310
31990
3142
31420
31431
31434
31441
3143
31431
31433
31434
31310
31420
31441
31442
31443
31444
31491
31492
3144
31441
31442
31443
31444
31431
31433
31434
31491
31492
3171
31710
31720

RUBBER HEELS AND SOLES
. . .......................................
OTHER RUBBER GOODS, N . E . C ...........................................
PLASTICS DINNERWARE, TABLEWARE, AND KITCHENWARE . . . . . . . .

1.242
0. 196
0 .246
1.012
0.020

HOUSE S L I P P E R S .............. ......................................

1.617

32111
32112
32113
321 14

RECLAIMED RUBBER
. . ............ . . . . . . .
................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
RECLAIMED RUBBER
. . . . .
.......................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CONSUMER AND COMMERICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, N.E.C ................

100.000

32316

S e e footnotes at e n d of table.




96.845
3. 155

DESCRIPTION

CODE

3211

3221
32210

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

MISCELLANEOUS PLASTIC PRODUCTS.....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CONSUMER AND COMMERICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, N . E . C ................
UNSUPPORTED PLASTICS FILM, SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES
............
FOAMED PLASTIC PRODUCTS ............................................
LAMINATED SHEETS, RODS, AND TUBES .................................
PACKAGING AND SHIPPING CONTAINERS .................................
INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, EXCEPT BELTING .....................
CONSTRUCTION PLASTICS PRODUCTS
...................................
PLASTICS DINNERWARE, TABLEWARE, AND KITCHENWARE ................
REGENERATED CELLULOSIC PRODUCTS, EXCEPT RAYON ...................
CUSTOM COMPOUNDING OR PURCHASES RESINS............................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
THERMOPLASTIC RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS .....................
THERMOSETTING RESINS AND PLASTICS MATERIALS ................ . .
TREAD RUBBER, TIRE SUNDRIES AND REPAIR MATERIALS
..............
RUBBER AND PLASTICS PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR ..........................
RUBBER AND PLASTICS SHOES, SLIPPERS, OTHER FOOTWEAR, N.E.C. . .
RUBBER AND PLASTICS BELTS AND BELTING, FLAT .............. . . .
RUBBER AND PLASTICS HOSE, HORIZONTAL REINFORCED ................
RUBBER HEELS AND S O L E S ........... .. . . '
.......................
DRUGGIST AND MEDICAL SUNDRIES .....................................
TOYS, EXCLUDING G A M E S ..................... .........................
BABY CARRIAGES AND CHILDREN'S VEHICLES, EXCEPT BICYCLES . . . .

100.000

LEATHER TANNING AND FINISHING
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
.....................
FINISHED CATTLE HIDE AND KIP SIDE LEATHERS
............................
FINISHED CALF AND WHOLE KIP LEATHERS
FINISHED SHEEP AND LAMB LEATHERS
. . . .........................
OTHER FINISHED LEATHERS, N.E . C .....................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
FOOTWEAR CUT STOCK
.................................................
SADDLERY, HARNESS * WHIPS & OTHER LEATHER PRODUCTS, N.E.C.
. .

100.000

0.556
0. 116
0.033
0.028
0.003
0.011
0. 107
0.084
0.003
0. 135
0.086

81.382
4.992
5.942
7. 146
0.299
0.240
100.000

PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S DRESS SHOES ...................................................
MEN'S DRESS AND CASUAL BOOTS, EXCEPT WORK .......................
WOMEN'S SHOES, FLATS

10.900
19.697
8.653
5.661
13.087
18.553
10.495
3.850
4.4 94
3.448

98.309
0. 152
0. 159

..............................................

1.380

MEN'S FOOTWEAR, EXCEPT ATHLETIC ...................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S DRESS SHOES ...................................................
M E N ’S WORK SHOES
...................................................
M E N ’S DRESS AND CASUAL BOOTS, EXCEPT WORK .......................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
FOOTWEAR CUT STOCK
.................................................
HOUSE SLIPPERS
.....................................................
WOMEN'S SHOES, FLATS
................................... . . . . .
WOMEN'S SHOES, LOW HEEL ............................................
WOMEN'S SHOES, MEDIUM HEEL
.......................................
WOMEN'S SHOES, HIGH H E E L ................................ ..
YOUTHS' AND BOYS' SHOES ............................................
MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES
...........
. . . ................

100.000

WOMEN'S FOOTWEAR, EXCEPT ATHLETIC ................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
W O M E N ’S SHOES, FLATS
..............................................
WOMEN'S SHOES, LOW H E E L ..................... .......................
WOM E N ’S SHOES, MEDIUM HEEL
.......................................
WOM E N ’S SHOES, HIGH H E E L ......................... ................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MEN'S DRESS SHOES . . . . ..........................................
M E N ’S WORK S H O E S .................. ................................
MEN'S DRESS AND CASUAL BOOTS, EXCEPT WORK .......................
YOUTHS’ AND B OYS’ SHOES ..................... . . . ..............
MISS E S ’ AND CHILDREN’S SHOES
.....................................

100.000

W O M E N ’S HANDBAGS AND PURSES .......................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
W O M E N ’S AND CHILDREN’S HANDBAGS AND PURSES
.....................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
PERSONAL LEATHER GOODS, EXCEPT HANDBAGS AND PURSES
............

100.000

PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SHEET (WINDOW) GLASS
..............................................
PLATE AND FLOAT G L A S S ....................... .. ....................
LAMINATED GLASS, MADE FROM GLASS PRODUCED IN SAME ESTAB . . . .
OTHER FLAT GLASS, MADE FROM GLASS PRODUCED IN SAME ESTAB. . . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER GLASS PRODUCTS, MADE OF PURCHASED GLASS . ................
GLASS CONTAINERS
...................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
GLASS CONTAINERS
...................................................

52.332
28!948
13.741
0.010
0.401
1. 067
0.349
0.250
0.014
2.407
0.48 1

15.593
47.746
30.651
3. 939
0 .250
0.458
0. 109
0.3 12
0.943

98.299
1.701
100.000
19. 129
29.037
27.430
18.91 1
5.494
100.000
99.652

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11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued

32291
3241
32410
14420
32730
3251
32511
32512
32591
32592
3253
32530
32511
32512
3255
32550
32961
32970
3259
32591
32592
30796
32511
32512
32530
32550
32970
3261
32610
34310
34320
35230
3262
32620
32690
3263
32630
32530
32620
32690
3269
32690
32610
32620
32630
3271
32710
14420
32721
32730
34421
3273
32730
14420
29510

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

CODE

SECONDARY PRODUCTS
TABLE. KITCHEN, ART, AND NOVELTY GLASSWARE

CEMENT, HYDRAULIC ..............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CEMENT, HYDRAULIC(INCLUDING COST OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS)
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL, N.S.K........................
READY-MIXED C O N C R E T E .............................. .. . . .
BRICK AND STRUCTURAL CLAY TILE ..............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
BRICK, EXCEPT CERAMIC GLAZED AND REFRACTORY ..............
GLAZED BRICK AND STRUCTURAL HOLLOW TILE ..................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
VITRIFIED CLAY SEWER PIPE AND FITTINGS
..................
OTHER STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS, N.E.C......................

VITREOUS PLUMBING FIXTURES
..................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
VITREOUS & SEMIVITREOUS PLUMBING FIXTURES, ACCESSORIES
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
METAL PLUMBING FIXTURES .....................................
PLUMBING FIXTURE FITTINGS AND TRIM (BRASS GOODS)
. . . .
FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, N. S . K ........................
VITREOUS CHINA TABLE AND KITCHEN ARTICLES ..................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
VITREOUS CHINA f PORCELAIN TABLE t KITCHEN ARTICLES . . .
t
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
POTTERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C., INCLUDING CHINA DECORATING . .

1 0 0 . 000
89.057
1.467
9.475

100 . 0 0 0
78.549
16.714
1.572
0.379
0. 192
0.509
1.438
0.647

100 . 0 0 0
95.284
2.981
0.809
0.927

10 0 . 000
91.550
8.450
100. 000

.

78.006

.
.

4.250
15.758
1.986

CONCRETE BLOCK AND BRICK
....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CONCRETE BLOCK AND BRICK
..................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL, N .S.K........................
CONCRETE PIPE ................................................
READY-MIXED CONCRETE
..................................... ,
METAL DOORS AND FRAMES (EXCEPT STORM DOORS) .............




14222
32730
32970

.

POTTERY PRODUCTS, N . E . C ........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
POTTERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C., INCLUDING CHINA DECORATING . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
VITREOUS « SEMIVITREOUS PLUMBING FIXTURES, ACCESSORIES
VITREOUS CHINA * PORCELAIN TABLE & KITCHEN ARTICLES . . .
EARTHENWARE (SEMIVITREOUS) TABLE AND KITCHEN ARTICLES . .

at end of table.

0.456
0.504

0.878
0.554

STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS, N.E.C ...............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
..................
VITRIFIED CLAY SEWER PIPE AND FITTINGS
OTHER STRUCTURAL CLAY PRODUCTS, N .E.C......................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CONSTRUCTION PLASTICS PRODUCTS
...........................
BRICK, EXCEPT CERAMIC GLAZED AND REFRACTORY ..............
GLAZED BRICK AND STRUCTURAL HOLLOW TILE ..................
CLAY FLOOR AND WALL TILE, INCLUDING QUARRY TILE .........
CLAY REFRACTORIES ..................... ......................
NONCLAY REFRACTORIES, EXCEPT DEAD-BURNED MAGNESIA . . . .

See f

32740

98.568

EXCEPT DEAD-BURNED MAGNESIA . . . .

READY-MIXED CONCRETE
.......................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
READY-MIXED CONCRETE
.............. ....................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL, N. S . K ......................
PAVING MIXTURES AND BLOCKS
..............................

3274

99.039

,

3291
3291 1
32912
32913
32914
32970
33134
33991
35451
35452
35453

33120
33121
33122

BLAST FURNACES AND STEEL MILLS
...................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
OTHER STEEL MILL PRODUCTS, EXCEPT WIRE PRODUCTS ..............
COKE OVEN AND BLAST FURNACE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING FERROALLOYS .
STEEL INGOT AND SEMIFINISHED SHAPES ............................

33123
33124
33125
33126
33127
33128
33129
33151
33152
33156
33157
33159
33216
33219
3313

1.005
1.215
0.990

28193
28196
33397

100.000
0.572
1. 180
2.236
0.922
100.000

94.645
1.843
0.898

ABRASIVE PRODUCTS ...................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
NONMETALLIC ARTIFICIAL (SYNTHETIC) SIZED GRAINS ..............
NONMETALLIC BONDED ABRASIVE PRODUCTS
.........................
NONMETALLIC COATED ABRASIVE PRODUCTS AND BUFFING WHEELS .
.
METAL ABRASIVES INCLUDING SCOURING PADS .......................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
NONCLAY REFRACTORIES, EXCEPT DEAD-BURNED MAGNESIA ............
OTHER FERROALLOYS PRODUCED IN ELECTRIC FURNACES ..............
METAL POWDERS AND PASTE ..........................................
SMALL CUTTING TOOLS FOR MACHINE TOOLS/METALWORKING MACH.
. .
PRECISION MEASURING TOOLS .......................................
OTHER ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS .........

32550
32740

96.790

95.089

100.000
92.064
5.559
0.336
2.041

20.290
38.521
25.790
11.449
1.283
2. 129
0. 178
0.206
0.035

0 . 120

NONCLAY REFRACTORIES
..............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
NONCLAY REFRACTORIES, EXCEPT DEAD-BURNED MAGNESIA ............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CLAY REFRACTORIES .................................................
LIME (INCLUDING COST OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS)
................

3297

33130
33131
33132
33133
33134

1 0 0 . 000

LIME...................................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
LIME (INCLUDING COST OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS)
................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CRUSHED AND BROKEN LIMESTONE
...................................
READY-MIXED CONCRETE
............................................
NONCLAY REFRACTORIES, EXCEPT DEAD-BURNED MAGNESIA ......... .

2.338
0.276

GYPSUM PRODUCTS ....................................... . .........
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
GYPSUM BUILDING MATERIALS .......................................
OTHER GYPSUM PRODUCTS ............................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
FABRICATED CONCRETE REINFORCING BAR AND BAR JOISTS
.........

0.425
0.468

CLAY REFRACTORIES . . .........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CLAY R E F R A C T O R I E S ..................................... .. . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
..................
MINERAL WOOL FOR STRUCTURAL INSULATION

FINE EARTHENWARE (WHITEWARE) TABLE AND KITCHEN ARTICLES .
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
EARTHENWARE (SEMIVITREOUS) TABLE AND KITCHEN ARTICLES .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CLAY FLOOR AND WALL TILE, INCLUDING QUARRY TILE .........
VITREOUS CHINA t PORCELAIN TABLE & KITCHEN ARTICLES . .
POTTERY PRODUCTS, N.E.C., INCLUDING CHINA DECORATING .

10 0 . 0 0 0

100. 00 0

CERAMIC WALL AND FLOOR TILE ..................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CLAY FLG3R AND WALL TILE, INCLUDING QUARRY TILE .........
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
BRICK, EXCEPT CERAMIC GLAZED AND REFRACTORY ..............
GLAZED BRICK AND STRUCTURAL HOLLOW TILE ..................

NONCLAY REFRACTORIES,

CONCRETE BLOCK AND BRICK
......... . ..........................
CONCRETE PIPE .....................................................

0.348

..............

33160
33167
33168
33120
33123
33124
33125
33126
33176
34460
34692
34699

HOT-ROLLED SHEET AND STRIP, INCLUDING TIN-MILL PRODUCTS . . .
HOT-ROLLED BAR SHAPES, PLATES, STRUCTURAL SHAPES AND PILING .
STEEL WIRE (PRODUCED IN STEEL MILLS)
.........................
STEEL PIPE AND TUBES (PRODUCED IN STEELS) .....................
COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND STRIP (PRODUCED IN STEEL MILLS) .
COLD-FINISHED STEEL BARS AND BAR SHAPE
. . . ................
PRESS AND HAMMER STEEL FORGINGS (PRODUCED IN STEEL MILLS) . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
NONINSULATED FERROUS WIRE ROPE, MADE IN WIREDRAWING PLANTS. .
STEEL NAILS AND SPIKES
..........................................
FENCING AND FENCE GATES, MADE IN WIREDRAWING PLANTS .........
FERROUS WIRE CLOTH MADE IN WIREDRAWING PLANTS ................
OTHER FAB. FERROUS WIRE PRODUCTS MADE IN WIREDRAWING PLANTS .
MOLDS FOR HEAVY STEEL INGOTS
...................................
OTHER GRAY IRON CASTINGS (EXCEPT DUCTILE) .....................
ELECTROMETALLURGICAL PRODUCTS ............ . .....................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ELECTROMETALLURGICAL PRODUCTS, N.S.K............................
FERROMANGANESE
...................................................
FERROCHROME ........................................................
FERROSILICON
.....................................................
OTHER FERROALLOYS PRODUCED IN ELECTRIC FURNACES ..............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
SULFURIC ACID .....................................................
OTHER ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS
.......................................
OTHER PRIMARY NONFERROUS METALS, INCLUDING MAGNESIUM
. . . .
COLD ROLLED STEEL SHEET, STRIP, AND BARS
.......................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
COLD ROLLED STEEL SHEET, STRIP, AND BARS. N . S . K ...............
COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND STRIP (NOT MADE IN STEEL MILLS) .
COLD-FINISHED STEEL BARS I BAR SHAPES (NOT MADE-STEEL MILLS).
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER STEEL MILL PRODUCTS, EXCEPT WIRE PRODUCTS ..............
HOT-ROLLED SHEET AND STRIP, INCLUDING TIN-MIll PRODUCTS . . .
HOT-ROLLED BAR SHAPES, PLATES, STRUCTURAL SHAPES AND PILING .
STEEL WIRE (PRODUCED IN STEEL MILLS)
..........................
STEEL PIPE AND TUBES (PRODUCED IN STEELS) .....................
STEEL PIPE AND TUBES (NOT MADE IN STEEL MILLS)
..............
ARCHITECTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL METALWORK
.......................
JOB STAMPINGS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE
..............................
OTHER STAMPED AND PRESSED METAL END PRODUCTS
................

1.303
8. 137
11.686

27.583
24.704
1.794
6.916
12.986

1.111

1 . 6 11
0.293
0.439
0.368
0.084
0.426
0.057
0.503

1 00 . 000
0.470
24.986
18.254
34.480
19.207
2. 130
0.311
0.163

1.498
55.795
33.559
0.141
4.972
0.790
0.501
0.533
1.066
0.533
0.408
0.204

Table 11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
DESCRIPTION

CODE

3317
33176
33123
33128
36442
332 1
332 10
33215
33216
33218
33219
33176
33220
33221
33222
33252
33254
33255
336 1 1
336 12
34333
34334
34335
34337
344 1 1
34412
34434
34435
34437
34438
34439
34621
34629
34941
34942
34943
34944
34945
34946
35231
35232
35233
35234
35235
35237
35238
35239
35681
35683
37141
37431
37432
37433
3333
33334
28161
28163
28193
33397
33991
3334
33347
33348
33540
3354 1
33542
33551
33552
33553
33554
33991
3351
3351 1
33513
33514
33515

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

STEEL PIPE AND TUBES
..............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
STEEL PIPE AND TUBES (NOT MADE IN STEEL MILLS)
................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
HOT-ROLLED SHEET AND STRIP, INCLUDING. TIN-MILL PRODUCTS . . . .
COLD-FINISHED STEEL BARS AND BAR SHAPE
.........................
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CONDUIT FITTINGS .........................

100 .000

GRAY IRON FOUNDRIES . . . ..........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
GRAY IRON FOUNDRIES, N . S . K ..........................................
DUCTILE IRON C A S T I N G S ..................... ........................
MOLDS FOR HEAVY STEEL INGOTS
.....................................
CAST IRON SOIL PIPE AND FITTINGS
................................
OTHER GRAY IRON CASTINGS (EXCEPT D U C T I L E ) ................ ..
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
STEEL PIPE AND TUBES (NOT MADE IN STEEL MILLS)
................
MALLEABLE IRON FOUNDRIES, N . S . K ....................................
STANDARD MALLEABLE CASTINGS .......................................
PEARLITIC MALLEABLE C A S T I N G S ................ •...................
CARBON STEEL CASTINGS ..............................................
HIGH ALLOY STEEL CASTINGS (EXCEPT INVESTMENT) ..................
.......................................
OTHER ALLOY STEEL CASTINGS
ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM-BASE ALLOY DIE CASTINGS ..................
OTHER ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM-BASE ALLOY CASTINGS ................
CAST IRON HEATING BOILERS, RADIATORS, AND CONVECTORS
.........
DOMESTIC HEATING STOVES (EXCEPT ELECTRIC) EXCLUDING PARTS . . .
STEEL HEATING BOILERS (15 P.S.I. * UNDER), EXCLUDING PARTS
. .
OTHER HEATING EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT ELECTRIC
.......................
FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL FOR BUILDINGS .......................
FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL FOR BRIDGES .........................
GAS C Y L I N D E R S ............................ ...........................
METAL TANKS, COMPLETE AT FACTORY (STANDARD LINE PRESSURE) . . .
METAL TANKS COMPLETE AT FACTORY (STANDARD LINE NONPRESSURE) . .
METAL TANKS AND VESSELS, CUSTOM FABRICATED AT THE FACTORY . . .
METAL TANKS AND VESSELS, CUSTOM FABRICATED-FI ELD ERECTED
. . .
DROP, UPSET AND PRESS STEEL FORGINGS (CLOSED DIE) ..............
OPEN-DIE OR SMITH FORGINGS (OPEN FRAME, HAMMER OR PRESS)
. . .
AUTOMATIC REGULATING AND CONTROL VALVES .........................
VALVES FOR POWER TRANSFER (PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC) ...........
OTHER METAL VALVES FOR PIPING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ...........
PLUMBING AND HEATING VALVES AND SPECIALTIES ....................
METAL FITTINGS, FLANGES, AND UNIONS FOR PIPING SYSTEMS
. . . .
FITTING AND ASSEMBLIES FOR TUBING AND HOSE
.....................
..................................
WHEEL TRACTORS AND ATTACHMENTS
FARM DAIRY MACHINES, SPRAYERS & DUSTERS, FARM ELEVATORS,
. . .
PLANTING, SEEDING, AND FERTILIZING MACHINERY
..................
HARROWS, ROLLERS, PULVERIZERS, STALK CUTTERS, ..................
HARVESTING MACHINERY
..............................................
PLOWS AND LISTERS ...................................................
ALL OTHER FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
.........................
PARTS FOR FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, SOLD SEPARATELY . . . .
PLAIN BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS, UNMOUNTED
....................... .
OTHER MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT ..................
PARTS I ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, EXCL. REBUILT PARTS . .
LOCOMOTIVES AND PARTS ..............................................
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRAIN CARS, NEW ...........................
STREETCARS, PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR CARS/STREET CARS
.........

100 .000

PRIMARY SMELTING AND REFINING OF ZINC ............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
REFINED PRIMARY ZINC
..............................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
TITANIUM PIGMENTS ...................................................
CHROME COLORS AND OTHER INORGANIC PIGMENTS
................ . .
SULFURIC ACID ........................................................
OTHER PRIMARY NONFERROUS METALS, INCLUDING MAGNESIUM
.........
METAL POWDERS AND PASTE . . . .....................................

100,.000

3..129
2..662
1,.950
5..873
0..251

26552
34121

PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM
....................... . . . . .
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM INGOT
.....................................................
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION BILLET .......................... . ...........
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM EXTRUDED PRODUCTS, N . S . K .................................
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ROD, BAR, AND OTHER EXTRUDED SHAPES .........
ALUMINUM EXTRUDED AND DRAWN TUBE
................................
ALUMINUM/ALUM. BASE ALLOY WIRE MADE IN ALUM. ROLLING MILLS
. .
ROLLED ALUMINUM ROD, BAR AND STRUCTURAL SHAPES
................
ALUMINUM INGOT PRODUCED IN ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS ..............
ALUM. EXTRUSION BILLET, PRODUCED IN ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS
. .
METAL POWDERS AND PASTE ............................................

100..000
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
82..760
13..195

34250

ROLLING,
PRIMARY
COPPER
COPPER
COPPER
COPPER

DRAWING, AND EXTRUDING OF COPPER .......................
PRODUCTS
& COPPER-BASE ALLOY WIRE (BARE * TINNED) ................
AND COPPER-BASE ALLOY ROD, AND SHAPES
..................
AND COPPER-BASE ALLOY SHEET, STRIP, AND PLATE
.........
AND COPPER-BASE ALLOY PIPE AND TUBE
.....................

S e e footnotes at e n d of table.




97 .559
0 .313
0 .226
1.902

.880
17 .723
6 .910
6 .879
60 .788
0 .627
0 .043
0 .352
0 .283
0 .349
0,. 171
0 . 174
0 .009
0 .393
0 .005
0 .007
0 .023
0 .088
0 .051
0 .005
0 .018
0 .032
0 .036
0 .036
0 .006
0 .016
0 .021
0 -059
0 .056
0 .052
0 .015
0 .033
0 .005
0 .051
0 .0 12
0 ■008
0 .008
0 .008
0 .009
0 .041
0 .075
0 .013
0 .095
1 .420
,
0 .068
0 ,031
.
0,.016

86 . 135

0..014
0..345
0..094
0..572
1. 262
0 .740
0. 740
0 .279
100. 000
3. 921
34. 671
25. 281
26. 533

DESCRIPTION

CODE

33412
3354 1
33542
3357 1
33572
33575
33579
34650
36442
3353
33531
33532
33533
33534
33553
33554
3*4444
34650
3354
33540
33541
33542
33532
33533
33534
33553
33554
33562
33569
33991
34320
34421
34422
34424
34444
3355
33551
33552
33553
33554
33347
33348
33541
33542
33569
33578
33579
3441 1
34413
341 1
34110
341 1 1
341 12

3425

342 11
34231
34232
34233
34294
34297
34298
34692
35418
35461
3431
34310
326 10

SECONDARY PRODUCTS
SECONDARY COPPER (PIG, INGOT, SHOT ETC.)
.......................
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ROD, BAR, AND OTHER EXTRUDED SHAPES .........
................................
ALUMINUM EXTRUDED AND DRAWN TUBE
ALUM./ALUM. BASE ALLOY WIRE PRODUCED IN NONFERROUS PLANTS . . .
COPPER AND COPPER-BASE ALLOY W I R E ..................... '
...........
NONFERROUS WIRE CLOTH MADE IN NONFERROUS WIREDRAWING PLANTS . .
OTHER INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE, N. E . C .............................
JOB STAMPINGS, AUTOMOTIVE ..........................................
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CONDUIT FITTINGS .........................

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

2 .432
0 .223
0 .779
0 . 106
1.220
0 .22 1
0 .646
2 .083
1.883

ALUMINUM SHEET,PLATE,AND FOIL .....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM PLATE
.....................................................
ALUMINUM SHEET
.....................................................
PLAIN ALUMINUM FOIL .................................................
ALUMINUM WELDED TUBE
..............................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM INGOT PRODUCED IN ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS ..............
ALUM. EXTRUSION BILLET, PRODUCED IN ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS
. .
METAL ROOFING AND ROOF DRAINAGE EQUIPMENT .......................
JOB STAMPINGS, AUTOMOTIVE . . . ...................................

100 .000

ALUMINUM EXTRUDED PRODUCTS
.......................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM EXTRUDED PRODUCTS, N .S.K..................................
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ROD, BAR, AND OTHER EXTRUDED SHAPES .........
ALUMINUM EXTRUDED AND DRAWN TUBE
................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
.....................................................
ALUMINUM SHEET
PLAIN ALUMINUM FOIL .................................................
ALUMINUM WELDED TUBE
..............................................
ALUMINUM INGOT PRODUCED IN ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS ..............
ALUM. EXTRUSION BILLET, PRODUCED IN ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS
. .
TITANIUN MILL SHAPES
..............................................
ALL OTHER NONFERROUS METAL MILL SHAPES
.........................
METAL POWDERS AND PASTE ............................................
PLUMBING FIXTURE FITTINGS AND TRIM (BRASS GOODS)
..............
METAL DOORS AND FRAMES (EXCEPT STORM DOORS) .....................
METAL WINDOW SASH AND FRAMES (EXCEPT STORM SASH)
..............
METAL COMBINATION SCREEN AND STORM SASH AND DOORS ..............
METAL ROOFING AND ROOF DRAINAGE EQUIPMENT .......................

100 .000

ALUMINUM ROLLING AND DRAWING, N . E.C................. .............
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM/ALUM. BASE ALLOY WIRE MADE IN ALUM. ROLLING MILLS
. .
ROLLED ALUMINUM ROD, BAR AND STRUCTURAL SHAPES
................
ALUMINUM INGOT PRODUCED IN ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS ..............
ALUM. EXTRUSION BILLET, PRODUCED IN ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS
. .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
.....................................................
ALUMINUM INGOT
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION BILLET ..........................................
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ROD, BAR, AND OTHER EXTRUDED SHAPES .........
ALUMINUM EXTRUDED AND DRAWN TUBE
................................
ALL OTHER NONFERROUS METAL MILL SHAPES
.........................
POWER WIRE AND CABLE
..............................................
OTHER INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE, N. E . C .............................
FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL FOR BUILDINGS .......................
OTHER FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL ................................

100 .000

METAL CANS
..........................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS

100 .000

STEEL CANS AND TINWARE END PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ICE CREAM
. . .
ALUMINUM CANS ........................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
. FIBER CANS, TUBES, AND SIMILAR FIBER PRODUCTS ..................
STEEL PAILS (12-GALLON CAPACITY AND UNDER)
.....................
HAND SAWS AND SAW BLADES

..........................................

HANDSAWS, SAW BLADES, AND SAW ACCESSORIES .......................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CUTLERY SCISSORS, SHEARS, TRIMMERS, AND SNIPS ..................
MECHANICS', HAND SERVICE TOOLS................................
EDGE TOOLS, HAND OPERATED ..........................................
FILES, RASPS, AND FILE ACCESSORIES AND OTHER HANDTOOLS
. . . .
BUILDERS' HARDWARE
.................................................
OTHER TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT HARDWARE,
.......................
OTHER HARDWARE, N . E . C ...............................................
JOB STAMPINGS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE
................................
OTHER MACHINE TOOLS,INCL. THOSE DESIGNED FOR HOME WORKSHOPS . .
POWER DRIVEN HAND TOOLS, ELECTRIC ................................
ENAMELED IRON AND METAL SANITARY WARE ............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
METAL PLUMBING FIXTURES ............................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
VITREOUS & SEMIVITREOUS PLUMBING FIXTURES, ACCESSORIES
. . . .

3 .44 1
8 1. 181
6 . 171
1.383
2 .646
0 .544
2 .930
1.704

2 .433
69 .097
18 .895
1.50 1
0 .084
0 . 104
0 .607
1.434
0 .535
0 .578
0 .119
0 .881
1 .510
0 .974
0 . 1 13
1. 136

16 .774
53 .994
7 .573
9 . 180
2 .489
0 .391
4 .674
0 .304
0 .362
2 .305
1.119
0 .300
0 .533

0 .486
83 .388
14 .7 16
1 .074
0 .336
100 .000
83. 617
0. 558
2. 051
9. 613
0. 638
0. 593
0. 564
0. 625
0 .648
0. 576
0. 5 16
100. 000
87. 086
3. 161

11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
C 1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

CODE

DESCRIPTION

34320
35421

..............
PLUMBING FIXTURE FITTINGS AND TRIM (BRASS GOODS)
PUNCHING, SHEARING, BENDING, AND FORMING MACHINES ..............

9.049
0.703

AUTOMOTIVE STAMPINGS................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
JOB STAMPINGS, AUTOMOTIVE .........................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
JOB STAMPINGS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE ................................
OTHER STAMPED AND PRESSED METAL END PRODUCTS
..................

100.000

SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION ..............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION,30 MM AND UNDER (1.18 INCHES&UNDER) . . .

100.000

3465
34650
34692
34699
3482
34820
3493
34931
32933
34952
34953
34961
34966
34 980
35311
35313
35314
35316
35317
35318
35319
37111
37 112
37113
37141
3494
34941
34942
34943
34944
34945
34946
33176
33216
33219
33221
33412
33417
33541
33542
34231
34232
34233
34292
34294
34296
34297
54298
34320
34434
34435
34437
344 38
34439
3462 1
34629
34692
34699
34980
34994
35242
35247
35331
35333
35595
356 1 1
356 12
356 13
356 15
35660
3567 1
35672
35673
35699
35852
35853
35856

See f

98.298
1.611
0.091

100.000

STEEL SPRINGS, EXCEPT WIRE
.......................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
HOT FORMED SPRINGS
................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
PACKING AND SEALING DEVICES .......................................
PRECISION MECHANICAL SPRINGS
.....................................
OTHER WIRE SPRINGS
................................................
NONINSULATED FERROUS WIRE ROPE NOT PRODUCED BY WIRE DRAWERS , .
FENCING AND FENCE GATES NOT PRODUCED BY WIRE DRAWERS
.........
FABRICATED PIPE AND FITTINGS
. ..................................
CONTRACTORS’ OFF-HIGHWAY WHEEL TRACTORS EX. PARTS/ATTACHS . . .
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR TRACKLAYING TYPE TRACTORS ...........
POWER CRANES DRAGLINES, SHOVELS, AND PARTS
.....................
MIXERS, PAVERS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDING PARTS . . . .
TRACTOR SHOVEL LOADERS, EXCLUDING PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS . . . .
SCRAPERS, GRADERS, ROLLERS, t OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK,TRAILERS
. . .
OTHER CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PARTS . .
PASSENGER CARS, KNOCKED DOWN OR ASSEMBLED .......................
TRUCK TRACTORS, TRUCK CHASSIS AND TRUCKS
.......................
BUSES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
..............................
PARTS S ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, EXCL. REBUILT PARTS . .
VALVES AND PIPE FITTINGS, EXCEPT PLUMBERS’ BRASS GOODS
. . . .
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
AUTOMATIC REGULATING AND CONTROL VALVES .........................
VALVES FOR POWER TRANSFER (PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC) ...........
OTHER METAL VALVES FOR PIPING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ...........
PLUMBING AND HEATING VALVES AND SPECIALTIES .....................
METAL FITTINGS, FLANGES, AND UNIONS FOR PIPING SYSTEMS . . . .
FITTING AND ASSEMBLIES FOR TUBING AND HOSE
.....................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
................
STEEL PIPE AND TUBES (NOT MADE IN STEEL MILLS)
MOLDS FOR HEAVY STEEL INGOTS
. . . . .
.........................
OTHER GRAY IRON CASTINGS (EXCEPT DUCTILE) .......................
STANDARD MALLEABLE CASTINGS .......................................
SECONDARY COPPER (PIG, INGOT, SHOT ETC.)
.................. '. .
ALUMINUM INGOT, PRODUCED BY SECONDARY SMELTERS
................
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ROD, BAR, AND OTHER EXTRUDED SHAPES .........
ALUMINUM EXTRUDED AND DRAWN TUBE
................................
M E C H A N I C S ’, HAND SERVICE TO O L S .................. .............
EDGE TOOLS, HAND OPERATED .........................................
FILES, RASPS, AND FILE ACCESSORIES AND OTHER HANDTOOLS
. . . .
FURNITURE HARDWARE
................................................
B U I LDERS’ HARDWARE
. . . .
......................... ...........
MOTOR VEHICLE HARDWARE
............................................
OTHER TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT HARDWARE,
.......................
OTHER HARDWARE, N . E . C ...............................................
..............
PLUMBING FIXTURE FITTINGS AND TRIM (BRASS GOODS)
GAS CYLINDERS .......................................................
METAL TANKS, COMPLETE AT FACTORY (STANDARD LINE PRESSURE) . . .
METAL TANKS COMPLETE AT FACTORY (STANDARD LINE NONPRESSURE) . .
METAL TANKS AND VESSELS, CUSTOM FABRICATED AT THE FACTORY . . .
METAL TANKS AND VESSELS, CUSTOM FABRICATED-FI ELD ERECTED
. . .
DROP, UPSET AND PRESS STEEL FORGINGS (CLOSED DIE) ......... . .
OPEN-DIE OR SMITH FORGINGS (OPEN FRAME, HAMMER OR PRESS)
. . .
................................
JOB STAMPINGS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE
OTHER STAMPED AND PRESSED METAL END PRODUCTS
..................
FABRICATED PIPE AND FITTINGS
.....................................
ALL OTHER FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS N . E.C........................
GARDEN TRACTORS AND MOTOR TILLERS ................................
LAWNMOWERS AND SNOW BLOWERS .......................................
ROTARY OILFIELD AND GASFIELD DRILLING MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT . .
OILFIELD & GASFIELD PRODUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT . . . .
................
OTHER SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
INDUSTRIAL PUMPS, EXCEPT FLUID POWER PUMPS
....................
HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER PUMPS .......................................
DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS * PUMPS, INCL. PUMP JACKS/CYLINDERS. . .
PUMPS AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT, N.E.C......... ......................
SPEED CHANGERS, INDUSTRIAL HIGH-SPEED DRIVES, AND GEARS . . . .
ELECTRIAL INDUSTRIAL FURNACES AND OVENS, METAL PROCESSING . . .
FUEL-FIRED INDUSTRIAL FURNACES AND OVENS,METAL PROCESSING . . .
HIGH FREQUENCY INDUCTION * DIELECTRIC HEATING EQUIP./PARTS
. .
ALL OTHER GENERAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY, N.E.C...................
UNITARY AIR-CONDITIONERS
.........................................
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
..............................
ROOM AIR-CONDITIOONERS AND DEHUMIDIFIERS
.......................

is at e n d of table.




100.000
78.690
0.775
5.898
1.238
0.776
0.767
2.086
0.085
1.662
0.517
0.066
0. 155
0.640
0.891
1.748
0 .674
0.365
2.967
3621 1

CODE

35858
35921
35922
35923
35992
35994
36220
36231
36232
36233
36341
36343
36441
36442
36443
37431
37432
37433
3498
34980
34943
34945
34994
3519
35191
35192
35193
35194
35195
35196
35199

100.000
FRACTIONAL HORSEPOWER
36212
17 .475
36214
6 .656
37141
35.303
4. 195
3531
23.091
6.017
35311
35312
0. 159
35313
0.084
35314
0. 160
35316
0.054
35317
0. 147
35318
0. 138
35319
0.240
0. 135
32926
0.202
33216
0.041
33219
0.048
33252
0.008
33255
0.026
3441 1
0.046
34413
0.042
34692
0.063
34694
0 . 373
,
34699
0.008
35191
0.014
35192
0.017
35193
0.016
35194
0.004
35196
0.113
35199
0. 150
35231
0 .099
35232
0.048
35233
0.504
35234
0.143
35235
0.084
35237
0. 134
0.311
35238
35239
0.276
3532 1
0. 130
0.397
35322
0. 157
35324
0.049
35331
0. 104
35332
35333
0. 142
0.044
35334
35351
0.043
35352
0. 118
3536 1
0.460
35362
0.017
3537 1
0.015
35512
0. 117

DESCRIPTION

WARM AIR FURNACES (EXCEPT FLOOR * WALL) i PARTS/ATTACHMENTS . .
CARBURETORS, NEW AND REBUILT
.....................................
PISTONS AND PISTON RINGS
..........................................
VALVES (INTAKE AND EXHAUST) .......................................
PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS ................................
MISCELLANEOUS MACHINERY PRODUCTS INCL. FLEXIBLE METAL HOSE
. .
GENERAL INDUSTRY POWER CIRCUIT DEVICES AND CONTROLS ............
ARC WELDING MACHINES, COMPONENTS, EXCEPT ELECTRODES ............
ARC WELDING ELECTRODES, METAL .....................................
RESISTANCE WELDERS, ACCESSORIES, AND ELECTRODES ................
ELECTRIC FANS, EXCEPT INDUSTRIAL TYPE ............................
OTHER SMALL HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIC APPLIANCES .......................
POLE LINE AND TRANSMISSION HARDWARE ..............................
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CONDUIT FITTINGS .........................
OTHER NONCURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES AND SUPPLIES .........
LOCOMOTIVES AND PARTS ..............................................
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRAIN CARS, NEW ............................
STREETCARS, PARTS I ACCESSORIES FOR CARS/STREET CARS
.........
FABRICATED PIPE AND FABRICATED PIPE FITTINGS
..................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
FABRICATED PIPE AND FITTINGS
.....................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER METAL VALVES FOR PIPING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ...........
METAL FITTINGS, FLANGES, AND UNIONS FOR PIPING SYSTEMS
. . . .
ALL OTHER FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS N .E.C........................

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978
0.018
0.034
0.024
0. 192
0.053
0. 142
0.475
0.080
0.066
0.044
0.016
C. 124
0.028
0.071
0.063
0.084
0.038
0.033
100.000
96.608
0.539
1.263
1.590

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES, N . E.C................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
GASOLINE ENGINES, UNDER 11 HORSEPOWER, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT
. . . .
GASOLINE ENGINES, 11 HORSEPOWER AND OVER, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT . . .
DIESEL ENGINES (EXCEPT FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES)
..................
DIESEL ENGINES (FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES) ............................
OUTBOARD MOTORS .....................................................
GAS ENGINES (EXCEPT GAS TURBINES) ................................
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES .........
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MOTORS
.....................................
INTEGRAL H.P. MOTORS/GENERATORS, EXC. LAND TRANS. EQUIP.
. . .
PRIME MOVER GENERATOR SETS, EXCEPT STEAM/HYDRAULIC TURBINE
. .
PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, EXCL. REBUILT PARTS . .

100.000

CONSTRUCTION M ACHINERY..........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CONTRACTORS' OFF-HIGHWAY WHEEL TRACTORS EX. PARTS/ATTACHS . . .
TRACKLAYING TYPE TRACTORS, EXCEPT PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS . . . .
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR TRACKLAYING TYPE TRACTORS ...........
POWER CRANES DRAGLINES, SHOVELS, AND PARTS
.....................
MIXERS, PAVERS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDING PARTS
. . . .
TRACTOR SHOVEL LOADERS, EXCLUDING PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS . . . .
SCRAPERS, GRADERS, ROLLERS, & OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK,TRAILERS
. . .
OTHER CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PARTS . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
VINYL ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE ..........................................
MOLDS FOR HEAVY STEEL INGOTS
.....................................
OTHER GRAY IRON CASTINGS (EXCEPT DUCTILE) .......................
CARBON STEEL CASTINGS ..............................................
OTHER ALLOY STEEL CASTINGS
.......................................
FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL FOR BUILDINGS .......................
OTHER FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL ................................
................................
JOB STAMPINGS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE
STAMPED AND SPUN UTENSILS, COOKING AND KITCHEN ALUMINUM . . . .
OTHER STAMPED AND PRESSED METAL END PRODUCTS
..................
GASOLINE ENGINES, UNDER 11 HORSEPOWER, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT
. . . .
GASOLINE ENGINES, 11 HORSEPOWER AND OVER, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT . . .
DIESEL ENGINES (EXCEPT FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES)
..................
DIESEL ENGINES (FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES) ............................
GAS ENGINES (EXCEPT GAS TURBINES) ................................
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES .........
WHEEL TRACTORS AND ATTACHMENTS
...................................
FARM DAIRY MACHINES, SPRAYERS & DUSTERS, FARM ELEVATORS,
. . .
PLANTING, SEEDING, AND FERTILIZING MACHINERY
..................
HARROWS, ROLLERS, PULVERIZERS, STALK CUTTERS, ..................
HARVESTING MACHINERY
..............................................
PLOWS AND LISTERS ...................................................
ALL OTHER FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
.........................
PARTS FOR FARM MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, SOLD SEPARATELY . . . .
UNDERGROUND MINING * MINERAL BENEFICIATION MACHINERY/EQUIP. . .
CRUSHING, PULVERIZING, AND SCREENING MACHINERY
................
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
. . .
ROTARY OILFIELD AND GASFIELD DRILLING MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT . .
OTHER OILFIELD * GASFIELD DRILLING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
. .
OILFIELD & GASFIELD PRODUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
. . . .
OTHER OILFIELD * GASFIELD MACHINERY AND T00L5(EXCEPT PUMPS) . .
CONVEYORS I CONYEYING EQUIPMENT (EX. HOISTS/FARM ELEVATORS) . .
.
PARTS, ATTACHMENTS, AND ACCESSORIES .............. ^
HOISTS
.............
OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANES AND MONORAIL SYSTEMS
................
INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS AND TRACTORS
...................................
COMMERCIAL FOOD PRODUCTS MACHINERY, EX. WRAPPING MACHINES . . .

100.000

11.304
4.657
11. 190
20.873
1 1.729
1.446
34.299
0.909
0.366
0.798
2.428

4.659
10.791
12.894
14.976
3.606
13.833
16.277
14.902
0.082
0.028
0.052
0.083
0.065
0.025
0.046
0. 126
0.014
0.06 1
0.086
0. 183
1.334
0.040
0.013
0.822
0.329
0.081
0.048
0.046
0.056
0.053
0.261
0 .460
0 . 104
0 . 148
0.743
0 .008
0 .008
0.004
0.046
0 . 14 1
0.060
0.093
0. 140
0.379
0.016

Table 11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

CODE

DESCRIPTION

35514
35595
35611
35612
35613
35615
35632
35*56
36211
36212
36214
37111
37112
37113
37141
37431
37432
37433

PACKING,‘PACKAGING * BOTTLING MACHINERY FOR INDUST. PRODS.
. .
................
OTHER SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
INDUSTRIAL PUMPS, EXCEPT FLUID POWER PUMPS
.....................
HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER PUMPS .......................................
DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS ft PUMPS, INCL. PUMP JACKS/CYLINDERS. . .
PUMPS AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT, N . E . C ................................
PARTS ft ATTACHMENTS FOR AIR ft GAS COMPRESSORS ..................
.......................
ROOM AIR-CONDITIOONERS AND DEHUMIDIFIERS
FRACTIONAL HORSEPOWER MOTORS
.....................................
INTEGRAL H.P. MOTORS/GENERATORS, EXC. LAND TRANS. EQUIP.
. . .
PRIME MOVER GENERATOR SETS, EXCEPT STEAM/HYDRAULIC TURBINE . .
PASSENGER CARS, KNOCKED DOWN OR ASSEMBLED .......................
TRUCK TRACTORS, TRUCK CHASSIS AND TRUCKS
.......................
BUSES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
..............................
PARTS ft ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, EXCL. REBUILT PARTS . .
LOCOMOTIVES AND PARTS ..............................................
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRAIN CARS, NEW ...........................
STREETCARS, PARTS ft ACCESSORIES FOR CARS/STREET CARS
.........

0 .020
0 .065
0 .054
0 .019
0.006
0 .013
0 . 115
0 .018
0.079
0 .029
0 .068
0 . 122
0 .062
0.008
1.026
0 .041
0 .020
0 .012

MINING MACHINERY
...................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
UNDERGROUND MINING f MINERAL BENEFICIATION MACHINERY/EQUIP. . .
t
CRUSHING, PULVERIZING, AND SCREENING MACHINERY
................
ALL OTHER MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
.......................
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
. . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR TRACKLAYING TYPE TRACTORS ...........
OTHER CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PARTS . .
CONVEYORS AND CONVEYING EQUIPMENT, N .S.K .........................
CONVEYORS f CONYEYING EQUIPMENT (EX. HOISTS/FARM ELEVATORS) . .
t
HOISTS
.............
PUMPS AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT, N . E . C ................................
PRIME MOVER GENERATOR SETS, EXCEPT STEAM/HYDRAULIC TURBINE . .
LOCOMOTIVES AND PARTS ..............................................

100.000

OIL FIELD MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ROTARY OILFIELD AND GASFIELD DRILLING MACHINERY f EQUIPMENT . .
t
OTHER OILFIELD ft GASFIELD DRILLING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
. .
OILFIELD ft GASFIELD PRODUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
. . . .
OTHER OILFIELD ft GASFIELD MACHINERY AND TOOLS(EXCEPT PUMPS) . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
COKE OVEN AND BLAST FURNACE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING FERROALLOYS . .
HANDSAWS, SAW BLADES, AND SAW ACCESSORIES .......................
METAL TANKS COMPLETE AT FACTORY (STANDARD LINE NONPRESSURE) . .
AUTOMATIC REGULATING AND CONTROL VALVES ............................................................
VALVES FOR POWER TRANSFER (PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC) ...........
OTHER METAL VALVES FOR PIPING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ...........
PLUMBING AND HEATING VALVES AND SPECIALTIES .....................
METAL FITTINGS, FLANGES, AND UNIONS FOR PIPING SYSTEMS
. . . .
FITTING AND ASSEMBLIES FOR TUBING AND HOSE
.....................
FABRICATED PIPE AND FITTINGS
.....................................
MIXERS, PAVERS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDING PARTS
. . . .
OTHER CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PARTS . .
CRUSHING, PULVERIZING, AND SCREENING MACHINERY ................
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
. . .
CONVEYORS ft CONYEYING EQUIPMENT (EX. HOISTS/FARM ELEVATORS) . .
INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS AND TRACTORS
...................................
INDUSTRIAL PUMPS, EXCEPT FLUID POWER PUMPS
.....................
HYDRAULIC FLUID POWER PUMPS .......................................
DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS ft PUMPS, INCL. PUMP JACKS/CYLINDERS. . .
PUMPS AND PUMPING EQUIPMENT, N . E . C ............................................................................
SPEED CHANGERS, INDUSTRIAL HIGH-SPEED DRIVES, AND GEARS . . . .
SCALES AND BALANCES, EXCEPT LABORATORY
.........................
PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC CYLIHDERS ................................

100 .000

ELEVATORS AND MOVING STAIRWAYS
...................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ELEVATORS AND MOVING STAIRWAYS
..................................................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
HOISTS
.............
OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANES AND MONORAIL SYSTEMS
................
WELDING AND CUTTING APPARATUS, EXCEPT ELECTRIC
................
PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS ................................
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, N . E . C .......................................

100 .000

3532
35321
35322
35323
35324
35313
35319
35350
35351
35361
35615
36214
37431
3533
35331
35332
35333
35334
33121
34250
34437
34941
34942
34943
34944
34945
34946
34980
35316
35319
35322
35324
35351
35371
35611
35612
35613
356 15
35660
35760
35992
3534
35340
35361
35362
35493
35992
36790
3542
35421
35422
35423
35424
35414
35413
35419
3546
35461

MACHINE TOOLS, METAL FORMING TYPES
. ............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PUNCHING, SHEARING, BENDING, AND FORMING MACHINES ..............
PRESSES, INCLUDING FORGING PRESSES
.................. . . . . .
OTHER METAL-FORMING MACHINE TOOLS, INCL. FORGING MACHINES . . .
PARTS FOR METAL-FORMING MACHINE TOOLS . . .
................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
GRINDING AND POLISHING MACHINES ............ . ..............
OTHER MACHINE TOOLS,INCL. THOSE DESIGNED FOR HOME WORKSHOPS . .
PARTS FOR METAL-CUTTING TYPE MACHINE TOOLS, SOLD SEPARATELY . .
POWER DRIVEN HAND TOOLS ............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
POWER DRIVEN HAHD TOOLS, ELECTRIC ................................

S e e fo o tn o te s a t en d o f t a b le .




25 .413
10 .274
8 .481
46 .081
0 . 144
5 .243
0 . 191
0 .369
0 .692
1 . 507
0 .868
0 .739
34 . 127
6 .586
35 .604
9 .727

0 .595
0 .721
0 .406

0.799
0 .368
1 .412
0 . 171
0 .903
0 .234
0 .471
0.415
0 .815
0 .391
1.906
0 . 139
0 .017
0 .834
0 .301
0 . 167
0 .254
1 .739
.
0 .512
0 .386

98 .708
0 .266
0 . 165
0 .408
0.24 1
0 .214
100 .000
21 .409
30.862
21 .711
24 .667
0 .553
0 .548
0.249
100 .000
55 . 112

CODE

DESCRIPTION

35462

POWER DRIVEN HAND TOOLS,PNEUMATIC AND POWER ACTUATED............
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MECHANICS', HAND SERVICE TO O L S................................
EDGE TOOLS, HAND OPERATED ..........................................
FILES, RASPS, AND FILE ACCESSORIES AND OTHER HANDTOOLS
. . . .
HANDSAWS, SAW BLADES, AND SAW ACCESSORIES .......................
LAWNMOWERS AND SNOW BLOWERS .......................................
PARTS FOR LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT, FOR SALE SEPARATELY
. . .
UNDERGROUND MINING ft MINERAL BENEFICIATION MACHINERY/EQUIP. . .
CRUSHING, PULVERIZING, AND SCREENING MACHINERY
................
ALL OTHER MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
.......................
. . .
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR MINING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
HOISTS
.............
OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANES AND MONORAIL SYSTEMS
................

34231
34232
34233
34250
35247
35249
35321
35322
35323
35324
3536 1
35362
35411
35412
35414
35415
35416
35418
35424
35451
35453
35531
35681
35683
35699
3552
35521
35522
33219
35591
35593
3553
35531
35532
35195
35414
35418
35595
35992
3576
35760
34446
34699
35514
3592
35921
35922
35923
33216
33219
33611
33612
34292
34294
34296
34297
34621
35992
35994
36941
36943
36944
37141
3612
36122
36124
36125
36 127
34692
36131
36133
36220
36430

DRILLING MACHIHES ...................................................
GRINDING AND POLISHING MACHINES ..............................
...................................................
MILLING MACHINES
OTHER MACHINE TOOLS,INCL. THOSE DESIGNED FOR HOME WORKSHOPS . .
PARTS FOR METAL-FORMIHG MACHINE TOOLS .......................
SMALL CUTTING TOOLS FOR MACHINE TOOLS/METALWORKING MACH.
. . .
OTHER ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MACHINE TOOLS ............
WOODWORKING MACHINERY INCLUDING PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS .........
PLAIN BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS, UNMOUNTED
..........................
OTHER MECHANICAL POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT ...................
ALL OTHER GEHERAL INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY, N . E . C ....................

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978
27.305
0.775
0.265
0.282
2.7 11
4.353
2. 137
0.292
0.302
0.403
0.492
0.989
0.624
0.042
0.041
0.045
0.084
0.077
0.333
0.023
0. 132
0. 115
0.765
0. 182
1. 144
0.976
100.000

PRIMARY PRODUCTS
TEXTILE MACHINERY ...................................................
PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR TEXTILE MACHINERY .....................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER GRAY IRON CASTINGS (EXCEPT DUCTILE) .......................
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES MACH. ft EQUIPMENT f PARTS . .
t
PLAST ICS-WORKING MACH. ft EQUIPMENT. EXCL. PATTERNS ft MOLDS
. .
WOODWORKING MACHINERY ..............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
WOODWORKING MACHINERY INCLUDING PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS .........
WOODWORKING MACHINERY FOR HOME WORKSHOP INCL. PARTS/ATTACH. . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
GRINDING AND POLISHING MACHINES ........................................................................
OTHER MACHINE TOOLS,INCL. THOSE DESIGNED FOR HOME WORKSHOPS .
OTHER SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
................
PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS ................................

55.520
42.356
1.400
0.206
0.518
100.000
81.879
14.774
0.812
0.214
0.710
1.440
0. 172

.........................
SCALES AND BALANCES, EXCEPT LABORATORY
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SCALES AND BALANCES, EXCEPT LABORATORY
..........................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER SHEET M E T A L W O R K .............................................
..................
OTHER STAMPED AND PRESSED METAL END PRODUCTS
PACKING, PACKAGING ft BOTTLING MACHINERY FOR INDUST. PRODS.
. .

100.000

CARBURETORS,PISTONS, PISTON RINGS AND VALVES. . . ..............
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
CARBURETORS, NEW AND REBUILT
. . . ..............................
PISTONS AND PISTON RINGS
..........................................
VALVES (INTAKE AND EXHAUST) .............................................................................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
MOLDS FOR HEAVY STEEL INGOTS
.....................................
OTHER GRAY IROH CASTINGS (EXCEPT DUCTILE) .......................
ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM-BASE ALLOY DIE CASTINGS ..................
OTHER ALUMINUM AND ALUMINUM-BASE ALLOY CASTINGS ................
FURNITURE HARDWARE
.................................................
BUILDERS* HARDWARE
...................................................................................................................
MOTOR VEHICLE HARDWARE
............................................
OTHER TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT HARDWARE,
.......................
DROP, UPSET AND PRESS STEEL FORGINGS (CLOSED DIE) ..............
PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS ................................
. .
MISCELLANEOUS MACHINERY PRODUCTS INCL. FLEXIBLE METAL HOSE
IGNITION HARNESS AND CABLE S E T S ..................................................................................

100.000

SPARK PLUGS ..........................................................
PARTS f ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, EXCL. REBUILT PARTS . .
t
POWER, DISTRIBUTION, AND SPECIALTY TRANSFORMERS ................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
POWER AND DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS, EXCEPT PARTS ..............
FLUORESCENT LAMP BALLASTS ..........................................
SPECIALTY TRANSFORMERS (EXCEPT FLUORESCENT LAMP BALLASTS) . . .
POWER REGULATORS, BOOSTERS, REACTORS, OTHER TRANSFORMERS
. . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
................................
JOB STAMPINGS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE
SWITCHGEAR, EXCEPT DUCTS AND RELAYS ..............................
LOW VOLTAGE PANELBOARDS AND DISTRIBUTION BOARDS ............
GENERAL INDUSTRY POWER CIRCUIT DEVICES AND CONTROLS ...........
CURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES INCLUDING LIGHTING RODS . . . .

96.460
0.759
0.669
2. 113

44.938
24.839
13.987
0. 150
0.263
0.292
0.911
0.065
0.206
0.357
0. 194
0. 142
0.011
1.898
0.270
0.309
0. 196
10.974
100.000
64,658
11.526
12.245
8.262
0.079
0.783
0.075
0.048
0.068

»11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
DESCRIPTION

CODE

POLE LINE AND TRANSMISSION HARDWARE . . . ..................
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, N.E.C..................................
TEST EQUIP. FOR TESTING ELECTRICAL, RADIO, * COMM. CIRCUITS

36441
36790
38252
3623
36231
36232
36233
28995
33155
33691
33991
34969
34969
35421
35422
35423
35424
35493
35595
35671
3567 1
36212
36241
36430
36945
3631
36311
36312
34337
34446
34692
36321
36331
36341
36394
36399
3632
36320
36321
36322
35851
35852
35853
35854
35855
35856
35858
363 1 1
36343
36350
36394
3633
36331
3631 1
36394
3635
36350
26432
28423
36331
36399
3636
36360
3641
36410
33572
33574
33575
33576
33577

WELDING APPARATUS, ELECTRIC .....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ARC WELDING MACHINES, COMPONENTS, EXCEPT ELECTRODES . . . .
ARC WELDING ELECTRODES, METAL ................................
RESISTANCE WELDERS, ACCESSORIES, AND ELECTRODES ...........
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
ESSENTIAL OILS, FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS
................
STEEL WIRE, NOT PRODUCED IN STEEL MILLS ....................
ZINC AND ZINC-BASE ALLOY CASTINGS ...........................
METAL POWDERS AND PASTE . .....................................
OTHER FABRICATED WIRE PRODUCTS, NOT PROD, BY WIRE DRAWERS .
OTHER FABRICATED WIRE PRODUCTS, NOT PROD, BY WIRE DRAWERS .
PUNCHING, SHEARING, BENDING, AND FORMING MACHINES .........
PRESSES, INCLUDING FORGING PRESSES
.........................
OTHER METAL-FORMING MACHINE TOOLS, INCL. FORGING MACHINES .
PARTS FOR METAL-FORMING MACHINE TOOLS .......................
WELDING AND CUTTING APPARATUS, EXCEPT ELECTRIC
...........
OTHER SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
...........
ELECTRIAL INDUSTRIAL FURNACES AND OVENS, METAL PROCESSING .
ELECTRIAL INDUSTRIAL FURNACES AND OVENS, METAL PROCESSING .
INTEGRAL H.P. MOTORS/GENERATORS, EXC. LAND TRANS. EQUIP.
.
ELECTRODES
.....................................................
CURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES INCLUDING LIGHTING RODS . .
OTHER COMPLETE ELECT. EQUIP. FOR INTERNAL COMBUST. ENGINES
HOUSEHOLD COOKING EQUIPMENT .....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD RANGES AND OVENS .........................
HOUSEHOLD OVENS AND RANGES, EQUIPMENT, AND PARTS
.........
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER HEATING EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT ELECTRIC
..................
OTHER SHEET METALWORK .........................................
JOB STAMPINGS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE
...........................
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATORS, INCLUDING COMB. REFRIG.-FREEZERS .
HOUSEHOLD MECHANICAL WASHING MACHINES , DRYERS
...........
ELECTRIC FANS, EXCEPT INDUSTRIAL TYPE .......................
DISHWASHING MACHINES AND FOOD WASTE DISPOSERS ..............
OTHER HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND PARTS
.......................
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATORS AND HOME AND FARM FREEZERS...........
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATORS AND HOME AND FARM FREEZERS, N.S.K.
HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATORS, INCLUDING COMB. REFRIG.-FREEZERS .
.........................
HOME AND FARM FREEZERS
. . . . . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
HEAT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS . . .
UNITARY AIR-CONDITIONERS
.....................................
.........................
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT
COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSOR UNITS,ALL REFRIGERANTS .........
CONDENSING UNITS, ALL REFRIGERANTS...........................
ROOM AIR-CONDITIOONERS AND DEHUMIDIFIERS
..................
WARM AIR FURNACES (EXCEPT FLOOR f WALL) f PARTS/ATTACHMENTS
t
t
ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD RANGES AND OVENS .........................
OTHER SMALL HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIC APPLIANCES . . . ...........
HOUSEHOLD VACUUM CLEANERS, INCLUDING PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS.
DISHWASHING MACHINES AND FOOD WASTE DISPOSERS ..............

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
C 1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978
0.075
2. 139
0.042

29.550
37.868
16.096
2.6 18
0.968
0.884
0.301
0.664
0.694
0.204
0.376
0.215
0.250
0.765
0.400
0.496
0.529
5.842

0.2 22

0.724
0.332

1.085
1.436
1.984

0 . 120

0.900
0.218
2.288
0.363

0.746
77.077
11.816
1.931
0.326
0.293
1.263
0.031
2. 106
0.333
1.362
0.056
2.536
0. 123

HOUSEHOLD LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT .....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
HOUSEHOLD MECHANICAL WASHING MACHINES , DRYERS
...........
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD RANGES AND OVENS .........................
DISHWASHING MACHINES AND FOOD WASTE DISPOSERS ..............
HOUSEHOLD VACUUM CLEANERS .......................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
HOUSEHOLD VACUUM CLEANERS, INCLUDING PARTS AND ATTACHMENTS.
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
SPECIALTY BAGS AND LINERS .....................................
SPECIALTY CLEANING AND SANITATION PRODUCTS
................
HOUSEHOLD MECHANICAL WASHING MACHINES , DRYERS
...........
OTHER HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND PARTS
.......................
SEWING MACHINES .............................. . ................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
SEWING MACHINES f PARTS, EXCLUDING CASES AND CABINETS
t
ELECTRIC LAMPS
. . . ............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ELECTRIC LAMPS (BULBS ONLY), INCLUDING SEALED BEAM LAMPS
.
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
COPPER AND COPPER-BASE ALLOY WIRE ...........................
COMMUNICATION WIRE AND CABLE
................................
NONFERROUS WIRE CLOTH MADE IN NONFERROUS WIREDRAWING PLANTS
APPLIANCE WIRE AND CORD AND FLEXIBLE CORD SETS
...........
MAGNET WIRE .....................................................

See f




at end of table.

DESCRIPTION

33579
35591
35593
35595
3644
36441
36442
36443
33176
34231
34233
34410
34526
34528
34620
34941
34943
34945
36131
36220
36485
36489
3646

30790
36451
36457
36485
36489
3648
36485
36489
36122
36291
36430
36441
36442
36443
36451
36457
36462
36463
36470
3671
36710
36720
36730
36741
36790
3674

100.000
85.775
3.615
1.350
1.573
7.687

10 0 . 0 0 0
100 . 0 0 0
10 0.000

95.234
0.232

0.101

0.244
0.800
0.369

36741
36742
36743
36749
35591
35593
35594
35595
36131
36132
36133
36134
36135
36136
36220
36430
36511
36710
36730
36750
36760
36780
36790

OTHER INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE, N. E . C ...........................
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES MACH. f EQUIPMENT f PARTS .
t
t
PLASTICS-WORKING MACH. f EQUIPMENT. EXCL. PATTERNS f MOLDS
t
t
OTHER SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
..............
NONCURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES
..............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
POLE LINE AND TRANSMISSION HARDWARE . . . .....................
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CONDUIT FITTINGS .......................
OTHER NONCURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES AND SUPPLIES . . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
STEEL PIPE AND TUBES (NOT MADE IN STEEL MILLS)
..............
MECHANICS', HAND SERVICE T O OLS ................................
FILES, RASPS, AND FILE ACCESSORIES AND OTHER HANDTOOLS
. . ,
FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL, N.S.K............................ ..
NONTHREADED FASTENERS, EXCEPT AIRCRAFT
.......................
OTHER FORMED FASTENERS
.......................................
IRON AND STEEL FORGINGS, N . S.K ................................ ..
AUTOMATIC REGULATING AND CONTROL VALVES .....................
OTHER METAL VALVES FOR PIPING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT . . . .
METAL FITTINGS, FLANGES, AND UNIONS FOR PIPING SYSTEMS
. .
SWITCHGEAR, EXCEPT DUCTS AND RELAYS ..........................
GENERAL INDUSTRY POWER CIRCUIT DEVICES AND CONTROLS . . . .
OUTDOOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
. . . ............................
OTHER ELECTRIC f NONELECTRIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ............
t
COMMERCIAL LIGHTING FIXTURES
...................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
COMMERCIAL f INSTITUTIONAL TYPE ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURES.
t
INDUSTRIAL TYPE ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURES, ................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CONSUMER AND COMMERICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, N .E.C............
RESIDENTIAL TYPE ELECTRIC FIXTURES, EXCEPT PORTABLE . . . .
PORTABLE RESIDENTIAL TYPE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND PARTS . . .
OUTDOOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
...................................
OTHER ELECTRIC f NONELECTRIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ...........
t
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, N . E . C .........................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
OUTDOOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
...................................
OTHER ELECTRIC f NONELECTRIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ...........
t
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
POWER AND DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS, EXCEPT PARTS .........
CAPACITORS FOR INDUSTRIAL USE (EX. FOR ELEC. APPLICATIONS)
CURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES INCLUDING LIGHTING RODS . .
POLE LINE AND TRANSMISSION HARDWARE ..........................
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CONDUIT FITTINGS .....................
OTHER NONCURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES AND SUPPLIES . . .
RESIDENTIAL TYPE ELECTRIC FIXTURES, EXCEPT PORTABLE . . . .
PORTABLE RESIDENTIAL TYPE LIGHTING FIXTURES AND PARTS . . .
COMMERCIAL f INSTITUTIONAL TYPE ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURES.
t
INDUSTRIAL TYPE ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURES, ................
VEHICULAR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING PARTS/ACCESSORlES).
ELECTRON TUBES, RECEIVING TYPE
................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
RECEIVING TYPE ELECTRON TUBES, EXCEPT CATHODE RAY .........
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CATHODE RAY PICTURE TUBES, INCLUDING REBUILT
..............
TRANSMITTAL, INDUSTRIAL, f SPECIAL PURPOSE ELECTRON TUBES .
t
INTEGRATED MICROCIRCUITS (SEMICONDUCTOR NETWORKS) .........
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, N . E . C ...................................
SEMICONDUCTORS AND RELATED DEVICES
............................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
INTEGRATED MICROCIRCUITS (SEMICONDUCTOR NETWORKS) .........
TRANSISTORS .....................................................
DIODES AND RECTIFIERS ..........................................
OTHER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES ...................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES MACH. f EQUIPMENT f PARTS
t
t
PLASTICS-WORKING MACH. f EQUIPMENT. EXCL. PATTERNS f MOLDS
t
t
RUBBER-WORKING MACHINERY f EQUIPMENT, EXCLUDING TIRE MOLDS
t
OTHER SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
............
SWITCHGEAR, EXCEPT DUCTS AND RELAYS ..........................
POWER CIRCUIT BREAKERS ALL VOLTAGES ..........................
LOW VOLTAGE PANELBOARDS AND DISTRIBUTION BOARDS ............
FUSES AND FUSE EQUIPMENT, UNDER 2300 VOLTS
................
MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 750 VOLTS AND UNDER .........
DUCT, INCLUDING PLUG-IN UNITS f ACCESSORIES,750 VOLTSftUNDER
t
GENERAL INDUSTRY POWER CIRCUIT DEVICES AND CONTROLS . . . .
CURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES INCLUDING LIGHTING RODS . .
HOUSEHOLD/AUTOMOBILE RADIOS f RADIO-PHONOGRAPH COMBINATIONS
t
RECEIVING TYPE ELECTRON TUBES, EXCEPT CATHODE RAY .........
TRANSMITTAL, INDUSTRIAL, f SPECIAL PURPOSE ELECTRON TUBES .
t
CAPACITORS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS
.....................
RESISTORS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS . . . .................
ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS ..........................................
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, N . E . C ...................................

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978
0.340
0.279
0.345
2.055

19.076
44.893
20.016
2.545
0.754
0.441
1.869
2.272
0.725
2.238
0.463
0.931
0.607
1.546
0.607
0.538
0.481

0.540
4.297
0.556
2.477
0.484

64.306
22.246
1.746
0.570
0. 184
3.801
0.306
0.315
0.472

0 . 121

1.648
4.101
0. 185

3. 169
2.848
1.295
6.919

1 0 0 . 000
35.958
18.842
14.998
13.068
0.464
0.463
1.256
1.144
0.640
0.416
0.590
0.373
0.305
0. 176
0.081
0.081
0.058
0.076
1.512

1.022
0.666

0.247
7.419

Table 11. Relative importance of product classes in the industry-sector price index, December 1978— Continued
DESCRIPTION

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

DESCRIPTION

LAMP BULB COMPONENTS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
. . . .
TEST EQUIP. FOR TESTING ELECTRICAL. RADIO, t COMM. CIRCUITS

0.073
0.071

ELECTRONIC CAPACITORS ............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
✓
CAPACITORS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS
.....................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
SWITCHGEAR, EXCEPT DUCTS AND RELAYS .........................
INTEGRATED MICROCIRCUITS (SEMICONDUCTOR NETWORKS) .........
T R A N S I S T O R S ......... ...........................................
DIODES AND RECTIFIERS ..........................................
OTHER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES ...................................
RESISTORS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS .......................
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, N . E . C ...................................

100.000

ELECTRONIC R E S ISTORS..............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
RESISTORS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS - .....................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CAPACITORS FOR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS
.....................
ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS ..........................................
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, N . E . C ...................................

100.000

100.000

36430
36790

ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS ............................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
ELECTRONIC CONNECTORS ..........................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CURRENT-CARRYING WIRING DEVICES INCLUDING LIGHTING RODS . .
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, N . E . C ...................................

100.000

3955

93.960

36489
36912

PRIMARY BATTERIES, DRY AND WET
................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PRIMARY BATTERIES, DRY AND WET
..............................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER ELECTRIC t NONELECTRIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ...........
STORAGE BATTERIES, OTHER THAN SLI TYPE
.....................

39551
39552

MOTOR VEHICLES AND PASSENGER CAR BODIES .......................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PASSENGER CARS, KNOCKED DOWN OR ASSEMBLED ..................
TRUCK TRACTORS, TRUCK CHASSIS AND TRUCKS
..................
BUSES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
.........................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
PARTS I ACCESSORIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, EXCL. REBUILT PARTS

100.000

3.639

39610

JEWELRY, PRECIOUS METAL
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
JEWELRY MADE OF PLATINUM METALS AND KARAT G O L D ..............
JEWELRY, MADE OF PRECIOUS METALS
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
JEWELERS* FINDINGS AND MATERIALS
LAPIDARY WORK AND DIAMOND CUTTING
COSTUME JEWELRY AND COSTUME NOVELTIES

100.000

39111

100.000

39111
39142
39610

JEWELERS' FINDINGS AND MATERIAL AND LAPIDARY WORK
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
JEWELERS' FINDINGS AND MATERIALS
LAPIDARY WORK AND DIAMOND CUTTING
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
JEWELRY MADE OF PLATINUM METALS AND KARAT GOLD ..............
JEWELRY, MADE OF PRECIOUS METALS
COSTUME JEWELRY AND COSTUME NOVELTIES

N.E.C.
N.S.K.

NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
NOT SPECIFIED BY KIND

3675
36750
36 131
36741
36742
36743
36749
36760
36790
3676

36750
36780
36790
3678
36780

37111
37112
37113

39111
39112
39151
39152
39610

39151
39152




92.065
5.059
0. 108
1.056
0. 197
0. 156
0.997
0.363

93.578
0.718
0.699
5.005

88.256
5.409
6.335

3.398
2.642

69.423
26.238
0.700

84.655
9.835
0.499
3.413
1.598

49.135
45.826
3.709
1.057
0.273

3931
39311
39312
39314
3942
39420
39441
39442
3944
39441
39442
39443
25116
25143
25144
30790
30796
34692
39420
39495
39521
39630

26495
35794
35795
39510
3961

3995
39951
39952
30790
3996
39960
28913
28914
32925
32926

RELATIVE IMPORTANCE
(1972 WEIGHT)
REVISED
DECEMBER
1978

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
............................................................
PIANOS
ORGANS
. . . ......................................................
OTHER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND PARTS

26.567
36.371
37.063

DOLLS .................................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
DOLLS AND STUFFED TOY ANIMALS ...................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
GAMES, EXCLUDING T O Y S ....................... ....................
TOYS, EXCLUDING GAMES ............................................

0.639
0.704

GAMES, TOYS, AND CHILDREN'S VEHICLES, EXCEPT DOLLS AND BICYCLES
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
GAMES, EXCLUDING TOYS ............................................
TOYS, EXCLUDING GAMES ............................................
BABY CARRIAGES AND CHILDREN’S VEHICLES, EXCEPT BICYCLES . . .
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
INFANTS’ AND CHILDREN'S WOOD FURNITURE
.......................
METAL PORCH, LAWN, AND OUTDOOR FURNITURE
.....................
OTHER METAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE .................................
CONSUMER AND COMMERICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, N . E.C..............
CONSTRUCTION PLASTICS PRODUCTS
.................................
JOB STAMPINGS, EXCEPT AUTOMOTIVE
..............................
DOLLS AND STUFFED TOY ANIMALS ...................................
OTHER SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS ..............................
LEAD PENCILS AND CRAYONS
........................................
BUTTONS AND PARTS .................................................
CARBON PAPER AND INKED RIBBONS.....................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
INKED RIBBONS, ALL TYPES
. . ....................................
CARBON PAPER, STENCIL PAPER, E T C .................................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
OTHER CONVERTED PAPER AND BOARD PRODUCTS
.....................
DICTATING, TRANSCRIBING, AND RECORDING MACHINES ..............
MAILING, LETTER HANDLING, AND ADDRESSING MACHINES ............
PENS, MECHANICAL PENCILS, AND PENPOINTS .......................

17.482
66.286
7.571
0.6 8 6
0. 176
0.360
0.430
0.228
0.091
5.264
0.643
0.311
0.473

3.641
1.754
1.806
0.656

COSTUME JEWELRY AND COSTUME NOVELTIES
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
COSTUME JEWELRY AND COSTUME NOVELTIES
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
JEWELRY MADE OF PLATINUM METALS AND KARAT G O L D ................

10 0.00 0

BURIAL CASKETS........................................................
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
METAL CASKETS AND COFFINS, COMPLETELY LINED AND TRIMMED . . . ,
WOOD CASKETS AND COFFINS, COMPLETELY LINED AND TRIMMED
. . . ,
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
CONSUMER AND COMMERICAL PLASTICS PRODUCTS, N .E.C.............. ..

10 0.00 0

HARD SURFACE FLOOR COVERINGS........................................
LINOLEUM AND ASPHALTED-FELT-BASE FLOOR COVERING ................
SECONDARY PRODUCTS
NATURAL BASE GLUES AND ADHESIVES
................................
SYNTHETIC RESIN AND RUBBER ADHESIVES
............................
ASPHALT FLOOR T I L E .......................................... .. . .
VINYL ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE ..........................................

92.123
7.877

0.374
2.092
6. 128
3.959

Test Data for Producer
Price Index Revision

(2) These new indexes are classified in accordance
Test data from the pilot survey for the Producer Price
with the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
Index (PPI) revision have been developed for the period
system and incorporate most features of the
beginning January 1978 and are published in table 12
Census of Manufactures product code extensions
“Producer price indexes for the net output of selected
of the SIC. The coding will make the data easier to
industries and products,” in this report. The revision
use in conjunction with other industry-oriented
is being undertaken as a comprehensive effort to make
economic data.
major improvements in the measurement of price changes
(3) Net output values of shipments are used as weights
by domestic producers of goods and services. The data
in preparing the index. Net output values refer to
now available are from a pilot survey conducted to test
the value of shipments leaving the industry. In
the methods and procedures for the comprehensive revi­
contrast, the weights used in the current PPI’s and
sion. The revision will be conducted on an industry-byISPI’s are gross shipment values, which include
industry basis. The results for the first industries in the fullscale survey will be available in the fall of 1979. Coverage
shipments within an industry. The resulting
multiple counting of price changes is one of the
of all mining and manufacturing industries is scheduled
major defects of the current indexes. The current
for completion in 1984.
The four industries covered in the pilot survey are:
stage-of-processing indexes partially correct this
Soybean oil mills (SIC 2075), newspaper printing and
defect, but the new indexes consistently correct
it at all levels.
publishing (SIC 2711), concrete products other than block
(4) Increased emphasis is being given to obtaining
and brick (SIC 3272), and household laundry equipment
(SIC 3633). These industries were selected because they
actual transaction prices at the time of shipment.
Although it has been a general objective of the
offered a wide range of pricing problems on which to test
current program to obtain transaction prices,
the new techniques. Indexes covering some of these same
they have not been obtained for significant por­
industries will continue to be calculated under the old
tions of the index. In addition, some products in
program. The new indexes will not begin replacing the old
ones in the Producer Price Index until early 1980.
the current PPI intentionally have been priced at
order prices rather than shipment prices.
These pilot survey indexes differ from indexes in the
(5) Probability sampling was used to select the firms
current Producer Price Index in a number of important
respects:
to be asked to report prices. As a result, firms of
all sizes are included in the sample. In addition,
(1) They are industry-based indexes. The entire out­
put of each industry is sampled, including second­
within the firm, the individual items to be priced
ary production and miscellaneous receipts. The
and the terms of the transaction were chosen
using probability techniques. In the current PPI,
current Producer Price Indexes are based on a
major companies selected on a judgment basis are
sample of major products. Even the Industryasked to report prices for volume-selling items
Sector Price Indexes (ISPI’s) are derived from
these product indexes. The current ISPI’s do not
under “typical” transaction terms.
price miscellaneous receipts, and the prices for
Since this is a pilot survey, a number of changes will be
primary and secondary production are obtained introduced as the full-scale survey is put in place. These
from any producer of the product even if that changes include the following:
producer does not belong to the industry. The
(1) Greater product detail will generally be available
newly published pilot survey indexes are derived
because of larger sample sizes and increased
from prices supplied strictly by producers within
capabilities to combine product areas that are not
the industry. As a result, the pilot product indexes
publishable by themselves. The S-digit product
apply only to the production within the industry.
class indexes, which cannot now be calculated, will
be produced.
After all mining and manufacturing industries
(2) Ultimately, the survey will cover all shipments by
are covered by the revision, product indexes
will be constructed covering all production of the
all 493 industries in mining and manufacturing.
product.
The present PPI’s cover only about 50 percent of



105

this value; the pilot survey covers about 2 percent
of it.
(3) Improved calculation techniques will be intro­
duced, including the use of Census of Manufac­
tures shipment data to weight the 7-digit product
indexes to higher levels. The pilot indexes rely on
the estimated relative importance of products
based on shipment data derived from the survey
itself.




(4) Estimates of sampling error will be published.
For further information on the underlying concepts
and methodology of the Producer Price Index revision, see
“Improving the Measurement of Producer Price Change,”
by John F. Early, in the April 1978 issue of the Monthly
Labor Review. Reprints are available from the Bureau of
Labor Statistics upon request.

106

Table 12. Producer price indexes for the net output of selected industries and products,11978
( D e c e m b e r 1977=100)________________________________________

In d u stry /
p ro d u c t
code

107



20752
20751
2075113
2075115
20752
2075211
27112
27116
2711611
2711612
2711621
2711622
27117
2711711
2711721
2711722
3272*
32721
3272161
3272162
3272171
32722
3272234
3272241
3272261
3272281
32723
3272325
3633*
36331
3633131
3633151
3633155
36333
3633396

In d u stry /p ro d u c t and title
Soybean o il m i l l s ----------------------------------------------Soybean o il
Soybean oil, cru d e, degu m m ed ------------Soybean oil, c ru d e , not d e g u m m e d ------Soybean cake, m eal, an d o th e r
byp ro d u cts
Soybean m e a l --------------------------------------------N ew sp ap er p u b lishing and p r i n tin g -------------------C irc u la tio n
S u b scrip tio n , th ro u g h i n te r m e d ia r y ------S u b scrip tio n , d ire c t to r e t a i l -----------------S in g le -c o p y s a le s , th ro u g h
in te rm e d ia ry ——-------- — — -------------------S in g le-co p y s a le s , d ire c t to r e t a i l --------A d v e rtisin g
A d v e rtisin g , c la s s if ie d ----------------------------A d v e rtisin g , c o m m e rc ia l, n a tio n a l-------A d v e rtisin g , c o m m e rc ia l, o th e r — -------C o n c re te p ro d u c ts ex c e p t blo ck an d b r i c k ------C o n c re te pipe
S to rm se w e r pipe, r e in f o r c e d ----------------S to rm se w e r pipe, n o n r e i n f o r c e d ----------S a n itary sew er pipe, r e in f o r c e d ------------P r e c a s t c o n c re te p ro d u c ts
B u ria l v a u lts an d b o x e s --------------------------C o n c re te silo s t a v e s -------------------------------C o n c re te sep tic t a n k s ------------------------------O th er p re c a s t c o n c re te p r o d u c t s ------- —
P r e s tr e s s e d c o n c re te p ro d u c ts
P r e s tr e s s e d c o n c re te b rid g e b e a m s ------H ousehold la u n d ry e quipm en t —----------------------H ousehold m e c h a n ic a l w ash ing m a c h in e s,
d ry e rs , and w a s h e r -d r y e r c o m b in atio n s
W ashing m a c h in e s, m e c h a n ic a l,
e le c tric , full an d s e m i- a u to m a tic -------D ry e rs, m ec h a n ic a l, g a s ------------------------D ry e rs, m ec h a n ic a l, e l e c t r i c a l ------------O th er ho u seh o ld la u n d ry equ ipm en t
and p a rts
P a r ts , a tta c h m e n ts, an d a c c e s s o r i e s ----

1978

A nnu al
a v e ra g e

Feb.

A p r.

M ay

Ju ly

A ug.

Sept.

116. 6

9 6 .8
95. 3
9 2 .4

112.1
9 9 .6
115.0

113.0
104. 2
116. 3

115.0
111. 3
121.9

114.2
118.2
1 14.4

115. 1
116.2
116.5

109.7
O
115. 9

113. 0
103.2
101. 7
104.9
102.4
100.0
104. 5
102. 3
103.7
101. 3
100. 5
101. 0
100.5
100. 0
9 9 .3
102. 2
101. 1
103.7
100. 6

111.9
104. 5
10 2.4
104.9
1 0 2 .4
107. 2
106.7
103. 0
104.7

112. 6
104.8
102.4
109. 2
102.4
107. 2

10 6.8
104.4
105. 6
104. 6
10 4.5
O
10 4 .4
10 1 .6
Q
Q
O
10 3 .4
101. 6

9 7 .9
102. 0
101. 8 103.0
101. 2 101.7
100. 0 10 4.9
10 0.0 10 2 .4
100 .0 100.0
103. 0 104. 1
102. 8 104.5
10 2.0 103. 2
100. 6 10 1.0
100. 2 • 10 0 .4
100. 0 101.0
100.5
100.2
100.0 10 0.0
100.0 10 0.0
100. 6 101.9
100.8
10 0.8
101. 9
101.9
100. 3 1 0 0.2

106.9
103. 0
105. 0

112.5
105. 2
10 2.4
111. 6
10 2 .4
107.2
107. 1
103.8
105. 5

107. 1
105.8
1 0 2 .4
111. 6
102. 4
107. 2
107. 6
104. 7
10 6.4

102. 9
102.2
1 04.8
101. 6
100. 0
102. 6
105.0
102. 3
101.3

103. 7
103. 0
109. 3
101. 8
100. 0
105.5
104. 2
103. 5
103.2
101. 5

1 04.4
10 3 .4
O
106.9
100. 6
O
104. 5
104. 6
102. 1
101. 2

114. 0
105. 5
102.4
111. 6
102. 4
107. 2
107. 1
104. 7
106. 0
105. 1
104. 7
109. 3
106.8
100.6
106. 1
104. 5
104. 5
101. 7
101. 5

101. 8
9 9 .0
102.2

100. 1
103.3
100.3

100. 3
9 9 .5
100. 5

100.5
9 6 .9
101.8

1 0 1.4
9 9 .2
102. 2

101. 6
9 9 .9
102. 2

101. 6
9?. 8
102. 3

91. 1

100. 0

8 9 .4

8 9 .4

8 9 .4

8 9 .4

8 9 .4

.

111 1

109. 2
111. 3
110.7
105.1
102. 5
108. 7
10 2.2
10 5 .4

99. 6
9 1 .9
94. 3

1 P r ic e ind ex es in th is ta b le a r e d e riv e d fro m a p ilo t s u rv e y to te s t m eth o d s
a n d p ro c e d u re s fo r a co m p reh en siv e re v is io n of th e P ro d u c e r P r ic e In d ex e s. A il
d a ta have been re v is e d to re fle c t th e a v a ila b ility of la te r e p o r ts an d c o rre c tio n s
by re s p o n d e n ts.

(*)

112 . 2

118. 7

114. 3
116. 1
115.4
113. 5
106.9
103. 3
112. 7
102.4
107.2
108.5
106. 1
107.8
107.2
107.4
O
107.6

115.0
105.9

117.2
109.1

115. 3
107. 0
103. 3

119.9
107. 2
104. 2
112.7

105.9
105.8
109. 3
107. 7
100. 6
108. 0
106. 2
105. 1

109. 1
106.0
10 2.4
111. 6
102.4
107. 2
107. 8
104.9
106. 8
10 6.6
107. 3
109.3
107.4
104. 5
108. 0
106.2
105. 1

10 4.2
101. 7

104.2
101. 7

101.9
9 6 .7
102.8

102. 0
9 8 .3
103. 2

101. 9
9 8 .9
103. 0

101.7
99. 1
103.0

104.5
9 9 .2
102.6

104. 6
9 9 .5
102.4

8 9 .4

o

91. 1

91. 1

9 1 .9

9 1 .9

(*)

10 2.4
107. 2

101.9

102.4
107.2
109.0
106. 2
107.9
108.4
109. 3
0
107. 6
104.5
(*)
0
<*)
104. 6
103.5

103.9
108.0
0
0
103. 6

109. 0
106. 2
108. 0
108.8
110. 0
( 3)
O
104. 5
0
O
O
106.6
103. 5

Som e of th e in d iv id u al p ro d u ct in d e x e s in clu d ed in th is in d u stry a r e not
show n; th e re f o re , th e p u b lish e d com po n en ts w ill not b a la n c e .
3 N ot a v a ila b le .

Brief Explanation of
Producer Price Indexes

Producer Price Indexes measure average changes in
prices received in primary markets of the United States
by producers of commodities in all stages of processing.
These data were previously presented as the Wholesale Price
Index. The name “Producer Price Indexes” is now being
used to reflect more accurately the coverage of the data.
The sample used for calculating these indexes continues to
contain nearly 2,800 commodities and about 10,000
quotations selected to represent the movement of prices
of all commodities produced in the manufacturing, agricul­
ture, forestry, fishing, mining, gas and electricity, and
public utilities sectors. The universe includes all com­
modities produced or imported for sale in commercial
transactions in primary markets in the United States.
Producer Price Indexes can be organized by stage of
processing or by commodity. The stage of processing
structure organizes products by degree of fabrication
(i.e., finished goods, intermediate or semifinished goods,
and crude materials). The commodity structure organizes
products by similarity of end-use or material composition.
Finished goods are commodities that will not undergo
further processing and are ready for sale to the ultimate
user, either an individual consumer or a business firm.
Capital equipment (formerly called producer finished
FINISHED GOODS




goods) includes commodities such as motor trucks, farm
equipment, and machine tools. Finished consumer goods
include foods and other types of goods eventually pur­
chased by retailers and used by consumers. Consumer foods
include unprocessed foods such as eggs and fresh vegetables,
as well as processed foods such as bakery products and
meats. Other finished consumer goods include durables
such as automobiles, household furniture, and jewelry,
and nondurables such as apparel and gasoline.
Intermediate materials, supplies, and components are
commodities that have been processed but require further
processing before they become finished goods. Examples
of such semifinished goods include flour, cotton yarns,
steel mill products, belts and belting, lumber, liquefied
petroleum gas, paper boxes, and motor vehicle parts.
Crude materials for further processing include products
entering the market for the first time which have not been
manufactured or fabricated but will be processed before
becoming finished goods. Scrap materials are also included.
Crude foodstuffs and feedstuffs include items such as
grains and livestock. Examples of crude nonfood materials
include raw cotton, crude petroleum, natural gas, hides
and skins, and iron and steel scrap.

INTERMEDIATE MATERIALS,
SUPPLIES AND COMPONENTS

108

CRUDE MATERIALS

spondents are asked to provide net prices or to provide
all applicable discounts. BLS attempts to base Producer
Price Indexes on actual transaction prices; however, list
or book prices are used if transaction prices are not
available. Most prices are obtained directly from pro­
ducing companies on a voluntary and confidential basis,
but some prices are taken from trade publications or
from other Government agencies. Prices generally are
reported for the Tuesday of the week containing the 13th
day of the month.
In calculating Producer Price Indexes, price changes for
the various commodities are averaged together with weights
representing their importance in the total net selling value
of all commodities as of 1972. The detailed data are
aggregated to obtain indexes for stage of processing
groupings, commodity groupings, durability of product
groupings, and a number of special composite groupings.
Each index measures price changes from a reference
period which equals 100.0 (usually 1967, as designated by
the Office of Management and Budget). An increase of 85
percent from the reference period in the Finished Goods
Price Index, for example, is shown as 185.0. This change
can also be expressed in dollars, as follows: “The price
of a representative sample of finished goods sold in
primary markets in the United States has risen from $100
in 1967 to $185.”

For analysis of general price trends, stage of processing
indexes are more useful than commodity grouping indexes.
This is because commodity grouping indexes sometimes
produce exaggerated or misleading signals of price changes
by reflecting the same price movement through various
stages of processing. For example, suppose that a price
rise for steel scrap results in an increase in the price of
steel sheet and then an advance in prices of automo­
biles produced from that steel. The All Commodities
Price Index and the Industrial Commodities Price Index
would reflect the same price movement three times— once
for the steel scrap, once for the steel sheet, and once for
the automobiles. This multiple counting occurs because the
weighting structure for the All Commodities Index uses
the total shipment values for all commodities at all stages
of processing. On the other hand, the Finished Goods
Price Index would reflect the change in automobile prices,
the Intermediate Materials Price Index would reflect the
steel sheet price change, and the Crude Materials Price
Index would reflect the rise in the price of steel scrap.
(See illustration on p. 108).
To the extent possible, prices used in calculating
Producer Price Indexes apply to the first significant com­
mercial transaction in the United States, from the produc­
tion or central marketing point. Price data are generally
collected monthly, primarily by mail questionnaire. Re-

A Note about Calculating
Index Changes
Movements of price indexes from one month to another
are usually expressed as percent changes rather than changes
in index points because index point changes are affected
by the level of the index in relation to its base period,
while percent changes are not. The following example
illustrates the computation of index point and percent
changes. (See box.)
Percent changes for 3-month and 6-month periods are
expressed as annual rates that are computed according to
the standard formula for compound growth rates. These
data indicate what the percent change would be if the
current rate were maintained for a 12-month period.
Index Point Change
Finished Goods Price Index
less previous index
equals index point change

185.5
184.5
1.0

Index Percent Change
Index point change
divided by the previous index
equals
result multiplied by 100
equals index percent change




1.0
184.5
0.005
0.005 x 100
0.5

A Note on Seasonally
Adjusted Data
Because price data are used for different purposes by
different groups, the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes
seasonally adjusted as well as unadjusted changes each
month.
For analyzing general price trends in the economy,
seasonally adjusted data usually are preferred because
they eliminate the effect of changes that normally occur
at about the same time and in about the same magnitude
every year— such as price movements resulting from
normal weather patterns, regular production and marketing
cycles, model changeovers, seasonal discounts, and holidays.
For this reason, seasonally adjusted data more clearly reveal
the underlying cyclical trends. Seasonally adjusted data are
subject to revision when seasonal factors are revised each
year.
The unadjusted data are of primary interest to users
who need information which can be related to the actual
dollar values of transactions. Individuals requiring this
information include marketing specialists, purchasing agents,
budget and cost analysts, contract specialists, and com­
modity traders. Unadjusted data generally are used in
escalating contracts such as purchase agreements or real
estate leases.

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