Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [2013 Q2 Edition]

The Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing Industry report contains the most recent data and analysis on the industry's key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure. Also updated are the latest trade, shipment, and inventory data available through March 2013. This update provides the data necessary to make informed forecasts and business planning after the recent seasonal changes in output.

This 176-page report includes the most recent information on the domestic market, global market and overseas growth opportunities. This report provides the most current data available, such as shipments, inventory and trade data available through March 2013, and sophisticated forecasts up to 2017 accounting for the affects of the recent economic recession. Industry analysts consider this report the most comprehensive and consistently updated guide to the industry.

In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:

Executive Summary

• Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run

• Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization

• 2013-2017 Forecast

Industry Income Statement

• All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost of Materials, Labor Costs, Gross Profit, SG&A, Net Income, etc.

• 4-year Financials Comparison and Trends

Industry Balance Sheet

• Traditional key elements of Assets, Liabilities, and Equity

• Inventory fabrication stages

• Calculated balance sheet ratios

Capital Expenditure

• Plant additions and expansions

• Computer and IT investments

• Machinery and Equipment for production and material handling

Industry Cost Analysis

• Upstream Industries and the cost allocations towards producer, wholesale, retail, and freight

• Materials and their percentage share of total material costs

Industry Pricing Analysis

• Producer Pricing Indices at industry, wholesale, and retail levels for comparison and trend forecasting

• Pricing Distribution among Downstream Industries differentiated at producer, wholesale, retail, and freight categories

Industry Foreign Trade

• Detailed Import/Export Data by commodities and by countries

• Mode of Shipment and insurance and freight costs

Industry Structure

• Labor and Compensation Structure: productivity indices, hourly wages, production hours, output index, HR structure

• Establishments: Trends, Employee Statistics, State by State numbers

• Valued added statistics: industry GDP contribution

Competitive Landscape

• Industry Concentration: HHI, number of companies, size distributions, market shares

• Major Players: company profiles and market size ranges

Definition & Classification

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fluid power valves and hose fittings. This 6-digit NAICS industry (332912) is under the hierarchy of Metal Valve Manufacturing Industry (33291), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Industry Group (3329), Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Subsector (332), and the Manufacturing Sector (31-33). Its SIC equivalent codes are: 3492 - Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings; and 3728 - Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment, NEC (fluid power aircraft subassemblies).

Revenue, Profitability & Foreign Trade Preview

The industry's revenue for the year 2012 was reported at $10.5 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 30.3%. Import was valued at $1.8 billion USD from 77 countries. The industry also exported $1.6 billion USD worth of merchandise to 159 countries. Adding import value to and subtracting export value from the industry's shipment value, the total domestic demand for the industry in 2012 was $10.6 billion USD.

Report Summary

This 176-page report contains unparalleled industry market research in breadth and depth, providing a comprehensive view of the industry within the context of the overall manufacturing economy. The report’s supply and demand data covers U.S. shipments and international trade while also considering the industry's capacity utilization. The industry level income statements, balance sheets, and capital expenditure analysis contain all the necessary data for financial benchmarking. In the cost analysis section, 54 upstream industries are analyzed to offer insight into the supply chain cost structure. For the channel and pricing structure, 232 downstream industries are analyzed. The competitive landscape section reports on the number of firms and their industry revenue share, market concentration, and a list of major players. Related trade associations, industry standards, and trade publications are also listed.

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