Industry Performance: Manufacturers' Shipment Data

NCA Manufacturers' Shipment Report (July 2004)

U.S. Manufacturers Shipment Data – Percentage Change vs. Year Ago

1 Month YTD 12 Month

$ Sales +8.6% +3.7% +4.0%

Lb. Sales +4.4% +1.3% +1.4%

Chocolate $ +12.1% +7.4% +6.6%

Non-Chocolate $ +0.4% -2.1% -0.3%

Gum $ +12.7% -6.1% -5.9%

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	1 Month	YTD	12 Month
$ Sales	+8.6%	+3.7%	+4.0%
Lb. Sales	+4.4%	+1.3%	+1.4%
Chocolate $	+12.1%	+7.4%	+6.6%
Non-Chocolate $	+0.4%	-2.1%	-0.3%
Gum $	+12.7%	-6.1%	-5.9%