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$807.9 billion
GDP share: 4.6%
An umbrella covering the broad fields of publishing, Internet
publishing, broadcasting, media, sound recording, motion pictures,
and many more.
Manufacturing of nondurable goods
$954.8 billion
GDP share: 5.5%
Agriculture, textiles, apparel, petroleum and coal products and
others make up the industry of manufactured nondurable goods.
Retail trade
$1,014 billion
GDP share: 5.8%
We buy A LOT of things on a daily basis, launching the retail
industry onto the top 10 list, with motor vehicle sales and parts
and food and beverage purchases leading the way.
Wholesale trade
$1,037.6 billion
GDP share: 6.0%
Before the things we buy get to stores, showrooms, and restaurants,
they are wholesaled, which adds up to a more than $1 trillion
industry every year.
Manufacturing of durable goods
$1,135.8 billion