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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