U.S. Electrical Equipment Output Fell 9%; Broader Utilization Hit 87%

U.S. electrical-equipment production was 9% below its 2019 level in the latest 2026 chart observation, while utilization in a broader category reached 87%, its highest rate since 2008, amid demand for data-center power equipment. Electrical equipment was an outlier, with declining capacity and production alongside rising utilization. The 9% production decline covers NAICS 3353, which includes transformers, motors, generators and switchgear. A separate capacity measure for broader NAICS 335, which also includes appliances and lighting, was about 9% below its 2019 level. Utilization in NAICS 335 reached 87%, its highest rate since 2008.

Source: TokenPost