Economic Recovery Continues in 2010: Institute for Supply Management
Non-Manufacturing
Non-manufacturers have higher expectations for the use of imports for the first half of 2010 than they did in December 2008 for the first half of 2009. Of the 46 percent of non-manufacturing organizations who reported they import, 28 percent (28 percent moderate and 0 percent substantial) predict an increase in their imports during the first half of 2010. Twelve percent of the respondents (10 percent moderate and 2 percent substantial) predict a decrease in imports of materials and services. The remaining 60 percent of purchasers expect no change in imports over the next half year. The six industries expecting growth in imports — listed in order — are: Other Services(b); Wholesale Trade; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Utilities; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Retail Trade.