Chart 2. Contributions to manufacturing sector TFP growth, by manufacturing industry, annual percent change, 2000–21
Industry (average share) Contribution to manufacturing TFP

Computer and electronic products (0.10)

0.393

Motor vehicles, bodies and trailers, and parts (0.12)

0.070

Food and beverage and tobacco products (0.18)

0.049

Machinery (0.09)

0.038

Printing and related support activities (0.03)

0.032

Miscellaneous manufacturing (0.04)

0.030

Plastics and rubber products (0.05)

0.026

Paper products (0.04)

0.020

Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (0.02)

0.019

Nonmetallic mineral products (0.03)

0.009

Wood products (0.02)

0.009

Primary metals (0.05)

0.006

Other transportation equipment (0.06)

0.005

Textile mills and textile product mills (0.02)

0.003

Fabricated metal products (0.08)

-0.002

Furniture and related products (0.02)

-0.002

Apparel and leather and allied products (0.01)

-0.003

Petroleum and coal products (0.13)

-0.009

Chemical products (0.16)

-0.081

Note: TFP = total factor productivity.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.