Figure 2. Average annual percent change in multifactor productivity growth among industries with the largest relative declines from 1992–2004 to 2004–16
Industry 1992–2004 2004–16

Semiconductors and electronic components

17.8 1.3

Computer and peripheral equipment

20.2 6.1

Petroleum and coal products

1.6 -1.9

Agricultural chemicals

1.8 -1.4

Fiber, yarn, and thread mills

2.4 -0.7

Other leather products

0.4 -2.6

Animal food

1.3 -1.6

Tobacco

0.6 -2.2

Communications equipment

3.5 0.7

Railroad rolling stock

1.5 -1.0

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.