Figure 11. Northeast average annual employment (in thousands), by nondurable goods manufacturing subindustry, not seasonally adjusted, 1990–99, 2000–09, and 2010–19
Subindustry 1990–99 2000–09 2010–19

Food manufacturing

199.79 181.21 185.71

Apparel manufacturing

89.70 38.01 17.28

Paper manufacturing

47.26 31.59 21.70

Printing and related support activities

101.25 79.32 50.82

Chemical manufacturing

234.82 206.96 153.76

Plastics and rubber products manufacturing

128.12 105.91 85.49

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.