Value of shipments, in millions of dollars, monthly from January, 1967 to December, 1974. This represents manufacturers' receipts, billings, or the value of products shipped, less discounts, and allowances, and excluding freight charges and excise taxes. Shipments by foreign subsidiaries are excluded, but shipments to a foreign subsidiary by a domestic firm are included. U. S. Bureau of the Census, Manufacturer's Shipments, Inventories and Orders.