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MDM Forecast: April 2025 Update

The latest MDM Forecast had a modest continuation in downward revision in April overall, with growth still expected but at a slower pace than previously projected. As always, the projection varied throught the 19 different industry verticals tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau. Get your sector-specific outlook here.

April 11, 2025

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The latest monthly MDM Forecast revealed a modest downward revision in full-year revenues for both 2025 and 2026 vs. our March update. All but four of the 19 industry sectors tracked project annual growth in 2025 — the equivalent compared to March. As always, the key value in the MDM Forecast comes from the sector-specific forecasts it provides. The MDM’s Forecast model uses the U.S. Census Bureau’s revenue data but strips out the broader inclusions of agents and brokers, manufacturer’s sales branches and offices, importers and exporters — focusing exclusively on wholesale distributors. The…

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