Wholesale price index
index, 2015 = 100 · 2 countries · 1749–1983 · 698 observations
WPI · Annual, Quarterly
Definition
Wholesale Price Index measures changes over time in the prices of goods sold in bulk or at an early stage of distribution; it is kept distinct from modern producer price indexes.
Key economies
All countries
Wholesale price index for every economy WED holds it for — each page with the full history for subscribers and a free preview of the recent years.
| Country | Frequency | Coverage | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiaIND | Annual | 1900–1946 | 47 |
| United StatesUSA | Annual · also Quarterly | 1749–1968 | 215 |