south america .approximately 26% ( 26 % ) of 2017 net sales were to international markets .this segment sells directly through its own sales force and indirectly through independent manufacturers 2019 representatives , primarily to wholesalers , home centers , mass merchandisers and industrial distributors .in aggregate , sales to the home depot and lowe 2019s comprised approximately 23% ( 23 % ) of net sales of the plumbing segment in 2017 .this segment 2019s chief competitors include delta ( owned by masco ) , kohler , pfister ( owned by spectrum brands ) , american standard ( owned by lixil group ) , insinkerator ( owned by emerson electronic company ) and imported private-label brands .doors .our doors segment manufactures and sells fiberglass and steel entry door systems under the therma-tru brand and urethane millwork product lines under the fypon brand .this segment benefits from the long-term trend away from traditional materials , such as wood , steel and aluminum , toward more energy-efficient and durable synthetic materials .therma-tru products include fiberglass and steel residential entry door and patio door systems , primarily for sale in the u.s .and canada .this segment 2019s principal customers are home centers , millwork building products and wholesale distributors , and specialty dealers that provide products to the residential new construction market , as well as to the remodeling and renovation markets .in aggregate , sales to the home depot and lowe 2019s comprised approximately 14% ( 14 % ) of net sales of the doors segment in 2017 .this segment 2019s competitors include masonite , jeld-wen , plastpro and pella .security .our security segment 2019s products consist of locks , safety and security devices , and electronic security products manufactured , sourced and distributed primarily under the master lock brand and fire resistant safes , security containers and commercial cabinets manufactured , sourced and distributed under the sentrysafe brand .this segment sells products principally in the u.s. , canada , europe , central america , japan and australia .approximately 25% ( 25 % ) of 2017 net sales were to international markets .this segment manufactures and sells key-controlled and combination padlocks , bicycle and cable locks , built-in locker locks , door hardware , automotive , trailer and towing locks , electronic access control solutions , and other specialty safety and security devices for consumer use to hardware , home center and other retail outlets .in addition , the segment sells lock systems and fire resistant safes to locksmiths , industrial and institutional users , and original equipment manufacturers .in aggregate , sales to the home depot and lowe 2019s comprised approximately 18% ( 18 % ) of the net sales of the security segment in 2017 .master lock competes with abus , w.h .brady , hampton , kwikset ( owned by spectrum brands ) , schlage ( owned by allegion ) , assa abloy and various imports , and sentrysafe competes with first alert , magnum , fortress , stack-on and fire king .annual net sales for each of the last three fiscal years for each of our business segments were as follows : ( in millions ) 2017 2016 2015 . ( in millions ) | 2017     | 2016     | 2015    
cabinets        | $ 2467.1 | $ 2397.8 | $ 2173.4
plumbing        | 1720.8   | 1534.4   | 1414.5  
doors           | 502.9    | 473.0    | 439.1   
security        | 592.5    | 579.7    | 552.4   
total           | $ 5283.3 | $ 4984.9 | $ 4579.4 for additional financial information for each of our business segments , refer to note 18 , 201cinformation on business segments , 201d to the consolidated financial statements in item 8 of this annual report on form other information raw materials .the table below indicates the principal raw materials used by each of our segments .these materials are available from a number of sources .volatility in the prices of commodities and energy used in making and distributing our products impacts the cost of manufacturing our products. .
Question: what were cabinet sales in 2017?
Steps: Ask for number 2467.1
Answer: 2467.1
Question: what were they in 2016?
Steps: Ask for number 2397.8
Answer: 2397.8
Question: what is the net change?
Steps: subtract(2467.1, 2397.8)
Answer: 69.3
Question: what was the 2016 value?

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided.
south america .approximately 26% ( 26 % ) of 2017 net sales were to international markets .this segment sells directly through its own sales force and indirectly through independent manufacturers 2019 representatives , primarily to wholesalers , home centers , mass merchandisers and industrial distributors .in aggregate , sales to the home depot and lowe 2019s comprised approximately 23% ( 23 % ) of net sales of the plumbing segment in 2017 .this segment 2019s chief competitors include delta ( owned by masco ) , kohler , pfister ( owned by spectrum brands ) , american standard ( owned by lixil group ) , insinkerator ( owned by emerson electronic company ) and imported private-label brands .doors .our doors segment manufactures and sells fiberglass and steel entry door systems under the therma-tru brand and urethane millwork product lines under the fypon brand .this segment benefits from the long-term trend away from traditional materials , such as wood , steel and aluminum , toward more energy-efficient and durable synthetic materials .therma-tru products include fiberglass and steel residential entry door and patio door systems , primarily for sale in the u.s .and canada .this segment 2019s principal customers are home centers , millwork building products and wholesale distributors , and specialty dealers that provide products to the residential new construction market , as well as to the remodeling and renovation markets .in aggregate , sales to the home depot and lowe 2019s comprised approximately 14% ( 14 % ) of net sales of the doors segment in 2017 .this segment 2019s competitors include masonite , jeld-wen , plastpro and pella .security .our security segment 2019s products consist of locks , safety and security devices , and electronic security products manufactured , sourced and distributed primarily under the master lock brand and fire resistant safes , security containers and commercial cabinets manufactured , sourced and distributed under the sentrysafe brand .this segment sells products principally in the u.s. , canada , europe , central america , japan and australia .approximately 25% ( 25 % ) of 2017 net sales were to international markets .this segment manufactures and sells key-controlled and combination padlocks , bicycle and cable locks , built-in locker locks , door hardware , automotive , trailer and towing locks , electronic access control solutions , and other specialty safety and security devices for consumer use to hardware , home center and other retail outlets .in addition , the segment sells lock systems and fire resistant safes to locksmiths , industrial and institutional users , and original equipment manufacturers .in aggregate , sales to the home depot and lowe 2019s comprised approximately 18% ( 18 % ) of the net sales of the security segment in 2017 .master lock competes with abus , w.h .brady , hampton , kwikset ( owned by spectrum brands ) , schlage ( owned by allegion ) , assa abloy and various imports , and sentrysafe competes with first alert , magnum , fortress , stack-on and fire king .annual net sales for each of the last three fiscal years for each of our business segments were as follows : ( in millions ) 2017 2016 2015 . ( in millions ) | 2017     | 2016     | 2015    
cabinets        | $ 2467.1 | $ 2397.8 | $ 2173.4
plumbing        | 1720.8   | 1534.4   | 1414.5  
doors           | 502.9    | 473.0    | 439.1   
security        | 592.5    | 579.7    | 552.4   
total           | $ 5283.3 | $ 4984.9 | $ 4579.4 for additional financial information for each of our business segments , refer to note 18 , 201cinformation on business segments , 201d to the consolidated financial statements in item 8 of this annual report on form other information raw materials .the table below indicates the principal raw materials used by each of our segments .these materials are available from a number of sources .volatility in the prices of commodities and energy used in making and distributing our products impacts the cost of manufacturing our products. .
Question: what were cabinet sales in 2017?
Steps: Ask for number 2467.1
Answer: 2467.1
Question: what were they in 2016?
Steps: Ask for number 2397.8
Answer: 2397.8
Question: what is the net change?
Steps: subtract(2467.1, 2397.8)
Answer: 69.3
Question: what was the 2016 value?
