Databases
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new window*Industry Market Research--US industry reports with strategic insight and competitive landscape
*Niche and Emerging Industry reports cover such industries as Tattoo Removal, Karaoke Bars, Online Daily Deal Sites, Golf Course Design, and Garbage Truck Manufacturing, etc. - Statista This link opens in a new windowWide range of statistics including consumer behavior, markets, industries, countries and trend forecasts.
- Fitch Connect This link opens in a new windowProvides country risk; industry analysis and forecasts; and company information. Get detailed information on a country along with reports and data on industries and the economy. Provides profiles of leading companies within the industry.
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowType the name of an industry category in the 1st search bar, next type in "Industry Report" in the 2nd search bar.
Ex. Tourism AND industry profile - Passport This link opens in a new windowComplete New User Registration with university email to gain access.
Statistics and analysis of consumer products industries and service industries like travel and sports. Also covers consumer lifestyles as well as analysis of the economy, infrastructure, and business environment in over 200 countries. - Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowProvides global business and financial information. The database includes current and archival U.S. Company data, international data, full text annual reports, SEC filings and historical stock prices. Also includes executive biographies, competitive landscape data, global industry profiles, and equity research reports.
- Mergent Intellect This link opens in a new windowFind industry reports using SIC or NAICS codes. If you type in a keyword, select the industry which is provided from their list or "view all results"
- Mintel Reports Database This link opens in a new windowMarket research reports covering US and International marketplaces including food and drink, retail and apparel, technology, travel, and more. Also includes demographics and lifestyles.
- Factiva This link opens in a new windowHoover your mouse on the "Companies/Markets" tab at the top, scroll to click on "Industry"
-select your Industry from the list - eStatement Studies This link opens in a new window-Contains financial ratio benchmarks for over 800 industries
-Find default probabilities and cash flow measures for over 700 industries
*Search by name or NAICS code
*Download to Excel or use the Client Comparison Worksheet to compare a company with the benchmarks - Small Business Source This link opens in a new window
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-Includes MarketLine industry profiles: identifies market size, competitive landscape and provides forecast data of market performance.
-Detailed statistical reports by NAICS code.
-Offers full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos and reference books.
Associations
Industry associations are great sources of information. Examples include:
- International Council on Mining & MetalsNavigate to the Publications section for free access to research reports
- Institute of Materials, Minerals & MiningNews reports and publications
- InfoMineWorld leader in mining knowledge online
- Wine and Spirits Shippers AssociationProvides links to industry information and supply chain management resources
Online Resources
- Economic CensusThe Center for Economic Studies (CES) partners with stakeholders within and outside the Census Bureau to improve measures of the economy and people of the United States through research and the development of innovative data products.
- (NAICS) North American Industry Classification SystemThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
- Industry and Occupation Census DataThe U.S. Census Bureau currently collects data on industry, occupation, and class of worker for Americans in the labor force on several surveys.
- Industries at a GlanceFrom the Bureau of Labor Statistics Over 100 industry pages are available
- Business and Industry R&DThis series reviews trends in research and development activities of the U.S. business sector. These data are collected in the Business Enterprise Research and Development Survey (BERD) for 2019 and subsequent years for businesses with 10 or more employees and in the Annual Business Survey (ABS)
- Economy at a GlanceFrom the Bureau of Labor Statistics by region, state, and cities
- Country Commercial Guides*Country Commercial Guides--contain "Doing Business Guides " by Country (Note: sections on "Selling U.S. Products and Services" and "Trade and Project Financing" with country specifics)
- Standard Industrial Classification ManualThe SIC system assigns numerical codes to industries from two to four digits. Shorter codes represent broader industry sectors. Be sure to read the full description of the SIC code, as it often includes a broader array of products/services than you might assume.
- Current Industrial ReportsThe primary objective of the CIR program was to produce data on production and shipments of selected products. These surveys measured manufacturing activity in commodities such as textiles and apparel, chemicals, primary metals, computer and electronic components, industrial equipment, aerospace equipment, and consumer goods. In 2012 the Census Bureau terminated this program.
- Business and EconomyEconomic data across the entire economy on a monthly, quarterly, yearly, and five-year basis.
- Annual Business SurveyThe ABS-1 focuses on businesses with one to nine employees and collects data on research and development, innovation, technology, intellectual property, and business owner characteristics. The ABS-2 focuses on businesses with 10 or more employees and collects data on innovation, technology, intellectual property, and business owner characteristics but not on research and development.
- Industries at a GlancePRINT:PrintOver 100 industry pages are available.
These pages display a ‘snapshot’ of national data obtained from different BLS surveys and programs. Many programs also produce additional industry detail, including state, county, and metropolitan area data.
The data shown are based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) supersector, sector, and industry level. - Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS)BDS provides annual measures of business dynamics (such as job creation and destruction, establishment births and deaths, and firm startups and shutdowns) for the economy and aggregated by establishment and firm characteristics
- Small Business Pulse Survey resultsYou can adjust the dates, see weekly data, and download results.
- Annual Survey of Manufactures - CensusThe Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM) provides sample estimates of statistics for all manufacturing establishments with one or more paid employee.