Frequently Asked Questions
What is the industry size in the U.S. and globally? (Start with IBISWorld)
How do I find the top competitors in an industry? (Start with IBISWorld)
Where can I find market share information?
Use Google Effectively
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Industry Trends & Market Research
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowUS companies • industry performance • Competitive landscape • barriers to entry
Insights and analysis on more than 700 US industries. Each report covers Porter's Five Forces. - Statista This link opens in a new windowGlobal industries • companies • consumers • politics & society • countries & regions • e-commerce
Global statistics, charts, and studies gathered by market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources across more than 600 industries. - Passport This link opens in a new windowGlobal market industry data • country reports • International market performance • company profiles
Economic, geographic, and individual market data for countries and regions worldwide.
- MarketLine Industry Profiles via Business Source CompleteGlobal companies • top competitors • major products & services • revenue • SWOT analyses
- Barnes Reports via Business Source CompleteUS manufacturing • retail • wholesale • service sector • consumer buying trends
Includes estimates on industry establishments, inventories, capital expenditures, and metropolitan level data.
- First Research This link opens in a new windowIndustry profiles
600 industry segments. "Industry Websites" provide additional leads to critical information. - Insider Intelligence This link opens in a new windoweCommerce • online marketing • social media • advertising • retail
Updated several times a year. Formerly known as eMarketer - SRDS (Standard Rate & Data Service) This link opens in a new windowAdvertising industry
Digital and traditional media rates and data noting editorial, programming and circulation content. Updated monthly.
- GlobalEdge Industry ProfilesInternational business resources • statistics • risk assessments • events
20 distinct industry sectors. - RKMA Market Research Handbook SeriesMarket research titles from Richard K. Miller Associates (RKMA) focused on various consumer-related markets such as E-Commerce, Sports, Entertainment, Tourism, etc.
- MarketResearch.comIndustry intelligence for businesses and consultants
"Search Reports" for products or services and use the table of contents and descriptions locate important statistics (CAGR, TAM, market segments) . DO NOT ask the Library to purchase these reports. Most publishers provide a glimpse - Use multiple snapshots to inform your research.