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Industry Databases

There are three ways to find information

1. Search

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Search Tip:  When reviewing your search results, use the right-hand column to refine your search. For example, filter by content type ( statistics, reports, topics, market insights, forecasts, surveys, infographics, company insights, and more.)

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2. Browse 

Select Reports in the top menu bar and navigate to the desired type of Report. For example: Consumer & Brand Reports or Industry & Market Reports. 

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Browse Tip: Use Filters on the left-hand side.Filter by Regions/Countries. 

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3. Research AI


The Research AI tool helps you to locate specific reports. The Each answer highlights its sources for easy verification and deeper understanding. The answers generated using Research AI contain only resources afrom the Statista database, but the paragraph it provides will need to be verified from the sources linked. 

 

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Hover over the footnote to access the information or scroll the paragraph for the sources. 

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  1. Search for your industry 

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  1. On the left hand side, limit to reports.
  2. Also limit to dates. The reports are returned in relevance order, therefore an earlier article may appear above the most recent. Limiting to the current year will make it easier for you to spot the most recent report.screenshot of business market research collection results with arrows to the left hand side limits for reports and dates

 

Here is a report that will be very useful to you.

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This database also have company profiles. 

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Example of an industry report in IBISword

Detailed U.S. Industry research reports including industry performance, outlook, major companies, supply chain, demand drivers, cost structure, barriers to entry, and key statistics

Below is what a report looks like and every tab on the side links to lots of information. Business ratios are under key statistics (at the bottom).

 

Though you will find helpful information throughout the report, check out the following chapters for teach of the factors

Social/Cultural/Demographic factors

  • Products & Markets chapter: Look for the "Market Segmentation" section, which often includes demographic information about consumers.
  • External Environment: Check the "External Drivers" section for social and demographic factors affecting the industry.

Economic factors

  • Performance
  • Financial Benchmarks

Legal/Regulatory

  • External Environment : Regulation & Policy and Assistance

Technological

  • Performance chapter - the "Life Cycle" section, which incorporates technological 

Competitive

  • Competitive Forces Chapter

 

Use search terms to find your industry..

On the Search Results page, use the Source type button to limit to specific sources.  Use Market Research and Industry Profiles to find industry information.  To find Company information, look for Company Profiles or SWOT Analyses.  

 

 

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Click on Access Options below the source record to access the full report/article.

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