Industry reports, profiles, and overviews are available through a number of BIS's resources. In most cases, you can search for an industry by name, NAICS code, or SIC code.
Also see the STEM-E-BIS LibGuide on Industry Analysis.
If you're having trouble accessing a database or getting an error code, try opening the link in a private or incognito window. For further assistance, contact bis@library.illinois.edu.
Try looking in the following:
- IBISWorld: The simplest way to use IBISWorld is to enter an industry name or NAICS code in the search box.
- Business Source Ultimate: Type the name of an industry in one of the search boxes and check the box next to "Industry Overview" under the "Document Type" heading.
- ProQuest One Business: Search for an industry name as a subject or enter/look up NAICS code. Under "Document Type," select "Statistics/Data Report," then click search.
Any of the above resources are likely to contain some statistics, but for more you may wish to consult the following:
- ProQuest Statistical Datasets: Under Explore By Subject, select "Industry and Commerce."
- The U.S. Economic Census: Issued every five years, the Economic Census provides data from the national level down to individual ZIP codes.
- Use Bloomberg, available at the Margolis Market Information Lab (MIL) at the Business Instructional Facility (BIF). Bloomberg Industry Analysis can be accessed from a Bloomberg terminal by typing "IBQ" and hitting the "GO" key.
- eMarketer: Has information on a variety of industries, including the internet of things, technology, social media trends, medical devices, sports, and more.
- Statista: Under Reports, click Industry and Market Reports.
- Emerging Markets Information Service: From the homepage, click the three lines on the left side to open the menu. Then click Markets. Scroll down to Industry Profiles. You can also see country and regional profiles.