IBISWorld - Industry Market Research, Reports, and Statistics (2024)

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Are IBISWorld reports worth it? ›

Is IBISWorld reliable? Founded in 1971, IBISWorld has a long track record of producing credible industry research used by banks and financial firms, academic institutions, government organizations, consulting firms, and corporations.

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Provides thoroughly researched, accurate and current business information, including economic, demographic and government data on over 700 American industries.

Statista has multiple types of data & reports; the top menu bar has new (2016) features for digital markets; easy exporting of data/charts. Thomson One has Investext reports for market analysis–find a company & use the "research" tab. IBISWorld has broad analysis with forecasts & statistics for industry ratios.

Where to find older versions of industry reports on the IBISWorld platform. You can find the archived versions of a specific industry report by clicking “Archived Reports” in the left-hand navigation menu of any industry report.

We source data for specific sectors from industry federations and regulators such as the National Retail Federation, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. We also supplement sector-level data with reports from major industry players, such as SEC 10k filing.

We scour hundreds of official and publicly-available sources. IBISWorld analysts also use industry contacts, industry associations and non-public sources to find key data and news. Proprietary in-house data and statistical modeling fill in gaps and provide the foundation for forecasts.

Both Vertical IQ and IBISWorld provide industry profiles and economic data, with Vertical IQs content written in plain English for cross-industry generalists, while IBISWorld offers a more formal format.

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Professors and academic researchers use Statista for research and teaching purposes. If your university does not have a campus license yet, feel free to send us a request or write an e-mail to support@statista.com.

For 50 years, IBISWorld has been a top industry intelligence database for academic institutions of all sizes — from community colleges to large universities.

The cost of an IBISWorld membership depends on your industry research and business needs. IBISWorld offers tailored memberships to suit any budget and any type of organization, from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies, as well as universities and government agencies.

IBISWorld Industry Reports contain trends, statistics and analysis on market size, market share of competitors and industry growth rates.

To download a report: Click the “Download report” button in the upper right of any Industry Report.

Reports are important since they can decide a project future, highlight recommendations, shown options, highlights results, attract investors looking to invest in your project and or keep stakeholders informed on progress.