IBISWorld Industry Reports User Guide: Home
Credit
Many thanks to Griffin Powell for his work developing this user guide.
What is IBISWorld Industry Reports?
- IBISWorld Industry ReportsCovers the entire U.S. economy, providing in-depth and concise business intelligence and industry analysis. Global and China industry reports provide market information for many industries and business sectors.
Industry reports are comprehensive accounts of a particular industry, containing a depth of information, facts and statistics
IBISWorld also provides company benchmarking reports.
How to Search for Industry & Company Reports
Search by keyword, industry, company, or NAICS code in the search bar on the IBISWorld homepage.
Example Industry Search: Mining
The numbers next to the report titles are the NAICS code associated with the industry. The more digits in the number the more granular the industry.
Example Company Search: Exxon Mobile
Navigating Industry & Company Reports
Industry and company reports share the same interface.
Search the report using the search bar on the right side. You may need to click the download icon in order to pull up the search bar.
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Use the Contents menu on the left side of the page to view report sections.
Industry Report Key Features:
Find the supply chain diagram under "Competitive Forces" in the subtopic "Buyer & Supplier Power."
Call Preparation Questions provide insight into current issues and emerging trends that the industry is facing. Find this report section at the end of the Contents menu.
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