Research Guides: *Company and Industry Research: Industry Information & Reports

Industry Reports

IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
A market research tool that provides analysis and overview, along with strategic insight, on more than 700 U.S. industries.
First Research This link opens in a new window
Provides over 900 industry profiles that include information on critical issues in the industry, business trends, challenges, and opportunities. Also provides State Profiles to monitor monthly employment, business, and real estate trends.

Industries at a Glance
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Statistics for Specific Industries
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Current Industrial Reports
Non-textual manufacturing reports with production data only (Excel spreadsheets), by industry from the U.S. Census Bureau.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau. Search by keyword or browse the entire manual.
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Search
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Allows searching by keyword.

Get nationwide statistics on specific industries or industrial sectors from the U.S. Census Bureau.