Research Guides: MSA 699 Feasibility Study Resources: Industry Reports

Why Do I Need Industry Reports?

A good industry analysis is an important part of your feasibility study and will help you determine the attractiveness of your product or service. An industry analysis can help to determine the following:

Size of the industry and whether or not it is growing
Importance of the industry to the market
Major players within the industry and the level of competition
Financial outlook of the industry
Historical perspective

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.