IBISWorld

The IBISWorld network has established a strong presence of reliable and high value added business information, renowned for assisting the research, operational and strategic marketing activities of businesses across the globe. IBISWorld is not just economic data; it is: Value Added Business Environment Information. We use reliable source material as well as professional insights, within a consistent structure, to provide your business with the power of information.

In producing these Industry Market Research reports, IBISWorld analysts take into account developments on the international scene, as well as the outlook for the economy. The analysts identify those features that are of importance in determining the success or failure for participants in the industry. These may relate to factors such as:

• Location, size, regulations, technology;
• The economic outlook for the industry;
• Demand formation;
• The entrepreneurial ability of the individual operator;
• The level of competition in the industry and the degree of market concentration;
• Supply constraints and barriers to entry and growth; and
• Relevant financial parameters.

Each industry report is reviewed regularly (at least once per year) by IBISWorld analysts and covers:

• The relationship between the industry and the environment in which the industry operates, and the nature of the individual firms operating in the industry.
• Details of recent industry performance in terms of turnover, output, international trade, employment and profitability.
• Five year forecasts of industry activity, which include turnover, production and exports, and income levels associated with the industry.

Each industry report contains the following sections:

• About this Industry
• Industry at a Glance
• Industry Performance
• Products & Markets
• Competitive Landscape
• Major Companies
• Operating Conditions
• Key Statistics
• Jargon & Glossary

In addition to our core Industry Market Research Reports, we also now publish Industry Risk Rating Reports which measure the difficulty of the operating conditions of every industry in the USA and Australia economies. IBISWorld's Industry Risk Rating Reports are forward looking and determine the level of risk an industry faces over the coming 12-18 months. IBISWorld are world leaders in Industry Risk Ratings.