Research Guides: Global Marketing: Industries & Markets

Industries & Markets

Sources in some of the other sections of this guide, such as Trade and Articles, also include industry and market information.

Reports are sometimes arranged by classification schemes such as the North American Industry Classification System, Standard Industrial Classification System, and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Sources such as the U.S. International Trade Commission provide concordances which make it possible to look up a HTS code and determine the corresponding NAICS code.

ABI/INFORM Collection (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
In addition to articles, this database includes market studies on the U.S. and other countries from sources such as First Research and Business Monitor International.
Mintel Academic This link opens in a new window
Contains several hundred market reports on specific products, about half on the U.S. and half on other countries. Reports often cover topics such as market drivers, market size and trends, market segments, supply structure, promotion, retail distribution, consumer profile, and forecasts. Focus is consumer products.

Global TradeNet
Contains market reports, shipping information, and other trade particulars, arranged by countries.
U.S. Commercial Service
Multi-agency U.S. government site provides links to data and trade information on numerous industries and countries. May have to register to access some reports.

International Marketing Data and Statistics
Library has: 1988/89, 1992, 1996-
Includes up to 16 years of consumer expenditure, price, and related marketing data for 160 countries.