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Industry & Market Research Guide
This Bentley Library research guide was created to provide a starting point for researching industries and markets.
Provides access to analysis and reports from Freedonia, MarketLine, and more.
Note: If you receive an error message, try opening the database link in an incognito or private browsing window. Contact the Reference Desk if you are unable to connect.
Search tip: On the D&B Hoover's landing page, select the RESEARCH INDUSTRIES tile. Search for industry profile, then explore the analyst reports and market research reports. Includes analysis and reports from J.P Morgan, Freedonia, MarketLine and more.
Search Tip: There are many different search options available on the main landing page. No matter which search path you follow, we recommend that you start with those reports classified as Category Briefing or Industry Overview, then look at related statistics, opinion pieces, datagraphics, etc. Try these different search paths:
Use the search box to keyword search the full database for data and analysis.
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In the top navigation bar, click on [Industries] to select an industry, then use the [Explore Analysis] and [Explore Statistics] filters to narrow the search. Note: When choosing an analysis type, start with a Country Report (if available), then explore the other types of analysis.
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Use the [Search Categories] option to browse the category tree using a drill-down menu and then choose a geography.
Searchable by industry, keyword, company name, and NAICS code, IBIS World Industries and Markets contains United States and Specialized Industry reports, selected Global Industry reports, and UK Brexit Impact Statements. Industry risk factors can be assessed using US Business Environment Profiles.
MarketLine Industry Profiles contain a Five Forces Analysis.
Search Tip #1: Use the Advanced Search screen to search for [your topic] AND marketline AND "industry profile". For example: software AND marketline AND "industry profile"
Search Tip #2: Click on the [Industry Profiles] link. Select the "View By" [All Profiles] tab. In the search box, type the name of the industry (for example, software) and then select radio button [By Title, Subject and Description]. Click on [Browse].
Mintel offers market research reports covering U.S. and International marketplaces. Each report combines data and analysis of the competitive landscape, market share analysis and consumer profiles.
Mergent Intellect provides access to industry profiles for the Unites States and Canada from First Research.
Search Tip: Go to Mergent Intellect and click on [FIRST RESEARCH]. You will be prompted to enter your Bentley email address. Use the search box to search by keyword or industry classification code, or choose to browse the list of industry profiles.
Search Tip: Check the International Consumer Markets handbook for analysis of the consumer marketplace in fifteen countries and seven geographic regions.
Country Commercial Guides (also referred to as "doing business" guides) are published annually by U.S. embassies with the assistance of several U.S. government agencies. These reports present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political and market analysis. Free resource.
Trade.gov International Market Research is the U.S. Department of Commerce's portal to international trade and market research. Managed by the International Trade Administration, the site includes Country Commercial Guides ("doing business" guides), Market Intelligence Reports for countries and industries, and Top Markets Reports. Free resource.
