IBISWorld - Industry Market Research, Reports, and Statistics (2024)

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Are IBISWorld reports worth it? ›

Is IBISWorld reliable? Founded in 1971, IBISWorld has a long track record of producing credible industry research used by banks and financial firms, academic institutions, government organizations, consulting firms, and corporations.

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Independent, accurate and written by experienced analysts. Our industry analysis, company database and economic insights support businesses of all sizes, across all markets.

Where to find older versions of industry reports on the IBISWorld platform. You can find the archived versions of a specific industry report by clicking “Archived Reports” in the left-hand navigation menu of any industry report.

IBISWorld Industry Reports contain trends, statistics and analysis on market size, market share of competitors and industry growth rates. Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry.

We have a set of checks in place to ensure the accuracy of our forecasts. First, we maintain a rigorous quality control process. Each portion of an analyst's research is checked. Forecasts are held to quality standards and assumptions must be defended by the analyst.

Overall, IBIS overestimated the risk of breast cancer with an expected vs observed case ratio of 1.17 (95% CI = 1.04-1.35). Overestimation was highest in women aged 50 to 69 years (expected vs observed case ratio = 1.29, 95% CI = 1.03-1.69) and for those in the top quartile of risk.

We source data for specific sectors from industry federations and regulators such as the National Retail Federation, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. We also supplement sector-level data with reports from major industry players, such as SEC 10k filing.

We scour hundreds of official and publicly-available sources. IBISWorld analysts also use industry contacts, industry associations and non-public sources to find key data and news. Proprietary in-house data and statistical modeling fill in gaps and provide the foundation for forecasts.

IBISWorld is an online resource that provides access to industry market research reports, company research reports, economic and demographic data and industry risk ratings (not included in academic subscriptions).

The cost of an IBISWorld membership depends on your industry research and business needs. IBISWorld offers tailored memberships to suit any budget and any type of organization, from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies, as well as universities and government agencies.

Is IBISWorld an online database? ›

IBISWorld's online database of thousands of industry research reports provides students, educators, career advisors and librarians with the same trusted industry intelligence and tools used by hundreds of schools around the world.

To download a report: Click the “Download report” button in the upper right of any Industry Report.

IBISWorld is an independent publisher of industry research reports.

Reports are key communication tools in business; they often become part of an organization's archives so that current and future employees can see the research, information, and reasoning underlying certain issues, actions, and decisions.