LibGuides: Company, industry and country information: Industry information

Recommended databases

IBISWorld
IBISWorld provides up-to-date information on various Australian industries. Australian Industry Reports include a definition of the industry, key statistics, critical factors for success, information on the major players, market characteristics, industry segmentation and industry outlook.
*Victorian residents can access the Australian Specialized Industry Reports through the State Library of Victoria, which includes IBISWorld in its subscription databases for members. Membership can be obtained online.
Passport
This online market research tool monitors industry trends and gives you strategic analysis and a market size and market share database for all your products across all your key countries.
D&B Hoovers
D&B Hoovers Business Browser is an easy to use tool, which gives you access to information and intelligence on industries, companies (both public and private), executives and corporate family structures.
One Business (Proquest)
Explore industry overview pages to access scholarly articles, news, industry reports, video, and other featured content about the industry. Also discover industry trends, risk factors, financial data, and forecasts from sources trusted by professionals.
Business Source Complete
Includes industry profiles from MarketLine and industry reports and business forecast reports from Business Monitor International.
ABI/INFORM Collection (Proquest)
ABI/INFORM covers all aspects of business, including economic conditions, corporate strategies, management theory, management techniques, business trends, competitive landscape and product information, accounting and finance.
Factiva
Information and news on global private and public companies are accessible in Factiva's 'companies/markets' section. These include industry snapshots, peer comparisons, industry reports and analysis.
UN Comtrade Database
Provides global import and export statistical data.
IMF eLibrary ebooks
provides country information and data and statistics The library also has a subscription to the IMF eLibrary which is paid access to premium data. Accessing this off campus will require a deakin username and password.
Statista
Statista is a database consists of market data of more than 600 industries. Provides access to relevant data from numerous source and provides with a list of statistics, studies and reports relating to a search request within a matter of seconds.

Recommended web resources

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)
ABARES provides publications and data on agricultural commodities, fishing and forests
Australian Bureau of Statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) provides data and information on industries, including agriculture, construction, innovation, science & technology, manufacturing, mining, retail, tourism and transport
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)
Representing all industry associations, ACCI provides research and publications related to Australian commerce and industry sectors
Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
Austrade provides insights into Australian industry capabilities, and outlooks and opportunities for investment in Australian sectors
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (Australian government)
Provides information and data on the manufacturing, technologies and other sectors in Australia

Industry Reports

Business Monitor International's industry reports are available through Business Source Complete. They cover:

Autos
Commercial Banking
Consumer Electronics
Defence & Security
Food & Drink
Freight Transport
Infrastructure
Metals
Mining
Oil & Gas
Petrochemicals
Pharma & Healthcare
Power
Real Estate
Retail
Shipping
Telecommunications Report
Tourism

for many countries of the world.

To find these, go to Business Source Complete's Advanced search and enter keywords

EIU's industry reports are also available through Business Source Complete. They cover

Automotive
Consumer goods
Energy
Financial services
Healthcare
Telecoms

Marketline's industry profiles cover a wide range of industries and are available through Business Source Complete.