Guides to Business Subjects

No.8 Industry Information

This is one of a series of subject guides produced by the Thomas J. Long Business Library at the University of California, Berkeley.

The following is a guide to selected industry information sources. Unless otherwise noted, items are located in the Thomas J. Long Business Library. Databases are accessible from the List of Databases A-Z.

Last updated 3/2008.

For access, you must either be on campus, or connect through the Library Proxy Server.

Codes
Statistics
Analysis, Forecasts, Trends
Databooks

Category	Sources
Industry Codes	NAICS codes: newer codes used by most agencies and publishers SIC codes: older codes still in use by some publishers
Industry Statistics	US Census Bureau Economic Programs includes the following: Annual Survey of Manufactures: estimates of value of shipments for over 1,800 classes of manufactured products statistics on cost of materials, value added by manufacturing, capital expenditures, inventories, energy consumption, payroll Current Industrial Reports: monthly, manufacturing sector - quantity and value Construction: building permits, construction, sales, housing characteristics Retail and wholesale trade: sales and inventory (for wholesale trade) Quarterly Financial Report for Manufacturing, Mining, and Trade Corporations: "estimated statements of income and retained earnings, balance sheets, and related financial and operating ratios for the domestic operations of all manufacturing corporations with assets over $250,000, and corporations in the mining and trade areas with assets over $50 million" rates of change in sales and profits of corporations by industry Economic Census: every 5 years, latest available 2002 all industrial categories — payroll, expenses, sales, and value added, to the zip code level 2007 survey statistics will be available beginning 2009 US Statistical Abstract: annual National and some regional and state level statistics on all aspects of the US economy and society. Print: HA203 .A3 Latest at Reference Shelf Fedstats Links to all federal statistics and agencies producing them, eg. Census of Agriculture, Health statistics, Crime statistics, etc. Lexis/Nexis Statistical Statistics from federal agencies, international agencies, national governments, trade, professional and business associations, University research centers, chambers of commerce, U.S. States. Full text of some documents are available on the web, others are available on microfiche. Record numbers prefixed with SRI are on microfiche and are in cabinets across from the Reference Desk in Long Business/Economics Library, while those that are prefixed with ISS and ASI are housed at Doe (Main) Library. Source OECD Industry statistics and reports for OECD member countries. US Census Bureau Statistical Agencies (International)
Industry Analysis, Forecasts, Trends	Business Monitor Online 54 countries, quarterly forecasts, news, analysis for: Automotives, Chemicals, Banking, Defence and Security, Retail Food and Drink, Freight Transport, IT, Infrastructure, Insurance, Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications and Media, and Tourism. Business Source Complete Industry profiles available — select Industry Profiles link (in Browse) or search by subject and select Industry Profiles in results. IBIS World Industry Market Research 700+ US industry statistics, detailed analysis of key growth trends, competitive environment, key issues facing each industry. ISI Emerging Markets Detailed industry profiles, current news and trends for industries, from analysts and business publications of newly and rapidly developing countries. Factiva Current industry news and trends, especially good for news and trends in emerging industries. Global scope. Search hints: Use Factiva links: Industry or Subject - Editors Choice/Industry Trends Analysis. Globus/NTDB See Industry Sector Analysis reports and International Market Insight reports for industry information in non-US markets. Reports are written by US Consular offices overseas to assist US exports. Mergent Online Reports on major industries for Asia-Pacific and North America. Onesource (Haas students only) Click on the "Industry" link to get industry analysis, market size, financial ratios, association and links to informative sites for industries. Market reports on industries available by searching News and Reports tab. Source OECD Industry reports and statistics for OECD member countries, includes reports on other major economies also. Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries Most influential and "interesting" new business segments from Alternative Energy Sources to Life Planning/Coaching to Weight Loss. Industry trends and development, organization and structure, workforce, R&D, sources of information for the industry. HC102 .E54 2007 Reference Encyclopedia of Global Industries 123 business sectors of global significance. Industry trends and development, organization and structure, current leaders, workforce, R&D, relationship to global marketplace, sources of information for the industry. HD2324 .E53 Reference S&P Industry Surveys Analysis of domestic industries. 52 major industries covered. Latest at Circulation desk: Financial No. 12. Next-to-latest in Reference: HC101 .S77 Value Line Analysis of current and future business environments for various industries for investors. Summary statistical data included. Industry reviews followed by evaluations of companies. Latest at Circulation desk: Financial Services No. 21
Industry Databooks	Air Transport Aerospace Facts and Figures Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc. Annual. Gives industry summary and presents information on aircraft production, missile and space programs, air transportation, research and development, foreign trade, employment, finance, and AIA members. TL501 .A84 Reference Apparel/Textiles Apparel and Textiles Industry Almanac (Plunkett's) HD9940 .U3P58 Reference Autos Automotive News Market Data Book Automotive News. Annual. North American production, sales, dealer data includes ad spending, vehicle specifications. TL1 .A94 No. 6905 Reference Ward's Motor Vehicle Facts & Figures Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association. Annual. U.S. auto industry (includes Canada market figures), sales, registrations, imports, exports, materials, ownership, transportation expenditures, travel trends, auto businesses (corporate profits, R&D, expenditures), environmental regulations, traffic fatalities. HD9710 .U5M6 Reference Banking/Financial Services Securities and Financial Industry Factbook Securities Industry Association. Firms, industry statistics (revenues, profit margins, ROEs etc.) HG4521 .S432 Reference Financial Services Industry Almanac (Plunkett's) HG65 .P58 Reference Beverages/Food Adams Wine Handbook Adams Business Media. Annual. Sales, ads, supplier performance, imports/export for the U.S. wine industry. HD9372 .W51 Reference Adams Liquor Handbook Adams Business Media. Annual. Presents U.S. trends and statistics, markets, advertising, industry data, supplier performance, import/export. HD9351 .C66 Reference Food Industry Almanac (Plunkett's) HD9003 .P57 Reference Biotech and Genetics Biotech & genetics industry almanac (Plunkett's) HD9999.B44.P57 Reference Broadcasting/Cable/Telecommunications Broadcasting and Cable Yearbook HE8700.7.C6 B76 Reference Telecommunications Industry Almanac (Plunkett's) HE7621 .P58 Reference E-Commerce/Internet E-Commerce And Internet Business Almanac (Plunkett's) HF5548.325 .U6P58 Reference Energy BP Statistical Review of World Energy Worldwide Petroleum industry and trade statistics - reserves, consumption/production by country, oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydro. HD9560.4 .S8 Reference Energy industry almanac (Plunkett's) HD9502.U62.P57 Reference Renewable, Alternative and Hydrogen Energy (Plunkett's) HD9502.U52.P625 Reference Entertainment/Media Entertainment and Media Almanac (Plunkett's) P88.8 .P57 Reference Health Care Health Care Industry Almanac (Plunkett's) RA410.53 .P56 Reference Infotech Infotech Industries Almanac (Plunkett's) HC79 .I55P58 Reference Lodging Trends in the Hotel Industry Occupancy rates, operations statistics (distribution of revenues and expenditure), various ratios for U.S. hotels. Pannell, Kerr, Forster. c1980- SB1 .C27H3 Reference Nanotechnology and MEMS Nanotechnology and MEMS Almanac (Plunkett's) T174.7 .P5 Reference Retail Retail Industry Almanac (Plunkett's) HF5429.3 .P57 Reference