Locating Industry Information Tutorial
Introduction
What is the industry code for the industry you are researching?
Where can I find a profile of the industry, including basic data, composite industry data, and an indication of key issues and trends?
Where can I obtain industry-wide norms for common financial ratios?
Trade and professional associations play an important role in disseminating industry information.
Where can I find recent articles about an industry that have been published in news magazines, trade journals, and newspapers?
Brokerage house reports can also be a good source of information on specific companies and industries.
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What about data from Census Statistics?

The most complete statistical information on individual industries in the United States is compiled by the Census Bureau with the Economic Census. Statistics from this census are used by businesses for a wide range of decisions. The following website provides data from the Economic Census (conducted every five years).

This comprehensive site includes data from the Economic Census. Click on "Subjects A - Z." Select the letter "E" and then the "Economic Census."
 
Common Financial RatiosTrade Associations