The data rich industry overviews listed in the first tab provide a lot of financial and economic industrial data. In addition, below are a number of excellent sources that provide industrial financial and economic statistics. These data and time series help gauge the financial viability and health of an industry as well as assess its position in and contribution to the overall economy.
Though one should always start with the overviews first, the resources below build on those sources.
Financial statistics include sales/revenue, growth, equity information, financial ratios as well as other financial information. These data can be found in
Economic statistics include, employment, GDP, output/input information and more. This information is often available through the government (Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Dept. of Labor and the various regulatory and executive agencies). Trade associations also tend to publish these data.
RMA Annual Statement Studies
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RMA ratios are also available online in the IBISWorld database (in each industry report under the heading "Key Statistics).
A wealth of financial and economic industry information can be found in US government websites from Executive departments, government oversight/regulatory agencies or other government documentation (e.g. congressional committee reports, etc.). One benefit of government generated industry information is that the information tends to be expressed using industry metrics.
There are a few ways to find industry data from government sources.
Browse/search the related government agencies.
Search Google with your term and inurl:gov e.g.: airline industry statistics inurl:gov
Here are some examples of government generated industry information:
Oil, Gas, Electricity
Food and Agricultural Products and Industries
Transportation
Bureau of Economic Analysis - Industries
Data by industry include GDP, Employment, Input/Output and more.
