Research Guides: Industries in Australia: Market research

About market research

Market research reports are usually produced by commercial organisations and publishers. They often include original research and they are often expensive.

A report will usually focus on a very specific industry segment or product group. However, it can also cover a very broad industry grouping like mining or retail.

Most publishers offer their reports for sale via their own websites. There are also online services that aggregate reports from numerous publishers and sell these reports. The biggest and best known of these aggregators is MarketResearch.com.

Australian market research

IBISWorld Australia Industry Reports (ANZSIC)
These reports cover over 500 Australian industries, including most sectors in the ANZSIC classification scheme. Each report consists of 30 to 40 pages of key statistics and analysis on market characteristics, operating conditions, current and historical performance, a five-year forecast and major industry participants The reports may be viewed on any workstation located onsite at the State Library and are available from home to registered Victorian residents.
Access to IBISWorld Australia Industry Reports is provided for users' private research or study purposes only and not for users' business, commercial or work related purposes.
IBISWorld Australia Specialized Industry Reports
Discover a growing collection of research reports on niche and emerging Australian industries, including key statistics, current market analysis, major industry players, current and historical performance, and a five-year forecast.
Note that the State Library subscription covers Australian reports only. Downloads not available.
Access to IBISWorld Australia Specialized Industry Reports is provided for users' private research or study purposes only and not for users' business, commercial or work related purposes.
IBISWorld Australia SME Industry Reports
Find vital industry statistics and analysis for small-to-medium (SME) enterprises generating $10 million or less.
Note that the State Library subscription covers Australian reports only. Downloads not available.
Access to IBISWorld Australia SME Industry Reports is provided for users' private research or study purposes only and not for users' business, commercial or work related purposes.

AMSRS-- now The Research Society
The Research Society Limited is a not-for-profit professional membership body of over 2,100 market research professionals. Its online directories are excellent tools to identify Australian market and social research companies and independent market research . Paid membership is required and ranges from "student" level to "full membership".
BIS Oxford Economics
BIS Oxford Economics - previously BIS Shrapnel - is a prominent global provider of industry research, analysis and forecasting services. It provides market size and segmentation data, market shares, consumer attitudes and supplier reputation information. It specialises in the following Australian industries: Building Forecasting; Residential Property; Commercial Property; Economics; Financial Services; Food & Beverages; Forestry; Household Appliances & Products; Infrastructure & Mining; Office Products; Paper & Packaging; Transport. Access to full reports are by subscription and content is geared towards industry participants.
BuddeComm
Based in Australia, BuddeComm is an independent global telecommunications research and consultancy company. Its research, covers 170 countries, 200 technologies and applications, 500 companies and explores developments in fixed and wireless telecommunications. Its research is currently focused on a range of telecoms and new media projects, including Digital Media, Fibre-to-the-Home, smart energy grids, e-health, interactive video and the convergence of telecommunications and IT. Its coverage of Australian markets is excellent. The State Library of Victoria holds many of Paul Budde publications. View the Budde Research page

Global market research

These market research vendors tend to be oriented to the USA. However, they also tend to focus on industries and markets that are global in nature. While coverage of Australian-specific markets will be minimal, they are always worth checking.

ABI Research
Founded in 1990 to assist manufacturers of wireless semiconductor components in understanding and entering new markets, ABI has since expanded its analytical coverage to a broader base of manufacturers and service companies in the technology industries.
Clarivate
Provides in-depth research on the trends, emerging developments, and market potential in various healthcare industry sectors: the biopharmaceutical, managed care, medical device, and financial markets. (previously called Decision Resources)
Forrester Research
A research company that focuses on the business implications of technology change. It provides proprietary research, consulting and executive programs aimed at IT, marketing, and technology professionals.
Freedonia
The Freedonia Group publishes more than 100 industry research studies annually. Its reports include product and market forecasts, industry trends, threats and opportunities, competitive strategies, market share determinations and company profiles.
Frost & Sullivan
With more than 1700 researchers and analysts, F&S specialises in: Aerospace; Transportation; Chemicals, Materials & Foods; Consumer Products; Electronics and Security; Power Systems; Environment & Building Technologies; Healthcare, ICT, etc.
Gartner
Founded in 1979, Gartner is the world’s most prominent information technology research and advisory company with analysts and consultants in 80 countries. In addition to market research, it offers executive programs and consulting services.
Global Industry Analysts
GIA is identified as a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Reports address major geographic markets, serving companies across the world.
GIA’s current searchable collection of market research consists of more than 900 Global Strategic Business Reports (large multi-client research programs); 45,000+ Market Trend Reports; 95 Global Industry Outlooks; and 114,000+ Market Data Capsules.
IDC
IDC is a provider of market intelligence and advisory services for the the IT, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC provides global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry trends in over 110 countries.
Kalorama
An established publisher of market research in medical markets, including the biotechnology, diagnostics, healthcare, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries.
MarketResearch.com
MarketResearch.com offers a large collection of industry reports based on market research updated daily. The reports compiled are geared towards businesses, specialists & individuals engaged in the various markets. Its coverage of Australian markets is good. Full reports are purchasable.
Research and Markets
This report aggregator offers market research reports and industry newsletters from leading publishers, specialist research firms and niche market analysts. Listed as a "Market Research Store", it offers a large range of reports for sale listed on its website.
Yankee Group
A technology research and consulting firm offering 15-to-20 page reports on global communications as it relates to networks, consumers and enterprises, as well as shorter pieces that address industry events, trends, case studies and market surveys.
Requires subscription to log-in / access reports.

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