LibGuides: Government Datasets, Statistical Data &amp; Census Information: Industry

Industry datasets encompass diverse information related to economic activities across various sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, mining, technology, and services. These datasets compile data on production output, employment figures, capital investment, innovation metrics, supply chain dynamics, and market trends within different industries. Businesses, policymakers, economists, and analysts utilize industry datasets to analyze sectoral performance, identify growth opportunities, and assess competitive landscapes. By examining industry datasets, stakeholders can track shifts in consumer preferences, monitor technological advancements, and anticipate market disruptions. Additionally, industry datasets facilitate benchmarking, market segmentation, and strategic planning for businesses seeking to optimize operations and expand market share. Accessible and comprehensive industry data support evidence-based decision-making, foster innovation, and drive economic growth by enabling stakeholders to capitalize on emerging trends and adapt to evolving market conditions effectively.

Bureau of Economic Analysis (U.S. Department of Commerce To find a statistic, or to explore BEA's data, start with one of the groupings below.
Commerce Data Hub The primary goal of this site is to provide an overview of the public data maintained by the Department of Commerce and its bureaus and offices. We also provide public links to those data sets, so users can discover and use data useful to them. The site also supports Commerce's strategy to enable more efficient data access and analysis, and it meets the requirements of the Evidence Act of 2018 and the Open Data Policy.
Current Industrial Reports
Data & Reports (U.S. Department of Commerce) The Commerce Department collects, stores, and analyzes a wealth of information, including data on the Nation’s economy, population, and environment. These data go to the core of the Department’s mission. As America’s Data Agency, the Department of Commerce is using its data to spur innovation inside and outside the Federal Government and promote greater
DATA,Gov (Industry) 21,665 datasets found for "industry"
DATA.Gov (Manufacturing) 1,234 datasets found for "manufacturing"
E-Commerce Multi-Sector Report
Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization
Manufacturing Data From the Annual Survey of Manufactures (U.S. Census Bureau)
Quarterly Financial Report -- Manufacturing, Mining, and Wholesale Trade
Quarterly Financial Report -- Retail Trade
Quarterly Revenue for Selected Services
Retail E-Commerce Sales

Market and Country datasets compile information on economic indicators, market trends, and country-specific data. These datasets encompass GDP growth rates, inflation rates, unemployment rates, consumer spending, export-import data, and demographic statistics. Investors, businesses, policymakers, and economists rely on market and country datasets to analyze market dynamics, assess investment opportunities, and understand macroeconomic trends. By examining market and country datasets, stakeholders can identify emerging markets, evaluate market risks, and make informed decisions regarding market entry or expansion strategies. Additionally, these datasets enable cross-country comparisons, benchmarking, and trend analysis, facilitating international trade and investment. Accessible and comprehensive market and country data support evidence-based decision-making, promote transparency, and foster economic development by providing stakeholders with the information necessary to navigate global markets and capitalize on opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Conducting Market Research ( International Trade Administration) International market research is a key piece of successful export planning. It is important to critically review and assess if the potential export destination is suitable for your product or service. You need to determine if there is a market, if your product is competitive after determining the landed cost, and then the most cost-effective and time-efficient export strategy.
Country Commercial Guides Information from the United States' International Trade Administration
International Market Research Information from the United States' International Trade Administration
Published Global Agriculture Information Network (GAIN) Reports This information comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Research by County (International Trade Administration) With market research, you can equip yourself with information to make informed export decisions before you ship your product. Use your research to discover new markets that are under-serviced, that have certain agreements with the United States that may benefit your business, or that have restrictions that you need to know about. The web pages and tools contain information arranged by country, so you can quickly find the information you need based on the country or market where you intend to export.
U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets Information comes from the U.S. Department of State
Trade Data and Analysis (U.S. International Trade Administration) The International Trade Administration, as well as other organizations, publishes a variety of trade-related statistics and tools for public use. New: Country Reports - The Country Reports prepared by Industry & Analysis present international trade and other macroeconomic statistics for more than 230+ trading partners on an annual basis. Data is updated twice yearly, in February and in June, to account for annual updates and revisions. Monthly Infographic – Interactive dashboard with an overview of U.S. goods and services trade statistics. Includes top sectors and trading partners. Updated monthly. Partner Trade Tables (Year-to-Date) – Ranked listing of top U.S. goods export and import partner markets with percent change. Updated monthly. TradeStats Express (Year-to-Date)– Interactive dashboards that present Year-to-Date national and state goods trade by partner and product. Updated monthly. Manufacturing Industry Tracker – Dynamic web tool that tracks key economic indicators across 21 sectors of manufacturing. Updated monthly.

Daily Trade & Procurement Leads datasets provide valuable information on business opportunities, procurement notices, and trade leads daily. These datasets compile data from various sources, including government agencies, international organizations, and private sector entities, to comprehensively cover potential contracts, tenders, and business opportunities across industries and regions. Businesses, contractors, suppliers, and entrepreneurs utilize these datasets to identify potential clients, bid on contracts, and expand their market reach. By accessing Daily Trade & Procurement Leads datasets, stakeholders can stay informed about upcoming projects, procurement needs, and market demands, enabling them to proactively pursue business opportunities and establish strategic partnerships. Additionally, these datasets support economic development by facilitating trade, investment, and collaboration between businesses and government agencies. Accessible and up-to-date Daily Trade & Procurement Leads datasets empower enterprises to capitalize on emerging opportunities and drive growth in their respective industries.

Trade Leads Our trade leads database contains contract opportunities for U.S. businesses selling overseas products and services. These export opportunities come from various official government agencies and non-government organizations.
Defense Logistics Agency As the nation’s combat logistics support agency, the Defense Logistics Agency manages the end-to-end global defense supply chain – from raw materials to end user disposition – for the five military services, 11 combatant commands, other federal, state, and local agencies, and partner and allied nations.
Federal Business Opportunities Contract opportunities are procurement notices from federal contracting offices. Anyone interested in doing business with the government can use this system to search opportunities. Opportunities include pre-solicitation notices, solicitation notices, award notices, and sole source notices.
ITA Data Management and Public APIs Find Key Contracts and data streams as part of the Federal Data Strategy.
U.S. Government Procurement Statistics (Office of the United States Trade Representative) American trade policy works toward opening markets throughout the world to create new opportunities and higher living standards for families, farmers, manufacturers, workers, consumers, and businesses. The United States is party to numerous trade agreements with other countries, and is participating in negotiations for new trade agreements with a number of countries and regions of the world. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries. The head of USTR is the U.S. Trade Representative, a Cabinet member who serves as the president’s principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues. USTR is part of the Executive Office of the President. Through an interagency structure, USTR coordinates trade policy, resolves disagreements, and frames issues for presidential decision. USTR also serves as vice chairman of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), is on the Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, is a non-voting member of the Export-Import Bank Board of Directors, and a member of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies.
World Trade Point Federation The mission of the WTPF is to become a global e-trade facilitator and trade information provider for SMEs, particularly those in developing and Least Developed Countries, through its unique human network and local know-how combined with its global e-business platforms.

International Trade datasets encompass a wide range of information about exchanging goods and services between countries. These datasets compile data on imports, exports, trade balances, tariffs, and trade agreements across various industries and regions globally. Researchers, policymakers, businesses, and economists utilize international trade datasets to analyze trade patterns, identify market opportunities, and assess the impact of trade policies on economic growth and development. By examining international trade datasets, stakeholders gain insights into global trade dynamics, market trends, and competitive landscapes. Additionally, these datasets support evidence-based decision-making, facilitate trade negotiations, and promote international cooperation and economic integration. Accessible and comprehensive international trade datasets foster transparency, encourage literacy trade, and facilitate informed decision-making in the global marketplace.

Asian Development Bank ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
Asian Development Bank Selected Publications: Annual Report of the Bank Explore our data-rich research, policy analysis, toolkits, guidelines, and other resources on economics and key development topics. Our operational documents are also available in this section.
Asian Development Bank Selected Publications: Asian Development Outlook The Asian Development Outlook analyzes economic and development issues in developing countries in Asia. This includes forecasting the inflation and gross domestic product growth rates of countries throughout the region, including the People’s Republic of China and India.
Commercial Fisheries Statistics (NOAA) The NOAA Fisheries, Fisheries Statistics Division has automated data summary programs that anyone can use to rapidly and easily summarize U.S. commercial fisheries landings.
Country Reports on Terrorism Country Reports on Terrorism is submitted in compliance with Title 22 of the United States Code, Section 2656f (the “Act”), which requires the Department of State to provide to Congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of the Act.
Country Studies Profiles: Country Profiles This collection contains electronic versions of eighty books originally sponsored by the U.S. Army and written by researchers affiliated with the Library’s Federal Research Division. Intended for a general audience, the studies provide descriptions and analyses of lesser-known countries or regions where U.S. military forces might be deployed.
Current Employment Statistics - CES (National) (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) CES National Databases
DATA.Gov (Labor) 1,294 datasets found for "labor"
Databases, Tables & Calculators by Subject, (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) Click on "Inflation and Prices" for search options, tables and text files. Data is on consumer, producer and international prices.
Data Retrieval Tools (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Electric Current Worldwide (ECW)
Energy Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs: OPEC Revenue Facts
European Bank For Reconstruction And Development The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established to help build a new, post-Cold War era in Central and Eastern Europe. It has since played a historic role and gained unique expertise in fostering change in the region - and beyond - investing almost €150 billion in a total of more than 6,000 projects.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Procurement Opportunities) The EBRD provides many opportunities for suppliers, contractors and consultants worldwide. Most of these procurement opportunities are related to EBRD-financed projects in our regions. But there are also a limited number of opportunities to tender for contracts involving internal EBRD projects and departments. We offer open and fair competition in all our procurement activities.
Export Solutions (International Trade Administration) Export Solutions provides practical and business tools to help U. S. companies expand in global markets.
Federal Reserve Board The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest. The Federal Reserve
International Trade Administration The International Trade Administration (ITA) strengthens the competitiveness of the U.S. Industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements. ITA works to improve the global business environment and helps U.S. organizations compete at home and abroad.
Labor Force Statistics Datasets (U.S. Census Bureau) A dataset is the assembled result of one data collection operation (for example, the 2010 Census) as a whole or in major subsets (2010 Census Summary File 1). The datasets below may include statistics, graphs, maps, microdata, printed reports, and results in other forms. Datasets are usually for public use, with all personally identifiable information removed to ensure confidentiality. Users analyze, extract, customize and publish statistics.
Millennium Challenge Account Program Procurements
National Export Strategy The newly updated National Export Strategy Report to Congress highlights achievements of the Obama Administration in this third year of the National Export Initiative and lays out ambitious new plans of the Federal Government in 2013.
National Trade Estimates On Foreign Trade Barriers
OFAC Information for Industry Groups (U.S. Department of the Tresury)
Open Data (U.S. International Trade Commission) Open data refers to publicly available data structured in a way that enables data to be discoverable and usable by end users. The Administration has taken steps to make government-held data more accessible to the public for innovation and economic growth. On May 9, 2013, the President signed an executive order that made open and machine-readable data the new default for government information. Making information about government operations more readily available and useful is core to the promise of a more efficient and transparent government. Explore our open data catalog at www.usitc.gov/data.json, which uses the common core metadata schema for federal agency open data listings.
Petroleum Statistics and Analysis
Small Business Guide To Exporting Learn about SBA’s plans, goals, and performance reporting.
Trade Data and Analysis (U.S. International Trade Administration) The International Trade Administration, as well as other organizations, publishes a variety of trade-related statistics and tools for public use. New: Country Reports - The Country Reports prepared by Industry & Analysis present international trade and other macroeconomic statistics for more than 230+ trading partners on an annual basis. Data is updated twice yearly, in February and in June, to account for annual updates and revisions. Monthly Infographic – Interactive dashboard with an overview of U.S. goods and services trade statistics. Includes top sectors and trading partners. Updated monthly. Partner Trade Tables (Year-to-Date) – Ranked listing of top U.S. goods export and import partner markets with percent change. Updated monthly. TradeStats Express (Year-to-Date)– Interactive dashboards that present Year-to-Date national and state goods trade by partner and product. Updated monthly. Manufacturing Industry Tracker – Dynamic web tool that tracks key economic indicators across 21 sectors of manufacturing. Updated monthly.
Trade Policy Agenda And Annual Report
U.S. Energy Information Administration: Country Analysis Briefs (CAB) Today in Energy provides topical, timely, short articles with energy news and information you can understand and use. Our experts explain topical data, analysis, issues, and trends to build your understanding of energy issues. Today in Energy articles are archived by publication date and tagged by topic, allowing users to find several articles on a particular fuel or energy concept. You can subscribe to our RSS feed or email version so Today in Energy comes to you every weekday.
USITC Commission Publications The following USITC Commission publications are available online. Publications can be searched by keyword, by publication number, by title, by date, by subject, and by investigation or study type. Each column may be sorted by clicking on the column name below.
The World Bank: Business Opportunities The World Bank Group advertises competitive business opportunities for goods, services, and consulting services. To express interest in these business opportunities, please follow the instructions in the notice. All firms and individuals are encouraged to review the information provided on this website before they submit a proposal in order to ensure that they will be eligible to register and become approved World Bank Group vendors.
The World Bank: Global Financial Development Database The Global Financial Development Database is an extensive dataset of financial system characteristics for 214 economies. It contains annual data, starting from 1960. It has been last updated in November 2021 and contains data through 2020 for 106 indicators, capturing various aspects of financial institutions and markets. Please, be advised that the latest release presents changes in the methodology to compute some of the indicators, which have been properly identified in the tab definition and sources.
World Bank Publications: Global Economic Prospects The Global Economic Prospects (GEP) is the World Bank’s semi-annual flagship publication on the state of the world economy. In a nutshell, the outlook for the global economy has darkened, amid slowing activity and heightened downside risks. In addition to discussing global and regional prospects, this edition includes several pieces on topical issues facing the emerging markets and developing economies...
The World Factbook The World Factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
World Investment Report (UNCTAD) World Investment Report (annual) covers trends and analysis in foreign direct investment
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