Industrial Markets

Understand industrial markets and B2B industries with trusted data and analysis. Track production, supply chains and cost structures to identify growth opportunities, assess market potential and make confident decisions across global industrial markets.

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Insight to navigate complex business‑to‑business markets

Businesses operating in the industrial market rely on our data to understand how business‑to‑business markets are structured, how they perform and where growth opportunities exist. Our research provides a comprehensive view of the market, combining production data, demand patterns and industry supply chain analysis across global b2b industries.

 

Use our industry insights and global intelligence to evaluate market potential, assess industry cost structures and understand how value flows through industries. With comparable data across countries and sectors, you can prioritise investment, benchmark performance and make informed strategic decisions in a complex industrial landscape.

Prioritise market entry with confidence

Assess the size and potential of industrial markets and B2B industries to identify where to invest. Compare production, demand and growth across markets to prioritise expansion where conditions support long‑term success.

Understand cost structures

Analyse how costs and margins evolve across industrial markets. Evaluate industry cost structures, pricing pressures and competitive intensity to identify where profitability holds and where efficiency or pricing strategies are needed.

Strengthen supply chain resilience

Map supply chains across industries to understand dependencies between buyers and suppliers. Identify risks, trade flow exposure and alternative sourcing opportunities to build more resilient and adaptable supply strategies.

Our coverage

Our research data is comporable across 90 countries, plus we create modelled data where we don't research in-country.

 

  • Historic data and forecasts
  • Annual and quarterly updates
  • Size and potential of B2B industries
  • Cost structure and fast-growing cost categories
  • The structure of an industry's supply chian
  • The number of companies operating in an industry

Actionable insights

Use our thought-provoking insights to understand the key drivers influencing industry growth.

 

  • Industry analysis and opinions
  • Global company profiles​
  • Industry analysis and opinions
  • Country reports
  • Company profiles

Who uses it

Our data analytics and insights support a wide range of functions across your organisation. You have a single source of truth when making your strategic decisions.

 

  • Strategy: Strategy planning; Consumer insights; M&A
  • Marketing: Category teams; Brand teams; Channel development
  • Commercial: Country managers; Business development; Sales teams; Revenue management
  • Research and development: Product development; Innovation
  • Corporate: Investor relations; Annual reports; IPOs

Solutions to help you understand industry trends and drivers

We partner with you to provide the right subscription database, custom research or report to support your decisions.

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Custom Research

Our consulting team specialises in deep exploration of your markets. Whether you are looking for more in-depth analysis of existing data, or to commission original new research we can help guide you on your pathway to growth.

Report Store

Our market research reports are your first step to understanding a category or market. Choose from tens of thousands of reports published annually. Reports are available to download immediately, an ideal solution if you need to understand key market drivers quickly.

 

Our research answers your biggest questions

  • Which industrial markets and B2B industries offer the strongest growth and investment potential?
  • How are cost structures, margins and pricing pressures evolving across industries?
  • Where are the key supply chain dependencies, risks and alternative sourcing opportunities?
  • How can you benchmark performance and validate strategy using trusted industry insights and data analytics?

 

What you can expect:

  • An expert will reach out to schedule a demo and gain a deeper understanding of your business needs
  • Experience a personalised walkthrough of the platform
  • We’ll follow up with a tailored solution and clear next steps

Explore our industrial markets insights

Energy Shock Exposes Asia's Structural Vulnerability

The global energy price shock and supply disruptions amid the US/Israel-Iran war expose Asia’s dependence on Middle Eastern energy, concentrated trade corridors, and highly price-sensitive consumer demand. The immediate disruption is already affecting economies, companies and consumers across the region, but the bigger implication is more structural: energy security, supply chain optionality, and value-driven demand are becoming more central to business strategy in a more volatile operating environment.

New Tariffs, New Uncertainty, and New Business Strategies

The US Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on 20 February 2026 found that President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs was unlawful. Far from reducing trade policy volatility, the Court’s decision – and the White House’s immediate pivot to alternative tariff tools – have increased uncertainty for trading partners, companies and consumers. Understanding the implications of this shift and its consequences is crucial for stakeholders to adapt strategically and make informed decisions.
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