IBIS World

IBIS World

This guide will introduce you to IBIS World and show how to get reports on Industry Market Research, Industry Risk Ratings and analysis of hundreds of industries.

You can print or download this IBIS World helpsheet PDF [900 KB - not accessible].

Help with IBIS World

IBIS World provides:

· Industry Market Research for the UK, Ireland, and general global reports.

· Industry Risk Ratings.

· Analysis of hundreds of industries including risk scores & revenue forecasts. 

You can search IBIS World in any West Sussex Library and view the reports online on West Sussex Library PCs.

If you would like a copy of an IBIS report, please complete a Contact the Library Service form with the details of the report you require.

If you are unable to visit, contact our Ask a Librarian service with details of the information you require and request a search.

How to use IBIS World

Log onto one of the library computers or type in the library web address https://arena.westsussex.gov.uk/. When the home page appears scroll down and click on the eLibrary tile.

Screenshot image of the West Sussex Libraries website homepage.

This screen appears. Scroll down and click on eInformation resources.

Screenshot image of the West Sussex Libraries eLibrary page.

Scroll down and click on IBIS World.

The IBIS World homepage will be displayed.

You can then search for a report topic or subject by typing keywords into the Start Your Search Here box in the centre of the screen and pressing the orange Search tab.

Screenshot image of the IBIS World homepage and search box option.

A search will produce a list of Search Results.

You can narrow the list down by selecting the specific Region or Content Type boxes on the left-hand side of the screen.

Click on a report title to view an IBIS World report.

Screenshot image of the IBIS World search results for search terms 'iron steel'.

The report will be displayed on screen for you to view.

You can view specific sections of the report by clicking on the navigation options list on the left-hand side of the screen. You can also scroll up and down the report by using the scroll bar on the right-hand side of the screen.

Example of a IBIS World report shown on IBIS World.

At the top left of the IBIS World homepage are options to locate industry reports on the UK Standard Industrial Classification (UK SIC). You can also view UK Brexit Impact Statements and UK Business Environment Profiles for industry sectors.

Screenshot of Industry Research option UK links located by clicking on that named tab at the top of the IBIS World webpage.

At the top left of the IBIS World homepage are options to locate industry reports on the Republic of Ireland by NACE (Nomenclature of Economic Activities) code.

Screenshot of Industry Research option Ireland links located by clicking on that named tab at the top of the IBIS World webpage.

At the top left of the IBIS World homepage are options to locate general global industry reports for industry sectors worldwide.

Screenshot of Industry Research option Global links located by clicking on that named tab at the top of the IBIS World webpage.

How to obtain a copy of an IBIS World report

You can search IBIS and view the reports on PCs at Crawley Library only.

If you are unable to visit, contact our www.westsussex.gov.uk/askalibrarian service with details of the information you require and request a search of IBIS World.

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