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Identify Your Industry
Identify Your Industry
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal agencies in Canada, Mexico and the United States to classify businesses based on their type of economic activity. NAICS codes are self-assigned by businesses.
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Selecting your primary NAICS code is an important step in business planning. It is often required for taxes and accessing government incentives, and it is very useful for finding information in your industry research.
What is my NAICS code?
- IBISWorld NAICS Tools
Use IBISWorld to learn about NAICS and determine your business's code
- NAICS Search
Search for an industry using a keyword or 2-6 digit code.
Best Bets for Industry Research
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Use IBISWorld to find extensive, timely reports about specific industries. For the best results, search with a NAICS code. - Mintel Academic Access This link opens in a new window
Analyzes market drivers, sizes & trends, market segmentation, attitudes & purchasing habits for selected consumer industries in the US and UK. Use the Category dropdown menu to select and browse reports on specific industries. - NetAdvantage This link opens in a new window
Provides comprehensive industry profiles with key trends and external force analysis. Open the Industry Surveys page and select an industry from the dropdown menu. - Statista This link opens in a new window
Providing statistical data for over 170 industries in 50 countries.
Industry Financial Ratios & Benchmarking
Compare a company's financial ratios with the industry ratios and/or company ratios available in these databases.
- Bizminer This link opens in a new window
Startup and small business statistics, such as annual sales and market share, failure rates, & entrepreneurial activity rates. For best results, search with a NAICS code. - IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowProvides in-depth industry analysis for over 700 U.S. industries in all major U.S. industry sectors. For best results, search with a NAICS code. Find financial information in the Key Statistics section of an industry report.
- NetAdvantage This link opens in a new windowOn the Industry Surveys page, select an industry from the dropdown menu. Find financial information in the Comparative Company Analysis section of an Industry Survey report.
