Ask HN: Where can I find a database of industries/markets by size/opportunity?

7 pointss_r_n5y ago2 comments

Something that I really wish I had was a database with all of the industries that exist, the markets within them, and the size of those markets and how much they are expected to grow. This is a tool that would really help me decide what to work on next. I don't know the first place to look to get data like this. Does anyone know of such a database?

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kitrose5y ago

These databases are typically set up as businesses with pay per report or subscription access.

I've used them in corporate strategy work in the past. IBIS is one example [1].

Frankly, you get a general overview of a market but it is usually underwhelming on the sort of details that would help you decide on specific areas of focus.

[1] https://www.ibisworld.com/

s_r_nOP5y ago

Thanks! The $1,095 price tag is pretty steep. It's a lot of money to part with for some data that I'm not sure I'll find valuable. I'll look into doing a free trial with them though.

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