For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
Chemical Manufacturing - Agricultural
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and
developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry
forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:
International Fertilizer Industry Association
Statistics / Publications
http://www.fertilizer.org Select "Statistics"
or "Publications"
Fertilizer industry statistics and publications. Some information free online.
The Fertilizer Institute
Statistics / Publications
http://www.tfi.org Select "Statistics" or "Publications"
Fertilizer industry statistics and publications. Some information free online.
Moody's Economy.com Précis Industry Forecasts
Chemicals
http://www.economy.com/home/products/products.asp?pid=7-00000-00
Each report provides an extensive analysis of current and anticipated trends, including
macro and industry drivers, pricing, operating expenses, profitability, opportunity and
risk factors, and the long-term outlook. Also included are four charts highlighting important
trends and a detailed five-year forecast covering over 40 financial and economic indicators.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Chemicals Manufacturing, Except Drugs
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information.
Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Moody's,
Standard & Poor's, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources which cover a wide variety of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
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Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios
The
Fertilizer Institute
Production Costs Financial Package
http://www.tfi.org Select "Publications"
Covers financial conditions and production costs in the fertilizer industry in two detailed
reports.
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms,
small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics,
RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering a wide range of industries, see
Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
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Compensation and Salary Surveys
Bureau
of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Chemicals Manufacturing, Except Drugs
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from
Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources covering a wide variety of industries, see
Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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Business Valuation Resources
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and Merger
& Acquisition Transaction Data.
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