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NAICS
http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) classifies industries and products using a numerical code. At the product level, this is usually 6 digits. For example, the NAICS for soft drinks is 312111.
NAPCS
http://www.census.gov/eos/www/napcs/napcs.htm
The North American Product Classification System is a numerical demand-oriented product classification system. Currently there are 71 developed product lists.
HTSA
http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/bychapter/index.htm
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States provides statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States.
Career Guide to Industries
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/
Reports on occupations in different industries, including training and advancement in the industry, earnings, expected job prospects, and working conditions.
Export.gov Industry Information
http://www.export.gov/industry/index.asp
Current industry information and trade leads to help U.S. businesses market and export goods and services abroad.
Industries at a Glance
http://www.bls.gov/iag/
A site from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that provides data and information on 100 industries.
IRS Industries & Professions Page
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/index.html
Provides trends & statistics, tax tips, and more valuable information on particular industries.
2007 Economic Census
http://www.census.gov/econ/census07/
Data collected every 5 years by the U.S. Census Bureau. The economic census provides "a detailed portrait of the Nation's economy" that includes data on the number of establishments in each industry within specific geographic locations, total employees, payroll, and more.
Bizstats.com
http://bizstats.com
One of the best free sites for obtaining industry ratios and income-expense statements for corporations, S-corps, and sole proprietorships. Also provides a tool to input a sales figure, business type, and industry and then obtain a profit and loss statement showing industry average breakdowns and target dollar levels.
County Business Patterns
http://censtats.census.gov/cbpnaic/cbpnaic.shtml
Search by zip code, county, or metro area to locate the number of establishments and the number of employees and total payroll per establishment. Provides a snapshot of business activity on the local level.
Current Industrial Reports
http://www.census.gov/manufacturing/cir/index.html
Provides quantity produced and value of shipments (in thousands of dollars) for various products.
Industrial R&D
http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/pubseri.cfm?TopID=2&SubID=5&SeriID=26
Published by the National Science Foundation, this series reports on trends in research & development performed by industry.
Industry Quick Reports
http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/QuickReportsServlet?ds_name=EC0200A1
Summary data from the 2002 Economic Census on industries arranged by geography, industry description, and product.
The 2010 Statistical Abstract of the United States
http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
The leading government compendium summary of statistics. The publication includes easy to find data charts on various topics related to industrial activity in the United States.
