Subject Guide
Industry Classification Codes
Find out how a specific NAICS or SIC code is defined or what code is used for what industry. Use the browse feature to see how a code is defined. Use the search feature to see what code is used for an industry.
- Standard Industrial Classification Manual OnlineLook up the definition of an SIC using a number, find an SIC using keywords, or use SIC Manual link to drill down to a SIC code.
- North American Industry Classification System Manual OnlineLook up the definition of a NAICS code, find a NAICS code using keywords, or drill down to an NAICS code using the 2017 NAICS link in the left column under Reference Files.
- Data Axle Reference Solutions This link opens in a new windowClick on the link above and select U.S. Businesses, then Advanced Search. Put a check in the Keyword/SIC/NAICS box under Business Type in the left column. A box will appear to the right called Keyword/SIC/NAICS. Select Search All NAICS and enters a keyword or two describing your company and then click on the blue Show 2-6 Digit Codes button. Related NAICS Codes will show up in the box below it. For more information about the codes look them up on the NAICS site linked in this box.
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new windowClick on Find a Company below the search box and then click on Create a Company List in the column. A form will appear, in the middle of the top section you will a NAICS look-up link. Enter a keyword or two in the search box and press the red Find button. If nothing is returned give it another or use the NAICS outline on the results list to drill down to an appropriate code.
Industry Information
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowBusiness Source Complete contains industry reports. Enter the name of an industry in the search box and look for Industry Profiles under Source Types in the left column of a results list.
- Standard and Poor's Net Advantage This link opens in a new windowStandard & Poor's Industry Surveys cover issues, trends, and outlooks for more than 50 industries. Click on Markets and select Industry Surveys under Market Research. Then sort by title by clicking on Headline and look for a survey that look's useful. Alternatively, use the main search box to look up a company in the industry you would like to research. Look for the Industry Survey link under My Links in the left column and click on the headline on the results list.
- Small Business Reference Center This link opens in a new windowTo access articles and industry information, click on the Industry Information by Small Business Type link in the Browse by Category box and select an industry.
Tip: Trade organizations and trade publications may also have Industry Information. Trade publications can be found in Business Source Complete. You can identify and locate trade organization websites using Google or Bing.
Market Share
- Gale Directory Library This link opens in a new windowClick on the link above and then scroll down below the search box and select Market Share Reporter, you can then Search Within Series search box in the upper right corner.