Thousands of industries.
Global coverage.
One session.
A data querying tool that cuts weeks of research down to a single afternoon.
What is Atlas?
Atlas is IBISWorld's cross-industry, cross-country data analysis tool. Where a single report gives you a deep-dive into one industry in one country, Atlas lets you query hundreds of industries across dozens of countries in a single session. A consistent methodology across markets means every comparison holds up.
Everything you need to work at scale
Atlas brings together the data, coverage and workflow tools your team needs in one place.
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Industry data
Sort IBISWorld’s entire database, including industry performance, products and markets, competitive forces, macroeconomic factors, financial benchmarks, risk scores and more.
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Global coverage
IBISWorld maintains consistent taxonomy across industries in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific including Japan, South Korea, China, India, and Southeast Asia. US subscribers also have access to state-level industry data.
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Company data
Access profiles on over 800,000 companies globally, layered directly onto your industry analysis. See who dominates each sector, assess market concentration and qualify targets without switching sources
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API and integrations
For teams running recurring analyses with Atlas, IBISWorld data can be delivered automatically into your workflows via direct API access or third-party integrations, eliminating the manual extraction step.
Unlock full visibility across your entire portfolio
Run queries for multiple industries and multiple countries simultaneously.
- Market entry: Screen for market opportunities in your target geographies
- Transfer pricing: Build transfer pricing documentation across every jurisdiction in scope without reconciling sources
- Portfolio management: Benchmark operating margins and cost structures across every industry in a diversified portfolio
Surface risks for every industry you cover
Query multiple industries across a small set of countries.
- Credit risk: Stress test every industry in your lending book before your next risk committee meeting
- Underwriting: Identify which industries in your underwriting portfolio are showing early signs of deterioration
- Regulatory: Build a risk-based targeting framework across every industry under your jurisdiction
Get a global view of any industry
Explore a single industry’s performance across a range of geographies.
- Investment banking: Compare acquisition targets across multiple countries using the same industry benchmarks
- Strategy: Build a pitch-ready market attractiveness matrix
- Supply chain: Map supply chain risk across every country your key suppliers operate in
What our clients say
More than 6,000 businesses use IBISWorld to shape local and global economies
IBISWorld delivers the crisp business knowledge we need to drive our business. Whether it be serving up our major clients, winning new business or educating people on industry issues, IBISWorld brings real value.
IBISWorld gives us a basis for making strategic decisions on our prospecting list. It allows us to say 'yes, this is a good industry to target' and more importantly, 'this is why you should.'
A valuable resource in helping us understand current market trends in various client environments.
When you’re able to speak to clients and be knowledgeable about what they do and the state that they operate in, they’re going to trust you a lot more.
FAQs
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What is Atlas and what can I use it for?
Atlas is IBISWorld's cross-industry, cross-country data querying tool. It lets teams query hundreds of industry classifications across dozens of countries in a single session, with one consistent IBISWorld methodology throughout. Common use cases include portfolio analysis, cross-border benchmarking, transfer pricing, credit risk assessment, and market entry screening.
What kind of data can I access through Atlas?
Atlas provides access to IBISWorld's structured industry data including revenue trends, operating margins, cost structures, financial ratios, competitive concentration, and IBISWorld risk scores. Company-level data covering over 200,000 companies globally is also available, including market share, revenue estimates, and geographic footprint.
Which countries and regions does Atlas cover?
Atlas covers IBISWorld's full global market footprint including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and major European economies. Coverage now also includes Japan, South Korea, China, India, and Southeast Asia, all within the same consistent IBISWorld taxonomy.
How is Atlas different from a standard IBISWorld industry report?
A standard IBISWorld report provides depth on one industry in one country. Atlas is built for scale — querying hundreds of industries across dozens of countries simultaneously, with comparable data across all of them.
How frequently is the data in Atlas updated?
Atlas data is updated in line with IBISWorld's industry report refresh cycle, ensuring teams always have access to current revenue forecasts, financial benchmarks, and risk scores as market conditions evolve.
Can I export data from Atlas into my existing workflows?
Yes. Atlas produces structured outputs in Excel and CSV formats for use in existing models and reports. For recurring analyses, IBISWorld also offers direct API access and platform integrations so data is delivered automatically on whatever schedule your team needs.