Industry Research Reports
Commercial Fishing
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year growth forecasts, with special focus
on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their
performance. Report sections include:
Sample report is available free online.
National Marine Fisheries Service
Information resources available from this organization include:
Fisheries of the United States
http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/commercial-fisheries
Annual report provides a comprehensive statistical analysis of the commercial fishing industry,
with topics covered including landings, prices, processed products, foreign trade, supply, per
capita consumption, and consumer expenditures. Current and prior editions can be viewed free online.
Fisheries Economics of the U.S.
http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st5/publication/index.html
Annual report analyzes commercial fishing landings, revenue, and price trends over a ten-year
period on a national and regional basis, and also includes information on the economic impact
of commercial fishing activities in terms of employment, sales, and value-added impacts. Publication
can be viewed free online.
Commercial Fishing
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
business trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year growth forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
Sample report is available free online.
Diversified Business Communications
National Fisherman Magazine
http://www.nationalfisherman.com/
Trade publication features news and information for the commercial fishing industry, with topics covered
including legislative and regulatory issues, new products and technology, market reports, and more.
Current and prior issues can be viewed free online.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Commercial Fishing Industry - A Global Outlook
http://www.strategyr.com/ Search for "fishing"
Comprehensive report provides in-depth analysis of the commercial fishing industry in the U.S. and
other countries, with topics covered including industry and product overview; consumption and supply;
market trends and issues; and labeling and regulatory issues. Table of contents can be viewed free
online with registration.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Fishers and Related Fishing Workers
http://www.bls.gov/fishers-and-related-fishing-workers.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Industry Financial Ratios
Fishing / Finfish / Shellfish / Other Marine Fishing
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "1141"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for commercial fishing
operations. Reports are available by sales size range and in sole proprietor and business start up
versions. Sample financial statement reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed
free online.
RMA Annual Statement Studies
Finfish / Shellfish Fishing
http://www.rmahq.org/
Search for "114111" and "114112"
Annual financial statement analysis includes common-size income statements and balance sheets and
key financial ratios for commercial fishing operations. Report includes five years of historical data
with the most recent year's data broken out by sales and assets size range. Sample report can be viewed
free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Fishers and Related Fishing Workers
http://www.bls.gov/fishers-and-related-fishing-workers.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Related Industries:
Fish and Seafood Aquaculture
Fish and Seafood Markets
Fish and Seafood Processing
Food Distributors and Wholesalers
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