Market Share & Size

Published: September 12, 2022
Updated: September 12, 2022

Market Share & Size

Both market size and market share held by competitors are key factors when assessing the competitive environment. Keep in mind that there is no single source of market size and market share data. Market information is usually pieced together from various sources and is not often readily available for niche or emerging industries. One strategy is to combine a competitor's name or a comparable, established industry with the term market share in article databases or read market research reports. You will need to identify and describe your market – who your customers are and what the demand is for your products and services.

 

UBC Library Business Databases

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you may have access to business databases through the David Lam Management Research Library and Canaccord Learning Commons through the links below.

Full Listing By Title or Full Listing By Subject

There are two different ways to identify databases: Use "by title" if you already know the name; otherwise you can search the list "by subject" to find starting places for undertaking market research, finding articles or researching companies. To learn more about how you can access library resources if you are a community user or temporary visitor, check out the UBC Library Community Users & Visitors Guide. Community users and temporary visitors may have additional access restrictions to specific databases because of license agreements.

 

Library Resources

Access to the following sources may be available through your local public or academic library. For information on how to obtain a library card, and for additional information on using libraries in BC, please visit our Getting Access to Library Resources page.

 

ABI/INFORM Collection

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Created by ProQuest this database contains full-text articles from over 1,000 business magazines and journals that track business conditions, trends, management techniques, corporate strategies, and industry-specific topics.

  • (2022, Jun 21). Global electric bikes market generated around USD 45 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of ~8% during 2022–2030; market to grow on account of growing awareness regarding flexible and eco-friendly mode of transportation. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • (2022, Jun 21). E-bike market - 55% of growth to originate from Europe|Driven by rising popularity of connected E-bikes| 17000+ Technavio Reports. PR Newswire. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • (2022, May 27). Bicycle market size to grow by USD 20.70 bn at a CAGR of 6.75%| software segment is expected to witness lucrative growth | technavio. PR Newswire. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • (2022, Jun 16). Global cargo bike market size to hit USD 3.8 billion by 2030 | increasing investments in product innovations in the electric cargo bike to bolster growth: The brainy insights: The rising awareness about the benefits of cargo bikes will contribute significantly to their growing adoption and drive the growth of the global cargo bike market. NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection. 
  • Global electric bikes market to reach $34.7 billion by 2026: Abstract: What`s new for 2022? -global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares. -market presence across multiple geographies - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial. (2022, Jun 14). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel Retrieved from ABI/INFORM database. 
  • (2022, Jun 09). Bicycle carbon frames market size to grow by 5935.37 thousand units | government initiatives promoting the adoption of bicycles will be a key trend | Technavio. PR Newswire. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection. 
  • (2022, Mar 18). BIKE.co seeks local bike shop partners across the united states: Premier online brand for local bike rentals, gear, apparel and service seeks partnerships from local bike shops across the United States. PR Newswire. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection. 

 

Business Source Ultimate

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource. Otherwise, contact your local library to see if they provide access.

Includes financial data, books, videos, company profiles, SWOT analyses, industry profiles, country reports, market research reports and case studies. Also includes information on industry trends, forecasts, outlooks, competitors, how to run a specific business and much more.

  • NAICS 336991): Motorcycle, Bicycle & Parts Mfg. (2022). United States Motorcycle & Bicycle & Parts Manufacturing Industry Report, 1–196. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate.
  • Moore, J., Cornelio, F., Gorrell, E., Martin, T., Fitzgerald, J., Bordewisch, D., Elam, J., Sayler, P., & Coburn, L. (2022). What’s selling? What’s profitable? How does this year to date compare to 2021 in terms of category sales and profitability? How do you expect sales and profits to evolve this year? Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, 31(6), 10. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate.
  • Frothingham, S. (2022). ViAir vies for the portable bike air compressor market. Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, 31(6), 17. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate.
  • Tolmé, P. (2022). The e-bike conversion market quietly revs up in the wake of the e-bike boom. Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, 31(6), 22. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate.
  • Yobbi, D. (2020). With bike repairs ratcheting up, mechanic schools are in demand: Some prepare for a career adjustment while others seek a skill upgrade. (cover story). Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, 29(10), 1–16. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate.
  • Keener, R. (2019). How many bike shops are there, anyway? Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, 28(4), 1–13. Retrieved from Business Source Ultimate. 

 

eMarketer

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource. Or, contact your local public or academic library for their access details.

Global market research and trend analysis database that focuses on Internet, e-business, online marketing, media, and emerging technologies.

  • Bourne, J. (2022, May 20). New gadget could help AVs share the road with cyclists. eMarketer. Retrieved from eMarketer database.

 

IBISWorld Industry Reports

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

IBISWorld research is an independent, professional publisher of high-quality market research reports. These reports analyze the underlying structure and external forces that drive an industry.

  • Thomas, B. (2021, October). Bicycle Dealership and Repair in the US / US INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 44122B / RETAIL TRADE. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Ristoff, J. (2021, April). Bicycle Manufacturing in the US. US SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY REPORT OD4357 / CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • McGrath, S. (2021, September). Motorcycle, Bike & Parts Manufacturing in Canada / CANADA INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 33699ACA / MANUFACTURING IN CANADA. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Egan, S. (2021, May). Motorcycle, Bike, and Parts Manufacturing in the US / US INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 33699A / MANUFACTURING. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Gonzales, E. (2021, October). Couriers and Local Delivery Services in Canada / CANADA INDUSTRY (NAICS) REPORT 49222CA / TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING IN CANADA. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
  • Thomas, B. (2022, April). Bike Rental in the US / US SPECIALIZED INDUSTRY REPORT OD6175 / CONSUMER GOODS AND SERVICES. IBISWorld. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.

 

Marketresearch.com/Freedonia Focus

How to access: Check your local public or academic library to see about access. If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

While you can search this website only some Canadian libraries provide full-text access to the market research reports on industries and demographics for North American industries. They can range from 50 to 400+ pages in length, and contain charts, tables, and graphs, and key facts. Marketresearch.com has varied industry coverage and includes US and international information.

  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2021, November). Bicycles: United States. Marketresearch.com Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.
  • Freedonia Focus Reports (2021, May). Plain Bearings: United States. Marketresearch.com Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.
  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2020, September). E-bikes: Europe. Marketresearch.com Academic. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com Academic database.

 

Mergent Online

How to access: If you are a UBC student, staff, faculty or in-person library visitor you can access this resource.

Provides access to US and international public company data. Enhanced features enable users to compare companies and export data into programs like Excel.