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.
- Canada food & drink report - Q1 2025. (2025). (). London: Fitch Solutions Group Limited. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/reports/canada-food-amp-drink-report-q1-2025/docview/3125952041/se-2
- Canada food & drink report - Q4 2024. (2024). (). London: Fitch Solutions Group Limited. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/reports/canada-food-amp-drink-report-q4-2024/docview/3098714034/se-2
- RTD coffee market size & share to surpass USD 26.0 billion by 2031, as a CAGR 8.4%: Transparency market research, inc.: Products with unique and exotic flavors will appeal to people seeking new experiences and will drive demand for the RTD coffee market. (2024, Mar 14). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/wire-feeds/rtd-coffee-market-size-amp-share-surpass-usd-26-0/docview/2956533418/se-2
- Functional coffee market growth CAGR 4% during 2023-2032 | xcellent insights. (2024, Jan 19). Financial Services Monitor Worldwide Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/wire-feeds/functional-coffee-market-growth-cagr-4-during/docview/2916347355/se-2
- Food service market projected to reach $5,194.60 bn by 2029 | with a CAGR of 10.76%. (2023, May 24). Financial Services Monitor Worldwide Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/wire-feeds/food-service-market-projected-reach-5-194-60-bn/docview/2817957428/se-2
- Americas food and drink insight - MARCH 2023. (2023). (). London: Fitch Solutions Group Limited. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/reports/americas-food-drink-insight-march-2023/docview/2785451178/se-2
- Foodservice coffee market to reach valuation of $554.02 billion by 2029 | foodservice coffee industry to rise at CAGR 4.0%. (2023, Feb 14). Financial Services Monitor Worldwide Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/wire-feeds/foodservice-coffee-market-reach-val…
- Global coffee shops market to reach $201.4 billion by 2027: 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 15). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/wire-feeds/global-coffee-shops-market-reach-201-4-billion/docview/2676559034/se-2
- Specialty coffee shops market size to grow by USD 64.82 billion | by type (independent coffee shops and chain coffee shops) and geography | barista coffee co. ltd., brew berrys hospitality pvt ltd., caffe nero group ltd., among others are some of the leading companies. (2022, Mar 02). PR Newswire Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/wire-feeds/specialty-coffee-shops-market-size-grow-usd-64-82/docview/2635101443/se-2
- The global market for coffee shops is projected to reach US$237.6 billion by 2025: Driven by the silent importance and role by them in our society. coffee is the second most popular beverage after water. not surprisingly coffee performs a very important social function and plays a vital role in building social relationships. (2020, Aug 19). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/wire-feeds/global-market-coffee-shops-is-proje…
BCC Research Centre
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.
Publishes 250 reports annually that are complete with market intelligence, five-year forecasts, statistical and analytical data, key players, market share, industry structure and dynamics, and technological shifts and trends.
- (2024, October). Global Market for Coffee Machines. BCC Research. Retrieved from https://academic-bccresearch-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/market-research/food-and-beverage/coffee-machine-market.html
- (2023, December). Global Decaffeinated Products Market. BCC Research. Retrieved from https://academic-bccresearch-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/market-resear….
- (2022, June). Functional Foods and Beverages: Global Markets. BCC Research. Retrieved from https://academic-bccresearch-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/market-research/food-and-beverage/functional-food-market.html
- (2022, August). Non Alcoholic Beverages: Global Markets. BCC Research. Retrieved from https://academic-bccresearch-com.eu1.proxy.openathens.net/market-resear…
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.
- Q1 2024 update: private equity deals in beverage in Canada. (2024). Aroq - Just-Drinks.Com (Global News), N.PAG.
- Euromonitor International Industry Profile: SECTOR CAPSULE: CAFÉS/BARS IN CANADA. (2024). Cafés/Bars in Canada, 1–3.
- Euromonitor International Industry Profile: SECTOR CAPSULE: CAFÉS/BARS IN THE US. (2024). Cafés/Bars in the US, 1–4.
- Nazmabadi, K., & Motameni, A. (2024). The chain coffee shop brand equity and the differences of the consumer segments’ responses to its dimensions based on their brand usage frequency. Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 27(5), 601–631. https://doi.org/10.1080/15378020.2022.2109373
- Kim, S.-H., Kim, M., & Holland, S. (2018). How Customer Personality Traits Influence Brand Loyalty in the Coffee Shop Industry: The Moderating Role of Business Types. International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, 19(3), 311–335. https://doi.org/10.1080/15256480.2017.1324340
- Ferreira, J. (2018). Fostering sustainable behaviour in retail: Looking beyond the coffee cup. Social Business, 8(1), 21–28. https://doi.org/10.1362/204440818X15208755029519
- Bjerken, L. (2018). Restaurants & Retail. Journal of Business (1075-6124), 33(3), 9.
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.
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.
- (2025, February). Coffee & Snack Shops in Canada. 72221BCA. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
- (2024, December). Bakery Cafes in the US. OD4319. Retrieved from IBISWorld database.
- (2024, October). World Price of Coffee. A5117. 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. (2024, June). Coffee: United States. Retrieved from MarketResearch.com Academic database.
- Freedonia Focus Reports. (2023, June). Coffee: United States. Retrieved from MarketResearch.com Academic database.
- Freedonia Focus Reports. (2022, July). Beverage Retail: United States. Retrieved from MarketResearch.com Academic database.
- Freedonia Focus Reports. (2020, June). Restaurants & Foodservice: Canada. Retrieved from MarketResearch.com Academic database.
Mergent Market Access
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. This database also contains data on companies that were acquired, went bankrupt, liquidated or merged out of existence from 1995 forward. Users can compare companies and export data into programs like Excel.