Market Share & Size

Published: January 25, 2023
Updated: February 15, 2023

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.

  • Global cross-border B2C E-commerce market to reach $7,938.2 billion by 2031: Allied market research: Greater advantage to seller and buyer and advantage in increasing sales and revenue for e-commerce websites have boosted the growth of the global cross-border B2C e-commerce market. the pandemic had a negative impact on the market as international trade came to standstill. however, market across europe is projected to portray the fastest CAGR of 28.9% during the forecast period. (2022, Nov 12). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Toneguzzi, M. (2022). Retail has changed forever in canada as consumers shift online following pandemic [google report]. Retail Insider. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Approximately 80% of consumers would pay with points online or in-store if given the option, according to new research from the wise marketer. (2022, Nov 17). Business Wire. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Wholesale sector - quarterly update 11/22/2021. (2021). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Business-to-business E-commerce market value predicted to reach US$ 26.4 trillion by 2028 covering COVID-19 impact: Acumen research and consulting: Acumen research and consulting, a global provider of market research studies, in a recently published report titled “Business-to-business E-commerce market by deployment type, by application, by end-user and by geography- global industry analysis, market size, opportunities and forecast 2021 - 2028”. (2021, Jul 21). NASDAQ OMX's News Release Distribution Channel. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Beer, wine & distilled spirits wholesalers - quarterly update 2/28/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Food wholesalers - quarterly update 5/23/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Electrical products wholesalers - quarterly update 3/14/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Office supply & paper wholesalers - quarterly update 2/21/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection Retrieved.
  • Industrial equipment wholesalers - quarterly update 6/13/2022. (2022). Fort Mill, South Carolina: Mergent. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection Retrieved.
  • Snyder, D. V., Maslow, S. A., & Dadush, S. (2022). Balancing buyer and supplier responsibilities. The Business Lawyer, 77(1), 115-154. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Jachman, M. (2022). TOP 30 HVACR DISTRIBUTORS OF 2022. Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News, 276(2), 26-26,30. Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.
  • Pacific life recognizes wholesalers for contributions to the industry. (2022, Jul 15). Business Wire Retrieved from ABI/INFORM Collection.

 

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.

  • BCC Research. (2022, September). Ecommerce & Other Non-Store Retailers Market Global Briefing 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact (Report Code MKB028I). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Center database.
  • BCC Research. (2022, May). Ecommerce & Other Non-Store Retailers Market Global Briefing 2022 (Report Code MKB028H). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Center database.
  • BCC Research. (2021, December). Ecommerce & Other Non-Store Retailers Global Market Competitor Briefing 2021 (Report Code MKB028G). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Center database.
  • BCC Research. (2020, January). Big Data in E-commerce: Global Markets (Report Code CON005A). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Center database.
  • BCC Research. (2022, May). Wholesale Global Market Briefing 2022 (Report Code MKB032H). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Center database.
  • BCC Research. (2022, May). Retail And Wholesale Market Global Briefing 2022 (Report Code MKB029H). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Center database.
  • BCC Research. (2022, May). Non-Durable Goods Wholesalers Market Global Briefing 2022 (Report Code MKB504B). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Center database.
  • BCC Research. (2021, December). Wholesale Global Market Competitor Briefing 2021 (Report Code MKB032G). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Center database.
  • BCC Research. (2020, June). Wholesale Market Global Briefing 2020: Covid 19 Impact and Recovery (Report Code MKB032E). BCC Research. Retrieved from BCC Research Center database.

 

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.

  • Shaw, N., Eschenbrenner, B., & Baier, D. (2022). Online shopping continuance after COVID-19: A comparison of Canada, Germany and the United States. Journal of Retailing & Consumer Services, 69, N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2022.103100
  • Acosta, G. (2022). LOBLAW TRANSFORMS ITSELF AGAIN: Canada’s largest grocery retailer is driving growth with investments in e-commerce, health care and sustainability. Progressive Grocer, 101(7), 28–35.
  • Next steps for wholesale industry leaders. (2022). Capacity Magazine, N.PAG.
  • Davis, B. (2022). U.S. AutoForce shakes up wholesale industry: Company’s acquisitions highlight changes happening in tire distribution world. Tire Business, 39(23), 13.
  • Burkitt-Gray, A. (2022). Helm takes the helm at wholesale industry leaders’ forum. Capacity Magazine, N.PAG.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42311): Automobile & Other Vehicles Wholesale. (2022). United States Automobile & Other Vehicles Wholesale Industry Report, 1–196.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42481): Beer & Ale Wholesale Industry. (2022). United States Beer & Ale Wholesale Industry Report, 1–196.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42343): Computer & Equipment Wholesale Industry. (2022). United States Computer & Equipment Wholesale Industry Report, 1–196.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42441): General-Line Grocery Wholesale Industry. (2022). United States General-Line Grocery Wholesale Industry Report, 1–196.
  • Barnes Reports: (NAICS 42342): Office Equipment Wholesales Industry. (2022). United States Office Equipment Wholesales Industry Report, 1–196.
  • Altstedter, A. (2021). Warehouse Space Seen Running Out in Canada by the End of 2021. Bloomberg.Com, N.PAG.
  • Altstedter, A. (2021). E-Commerce Explosion to Fuel Warehouse Building Boom in Canada. Bloomberg.Com, N.PAG.

 

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.

  • Briggs, P. (2022, July 29). Canada Ecommerce Forecast 2022: Retail Will Hit Multiple Milestones, Despite Economic Uncertainty. Retrieved from eMarketer database.
  • eMarketer. (2022, January). Cross-Border Retail Ecommerce, Canada. Retrieved from eMarketer database.
  • eMarketer. (2022, June). Top 15 US Retail Ecommerce Sales, by Company. Retrieved from eMarketer database.
  • Stambor, Z. (2022, May 20). Private labels help retailers like BJ’s Wholesale Club appeal to value-oriented shoppers. Retrieved from eMarketer database.
  • Wolff, R. (2022, May 12). As Nike pulls away from wholesale, sports apparel brands sense an opportunity. Retrieved from eMarketer database.
  • Stambor, Z. (2022, February 28). Shifting strategies: Large brands move toward D2C, while digital natives pivot to wholesale. 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. (2022, September). E-Commerce & Online Auctions in the US: US Industry (NAICS) Report 45411A/Retail Trade. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • Gonzales. E. (2022, September). E-Commerce & Online Auctions in Canada: Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 45411CA/Retail Trade in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • (2022, May). E-Commerce Sales: US Business Environment Profiles Report F318. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • Diment, D. (2021, August). Wholesale Trade in the US: US Industry (NAICS) Report 42/Wholesale Trade. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • Diment, D. (2022, July). Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US: US Industry (NAICS) Report 42512/Wholesale Trade. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • Buchko, M. (2022, May). Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in Canada: Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41723CA/Wholesale Trade in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • Buchko, M. (2022, January). Fruit and Vegetable Wholesaling in Canada: Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41315CA/Wholesale Trade in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • Kanda, S. (2022, January). Frozen Food Wholesaling in Canada: Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41319CA/Wholesale Trade in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • Kanda, S. (2022, August). Fish and Seafood Wholesaling in Canada: Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41314CA/Wholesale Trade in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • Gonzales, E. (2022, August). Computer and Packaged Software Wholesaling in Canada: Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41731CA/Wholesale Trade in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • Kanda, S. (2022, October). Warehouse Clubs & Supercentres in Canada:  Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 45291CA/Wholesale Trade in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld.
  • Buchko, M. (2022, August). Construction and Forestry Equipment Wholesaling in Canada: Canada Industry (NAICS) Report 41721CA/Wholesale Trade in Canada. Retrieved from IBISWorld.

 

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. (2022, August). E-Commerce: United States. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com database.
  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2019, April). E-Commerce: Canada. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com database.
  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2019, March). Global E-Commerce. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com database.
  • Freedonia Focus Reports. (2021, August). Industrial Supplies Wholesale: United States. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com database.
  • Packaged Facts. (2020, February). U.S. Pet Market Focus: Mass Market Channel Shoppers. Retrieved from Marketresearch.com 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. 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.