Government Sources

    
The US Federal Government is considered the largest source of market information.  Their data is collected from their own surveys and incorporated with that of trade associations.  While their information is unique, it can often take 1-3 years to collate.
  
Web Sources
    
Edgar Online / SEC Provides 10K (annual) financial reports, 10Q (quarterly) financial reports, and other reports.
EuroTrade Online Offers detailed and timely trade data straight from the European Commission's Commerce database.
FirstGov The only official U.S. Government portal to millions of pages of government information, services, and online transactions.
Industry Sector Data Incorporates tables and date from the most recent Census of Manufactures.
International Trade Administration Includes links in broad categories of market research, industry data, trade information, more.
Stat-USA Includes vital economic, business, and international trade information produced by the U.S. Government, such as economic indicators, manufacturing and industry statistics, international market research, more. 
USA Trade Online Contains the most current US Merchandise Trade data available.  (Fees required)

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