Overview
We’re making the following changes to certain Global Industry Report titles:
Report title changes
These changes will be introduced in phases as part of an ongoing initiative to keep our report titles relevant and up-to-date and to make it easier to identify the right report across our collections.
This article will be updated regularly, and affected reports will be flagged on the platform ahead of each change.
Learn about changes to US Industry Report Titles.
Why is IBISWorld making these changes?
We’re updating reports across collections, starting with the US and Canada, to streamline your research experience and make reports easier to find.
We’re updating select Global Industry Report titles to:
Standardize report naming conventions
Ensure consistency across collections
Improve clarity and discoverability on our platform
When will these changes be made?
The first update is scheduled for February 19, 2026. We’ll continue updating this article as additional changes are scheduled and implemented.
What changes is IBISWorld making?
These changes will be reflected in all corresponding Industry data tools like the Industry Wizard.
Report title changes
View the full list of report title changes in this spreadsheet.
Old Report Title | New Report Title | Reason for change | Change date |
Global Sugar Manufacturing | Global Sugar Production | Alignment with industry activity. | Feb 19, 2026 |
Global Beer Manufacturing | Global Beer Production | Alignment with industry activity. | Feb 19, 2026
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Global Spirits Manufacturing | Global Spirit Production | Alignment with internal style and industry activity. | Feb 19, 2026
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Global Wine Manufacturing | Global Wine Production | Alignment with industry activity. | Feb 19, 2026
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Global Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals Manufacturing | Global Fertilizer & Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | Alignment with internal style. | Feb 19, 2026
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Global Pharmaceuticals & Medicine Manufacturing | Global Pharmaceutical & Medicine Manufacturing | Alignment with internal style. | Feb 19, 2026
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Global Cosmetics Manufacturing | Global Cosmetic Manufacturing | Alignment with internal style. | Feb 19, 2026
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Global Car & Automobile Manufacturing | Global Automobile & Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | Alignment with industry activity. | Feb 19, 2026
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Global Music Production and Distribution | Global Music Production & Distribution | For consistency across collections. | Feb 19, 2026
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FAQs
Will the data or content inside the reports change?
No, the data and content will not change for reports with updated titles, codes or collection changes.
Will these changes affect any other products?
Yes. Changes to an industry report will also impact Industry data tools such as the Industry Wizard.
For any additional questions about the report title changes, please reach out to your Client Relationship Manager. If you’re not an IBISWorld member, please contact us to learn more about our membership options.