Search is the main way to find the answers you're looking for in the IBISWorld database. Type a question or keyword into the search bar on the home page to get started.

You can find industries, ask general industry-focused questions, compare industries and summarise trends. For example: "risk comparison domestic vs international airlines" or "cost structure benchmarks for restaurants".

Either works. You may find that adding more detail to your query – like a specific industry, geography, or metric – provides better results.

The AI Overview is an AI-generated summary that appears at the top of your search results. It reads your question and provides a concise, written response based on IBISWorld content – so you can get a quick answer without opening a full report.

The AI Overview uses published IBISWorld content only. It doesn’t access the internet or any external data sources.

The AI Overview is grounded in IBISWorld's published reports. Source references are provided so you can verify the data directly. Occasionally, figures may differ slightly if a report has just been updated. We recommend checking the linked source material for the most current data.

Yes. Each AI Overview includes links to the IBISWorld report(s) it drew from. You can click through to read the full report for additional detail and context.

The AI Overview appears when your search meets certain quality and relevance thresholds. It requires a minimum of three words and must be a question that can be answered using IBISWorld content. If your search is too broad, too short, or falls outside IBISWorld's coverage, the AI Overview won't appear – but you'll still see standard search results below.

Yes. Company reports and Company Benchmarking content are included in search results where available as part of your subscription.

Use the geography and content filters available on the search results page. By default, all geographies included in your license are enabled, but you can narrow your results to a specific country or region. You can also refine your query – for example, adding "in Australia" or "in Germany" to your search.

By default, search returns results from all geographies included in your license. If you didn't specify a country in your query, you may see results from multiple regions. Try adding a country or region to your search, or use the geography filter to narrow results.

Yes. You can search for specific metrics such as profit margins, revenue growth rates, CAGR, cost structures, debt-to-equity ratios, and more. The more specific your question, the better the results.

Yes, at a high level. For example, you can ask "risk comparison between hotels and RV parks." For more detailed side-by-side analysis, we recommend reviewing the individual industry reports.

Yes. Procurement reports, SupplierIQ, and related content are all searchable alongside industry, risk, ESG, company benchmarking, segment benchmarking, and Industry Insider content.

The AI Overview is powered by OpenAI's GPT-4.1 mini large language model (LLM). It generates responses based exclusively on IBISWorld content – it doesn’t access the internet or external data sources.

Your searches are used to improve the relevance of your results and experience. IBISWorld is committed to protecting your data in line with our privacy policy. Search queries aren’t shared with other users or third parties.

Use the thumbs up or thumbs down buttons on the AI Overview to let us know. Your feedback helps us investigate and improve answer quality. You can also verify any answer by clicking through to the linked IBISWorld source material.

AI Search works best with industry-specific questions that can be answered using IBISWorld content. It can’t answer questions that require cross-industry ranking (e.g. "riskiest industries in the UK"), real-time news or data outside of IBISWorld's coverage. If the AI Overview can't confidently answer your question, it won't appear – but standard search results will still be available.

The new search experience is available for all IBISWorld clients and users. If you're unable to access it, please contact your account manager or IBISWorld support to verify your subscription status.

No. AI Search and Phil are separate features. AI Search includes the new search experience with improved results and the AI Overview. Phil is IBISWorld's AI research assistant that provides deeper, conversational analysis. However, the AI Overview and Phil are bundled together – if Phil is switched off for your account, the AI Overview also won’t appear. You will still have access to the improved search experience.

Your search activity is used to personalise your experience and improve result relevance. It isn’t visible to other users. For full details, please refer to IBISWorld's privacy policy.

All IBISWorld clients and users will see the new home page, regardless of geography or subscription type.

The new home page puts search front and centre, making it faster to find what you're looking for. It features a prominent search bar, suggested search prompts tailored to your needs, and – for eligible users – AI Overview answers at the top of your results. You can still access reports, content, and navigation as before.

You can leave feedback on individual AI Overview answers using the thumbs up or thumbs down buttons. For general feedback on the search experience or home page, please contact your account manager.

Yes. Blog articles displayed on the home page are updated automatically as new content is published.

For additional questions, please contact your Client Relationship Manager. If you don’t have an IBISWorld account, contact us to learn more about our membership options.