Use these sources to get a sense of how the industry is performing in a particular country or region.
Think about:
While you may have to dig a little more to obtain useful information, studying trade flows between countries can give you some good insights into the relative strengths or weaknesses of a particular industry in your country.
International companies do not use the same SIC and NAICS codes as we use here in North America.
However, there is a rough international equivalent -- the International SIC (ISIC) codes.
Open the document below. It is a PDF, so use Ctrl+F and enter a keyword related to your industry, to find the relevant codes.
Once you have identified an ISIC number, you can use that to help you identify other companies internationally.
Think about whether you are looking for:
You can find all of these by using different codes.