Market Data can mean different things depending on your industry. The Domestic Trade program is focused primarily on industry data. Please request industry market data here and the DECD team will be in touch with you.
DECD has new resources to help you understand your market and increase your sales.
Not sure where to start with market data? This interactive PDF Roadmap (PDF) provides some direction. This tool helps you understand your industry, where to identify markets, and where to find more information.- When a business understands where the demand for a product exists, then you can target national outreach more effectively to find businesses who seek the products you are selling. Read more about national supply and demand for Maine’s industries (PDF)
- Know your customer. Review the resources on the Maine Small Business Development Center for more information.
- Before you buy private databases, review this info graphic (PDF). It includes a summary of what to look for before purchasing market data.
- Learn what market data is available for free! Here’s a handy guide for what’s available and who has it (PDF)
- Come prepared to sell your product online. DECD finalized the “Ecommerce Platform Guide. Request a copy with our data request form.
Submit a Market Data Request Form to get started. We will email you a report and are available to answer any questions or learn more about your needs.