Manufacturing

Evidence-based analysis for the manufacturing sector.

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Manufacturing has been through a difficult decade, culminating in the end of car production in October 2017. But there are opportunities at home and abroad, with rising demand in emerging markets, government policy changes and new technology all presenting opportunities for the sector.

BIS Oxford Economics has developed a range of services and techniques for analysing macro and sector trends for the manufacturing sector, supported by our wider global team of 250 economists and industry experts:

The world’s most widely used frameworks for macroeconomic and industry simulations, our economic and industry models cover 80 countries and more than 100 sectors and support the creation of custom forecasts and scenarios.

Reports that analyse industry trends, presenting a quarterly review of future market trends, developments, and key risks for both the local sector and 12 headline industries globally.

Analysis and commentary on latest economic events and data releases that might fuel investment speculation and influence commodity prices.

Bespoke primary research on the transformation of manufacturing, including the development of the Internet of Things and other emerging technologies, workforce issues, and global competitiveness, conducted by our Thought Leadership team.

Assessments of the likelihood and impact of economic, political, market, and regulatory changes, and how they will affect sector growth, through a dedicated scenario service.

Market growth opportunities and sector forecasts, using Oxford Economics’ forecast data and scenarios to project performance and income generation under different economic and regulatory environments.

Track how changes in tariffs, import/export quotas, and other protectionist measures would impact national economies, industry sectors and even internationally exposed regional economies, such as cities and states.

Establish expertise or authority within the sector, interviewing external stakeholders to develop insights and emerging best practice or disruptive innovations and demonstrate thought leadership.

Understand their global supply chain, geopolitical, and operational risk exposure in markets around the world, through our dedicated risk service, forecast data, and macro and industry scenarios.

Monitor the macroeconomic environment for signs of economic downturn or increased activity that might signal a risk or opportunity.


Demonstrate their economic impact or social value to show the difference their activities make to economic prosperity, job creation and public finances.


Australia Macro Service
Monitor global macro events and their potential impact.
Global Industry Service
Detailed analysis of developments across 85 manufacturing sub-sectors for 67 countries.
Commodity Price Forecast
Analysis of outlook for all major commodities.
Economic analysis and policy
Advanced economic insights into today’s most pressing business, financial and policy issues.

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