How often are reports released?

Reports are published monthly, at the beginning of each month. The exact release day depends on the plan: 3rd business day for Advanced and Ultimate, 5th business day for Pro, and 8th business day for Starter. A structural four-month data gap applies to pillar scores to ensure all 33 countries have reported final macroeconomic, trade, and industrial figures — guaranteeing consistent cross-country comparison. Cost estimating datasets carry no such gap and reflect the most recent period available.

Is there a monthly subscription option?

No. All Industry Economics & Competitiveness subscriptions are annual. Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each annual period unless cancelled by the subscription owner before the renewal date.

Can I share reports with colleagues?

Yes, within the limits of your plan. Starter and Pro subscriptions permit sharing with coworkers in the same company; Advanced extends this to the entire business group (including subsidiaries and affiliates); Ultimate is the only plan that permits sharing data with third parties outside your organization.

What does "home-country access" mean on the Starter plan?

Starter subscribers can only log in from the country registered at purchase — access is restricted by IP location. Data coverage is not reduced: every country contracted in the Order Form is delivered in full. Pro, Advanced, and Ultimate plans have no location-of-access restriction.

Can I add or change countries after subscribing?

Countries can be added to an existing subscription at any time — the subscriber pays only the prorated difference for the remainder of the current billing period. Countries cannot be switched or removed once added, so teams should pick the initial country list carefully. Only the subscription owner can make changes.

Is there a free trial?

No free trials are available. Free preview reports and methodology documentation are published as open resources to help prospective subscribers evaluate the product before committing.

How do I access the reports?

Reports are delivered as monthly PDF documents, one per country per month. Subscribers log in at intratec.us, open "My Products," filter by Industry Economics & Competitiveness, select the country, and view or download the latest report. Advanced and Ultimate subscribers can also retrieve the underlying data via Excel Add-In, Power BI, or REST API.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Subscriptions can be cancelled online at any time from the account menu. Access continues until the end of the current billing period, and no refunds are issued for the remaining time.

Is technical support included?

Advanced and Ultimate plans include technical support via email, with responses within 3 business days and a quarterly allowance of 2 man-hours per subscriber. Starter and Pro plans include sales support but no dedicated technical support for report-related questions.

Industry Economics & Competitiveness Pricing

Plans & Pricing

Industry Economics & Competitiveness

Monthly reports benchmarking manufacturing competitiveness — country by country, across 33 global countries and 7 industrial sectors

Starter Plan

For teams monitoring countries at executive level

Starts at

$20 USD/month

Billed Annually

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33 Country Specific Reports

Country's Competitiveness Ranking in 7 Industries (Fertilizers, Olefins & Derivatives, Aromatics & Derivatives, Alcohols & Organic Acids, Inorganic Chemicals, Polymers, Metals)

Rankings Explained through 14 Pillars

Released on the 8th Business Day of the Month

Monthly Data Across Charts and Tables

1 Year of Monthly History

PDF Available Online

2 Users (Restricted to Billing Country Access)

Pro Plan

For teams needing full analytical depth

Starts at

$30 USD/month

Billed Annually

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Starter, plus:

Cost and Market Drivers Behind the Pillars

Released on the 5th Business Day of the Month

3 Years of Quarterly History

PDF Available for Download

3 Users (Global Access)

Advanced Plan

For companies with automation and integration needs

Starts at

$40 USD/month

Billed Annually

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Pro, plus:

Labor Costs & Productivity Factors

Industrial Utility Costs (Steam, Compressed Air, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Carbon Monoxide, Chilled Water, Cooling Water, Demineralized Water, Process Water)

Plant Construction Indexes & Location Factors

Released on the 3rd Business Day of the Month

10 Years of Monthly History

PDF Available for Download and Printing

5 Users (Global Access)

Microsoft Excel & Power BI Integrations

API Access

Technical Support via Email

Ultimate Plan

All of Advanced, Plus Premium Features

Starts at $129 USD per month

Built for consulting firms, information providers and large companies demanding tailored commercial needs.

Submit a brief online form and receive a quote in 3 business days.

Use in Products/Services

Enhance your company offerings by incorporating Intratec data.

Third-Party Sharing

Collaborate seamlessly with external partners and stakeholders.

Tailored Contracts

Multi-year subscription terms and custom T&Cs to match your business model.

Extra User Seats & API Logins

Up to 20 users and 20 API logins, with expanded API request limits for broader access.

15 Years of Price History

Easily access 15 years of monthly historical data via API, Excel, and Power BI.

Full Feature Comparison

	Starter	Pro	Advanced	Ultimate
Report Content
Country Basic Indicators
Overall Country Competitiveness Ranking
Country's Competitiveness Ranking in 7 Industries
Fertilizers
Olefins & Derivatives
Aromatics & Derivatives
Alcohols & Organic Acids
Inorganic Chemicals
Polymers
Metals
8 Base Pillars
Manufacturing Labor Costs	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Construction Labor Costs	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Capital & Construction Costs	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Energy & Utilities Costs	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Logistics & Infrastructure	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Freight Costs	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Macroeconomic Environment	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Domestic Tax Environment	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
6 Industry-Specific Pillars
Commodity Prices	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Feedstock-to-Product Margins	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Industrial Production	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Global Trade Integration	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Tariff Protection & Market Access	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Domestic Market Size	Summary	Breakdown	Breakdown	Breakdown
Executive Summary	Abbreviated	Abbreviated	Full	Full
Historical Data
1-Year (Monthly)
3-Year (Quarterly)
10-Year (Annual)
10-Year (Monthly via Integrations)
15-Year (Monthly via API)
Reference Datasets
Plant Construction Cost Index (with forecast)
Plant Location Factors
Labor Costs
Productivity Factors
Utilities Costs (with forecast)
Delivery Methods
PDF Report
Pages (on average)	~100	~200	~300	~300
Chapters	17	18	19	19
Charts and Tables	50	100	150	150
Images	18	25	45	45
Table of Contents	Download	Download	Download	Download
Full Sample			Download	Download
Read-only Online PDF Format
Downloadable PDF Format
Print-enabled PDF Format
Microsoft Excel
Excel Add-In
Downloadable Spreadsheets
Microsoft Power BI
Developer API
Subscription Features
Report Release Frequency	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly
Release Day	8th Business Day	5th Business Day	3rd Business Day	3rd Business Day
Total Users	2	3	5	Up to 20
Access Availability	Billing Country	Global	Global	Global
Multiple Domain Access			Upon Approval
Internal Use Rights	Same Business	Same Business	Business Group	Business Group
External Use Rights
Third-Party Sharing
Integrate in Products / Services
Automation / Integration
Developer API Users			1	Up to 20
Developer API Requests Limits			10 to 500 per country	2,000 per country
Technical Support via Email
Pricing & Purchasing
Recurring Annual Billing
Credit Card / Paypal Payment
Wire Transfer Payment
Terms & Conditions Customizations
Multiple-year Subscription Term

Frequently asked questions

What subscription options are available?

It is an annual subscription priced per country: Starter at $20, Pro at $30 and Advanced from $40 USD per month, billed annually. Ultimate, from $129 USD per month upon request, adds third-party sharing and product integration rights. One plan applies to all the countries you subscribe to.

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Can I add countries to my subscription later?

Yes, at any time. The subscription owner opens Subscriptions in the account menu, clicks Upgrade Plan and selects the new countries. You pay the fee for the larger subscription minus a prorated credit for unused time, and after payment the updated subscription runs for another full year.

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How far back can I see a country's data?

Historical depth depends on the plan: Starter includes 1 year of monthly data, Pro adds a 3-year quarterly series, and Advanced goes back 10 years. Each plan includes the history of the plans below it, so higher plans build on the same series.

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Can I share Intratec data with my teammates?

Yes. Every plan allows confidential sharing with employees of your company: Starter includes 2 users, Pro 3, Advanced 5 and Ultimate up to 20. Teammates are added under Users Management, only with your company email domain, and each login is personal and may not be shared.

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Can I share Intratec data with my clients or contractors?

Not on Starter, Pro or Advanced, which are licensed for internal business use only. The Ultimate Plan allows sharing with designated third parties and use in products or services under its contract terms, and reselling Intratec data is prohibited on every plan.

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Can I access my account from any country?

It depends on the plan. Starter access is restricted, by IP location, to the country where the subscription was purchased, while Pro and Advanced have no geographic restriction. If your users are in several countries, a Pro or Advanced plan is recommended.

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Does my subscription renew automatically?

With credit card or PayPal, the subscription renews automatically at the end of each annual cycle, charged to the same payment method. Subscriptions paid by wire transfer do not auto-renew and must be purchased again each year, or access ends at the close of the billing period.

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Is there a cancellation penalty or lock-in?

There is no cancellation penalty and no lock-in period. You can cancel at any time in your account portal; cancelling stops the automatic renewal, and your access continues until the end of the billing period you have already paid for.

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How do I request a quote?

Use the quote button next to the plan you want on the pricing page and fill in your billing details, a P.O. number if needed and any other information. The quote is available for download immediately, can also be sent by email, and one request can include several items.

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Industry Economics & Competitiveness

Ultimate Plan

All of Advanced, Plus Premium Features

Use in Products/Services

Third-Party Sharing

Tailored Contracts

Extra User Seats & API Logins

15 Years of Price History

Full Feature Comparison

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