Anticipate markets. Know your competitors. Make decisions before others.
In an increasingly unstable and competitive global economic environment, knowing market dynamics and competitors’ moves in advance represents a strategic advantage. Global Risk Intelligence’s Market & Competitive Intelligence service is designed to provide practical, reliable and usable scenario analyses to support decisions on expansion, positioning, investment or restructuring.
We do not limit ourselves to ‘desk-based’ analysis: we combine open sources, specialist databases and confidential information from local sources to produce reports with substantial strategic content. Our team works side by side with corporate clients, funds, international groups and institutions to support critical decisions with a real information advantage.
Our approach is adaptive and context-specific: we analyze specific sectors, geographies and players with an eye on emerging trends, systemic vulnerabilities and latent opportunities. Whether it is an analysis before entering a new market, ongoing monitoring of a competitor or an assessment of ESG impacts in a particular supply chain, our insights are always tailored to the client and designed for action.
What we offer
- Analysis of industry trends in emerging and regulated markets
- Mapping of leading competitors, alliances, spin-offs and business plans
- Monitoring of regulatory developments and local regulatory risks
- Assessment of key stakeholders and their power dynamics
- In-depth analysis of supply chains, distributors and local production chains
- ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analysis for responsible investment
- Scenario planning and geopolitical assessments of unstable environments
When is Market & Competitive Intelligence needed?
When entering new markets, especially in high-risk or regulated areas
To anticipate competitors’ moves and adapt marketing or product strategy
When assessing international investments or commercial partnerships
To build a business case or an industrial strategy
When geopolitical changes affect supply chains or production sites
Why choose GRI
International coverage with local sources and partners
Access to exclusive and non-public information in opaque markets
Operational focus: we do more than report; we help you decide
Fully customized content
Integration with other GRI services (Due Diligence, Early Warning, etc.)
Case Study: Market & Competitive Intelligence
A European pharmaceutical company commissioned us to analyze competition in an African market ahead of an expansion. Our analysis revealed that two of the leading players were backed by local religious groups and that distribution was controlled by a single family with close political ties. The client reconsidered its approach, favoring an alliance with an independent operator, reducing risks and increasing the initiative’s chances of success.