Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing space for self-storage. These establishments provide secure space (i.e. rooms, compartments, lockers, containers, or outdoor space) where clients can store and retrieve their goods. "Miniwarehouse" means a facility designed or operated exclusively for the storage of goods in individual compartments or rooms, none of which exceed five hundred square feet in area and which are available for use by the general public on a rental or lease basis. Except for administration of the facility, a miniwarehouse shall not include any manufacturing, retail or wholesale selling, compounding or office functions.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.