Wholesale Trade in the US - Industry Market Research Report
Wholesale Trade in the US
The Wholesale Trade sector has expanded, overcoming the volatility that has defined recent years. Prior to the pandemic, the sector benefited from demand for goods from the Retail Trade sector (IBISWorld report 44-45) on account of greater consumer spending, which has been driven by increasing disposable income and confidence in the economy. The sector has also benefited from the steady flow of goods traded with the United States, necessitating their distribution. However, COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the economy, with US GDP growth declining in 2020; sector revenue contracted 7.8% in 2020 as a result.
The Wholesale Trade sector is an intermediary step in the supply chain process. Companies in the sector distribute goods from agriculture, mining, manufacturing and information industries to downstream markets, typically without any transformation.
This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY
Industry Definition Main Activities Similar Industries Additional Resources
INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Executive Summary Key External Drivers Current Performance Industry Outlook Industry Life Cycle
PRODUCTS & MARKETS
Supply Chain Products & Services Demand Determinants Major Markets International Trade Business Locations
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Share Concentration Key Success Factors Cost Structure Benchmarks Basis of Competition Barriers to Entry Industry Globalization
MAJOR COMPANIES
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Capital Intensity Technology & Systems Revenue Volatility Regulation & Policy Industry Assistance