Beef & Pork Wholesaling in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Beef & Pork Wholesaling in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Beef & Pork Wholesaling in the US

Beef and pork wholesalers enjoyed favorable conditions in recent years. Wholesalers, which serve as the middleman between beef and pork producers and retailers, are expected to perform well as consumer spending, income and the price of beef and pork rise. Although wholesalers have dealt with recent studies linking beef and pork consumption to heart disease and shifting consumers' tastes, beef and pork wholesalers have shown resilience as operations have expanded

Operators in this industry wholesale beef, pork and other red meat products. There are two types of wholesalers that execute the industry’s activities. One type is merchant wholesalers, which include independent wholesaling operations. The other includes manufacturers’ sales branches and offices, which represent the wholesale division of vertically integrated meat processors. Canned and packaged frozen goods are excluded from this industry, as are poultry and seafood products.

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."