Global Opportunities in Wholesale and Retail Trade

Global Opportunities in Wholesale and Retail Trade

Updated with the latest COVID-19 sensitivities and provided in easy-to-absorb presentation format, this 185 page report analyzes employment changes across 6 regions and 170 countries within the Wholesale and Retail Trade industry. The research dives deeper and analyzes growth opportunities by occupation and gender for each country, with summaries for each region and globally.

This report is ideal for the Global Brand and Sales Development Managers seeking to expand reach, or identify areas of risk and includes a historical view since 2014 and a forecast through 2024.


Wholesale and Retail Trade industry employment growth expected to decrease -2% through 2024. Between 2014 and 2019, total employment increased +1.4%. Globally, this industry employs 501,810 thousand people, or 15% of the world employed total. The occupation with the highest employment is Sales and Clerical at 53% of the total. The occupation with the highest projected growth is Skilled Trade at -0.6%. Globally, females account for 50% of Wholesale and Retail Trade employment.

I. Industry Overview and Methodology
II. Executive Summary
III. Opportunity Map
IV. Industry and Occupation COVID-19 Risk
V. World
a. Africa
b. Asia
c. Oceania
d. Europe
e. North America
f. South America
VI. Further Research

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