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Industrial Supplies Wholesaling in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Publisher IBISWorld
Published Apr 15, 2025
Length 48 Pages
SKU # IBSS20009320

Description

Industrial Supplies Wholesaling in the US

Industrial supplies wholesalers sell a range of general-use supplies, including boxes and crates, packaging material, adhesives, abrasives, ropes, industrial hoses, valves and power transmission supplies. A range of customers, from auto mechanics to teams repairing and maintaining industrial facilities, use industrial supplies and turn to wholesalers to purchase these supplies. The downstream market also includes consumer beverage producers that purchase bottles and containers from the industry. In 2020, the nightmarish economic conditions during the pandemic hindered industry performance. Economic recovery in 2021 was not enough to support the industry as soaring interest rates dissuaded investment and sapped demand from wholesalers. Industrial supplies wholesaling revenue will deteriorate at a CAGR of 2.2% over the five years to 2023 to $89.0 billion. In 2023 alone, revenue will drop 3.3% as profit is cut to 4.5%

This industry wholesales general-use supplies for manufacturing and warehousing industries. Supplies include abrasives, barrels, boxes and crates, industrial containers, industrial diamonds, packaging material, printing ink, power transmission supplies, mechanical rubber goods, ropes, valves and welding supplies. The industry strictly distributes general-use industrial supplies; for example, it provides the automotive sector with valves but not with tires.

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

48 Pages
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

KEY STATISTICS

Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY

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