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Products/Services Breakdown
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Salary & Compensation Statistics
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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Building Material Dealers

Published: April 2024

Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Building Material Dealers: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Statistics	2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Market Size (Total Sales/Revenue)		Order at top of page
Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee

Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data

Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.

Forecast / Industry Outlook	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)

Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

The Building Material & Supplies Dealers industry has been undergoing significant changes in recent years, driven by evolving customer needs, technological advancements, and changing economic conditions. Some of the key trends influencing the industry include:

1. Rising demand for sustainable products: With increasing awareness about the environmental impact of construction materials, customers are demanding sustainable and eco-friendly products. This trend is expected to accelerate in the coming years as regulatory pressure and consumer preferences for green building continue to grow.

2. Digitalization and e-commerce: Digital technologies are revolutionizing the way building material dealers operate, from ordering and inventory management to customer service and marketing. With e-commerce platforms becoming mainstream, businesses must develop robust online strategies to compete effectively.

3. Consolidation and market concentration: The building material supply industry has undergone significant consolidation in recent years, leading to the emergence of a few major players dominating the market. This trend is expected to continue as larger players acquire smaller companies to gain a competitive edge.

4. Labor shortages and supply chain disruptions: The industry is grappling with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Building material dealers are focused on developing resilient supply chains and implementing workforce management strategies to overcome these challenges.

5. Smart homes and the IoT: The growth of smart homes, coupled with the increasing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the construction industry, is sparking demand for connected building materials and products. Building material dealers are responding by expanding their product offerings to include smart home technologies.

Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Building Material Dealers industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product Description	Number of Companies	Sales ($ millions)	Percent of Total Sales
Industry Total
Groceries & Other Food Items For Human Consumption Off The Premises
Household Soaps, Detergents, Cleaners, & Cleaning Supplies
Household Cleaning Supplies
Household Soaps, Detergents, & Cleaners
Curtains, Draperies, Blinds, Slipcovers, Bed & Table Coverings
Curtains & Draperies
Vertical & Horizontal Blinds, Woven Wood Blinds, & Shades
Major Household Appliances
Kitchen Appliances, Parts, & Accessories
Laundry Appliances, Parts, Accessories, Including Clothes Washers & Dryers
Outdoor Gas Grills, Parts, Accessories
Other Major Household Appliances, Parts & Accessories
Small Household Appliances & Personal Care Appliances
Audio Equipment, Musical Instruments (New & Used), Radios, Audio Electronic Components, CDs, Records, Tapes, Audio Books, Sheet
Furniture, Sleep Equipment & Outdoor/Patio Furniture
Flooring & Floor Coverings
Hardwood Flooring
Other Hard-Surface Floor Coverings & Accessories,
Soft-Surface (Textile) Floor Coverings To Be Installed
Carpets & Rugs Not Requiring Installation
Kitchenware & Home Furnishings
Outdoor Charcoal Grills, Parts, Accessories
Decorative Accessories & Home Furnishings
Kitchenware
Toys, Hobby Goods, & Games
Sporting Goods & Recreational Equipment
Hardware, Tools, & Plumbing & Electrical Supplies
Hardware
Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies
Ladders & Scaffolding
Wiring & Wire Products
Welding Supplies
Electrical Supplies
Hand Tools & Accessories (Blades, Bits.)
Power Tools & Equipment & Accessories (Blades, Bits.)
Lawn, Garden, & Farm Equipment & Supplies
Cut Flowers
Indoor Potted Plants & Floral Items
Outdoor Nursery Stock
Fertilizer, Lime, Chemicals, & Other Soil Treatments
Lawn & Garden Tools
Lawn & Garden Machinery, Equipment, & Parts
All Other Farm Supplies, Including Grain & Animal Feed
All Other Lawn & Garden Supplies
Dimensional Lumber & Other Building/Structural Materials & Supplies
Dimensional Lumber, Nontreated
Treated Lumber
Boards, All Grades
Gypsum, Specialty Boards, & Treatments
Engineered Wood Products, Including Glue-Lam, Lvl.
Structural Panels, Including Softwood Plywood & Osb
Other Panel Products, Including Hardwood Plywood, Waferboard.
Building Components, Including Floor Trusses, Roof Trusses.
Connectors, Including Joist Hangers, Tie-Downs.
Steel Studs
Doors & Moulding
Windows, Skylights, & Patio Doors
Glass
Masonry Supplies, Including Cement, Lime, Plaster, Brick.
Insulation (All Types) & Weatherization Products
Siding, Exterior Trim, & Soffit
Roofing (All Types), Including Roofing Supplies
Ceilings & Ceiling Systems
Kitchen & Bath Cabinets & Countertops
Heating & Hvac Units, Ductwork, Heating Stoves
Refrigeration Equipment & Supplies
All Other Building/Structural Materials & Supplies
Paint & Sundries
Interior Paint
Exterior Paint
Stain, Varnish, Shellac, & Other Coatings
Painting Equipment, Including Tools, Brushes, Scrapers.
Painting Supplies
Wallpaper & Other Flexible Wallcoverings
Automotive Lubricants, Including Oil, Greases.
Automotive Tires, Tubes, Batteries, Audio Equipment, Parts, Access
Household Fuels, Including Oil, Lp Gas, Wood, Coal
Pets, Pet Foods, & Pet Supplies
All Other Merchandise
Nonautomotive Batteries
All Other Merchandise, Excluding Lottery Ticket Sales/Commissions
All Nonmerchandise Receipts
Construction Receipts
Repair & Maintenance Receipts
Labor Charges For Work Contracted Out To Other Establishments
All Other Nonmerchandise Receipts

U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue	Order at top of page
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit Net Income

Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics

Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Building Material Dealers company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation Ratios	Industry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Building Material Dealers industry is performing.
Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Building Material Dealers measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.

Liquidity Ratios	Industry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.

Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance Indicators	Industry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.

Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile
Management Occupations	3%	Order at top of page
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	3%
Sales and Related Occupations	56%
Supervisors of Sales Workers	6%
First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers	6%
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	6%
Retail Sales Workers	48%
Cashiers	12%
Cashiers	12%
Retail Salespersons	35%
Retail Salespersons	35%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	10%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	19%
Material Moving Workers	15%
Laborers and Material Movers	15%
Stockers and Order Fillers	10%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Building Material Dealers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Building Material Dealers industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Building Material Dealers industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry	Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.	Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Building Material Dealers industry.