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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Lumber & Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers

Published: April 2024

Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Lumber & Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers: 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 Lumber & Construction Materials Merchant Wholesalers industry is currently being influenced by several key trends. Firstly, there is a growing demand for sustainable and environmentally-friendly building materials. As consumers become more environmentally-conscious, they are looking for products that have a smaller ecological footprint, and this trend has put pressure on wholesalers to source materials that meet these criteria.

Second, advances in technology are changing the way that wholesalers operate. Use of automation, such as warehouse robotics, drones, and software systems, has increased efficiency and accuracy in operations and inventory management. Augmented reality and virtual reality are also being used to provide immersive customer experiences.

Third, trade tensions and tariffs between countries are impacting the supply chain and pricing of certain materials. This has caused a shift in supply sources and increased costs, which in turn affects pricing and profitability of wholesalers and retailers.

Fourth, there is an ongoing labor shortage in the industry. Recruiting and retaining skilled workers has become a challenge. To address this challenge, companies are investing in employee training and education programs, and using technology to augment the labor force.

Finally, the shift to e-commerce is disrupting the traditional way of doing business in the industry. E-commerce platforms are making it easier for consumers to purchase directly from wholesalers, bypassing traditional supply chains. As a result, wholesalers are investing in their own e-commerce capabilities and online marketplaces.

Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Lumber & Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers 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
Flooring And Floor Coverings
Rough, Dressed, And Finished Dimensional Lumber
Untreated Lumber
Treated Lumber
Boards
Plywood, Panels, And Millwork, Including Doors, Windows, And Wood Fence
Softwood Plywood, Softwood Veneer, And Oriented Strand Board (Osb)
Other Panel Products, Including Hardwood Plywood, Hardwood Veneer, And Particleboard
Gypsum Board, Green Or Water Board, And Other Specialty Boards
Wood Millwork, Including Moldings, Doors, Windows, And Cabinets
Metal Millwork
Trusses, Wood Siding, And Wood Shingles
Concrete, Cement, Sand, Gravel, Stone, Brick, And Block
Ready-Mixed Or Transit-Mixed Concrete
Cement, Lime, And Gypsum Materials
Sand, Gravel, And Crushed And Building Stone
Brick, Block, Structural Clay Tile, And Clay Or Cement Sewer Pipe
Nonwood Roofing, Nonwood Siding, And Insulation Materials
Nonwood Roofing
Nonwood Siding
Insulation Materials
Flat Glass And Other Construction Glass
Construction Glass, Including Window And Door Glass
Glass For Glass Product Manufacturing
Other Construction Products And Materials
Rain-Carrying Equipment, Including Gutters And Down Spouts
Prefabricated Buildings And Nonwood Structural Assemblies
Manufactured Mobile Homes
Other Construction Materials, Including House Wraps, Vapor Barriers, And Construction Papers
Plastic And Metal Fence
Flat Iron And Steel Products
Iron And Steel Wire And Wire Products
Iron And Steel Pipes And Tubing
Other Iron And Steel Products
Concrete Reinforcement Bars
Aluminum Shapes And Forms, Including Pipes And Tubing
Electrical Apparatus And Equipment
Hardware
Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, And Other Fasteners, Excluding Nails
Plumbing And Hydronic Heating Equipment And Supplies, Including Gas Plumbing Appliances And Water Heaters
Forced-Air Heating And Air-Conditioning Equipment And Supplies
Nonlumber Forest Products, Including Cordwood, Hewn Posts, Poles, Railroad Ties, And Timber
Other Nonlumber Forest Products, Including Hewn Posts, Poles, Railroad Ties, And Timber
Plastics Materials And Basic Shapes
Chemicals And Allied Products, Excluding Agricultural Chemicals, Plastics, Industrial And Natural Gases, Liquefied Petroleum (Lp
Paint, Paint Supplies, Wallpaper, And Wallpaper Supplies
Service Receipts And Labor Charges, Including Installed Parts
Labor Charges For Repair Work
Other Service Receipts And Labor Charges
Miscellaneous Commodities

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.

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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 Lumber & Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers 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 Lumber & Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers 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 Lumber & Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers 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	10%	Order at top of page
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	5%
Business and Financial Operations Occupations	7%
Business Operations Specialists	5%
Sales and Related Occupations	23%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing	16%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing	16%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	13%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	16%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	11%
Production Occupations	6%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	20%
Motor Vehicle Operators	6%
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers	6%
Material Moving Workers	12%
Laborers and Material Movers	11%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Lumber & Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Lumber & Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers 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 Lumber & Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers 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 Lumber & Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers industry.