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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

Published: April 2024

Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers: 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.

Charts and graphs can be copied to Microsoft Word and Powerpoint presentations.

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 Wholesale Electronic Markets & Agents & Brokers industry is facing a number of significant trends that are shaping the future of the industry. Firstly, the rise of e-commerce is transforming the way that firms participate in the industry. Many firms are now selling their products directly to consumers through online marketplaces, cutting out middlemen. This has led to an overall decrease in demand for traditional wholesale markets and brokers.

Secondly, advances in technology are enabling firms to streamline their supply chains and reduce costs. This is putting pressure on wholesalers and brokers to become more efficient and adaptable in order to remain competitive.

Thirdly, changing consumer preferences are driving the demand for more sustainable and ethically-sourced products. This has led to an increase in transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain, with firms needing to implement sustainable practices in order to remain competitive.

Fourthly, the global pandemic has greatly impacted the industry, with supply chain disruptions causing delays and shortages. Many firms are now investing in digital platforms and remote working tools to ensure resilience in the face of future disruptions.

Finally, regulatory changes and geopolitical tensions are causing uncertainty in the industry, with firms needing to navigate changing trade policies and tariffs. This has led to an increased focus on diversifying supply chains and exploring new markets.

Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers 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
New And Used Automobiles, Crossovers, Motorcycles, And Trailers
New Automobiles, Including Crossovers
Used Automobiles, Including Crossovers
Motorcycles
Utility Trailers
All-Terrain Vehicles (Atvs), Snowmobiles, Motor Scooters, Mopeds, And Other Motorized Recreational-Use Vehicles
Buses, Campers, And Motor Homes
Motor Homes, Travel Trailers, And Campers
Light Trucks And Truck Bodies, 14, 000 Lb. Or Less, Including Vans, Cargo Vans, And Suvs
Used Light Trucks And Suvs
New And Used Vans And Cargo Vans
Heavy Trucks, Truck Bodies, Trailers, And Road Tractors, More Than 33, 000 Lb.
Used Heavy Trucks, Tractors, And Trailers
New And Rebuilt Automotive And Trailer Parts And Supplies
Brake Parts, Including Fluid And All Disk And Drum Parts
Engine Parts, Excluding Electrical Parts
Body Parts And Repair Materials
Other Automotive Parts And Supplies
Automotive Accessories, Excluding Car Stereos And CD Players
Tires And Tubes
New Truck And Bus Tires, Including Industrial, Off-Road, And Farm Tractor Tires
Household And Lawn Furniture
Upholstered Furniture
Mattresses And Beds
Lawn And Outdoor Furniture
Other Furniture
Office And Business Furniture
Household China, Glassware, Crockery, And Plastic Housewares, Excluding Paper Dishes, Cups, Napkins, And Plastic Utensils
Linens, Domestics, Curtains, And Draperies
Bedspreads, Blankets, And Bedding
Flooring And Floor Coverings
Rugs And Carpeting
Miscellaneous Home Furnishings, Including Household Containers, Flatware, Pans, Baskets, And Kitchen Utensils
Rough, Dressed, And Finished Dimensional Lumber
Plywood, Panels, And Millwork, Including Doors, Windows, And Wood Fence
Other Panel Products, Including Hardwood Plywood, Hardwood Veneer, And Particleboard
Wood Millwork, Including Moldings, Doors, Windows, And Cabinets
Metal Millwork
Concrete, Cement, Sand, Gravel, Stone, Brick, And Block
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
Other Construction Products And Materials
Prefabricated Buildings And Nonwood Structural Assemblies
Other Construction Materials, Including House Wraps, Vapor Barriers, And Construction Papers
Photographic Equipment And Supplies
Other Photographic Equipment And Supplies
Office Equipment, Excluding Computers
New Computer Equipment
Computers
Computer Storage Devices
Computer Printers
Other Computer Peripheral Equipment
Packaged Computer Software, Including Pc Game Software But Excluding Cartridges And DVD Games For Video-Game Consoles
Restaurant And Hotel Equipment And Supplies
Store Machines And Equipment
Store Fixtures And Displays
Surgical, Medical, And Hospital Equipment And Supplies
Surgical, Medical, And Hospital Instruments And Equipment
Orthopedic And Prosthetic Appliances And Supplies
Surgical, Medical, And Hospital Supplies
Optical And Ophthalmic Goods And Supplies
Eyeglasses, Sunglasses, Contact Lenses, And Other Optical Goods
Religious And School Supplies
Religious Supplies
Miscellaneous Professional Equipment And Supplies
Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Scientific Instruments
Semi-Finished Iron And Steel Products
Flat Iron And Steel Products
Iron And Steel Wire And Wire Products
Iron And Steel Pipes And Tubing
Other Iron And Steel Products
Stainless Steel
Copper And Brass
Structural Copper Wire Mill Products
Aluminum Shapes And Forms, Including Pipes And Tubing
Aluminum Foil - Up To .005 Inches
Other Nonferrous Metals, Including Magnesium, Nickel, Tin, Lead, And Zinc, Excluding Gemstones
Coal And Coke
Coal
Electrical Apparatus And Equipment
Power And Distribution Transformers, Unit Substation
Switchgear And Switchboard Apparatus
Electric Motors And Generators, Including Motor-Generator Sets, Excluding Parts And Supplies
Conduit, Raceway, And Fittings
Electric Light Bulbs
Interior Wiring, Excluding Conduit
Exterior Wiring And Cables, Excluding Conduit
Lighting Fixtures
Industrial Controls, Excluding Electrical Transmission Equipment
Other Electrical Apparatus And Equipment, Including Alarm Systems, Fuses, And Lightning Rods
Parts And Supplies For Electric Motors And Generators
Electrical Transmission Equipment
Batteries, Except Automotive
Electric And Gas Household Appliances, Excluding Plumbing
Electronic Parts And Equipment, Excluding Communications Equipment
Integrated Circuits
Capacitors And Resistors
Semiconductors
Electronic Connectors And Other Passive Electronic Parts
Other Electronic Parts And Equipment
Communications Equipment And Supplies
Telephones, Including Wireless Phones
Other Communications Equipment
Hardware
Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, And Other Fasteners, Excluding Nails
Cutlery
Hand Tools, Power
Hand Tools, Excluding Power Tools
Window Treatment Parts And Accessories
Plumbing And Hydronic Heating Equipment And Supplies, Including Gas Plumbing Appliances And Water Heaters
Plastic Pipe Fittings And Valves, Excluding Pipes And Tubing
Metal Pipe Fittings And Valves, Excluding Pipes And Tubing
Plumbing Fixtures
Hydronic And Gas Furnaces And Water Heaters
Boilers, Radiators, And Convectors
Other Plumbing And Heating Equipment And Supplies
Electric Water Heaters
Forced-Air Heating And Air-Conditioning Equipment And Supplies
Forced Air Furnaces
Central Air-Conditioners
Air Cleaning And Filtration Systems
Registers, Grills, Duct Insulation, And Pre-Formed Duct Work, Excluding Unformed Sheet Metal
Refrigeration Equipment And Supplies, Including Commercial Refrigerators
Other Commercial Refrigeration Equipment And Supplies
Construction, Forestry, And Mining Machinery And Equipment, Including Parts And Attachments
New Mining Machinery
Other New Construction, Mining, Logging, And Road Maintenance Machinery And Equipment
Used Construction And Mining Machinery And Equipment
Parts And Supplies For Construction, Mining, And Forestry Machinery And Equipment
Farm Machinery, Equipment, And Parts
Parts And Supplies For Farm Machinery And Equipment
Lawn And Garden Machinery, Equipment, And Parts
New Power Lawn Mowers
Food-Processing Machinery, Equipment, And Parts
New Commercial Food-Processing Machinery, Including Baking Machinery, Slicers, And Choppers
Hydraulic And Pneumatic Pumps, Motors, And Parts
General-Purpose Industrial Machinery, Equipment, And Parts
New Pumps, Compressors, And Equipment, Excluding Hydraulic And Pneumatic Pumps
New Gasoline Engines, Motor Parts, Except Electric Motors, And Engine Electrical Equipment, Except Auto And Aircraft
New Controlling, Recording, And Indicating Instruments And Accessories
Other New General-Purpose Industrial Machinery And Equipment
Used General-Purpose Industrial Machinery And Equipment
Parts And Supplies For General-Purpose Industrial Machinery And Equipment
Metalworking Machinery, Equipment, And Parts
Metalworking Machinery And Equipment
Parts And Supplies For Metalworking Machinery And Equipment
Materials Handling Machinery, Equipment, And Parts
Oil Well, Oil Field, Oil Refinery, And Pipeline Machinery, Equipment, And Supplies
New Oil Refinery Machinery And Equipment
New Oil Well, Oil Field, And Pipeline Machinery And Equipment
Used Oil Well, Oil Field, And Pipeline Machinery And Equipment
Parts And Supplies For Oil Well, Oil Field, And Pipeline Machinery And Equipment
Mechanical Power Transmission Supplies
Industrial Valves And Fittings, Excluding Hydraulic Valves And Fittings
Industrial Containers And Supplies
Other Industrial Containers And Supplies, Including Pallets And Skids
Abrasives, Strapping, Tape, Ink, And Mechanical Rubber Goods
Other Industrial Supplies
Industrial Machinery, Equipment, And Supplies, Including Industrial Water Treatment Equipment
New Metal Smelting And Refining Machinery And Equipment
New Power Plant Machinery, Excluding Electrical
New Printing Trades Machinery And Equipment
New Textile And Sewing Machinery And Equipment
Other New Industrial Machinery And Equipment
Used Industrial Machinery And Equipment
Industrial Water Treatment Equipment
Parts And Supplies For Industrial Machinery And Equipment
Beauty And Barber Equipment And Supplies
Janitorial Equipment And Supplies
Janitorial Supplies
Service Establishment Equipment And Supplies
Municipal Water Treatment Equipment
Aircraft And Aeronautical Equipment And Supplies
Marine Machinery, Equipment, And Supplies
Transportation Equipment, Including Golf Carts
Sporting And Recreational Goods And Supplies
Small Firearms And Ammunition For Sporting And Hunting, Reloading Equipment, Archery Supplies, Shooting Aids, And Accessories
Bicycles And Bicycle Parts And Accessories, Including Tires And Tubes
Camping And Fishing Equipment And Accessories
Athletic Equipment And Accessories
Skiing And Snowboarding Equipment
Marine Pleasure Craft, Equipment, And Accessories
Other Sporting And Recreational Goods, Including Bingo Supplies And Playground Equipment
Swimming Pools And Swimming Pool Supplies
Toys And Hobby Goods And Supplies
Video Game Players And Consoles, Including Dedicated Game Terminals And Hand-Held Electronic Games
Toys And Games, Including Children's Vehicles
Crafts And Craft Supplies
Other Hobby Goods And Supplies
Video Games, Excluding Pc Game Software
Recyclable Ferrous Metal Scrap
Recyclable Prepared Ferrous Metal Scrap Processed By This Establishment
Recyclable Prepared Ferrous Metal Scrap Not Processed By This Establishment
Recyclable Nonferrous Metal Scrap
Recyclable Aluminum Scrap
Recyclable Copper And Copper Alloy Scrap
Recyclable Paper And Paperboard
Recyclable Materials, Excluding Metals And Paper
Recyclable Plastics
Slags
Jewelry, Diamonds, Gemstones, And Watches
Diamonds And Diamond Jewelry Where Lapidary Work Was Not Performed At This Location
Watches And Watch Parts
Karat Gold Jewelry
Trophies
Costume Jewelry
Precious Metals--Gold, Silver, And Platinum, Including Precious Metal Coins
Nonlumber Forest Products, Including Cordwood, Hewn Posts, Poles, Railroad Ties, And Timber
Other Nonlumber Forest Products, Including Hewn Posts, Poles, Railroad Ties, And Timber
Miscellaneous Durable Goods
Fire Extinguishers And Fire Safety Equipment
Safety Equipment
Printing And Writing Paper
Office Paper, Office Supplies, Greeting Cards, And Labels
Paper And Plastic Products
Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Supplies, Cosmetics, And Toiletries, Including Body And Hand Soaps
Knit And Woven Piece Goods
Notions, Including Buttons, Ribbons, Lace, Sewing Accessories, Zippers, And Bindings
Men's And Boys' Clothing
Men's And Boys' Suits, Coats, And Formal Wear
Men's And Boys' Dress And Casual Shirts, Sweaters, Slacks, And Jeans
Other Men's And Boys' Clothing, Excluding Accessories
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Clothing
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Dresses, Blouses, And Sweaters, Including Unisex Clothing
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Suits And Coats
Women's, Misses', And Girls' Outerwear, Including Skirts, Slacks, And Jeans
Other Women's, Misses', And Girls' Clothing, Excluding Accessories
Infants' And Children's Clothing, To Size 6x, Including Accessories
Men's Clothing Accessories, Including Hats, Gloves, And Neckwear
Women's Clothing Accessories, Including Hats, Gloves, And Handbags
Footwear
Packaged Frozen Food
Frozen Meals
Frozen Fish And Seafood Products
Frozen Vegetables
Frozen Fruits And Fruit Juices
Frozen Meat Products
Frozen Baked Goods
Other Frozen Foods, Excluding Frozen Dairy Products
Frozen Poultry Products
Dairy Products, Excluding Dried, Canned, Condensed, And Evaporated Dairy Products
Cheese
Raw Milk And Cream
Other Dairy Products
Eggs, Poultry, And Poultry Products, Excluding Canned And Frozen Poultry Products
Poultry Slaughtered On Location
Eggs
Live Poultry
Poultry Not Slaughtered On Location, Excluding Frozen And Canned Poultry Products
Confectioneries, Including Candy, Nuts, Chips, And Popcorn
Candy, Including Chocolate
Nuts, Except Raw
Chips And Popcorn
Other Confectioneries
Fish And Seafood, Excluding Canned And Frozen Fish And Seafood
Fresh Meat And Meat Products
Fresh Fruits And Vegetables
Fresh Fruits
Prepackaged Fresh-Cut Vegetables, Including Carrots And Salads
Other Fresh Vegetables
Coffee, Tea, And Powdered Drink Mixes
Bread, Baked Goods, And Baking Ingredients
Bread And Rolls
Cookies And Cakes
Cooking Oils And Margarine
Flour
Refined Sugar
Spices
Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Food
Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Fruits And Vegetables
Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Fish And Seafood
Pickles And Olives
Preserves, Jellies, Jams, Peanut Butter, And Honey
Sauces, Salad Dressing, Dips, And Vinegar
Condiments
Other Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Food, Including Nonperishable Poultry Products
Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Juices, And Nonalcoholic Beverages
Food And Beverage Basic Materials, Including Flavoring Extracts, Fruit Peel, Sausage Casings, Hop Extract, Malt, And Yeast
Grocery Specialties
Grains, Beans, And Seeds
Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, And Goats
Cattle
Hogs
Sheep
Goats
Pets And Pet Supplies
Pet Food
Leaf Tobacco
Inedible Farm Products
Raw Sugar
Horses, Mules, And Donkeys
Other Inedible Farm Products
Raw Cotton
Plastics Materials And Basic Shapes
Chemicals And Allied Products, Excluding Agricultural Chemicals, Plastics, Industrial And Natural Gases, Liquefied Petroleum (Lp
Refined Petroleum Products, Excluding Liquefied Petroleum (Lp)
Other Petroleum Products, Including Asphalt Binder, Road Oil, And Wax
Beer, Ale, And Brewers' Products
Beer And Ale
Wine And Distilled Alcoholic Beverages
Farm Supplies
Hay And Straw
Poultry And Livestock Feeds, Including Silage, Not Mixed On Location
Herbicides, Soil Sterilizers, And Soil Conditioners
Insecticides, Fungicides, And Pesticides
Other Agricultural Chemicals And Fertilizers
Seeds And Bulbs For Planting
Tobacco And Tobacco Products
Paint, Paint Supplies, Wallpaper, And Wallpaper Supplies
Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, And Other Printed Materials
Flowers, Plants, Trees, Nursery Stock, And Florists' Supplies, Including Artificial
Fresh Flowers And Florists' Supplies
Live Trees, Plants, And Nursery Stock
Art Goods, Including Novelties And Souvenirs
Art Goods And Supplies
Novelties And Souvenirs, Excluding Novelty Glassware
Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods, Including Wigs, Yarns, And Leather Products
Candles And Decorations
Yarns
Service Receipts And Labor Charges, Including Installed Parts
Receipts For Service Contracts
Miscellaneous Commodities
Rental And Operating Lease 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 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers 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 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers 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 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers 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	13%	Order at top of page
Top Executives	6%
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	6%
General and Operations Managers	6%
Business and Financial Operations Occupations	8%
Business Operations Specialists	6%
Sales and Related Occupations	37%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing	31%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing	31%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	27%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	17%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	10%
Material Moving Workers	6%
Laborers and Material Movers	5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers 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 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers 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 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers industry.