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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for General Line Grocery 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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Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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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 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers industry is currently facing various key trends that are affecting its growth and performance. The first trend is the increasing demand for online shopping, which has shifted the industry towards e-commerce platforms. The industry is rapidly adopting the use of technology to improve supply chain management and make operations more efficient.

Another trend is the changing consumer preferences, which have led to the rise of organic and natural products. Consumers are becoming more health-conscious, and this has resulted in a shift towards healthy products such as organic fruits and vegetables, non-dairy milk, and gluten-free products. This trend has led to a rise in specialty food stores that cater to this growing demand.

The industry is also facing a trend towards private labeling, as retailers are looking for ways to offer unique products and increase their profit margins. Major retailers are increasingly partnering with grocery merchants and manufacturers to create exclusive products that are only available in their stores.

Lastly, the General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers industry is facing a trend towards sustainability. Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their food choices, and grocery merchants are responding by offering more environmentally-friendly products and packaging options.

In summary, the key trends affecting the General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers industry include the shift towards e-commerce, changing consumer preferences towards organic and natural products, increased private labeling, and the trend towards sustainability.



Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product DescriptionNumber of Companies Sales ($ millions) Percent of Total Sales

Industry Total

Miscellaneous Home Furnishings, Including Household Containers, Flatware, Pans, Baskets, And Kitchen Utensils

Restaurant And Hotel Equipment And Supplies

Commercial Laundry And Dry-Cleaning Equipment And Supplies

Paper And Plastic Products

Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Supplies, Cosmetics, And Toiletries, Including Body And Hand Soaps

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

Butter

Cheese

Milk And Cream, Excluding Raw Milk And Cream

Ice Cream And Other Frozen Dairy Products

Raw Milk And Cream

Other Dairy Products

Yogurt

Eggs, Poultry, And Poultry Products, Excluding Canned And Frozen Poultry Products

Confectioneries, Including Candy, Nuts, Chips, And Popcorn

Candy, Including Chocolate

Chewing Gum

Nuts, Except Raw

Chips And Popcorn

Other Confectioneries

Fish And Seafood, Excluding Canned And Frozen Fish And Seafood

Fresh Meat And Meat Products

Beef Not Slaughtered On Location

Veal Not Slaughtered On Location

Lamb And Mutton Not Slaughtered On Location

Pork Not Slaughtered On Location

Sausage And Prepared Meats Made On Location

Sausage And Prepared Meats Not Made On Location

Other Meat And Meat Products, Including Bison, Venison, Deli (Sliced) Meats, And Edible Organs

Fresh Fruits And Vegetables

Coffee, Tea, And Powdered Drink Mixes

Coffee, Excluding Bottled And Canned

Tea, Excluding Bottled And Canned

Powdered Drink Mixes

Bread, Baked Goods, And Baking Ingredients

Bread And Rolls

Cookies And Cakes

Cooking Oils And Margarine

Flour

Refined Sugar

Spices

Baking Mixes And Dough

Other Baked Goods, Including Crackers

Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Food

Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Fruits And Vegetables

Baby Food

Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Meat

Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Fish And Seafood

Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Milk

Pickles And Olives

Preserves, Jellies, Jams, Peanut Butter, And Honey

Sauces, Salad Dressing, Dips, And Vinegar

Condiments

Soup

Other Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Food, Including Nonperishable Poultry Products

Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Juices, And Nonalcoholic Beverages

Packaged Soft Drinks

Pre-Mix And Post-Mix Bulk Soft Drinks

Bottled Water

Sport And Energy Drinks, Including Bottled And Canned Coffee And Tea

Nonfrozen Fruit And Vegetable Juices

Food And Beverage Basic Materials, Including Flavoring Extracts, Fruit Peel, Sausage Casings, Hop Extract, Malt, And Yeast

Grocery Specialties

Breakfast Cereals And Bars

Pasta

Rice

Packaged Meals, Excluding Frozen

Other Grocery Specialties

Grains, Beans, And Seeds

Pet Food

Chemicals And Allied Products, Excluding Agricultural Chemicals, Plastics, Industrial And Natural Gases, Liquefied Petroleum (Lp

Other Chemicals And Allied Products

Home Cleaning Chemical Solutions, Polishes, And Waxes

Tobacco And Tobacco Products

Service Receipts And Labor Charges, Including Installed Parts

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 AveragePercent of Sales
(Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue

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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 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry 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 General Line Grocery 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 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry 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 IndicatorsIndustry 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.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 9%

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Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers4%
Business and Financial Operations Occupations 6%
Sales and Related Occupations 18%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 14%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 14%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 12%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 14%
Production Occupations 5%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 36%
Motor Vehicle Operators 15%
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers 15%
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 8%
Material Moving Workers 19%
Laborers and Material Movers 17%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 8%
Stockers and Order Fillers 7%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the General Line Grocery 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 General Line Grocery 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 General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers industry.
Source:
IncFact




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