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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Professional Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

Published: April 2024

Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Professional Commercial Equipment 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 Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies Merchant Wholesalers industry has undergone rapid changes in recent years, driven by key trends affecting the overall wholesale industry. One of the most notable trends is the shift towards e-commerce and digital sales channels, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many wholesalers have invested in online platforms and streamlined supply chains to meet the needs of both B2B and B2C customers.

Another trend in this industry is the increasing focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness. Wholesalers are now seeking to minimize the environmental impact of their operations by adopting sustainable practices, such as reducing packaging waste and using renewable energy sources. This not only helps to reduce costs but also enhances brand reputation and attracts environmentally conscious customers.

In addition, the industry has been impacted by changing customer preferences towards �experience-based� sales. Wholesalers are now seeking to provide more personalized and immersive experiences for customers, such as interactive showrooms or virtual reality demonstrations. This helps to differentiate their offerings in a crowded market and build stronger relationships with customers.

Finally, the industry has seen a growing demand for automation and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Wholesalers are leveraging these technologies to improve operational efficiency, inventory management, and order processing, thereby reducing costs and improving speed and accuracy. As the industry continues to evolve, it is likely these trends will intensify and reshape the landscape even further.

Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Professional Commercial Equipment 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
Office And Business Furniture
Photographic Equipment And Supplies
Still Picture Photographic Equipment, Household Type
Motion Picture Photographic Equipment
Photographic Film
Developing Supplies
Other Photographic Equipment And Supplies
Still Picture Photographic Equipment, Commercial Type
Office Equipment, Excluding Computers
Calculators
Copiers And Copier Parts And Equipment
Dictating, Transcribing, And Recording Machines
Mailing, Letter Handling, And Addressing Machines
All Other Office Equipment, Including Shredders
New Computer Equipment
Computers
Computer Storage Devices
Computer Printers
Other Computer Peripheral Equipment
Used Computer 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
Vending Machines
Other Store Machines And Equipment
Electric Signs
Scales, Except Laboratory Scales
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
Dental Equipment, Instruments, And Supplies
Dental Equipment, Including Chairs, X-Ray Machines, And Cabinets
Dental Instruments And Supplies
Optical And Ophthalmic Goods And Supplies
Ophthalmic Goods
Optometric Equipment
Eyeglasses, Sunglasses, Contact Lenses, And Other Optical Goods
Religious And School Supplies
School Supplies
Miscellaneous Professional Equipment And Supplies
Engineers' Equipment And Supplies
Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Scientific Instruments
Veterinarians' Equipment And Supplies, Excluding Veterinarians' Medicines
Other Professional Equipment And Supplies
Electrical Apparatus And Equipment
Other Electrical Apparatus And Equipment, Including Alarm Systems, Fuses, And Lightning Rods
Electric And Gas Household Appliances, Excluding Plumbing
Electronic Parts And Equipment, Excluding Communications Equipment
Communications Equipment And Supplies
Refrigeration Equipment And Supplies, Including Commercial Refrigerators
Abrasives, Strapping, Tape, Ink, And Mechanical Rubber Goods
Janitorial Equipment And Supplies
Toys And Hobby Goods And Supplies
Video Game Players And Consoles, Including Dedicated Game Terminals And Hand-Held Electronic Games
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
Plastics Materials And Basic Shapes
Chemicals And Allied Products, Excluding Agricultural Chemicals, Plastics, Industrial And Natural Gases, Liquefied Petroleum (Lp
Service Receipts And Labor Charges, Including Installed Parts
Labor Charges For Repair Work
Parts Installed In Repair Work
Other Service Receipts And Labor Charges
Receipts For Service Contracts
Receipts For Installing Equipment
Miscellaneous Commodities
Sales Of Integrated Systems
Rental And Operating Lease Receipts
Custom Computer Software

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 Professional Commercial Equipment 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 Professional Commercial Equipment 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 Professional Commercial Equipment 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	11%	Order at top of page
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	4%
Business and Financial Operations Occupations	9%
Business Operations Specialists	8%
Computer and Mathematical Occupations	12%
Computer Occupations	12%
Sales and Related Occupations	21%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing	17%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing	17%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	10%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	8%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	18%
Information and Record Clerks	7%
Customer Service Representatives	6%
Customer Service Representatives	6%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	9%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	5%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	9%
Material Moving Workers	6%
Laborers and Material Movers	6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Professional Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Professional Commercial Equipment 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 Professional Commercial Equipment 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 Professional Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers industry.