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Egg & Poultry Wholesaling in the US: Market Research Report

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Egg & Poultry Wholesaling Market Research Report | NAICS 42444 | Jan 2013

Egging on: Rising poultry prices and steady demand keep the industry growing

IBISWorld’s Egg & Poultry Wholesaling market research report can be used to help you: understand market size and growth potential; major companies; draft business plans and pitch books; and conduct benchmarking and SWOT analysis. Our industry analysis highlights macro industry trends in the overall sector and micro trends faced by companies that do business in the industry. The industry report also provides key industry statistics and 5-year forecasts to anticipate future industry prospects so you can decide with confidence.

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Market Share of Companies
Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$19bn
Annual Growth 07-12
1.4%
Annual Growth 12-17
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Profit
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Employment
13,100
Businesses
421
Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

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While many industries are suffering under the threat of wholesale bypass, egg and poultry wholesaling has remained relatively calm. The industry is expected to experience stable growth over the next five years, as individuals become more aware of the health benefits of chicken and egg consumption in comparison with red meat. Moreover, operators will benefit from increased consolidation and technological improvements. The industry will shrink in terms of employment and wages, but solid demand will boost profitability in the long run... purchase to read more

Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter

IBISWorld analysis reveals this industry is mature. During the 10 years to 2017, industry value added (IVA), which measures the industry's contribution to the US economy, is projected to increase at an annualized 0.8%. In comparison, US GDP is forecast to rise at an average rate of 1.8% annually during the same period. The slower IVA rate signals a declining industry, but other factors balance out the life-cycle stage to register as mature, such as whole-hearted market acceptance.

The number of businesses is declining as enterprises exit the industry and consolidate due to increased competition from wholesale bypass. The pace of technological development is growing, making way for a new, more advanced structure in the wholesaling industry... purchase to read more

 


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What is the Egg & Poultry Wholesaling Industry?

Companies in this industry purchase processed egg and poultry products from manufacturers and sell them to retailers, generally with no further product development. Businesses include third-party wholesalers and manufacturers' sales branches and offices, which are the wholesaling divisions of processing companies. Products bought and sold in this industry include live, fresh and frozen chicken and turkey products plus eggs. Canned and packaged-frozen items are excluded.

Industry Products
Other poultryEggsProcessed chickenProcessed turkey
 
Industry Activities
Wholesaling eggsWholesaling processed chickenWholesaling processed turkeyWholesaling other processed poultry


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