Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Austria compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Austria
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#13 In EuropeBusiness
#20 In EuropeEmployees
#14 In EuropeWages
#10 In EuropeDemand for construction supplies largely depends on activity in downstream residential and non-residential construction markets, which depend on factors like exchange rates, supply chain disruptions and trading frictions. Construction supplies and equipment wholesalers across Europe have contended with numerous headwinds from the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 to spiralling inflation and rock-bottom business confidence.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG | 20,148.6 | 2,135.4 | 10.6 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Austria in 2024?
The market size of the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Austria is €15.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria industry in 2024?
There are 2,273 businesses in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Austria, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Austria grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Austria has been growing at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Austria over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Austria is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling market in Austria?
The biggest company operating in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling market in Austria is Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG
What does the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria include?
Timber products and Aggregate and cement are part of the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria?
The company holding the most market share in Austria is Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG.
How competitive is the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Austria?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Austria.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Household Textiles, Hardware, Carpets, Appliance & Furniture Retailers in Austria
- Hardware & Home Improvement Stores in Austria
Complementors
- Building Construction in Austria
- Specialised Construction Activities in Austria
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Businesses that operate in this industry carry out distribution operations to either retailers or other users of construction materials, equipment and supplies. Businesses may also have manufacturing or retailing operations, though industry revenue only reflects the wholesale function.
Related Terms
VERTICAL INTEGRATIONFIXTURE WHOLESALE BYPASSWhat's included in this industry?
Timber products Aggregate and cement Plumbing and heating equipment Construction tools Paint, varnish and adhesives Glass FixturesCompanies
Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KGIndustry Code
4663 - Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies in Austria
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Wholesalers contend with fierce price volatility. Supply chain disruptions since the COVID-19 outbreak resulted in timber prices skyrocketing as shortages spread across Europe.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Austria
- Total Exports into Austria
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Larger wholesalers have a solid foothold in the industry. The Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry consists of many larger players like Saint-Gobain A/S and Robert Bosch GmbH.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 1 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Construction supply and material wholesalers must ensure they comply with safety and product quality standards. They must also comply with legislation related to business registration.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Supply chain disruptions ratchet up purchase costs. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, wholesalers have contended with supply chain disruptions, hitting profitability.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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