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Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

BE-G461 March 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€9.3bn

2019-2024 0.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

18,686

2019-2024 0.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

12,457

2019-2024 3.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XXX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Belgium

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#10 In Europe
Business
#13 In Europe
Employees
#14 In Europe
Wages
#14 In Europe

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Over the five years through 2024, third-party wholesalers’ revenue is forecast to contract at a compound annual rate of 7%% to €336.1 billion. Strong economic headwinds have faced third-party wholesalers and their respective downstream markets, namely the fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and crippling interest rates and price inflation. The diverse range of products supplied by third-party wholesalers has acted to reduce its vulnerability to volatile prices in commodity markets and dips in construction and manufacturing output in many European countries. The COVID-19 pandemic hit supply chains with severe disruption, sparking product shortages and rising costs associated with order fulfilment. Compliance costs are growing for wholesalers as regulations tighten on data collection, product and environmental standards. Central bankers have upped interest rates in a bid to reign in inflation, leading to substantial borrowing costs, which discourage investment in new construction projects. Revenue is anticipated to drop by 4.2% in 2024, heavily constrained by stuttering construction output in many European countries.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Metro AG
33,327.8
499.9
1.5
Rewe Group
84,797.9
1,611.2
1.9
Fnac Darty SA
8,143.6
254.1
3.1

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in Belgium in 2024?

The market size of the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in Belgium is €9.3bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium industry in 2024?

There are 12,457 businesses in the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in Belgium, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.2 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in Belgium has been declining at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in Belgium is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Third-Party Wholesaling market in Belgium?

The biggest companies operating in the Third-Party Wholesaling market in Belgium are Metro AG, Rewe Group and Fnac Darty SA

What does the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium include?

Textiles, leather and clothing and Agricultural goods are part of the Third-Party Wholesaling industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium?

The company holding the most market share in Belgium is Metro AG.

How competitive is the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in Belgium?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in Belgium.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Third-party wholesalers purchase products in bulk at discounted rates and then resell them to businesses, often at lower prices than dealing directly with the manufacturer or producer. Third-party wholesalers boost upstream producers' reach and simplify and cheapen distribution for retailers.

Related Terms

Wholesale BypassRADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)AGENTS, BROKERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS

What's included in this industry?

Textiles, leather and clothingAgricultural goodsFood and beveragesFuels, industrial chemicals and metals

Companies

Metro AGRewe GroupFnac Darty SA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

461 - Wholesale on a fee or contract basis in Belgium

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • 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 Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Sustainable products are popular across all segments. Wholesalers focusing on food, construction supplies and textiles are all finding that downstream buyers are happy to pay a premium for products that meet their sustainability requirements.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Belgium
  • Total Exports into Belgium
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

Consolidation is increasing in the industry. Larger players are snapping up smaller businesses to gain market share, pressuring smaller wholesalers to differentiate themselves and serve niche markets.

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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 Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 11 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Regulations typically are enforced at the manufacturing level. Regulations on product safety are enforced on manufacturers and producers; however, wholesalers must abide by e-commerce regulations, like data collection laws.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Intense competition limits profit growth. A highly competitive marketplace and pressure from large retail clients constrain the ability of third-party wholesalers to raise prices and profit.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Third-Party Wholesaling in Belgium 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)

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