Industry Statistics and Trends
Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe key trends
The COVID-19 outbreak triggered a sharp downturn in construction activity.
Lockdown restrictions imposed by governments across Europe halted construction activity, leading to a significant dip in revenue.
A solid emphasis on sustainability supports revenue growth.
Many wholesalers are increasingly offering sustainable and eco-friendly products to capitalise on the growing customer base.
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Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 4.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €701.5bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The COVID-19 outbreak halted construction activity, clobbering demand for construction supplies
- European residential and non-residential construction markets heavily determine demand for construction equipment and supplies.
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Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Rock-bottom business confidence is set to weigh on construction activity in the short term
- European construction will continue to shrink in 2025 as high interest rates and soaring building costs hit demand for new buildings, weighing on demand for construction supplies and equipment.
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Revenue
€701.5bn
Employees
3m
Wages
€XX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Saint-Gobain SA | 56,529.0 | 5,487.0 | 9.7 | |
Robert Bosch GmbH | 91,104.3 | 3,687.8 | 4.0 | |
Siemens AG | 72,439.3 | 5,123.2 | 7.1 |
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Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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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 Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Europe is €701.5bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 619k businesses in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 15.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 4.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe include?
Timber products and Aggregate and cement are part of the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Spain
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Portugal
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Serbia
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Belgium
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Czechia
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Finland
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Croatia
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Bulgaria
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Luxembourg
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Russia
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Slovakia
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Hungary
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Denmark
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Turkey
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Malta
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Austria
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in France
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Lithuania
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in the Netherlands
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Estonia
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Slovenia
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Iceland
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Greece
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Romania
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Norway
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Italy
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Sweden
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Poland
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Cyprus
- Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Latvia
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
Saint-Gobain SARobert Bosch GmbHSiemens AGIndustry Code
4663 - Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
The COVID-19 outbreak halted construction activity, clobbering demand for construction supplies
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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 in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe 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 Europe 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 Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Construction Materials, Equipment & Supplies Wholesaling in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
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)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (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
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Saint-Gobain SA
- Countries of operation for Robert Bosch GmbH
- Countries of operation for Siemens AG
- Countries of operation for Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG
- Countries of operation for Eurobaustoff Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
- Countries of operation for STARK Group AS
- Countries of operation for Travis Perkins plc
- Countries of operation for SIG plc
- Countries of operation for Vaillant Group International GmbH
- Countries of operation for Heidelberg Materials AG
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 Europe 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 Europe 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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