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The Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Europe has a market size of €12.1tr in 2025. Revenue volatility is low, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.2 % from 2020-2025. The average number of employees is 16m in 2025 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 4.2 % over the past five years. One of the most prominent threats to the industry is...
European High and Lows
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What is the market size of the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe in 2025?
The market size of the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe is €12.1tr in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 4m businesses in the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 3.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe include?
Fruit and vegetables and Meat are part of the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Greece
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Romania
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in the UK
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Norway
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Germany
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Estonia
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Iceland
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Europe
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Luxembourg
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Russia
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Italy
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Poland
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Slovakia
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Slovenia
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Sweden
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Latvia
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Croatia
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Austria
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in France
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in the Netherlands
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Belgium
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Cyprus
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Lithuania
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Finland
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Bulgaria
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Spain
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Portugal
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Hungary
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Czechia
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Turkey
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Serbia
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Switzerland
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Denmark
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Ireland
- Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Malta
- Live Animal Wholesaling in the UK
- Leather, Hide & Skin Wholesaling in the UK
- Fuels, Industrial Chemicals & Metals Agents in the UK
- Grain, Seed, Animal Feed & Unmanufactured Tobacco Wholesaling in the UK
- Flower & Plant Wholesaling in the UK
- Fruit & Vegetable Wholesaling in the UK
- Meat Wholesaling in the UK
- Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in the UK
- Juice, Mineral Water & Soft Drink Wholesaling in the UK
- Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaling in the UK
- Tobacco Product Wholesaling in the UK
- Confectionery Wholesaling in the UK
- Coffee, Tea & Spices Wholesaling in the UK
- Grocery Wholesaling in the UK
- Textile Wholesaling in the UK
- Clothing & Footwear Wholesaling in the UK
- Household Appliance & Television Wholesaling in the UK
- Perfume & Cosmetics Wholesaling in the UK
- Pharmaceutical Wholesaling in the UK
- Furniture, Carpet & Lighting Wholesaling in the UK
- Watch & Jewellery Wholesaling in the UK
- Computer & Peripheral Equipment Wholesaling in the UK
- Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in the UK
- Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in the UK
- Machine Tool Wholesaling in the UK
- Mining, Construction & Civil Engineering Machinery Wholesaling in the UK
- Office Furniture Wholesaling in the UK
- Fuel Wholesaling in the UK
- Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling in the UK
- Construction Supplies Wholesaling in the UK
- Hardware, Plumbing & Heating Equipment Wholesaling in the UK
- Chemical Product Wholesaling in the UK
- Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK
- Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in Germany
- Chemical Product Wholesaling in Germany
- Hardware, Plumbing & Heating Equipment Wholesaling in Germany
- Construction Supplies Wholesaling in Germany
- Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling in Germany
- Fuel Wholesaling in Germany
- Office Furniture Wholesaling in Germany
- Mining, Construction & Civil Engineering Machinery Wholesaling in Germany
- Machine Tool Wholesaling in Germany
- Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in Germany
- Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Germany
- Computer & Peripheral Equipment Wholesaling in Germany
- Watch & Jewellery Wholesaling in Germany
- Sporting & Outdoor Equipment Wholesaling in Germany
- Furniture, Carpet & Lighting Wholesaling in Germany
- Pharmaceutical Wholesaling in Germany
- Perfume & Cosmetics Wholesaling in Germany
- Electrical Household Appliance Wholesaling in Germany
- Clothing & Footwear Wholesaling in Germany
- Textile Wholesaling in Germany
- Grocery Wholesaling in Germany
- Coffee, Tea & Spices Wholesaling in Germany
- Other Food Wholesaling in Germany
- Confectionery Wholesaling in Germany
- Tobacco Product Wholesaling in Germany
- Beverage Wholesaling in Germany
- Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in Germany
- Meat Wholesaling in Germany
- Fruit & Vegetable Wholesaling in Germany
- Flower & Plant Wholesaling in Germany
- Grain, Seed, Animal Feed & Unmanufactured Tobacco Wholesaling in Germany
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
- Pharmaceutical Wholesaling in Ireland
- Pharmaceutical Wholesaling in Ireland
- Information and Communication Equipment Wholesaling in Ireland
- Information and Communication Equipment Wholesaling in Ireland
- Information and Communication Equipment Wholesaling in Ireland
- Information and Communication Equipment Wholesaling in Ireland
- Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in Ireland
- Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in Ireland
- Fuel Wholesaling in Ireland
- Fuel Wholesaling in Ireland
- Construction Supplies Wholesaling in Ireland
- Construction Supplies Wholesaling in Ireland
- Hardware, Plumbing & Heating Equipment Wholesaling in Ireland
- Hardware, Plumbing & Heating Equipment Wholesaling in Ireland
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry is engaged in both domestic and international wholesale trade, encompassing activities like direct sales and commission-based transactions executed on either their own account or via contracts with other entities within Europe.
What's included in this industry?
Fruit and vegetablesMeatDairy products and eggsBeveragesTobacco productsBakery productsConfectioneryIndustry Code
46 - Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles in Europe
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2025 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Performance Snapshot
Charts
- Revenue in the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Europe
- Employees in the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Europe
- Business in the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Europe
- Profit in the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Europe
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue by Region (2025)
- IVA by Region (2025)
- Enterprises by Region (2025)
- Employment by Region (2025)
- Exports by Region (2025)
- Imports by Region (2025)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
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 Wholesaling (Except of Motor Vehicles & Motorcycles) in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and bottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2025)
- Business Growth (2025)
- Job Growth (2025)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2025)
- Imports/Demand (2025)
- Exports/Revenue (2025)
- Revenue per Employee (2025)
- Wages/Revenue (2025)
- Employees per Establishment (2025)
- Average Wage (2025)
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 (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Methodology
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