Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Italy compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Italy
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#6 In EuropeBusiness
#3 In EuropeEmployees
#7 In EuropeWages
#6 In EuropeElectronic and telecommunications equipment wholesalers are at the forefront of business and consumer households' digitalisation. The widespread uptake of smartphones, supported by 4G and 5G mobile data networks and a heap of high-tech features like flexible screens, high-quality cameras, biometric security and contactless payments, have made smartphones a steady revenue stream for wholesalers. Rising penetration of automation in industrial processes is driving sales of equipment that can assist smart business solutions like asset tracking, remote monitoring and automation.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in Italy in 2024?
The market size of the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in Italy is €14.0bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy industry in 2024?
There are 3,219 businesses in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in Italy, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in Italy grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in Italy has been growing at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in Italy over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in Italy is expected to grow.
What does the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy include?
Telecommunications equipment and Electronic components are part of the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry.
How competitive is the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in Italy?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in Italy.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Consumer Electronics Manufacturing in Italy
Complementors
- Information & Communication Equipment Retailing in Italy
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Electronic telecommunications equipment wholesalers bulk buy and resell a diverse range of devices and components used for communication. Products supplied include electronic parts, telecommunications equipment like smartphones and other telephone systems, blank CDs and DVDs.
Related Terms
Over-The-Air B2C Reverse LogisticsWhat's included in this industry?
Telecommunications equipment Electronic components SmartphonesCompanies
Industry Code
4652 - Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts in Italy
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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 Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Regular innovation drives smartphone sales. The expansion of smartphone features like flexible screens, high-quality cameras, biometric security and high-speed data capabilities encourage downstream customers to upgrade their mobile devices frequently.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Italy
- Total Exports into Italy
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
Concentration varies depending on product category. Some segments, like smartphones, have a few dominant wholesalers, whereas others, like electrical components, are more fragmented.
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 Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 0 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Regulation tightens surrounding electrical waste. The EU and the UK have directives for distributors of electrical goods, forcing them to take back and recycle unwanted equipment.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Profit can be influenced by product mix. Wholesalers are opting to reduce their hardware stocks in favour of supplying software which has significantly lower costs relating to storage, returns and maintenance, helping to raise 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 Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in Italy 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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