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Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Jonas Kao Jonas Kao London, United Kingdom Last Updated: June 2025 SIC UK-G4652

Revenue

£252.0bn

2025-26

£262.5bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£XX.Xbn

Employees

325k

Businesses

38,150

Wages

£XX.Xbn

Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in the UK industry analysis

Electronic 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, has positioned smartphones as a steady revenue stream for wholesalers. The 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, boosting the industry.

Trends and Insights

  • Tech dependency is a key growth driver. Smartphones are essential devices for people’s daily lives and business operations - regular innovations help wholesalers to continually move smartphones.
  • 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.
  • Concentration varies depending on the product category.Some segments, like smartphones, have a few dominant wholesalers, whereas others, like electrical components, are more fragmented.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom is £252.0bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 38,150 businesses in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.2 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 3.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom include?

Telecommunications equipment and Electronic components are part of the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

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.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in the UK 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.

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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 Electronic & Telecommunications Equipment Wholesaling in the UK 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)

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