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Cattle & Hog Wholesaling in Kentucky

Author.Name IBISWorld United States Last Updated: April 2025 NAICS KY42452

Cattle & Hog Wholesaling in Kentucky industry analysis

The Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky is expected to grow an annualized x% to $x.x million over the five years to 2025, while the national industry will likely grow at x% during the same period. Industry establishments decreased an annualized -x.x% to xx locations. Industry employment has decreased an annualized -x.x% to xxx workers, while industry wages have increased an annualized x.x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2030, the industry is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x million, while the national industry is expected to grow x.x%. Industry establishments are forecast to decline -x.x% to xx locations. Industry employment is expected to decrease an annualized -x.x% to xxx workers, while industry wages are forecast to decrease % to $x.x million.

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About the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling in Kentucky Market Research Report

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Definition of the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling in Kentucky?

Establishments in this industry primarily wholesale livestock. Cattle, swine, sheep and goats are included, but horses and mules are excluded. Wholesalers may purchase livestock from feedlots, breeders or other ranchers and then sell to slaughterhouses, other feedlots and breeders and livestock buyers.

What’s included in the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling in Kentucky?

The Cattle & Hog Wholesaling in Kentucky includes wholesaling cattle, wholesaling swine, wholesaling sheep and wholesaling goats. Related terms covered in the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling in Kentucky industry report includes a scientific breeding technique in which estrus, or heat, is induced to get cattle and sheep to bear offspring at the same time, also known as mad cow disease, a degenerative disease in cattle and an emerging scientific sector concerned with health and safety in all aspects of the food supply chain.

Industry Performance of the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky

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Cattle & Hog Wholesaling in Kentucky

#3 in Highest Revenue 8.9% of state's GDP
Revenue (2025)
Annual Growth (2020-25)
Annual Growth (2025-30)

Cattle & Hog Wholesaling in the US


Revenue (2024)
Annual Growth (2019-24)
Annual Growth (2024-29)

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Key Drivers of the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky

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Kentucky Economic Indicators

Population
Median Houshold Income

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US Key External Drivers

Price of red meat
Per capita beef consumption
Demand from animal production

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County Data of the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky

Access proprietary data on county in the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling in Kentucky, such as Fayette County, Laurel County and Mason County. Data includes figures on revenue, establishments, employees and wages by counties.

Key Statistics of the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky

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What is the market size of the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky in 2025?

The market size of the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky is $885.7m in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky in 2025?

There are 26 businesses in the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -0.8% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky has been growing at an average annual rate of 2.0% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky in 2025?

There are 155 employees in the Cattle & Hog Wholesaling industry in Kentucky, which has been declining at an average annual rate of -0.5% from 2020 to 2025.