Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
New York, United States
Last Updated: November 2023
NAICS 42372Revenue
$91.4bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
87,678
Businesses
4,080
Wages
$X.Xbn
Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry analysis
The industry distributes plumbing fixtures, hydronic equipment and other heating and plumbing supplies from manufacturers to professional contractors and other downstream markets. These products are used in the construction, repair and remodeling of residential and nonresidential buildings. This industry relies on downstream demand for construction and renovation work, which have stayed relatively stable, except for a decline in 2020 because of COVID-19, enabling revenue to rebound in 2021 because of a low starting point. Revenue is expected to rise at a CAGR of 2.5% to $91.4 billion over the past five years, including an expected decrease of 0.6% in 2023 alone as pent-up demand is satisfied.
Trends and Insights
- The Plumbing and Heating Supplies Wholesaling industry has experienced growth over the past five years. Despite a slowdown in 2020 because of COVID-19, wholesalers have benefited from strong construction markets.
- Operators in the industry sell a wide range of building and construction-related goods. The range from porcelain sinks and toilets to furnaces, boilers, and water heaters.
- Population distribution, overall economic activity, building investment and incomes are key factors that affect the location of industry operators. The Southeast, West and Mid-Atlantic are the three of the largest regions by industry establishment.
- Wholesale bypass has become an increasing threat because of e-commerce. This has caused price-based competition to grow in importance as a factor of industry performance.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $91.4bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
COVID-19 affected downstream markets differently
- COVID-19 brought about a unique set of challenges and opportunities for the Plumbing and Heating Supplies Wholesaling industry, significantly influencing the industry’s source of revenue.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The recovery of construction markets will support growth
- Over the next five years, the industry will be supported by a return to growth in both the residential and non-residential construction markets. As economies recover from the effects of COVID-19, and with confidence returning to real estate markets, construction activities will increase, driving demand for plumbing and heating supplies.
Biggest companies in the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferguson Plc | 27,763.9 | 2,612.5 | 9.4 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Pipes, fittings and valves, Other plumbing supplies and Plumbing fixtures. Pipes, fittings and valves is the largest segment of the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US.
Trends and Insights
The plumbing supplies segment has a lot of variety
- This section includes water treatment equipment, filtration equipment and well and sump pumps. Toilets, urinals, bidets, sinks, bathtubs and showers are examples of plumbing fixtures.
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Competitors
- Home Improvement Stores in the US
- Plumbers in the US
Complementors
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- Clay Brick & Product Manufacturing in the US
- Heating & Air Conditioning Equipment Manufacturing in the US
- Plumbers in the US
International industries
- Tool & Hardware Wholesaling in Canada
- Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning Equipment Wholesaling in Canada
- Household Appliance Wholesaling in Australia
- Plumbing Goods Wholesaling in Australia
- Household Appliance Wholesaling in New Zealand
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry wholesale plumbing supplies (e.g. fixtures and valves), heating equipment (e.g. hot water radiators) and other plumbing and hydronic equipment. Industry operators are not involved in wholesaling gas clothes dryers, electric water heaters, electric stoves, refrigerators or air conditioners. The sales and distribution branches of manufacturers are included in this industry.
What's included in this industry?
Pipes, fittings and valvesPlumbing servicesPlumbing fixturesSump pumps and water treatment equipmentBoilers, radiators and related productsHVAC equipmentFurnances and water heatersCompanies
Ferguson PlcPurchase this report to view all 1 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
WATERWORKSHEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)HYDRONIC HEATINGRADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)WHOLESALE BYPASSIndustry Code
NAICS 42372 - Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The Plumbing and Heating Supplies Wholesaling industry has experienced growth over the past five years. Despite a slowdown in 2020 because of COVID-19, wholesalers have benef...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Operators in the industry sell a wide range of building and construction-related goods. The range from porcelain sinks and toilets to furnaces, boilers, and water heaters.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Population distribution, overall economic activity, building investment and incomes are key factors that affect the location of industry operators. The Southeast, West and Mi...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Wholesale bypass has become an increasing threat because of e-commerce. This has caused price-based competition to grow in importance as a factor of industry performance.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The industry is predominately made up of smaller businesses that primarily target a certain market or geographic region. This is despite the fact that a small number of distr...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Ferguson Plc's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Ferguson Plc, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Industry participants receive help from a variety of private trade organizations. A major trade association is the American Supply Association, which represents manufacturers...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Profit varies depending on the size, scope and location of the wholesaler. Larger wholesalers can achieve higher profit by leveraging economies of scale.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2016-2021)
- Industry Tax Structure (2016-2021)
- Income Statement (2016-2021)
- Balance Sheet (2016-2021)
- Liquidity Ratios (2016-2021)
- Coverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Leverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Operating Ratios (2016-2021)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
Methodology
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Key data sources in the US include:
- US Census Bureau
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- US International Trade Commission
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- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry in United States is $91.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry in 2023?
There are 4,080 businesses in the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US market in United States?
The biggest company operating in the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling market in United States is Ferguson Plc
What does the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US in United States include?
Pipes, fittings and valves and Plumbing services are part of the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Ferguson Plc.
How competitive is the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Plumbing & Heating Supplies Wholesaling in the US industry in United States.
