This Non Durable Goods Wholesalers market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.
The non-durable goods wholesalers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $24.65 trillion in 2024 to $26.24 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to economic conditions, consumer spending, retail sector demand, seasonal variations.
The non-durable goods wholesalers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.09 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-commerce and online sales, sustainability and eco-friendliness, health and wellness products, flexible and efficient distribution. Major trends in the forecast period include technology adoption, collaboration and partnerships, private label and branding, sustainability and eco-friendliness.
The non-durable goods wholesaler's market is poised for growth, driven by the increasing demand for e-commerce. E-commerce entails the buying and selling of goods and services through online and electronic channels. It allows wholesalers to extend their reach beyond physical locations, reaching customers on regional, national, and international scales, thereby expanding their potential customer base. In August 2023, data from the United States Census Bureau indicated a 7.5% increase in e-commerce in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022, while overall retail sales rose by 0.6%. Notably, 15.4% of all sales in the second quarter of 2023 were conducted through online stores. Thus, the surging demand for e-commerce is a driving force behind the growth of the non-durable goods wholesaler's market.
The growing population is expected to contribute significantly to the expansion of the non-durable goods wholesalers market. Population, which refers to the total number of individuals within a specific geographical area or defined group, plays a pivotal role in shaping market potential and strategic planning for wholesalers. A burgeoning and diverse population offers opportunities for non-durable goods wholesalers to tap into new customer segments and boost sales, particularly in regions experiencing increased consumer demand. For instance, data from the Office for National Statistics in February 2023 projected the UK's population to reach 72.4 million by mid-2045. Therefore, the increasing population is a key driver behind the growth of the non-durable goods wholesaler's market.
In the current digital economy era, wholesalers are increasingly embracing predictive analytics as a powerful tool. Predictive analytics leverages past data to forecast future outcomes and can be instrumental in enhancing various aspects of wholesale operations. This tool's applications encompass predicting customer profitability, improving marketing campaigns, and modeling different business scenarios. For instance, SAP HANA integrated with BW is a widely used predictive analytics tool for wholesale distribution and materials management, including the paper industry.
Major companies in the non-durable goods wholesalers market are at the forefront of innovation, developing technologies such as AI-powered inventory management solutions to enhance their market profitability. AI-powered inventory management solutions are software platforms that employ machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to automate inventory forecasting and optimize inventory management processes. For example, in September 2023, Afresh Technologies, a US-based technology company, launched an advanced AI-powered inventory management solution. These AI-driven solutions have the capacity to analyze sales data and other relevant information, providing precise demand projections. Wholesalers dealing in non-durable goods can leverage these solutions to optimize inventory levels, reducing the risk of stockouts or overstocking.
Major companies operating in the non-durable goods wholesalers market include AmerisourceBergen Corp, Cardinal Health Inc., Walmart Inc., Sinopharm Group Co Ltd., Berkshire Hathaway Inc., METRO AG, Medipal Holdings Corporation, Itochu Corp, Sysco Corp, US Foods Holding Corp, C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., Heineken NV, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Performance Food Group Company, Univar Solutions Inc., Brenntag AG, WPG Holdings Ltd., Avantor Inc., Veritiv Corporation, Bunzl Distribution USA Inc., Imperial Dade, H T Hackney Co., GPC Asia-Pacific Ltd., Core-Mark Holding Company Inc., United Natural Foods Inc., Groupe Guillin SA, Herbalife Nutrition Ltd., Central Garden & Pet Company, Pyxus International Inc., The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.
Non-durable goods wholesalers are businesses that focus on distributing products with a short lifespan, typically consumed or used up quickly. These wholesalers buy such products in bulk from manufacturers and sell them to retailers, other wholesalers, or institutional customers. They play a vital role in the supply chain by ensuring the efficient movement of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs), helping retailers maintain sufficient stock to meet consumer demand.
Key categories within non-durable goods wholesaling encompass paper and paper products wholesalers, drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers, apparel, piece goods, and notions wholesalers, grocery and related product wholesalers, farm product raw material wholesalers, chemical and allied products wholesalers, petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverage wholesalers, as well as miscellaneous non-durable goods wholesalers. Among these, a petroleum wholesaler is an entity involved in the purchase and sale of specified petroleum products in bulk quantities. Non-durable goods wholesalers operate under various ownership forms, including wholesale and distribution chains, as well as independent wholesalers catering to different market segments with premium, mid-range, and economy pricing options.
The non-durable goods wholesalers market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides non-durable goods wholesalers market statistics, including non-durable goods wholesalers industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a non-durable goods wholesalers market share, detailed non-durable goods wholesalers market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the non-durable goods wholesalers industry. This non-durable goods wholesaler’s market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the non-durable goods wholesalers market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the non-durable goods wholesalers market. The regions covered in the non-durable goods wholesaler’s market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the non durable goods wholesalers market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The non-durable goods wholesalers market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services through drug distributers, specialty stores, and departmental stores. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The non-durable goods wholesalers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $24.65 trillion in 2024 to $26.24 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to economic conditions, consumer spending, retail sector demand, seasonal variations.
The non-durable goods wholesalers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.09 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-commerce and online sales, sustainability and eco-friendliness, health and wellness products, flexible and efficient distribution. Major trends in the forecast period include technology adoption, collaboration and partnerships, private label and branding, sustainability and eco-friendliness.
The non-durable goods wholesaler's market is poised for growth, driven by the increasing demand for e-commerce. E-commerce entails the buying and selling of goods and services through online and electronic channels. It allows wholesalers to extend their reach beyond physical locations, reaching customers on regional, national, and international scales, thereby expanding their potential customer base. In August 2023, data from the United States Census Bureau indicated a 7.5% increase in e-commerce in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022, while overall retail sales rose by 0.6%. Notably, 15.4% of all sales in the second quarter of 2023 were conducted through online stores. Thus, the surging demand for e-commerce is a driving force behind the growth of the non-durable goods wholesaler's market.
The growing population is expected to contribute significantly to the expansion of the non-durable goods wholesalers market. Population, which refers to the total number of individuals within a specific geographical area or defined group, plays a pivotal role in shaping market potential and strategic planning for wholesalers. A burgeoning and diverse population offers opportunities for non-durable goods wholesalers to tap into new customer segments and boost sales, particularly in regions experiencing increased consumer demand. For instance, data from the Office for National Statistics in February 2023 projected the UK's population to reach 72.4 million by mid-2045. Therefore, the increasing population is a key driver behind the growth of the non-durable goods wholesaler's market.
In the current digital economy era, wholesalers are increasingly embracing predictive analytics as a powerful tool. Predictive analytics leverages past data to forecast future outcomes and can be instrumental in enhancing various aspects of wholesale operations. This tool's applications encompass predicting customer profitability, improving marketing campaigns, and modeling different business scenarios. For instance, SAP HANA integrated with BW is a widely used predictive analytics tool for wholesale distribution and materials management, including the paper industry.
Major companies in the non-durable goods wholesalers market are at the forefront of innovation, developing technologies such as AI-powered inventory management solutions to enhance their market profitability. AI-powered inventory management solutions are software platforms that employ machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to automate inventory forecasting and optimize inventory management processes. For example, in September 2023, Afresh Technologies, a US-based technology company, launched an advanced AI-powered inventory management solution. These AI-driven solutions have the capacity to analyze sales data and other relevant information, providing precise demand projections. Wholesalers dealing in non-durable goods can leverage these solutions to optimize inventory levels, reducing the risk of stockouts or overstocking.
Major companies operating in the non-durable goods wholesalers market include AmerisourceBergen Corp, Cardinal Health Inc., Walmart Inc., Sinopharm Group Co Ltd., Berkshire Hathaway Inc., METRO AG, Medipal Holdings Corporation, Itochu Corp, Sysco Corp, US Foods Holding Corp, C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., Heineken NV, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., Performance Food Group Company, Univar Solutions Inc., Brenntag AG, WPG Holdings Ltd., Avantor Inc., Veritiv Corporation, Bunzl Distribution USA Inc., Imperial Dade, H T Hackney Co., GPC Asia-Pacific Ltd., Core-Mark Holding Company Inc., United Natural Foods Inc., Groupe Guillin SA, Herbalife Nutrition Ltd., Central Garden & Pet Company, Pyxus International Inc., The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.
Non-durable goods wholesalers are businesses that focus on distributing products with a short lifespan, typically consumed or used up quickly. These wholesalers buy such products in bulk from manufacturers and sell them to retailers, other wholesalers, or institutional customers. They play a vital role in the supply chain by ensuring the efficient movement of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs), helping retailers maintain sufficient stock to meet consumer demand.
Key categories within non-durable goods wholesaling encompass paper and paper products wholesalers, drugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers, apparel, piece goods, and notions wholesalers, grocery and related product wholesalers, farm product raw material wholesalers, chemical and allied products wholesalers, petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers, beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverage wholesalers, as well as miscellaneous non-durable goods wholesalers. Among these, a petroleum wholesaler is an entity involved in the purchase and sale of specified petroleum products in bulk quantities. Non-durable goods wholesalers operate under various ownership forms, including wholesale and distribution chains, as well as independent wholesalers catering to different market segments with premium, mid-range, and economy pricing options.
The non-durable goods wholesalers market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides non-durable goods wholesalers market statistics, including non-durable goods wholesalers industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a non-durable goods wholesalers market share, detailed non-durable goods wholesalers market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the non-durable goods wholesalers industry. This non-durable goods wholesaler’s market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the non-durable goods wholesalers market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the non-durable goods wholesalers market. The regions covered in the non-durable goods wholesaler’s market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the non durable goods wholesalers market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The non-durable goods wholesalers market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services through drug distributers, specialty stores, and departmental stores. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Executive Summary
Non Durable Goods Wholesalers Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on non durable goods wholesalers market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for non durable goods wholesalers ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The non durable goods wholesalers market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Paper and Paper Product Wholesalers; Drugs and Druggists Sundries Wholesalers; Apparel; Piece Goods; and Notions Wholesalers; Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers; Farm Product Raw Material Wholesalers; Chemical and Allied Products Wholesalers; Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers; Beer; Wine; and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers; Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Wholesalers2) By Ownership: Wholesale/Distribution Chain; Independent Wholesalers
3) By Price Range: Premium; Mid-Range; Economy
Subsegments:
1) By Paper and Paper Product Wholesalers: Paper Wholesalers; Paperboard Wholesalers; Stationery and Office Supplies Wholesalers2) By Drugs and Druggists Sundries Wholesalers: Pharmaceutical Wholesalers; Over-the-Counter (OTC) Products Wholesalers; Personal Care Products Wholesalers
3) By Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Wholesalers: Apparel Wholesalers; Fabric and Piece Goods Wholesalers; Notions and Sewing Supplies Wholesalers
4) By Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers: General Line Grocery Wholesalers; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers; Dairy Product Wholesalers; Meat and Meat Product Wholesalers; Farm Product Raw Material Wholesalers
5) By Grains and Oilseeds Wholesalers: Livestock and Animal Products Wholesalers; Agricultural Chemicals Wholesalers
6) By Chemical and Allied Products Wholesalers: Industrial Chemical Wholesalers; Petrochemical Wholesalers; Fertilizer Wholesalers; Paint and Coatings Wholesalers
7) By Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers: Crude Petroleum Wholesalers; Gasoline Wholesalers; Diesel Fuel Wholesalers; Lubricating Oil Wholesalers
8) By Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers: Beer Wholesalers; Wine Wholesalers; Spirits and Liquor Wholesalers
9) By Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Wholesalers: Tobacco Product Wholesalers; Textiles and Fabrics Wholesalers; Non-alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers; Health and Beauty Products Wholesalers
Key Companies Mentioned: AmerisourceBergen Corp; Cardinal Health Inc.; Walmart Inc.; Sinopharm Group Co Ltd.; Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Countries: Australia; China; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; Bangladesh; Thailand; Vietnam; Malaysia; Singapore; Philippines; Hong Kong; New Zealand; USA; Canada; Mexico; Brazil; Chile; Argentina; Colombia; Peru; France; Germany; UK; Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Ireland; Italy; Netherlands; Norway; Portugal; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Russia; Czech Republic; Poland; Romania; Ukraine; Saudi Arabia; Israel; Iran; Turkey; UAE; Egypt; Nigeria; South Africa
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The major companies featured in this Non Durable Goods Wholesalers market report include:- AmerisourceBergen Corp
- Cardinal Health Inc.
- Walmart Inc.
- Sinopharm Group Co Ltd.
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- METRO AG
- Medipal Holdings Corporation
- Itochu Corp
- Sysco Corp
- US Foods Holding Corp
- C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
- Heineken NV
- Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
- Performance Food Group Company
- Univar Solutions Inc.
- Brenntag AG
- WPG Holdings Ltd.
- Avantor Inc.
- Veritiv Corporation
- Bunzl Distribution USA Inc.
- Imperial Dade
- H T Hackney Co.
- GPC Asia-Pacific Ltd.
- Core-Mark Holding Company Inc.
- United Natural Foods Inc.
- Groupe Guillin SA
- Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.
- Central Garden & Pet Company
- Pyxus International Inc.
- The Chefs' Warehouse Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 300 |
| Published | April 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 26.24 Trillion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 32.09 Trillion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 31 |
