General Line Grocery Wholesaling in New Zealand - Industry Market Research Report

Stocked up: Rising demand from food service establishments drives industry growth

Operators in the General Line Grocery Wholesaling industry supply downstream markets with at least three of the following grocery lines: meat, poultry and smallgoods; dairy produce; fish and seafood; fruit and vegetables; liquor or tobacco; and confectionery or soft drinks. Increased demand from several downstream markets has supported industry revenue growth over the past five years. Rising discretionary income over the period has boosted demand for both premium groceries and dining out at food service establishments. Overall, industry revenue is expected to grow at an annualised 1.1% over the five years through 2022-23, to $19.1 billion. This trend includes an anticipated revenue decline by 1.1% in the current year, due to falling demand from downstream supermarkets, grocery stores and convenience stores. Industry players wholesale at least three of the following grocery lines: meat, poultry and smallgoods; dairy produce; fish and seafood; fruit and vegetables; liquor or tobacco; and confectionery or soft drinks. Industry players wholesale to a range of downstream markets, including grocery retailers and food service establishments. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.