Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers Market Report 2026

The wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.39 trillion in 2025 to $2.5 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of internet penetration, rise of online marketplaces, adoption of enterprise resource planning (erp) systems, increase in cross-border trade, expansion of wholesale distribution networks.

The wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.09 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of AI-driven sales analytics, expansion of cloud-based wholesale solutions, implementation of blockchain for secure transactions, growth in mobile commerce, rising demand for omni-channel distribution. Major trends in the forecast period include e-commerce enabled wholesale platforms, real-time inventory management, cross-border online trade expansion, data-driven pricing strategies, integration of third-party logistics services.

Rising demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive the expansion of the wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers sector in the coming years. Consumer electronics include any electronic devices intended for everyday, non-commercial, or personal use by consumers. Increasing demand for consumer electronics, especially computers and televisions, is likely to benefit wholesale electronic markets as well as agents and brokers, as they handle bulk purchases of new products for resale to stores and acquire used electronics for recycling or resale. For example, in May 2023, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, a Japan-based industry body, reported that cumulative consumer electronic equipment production from January to May 2023 reached ¥161,541 million (around $1.15 billion), marking an 11.2% rise compared with January-May 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for consumer electronics is fueling the growth of the wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers sector.

The expansion of international trade is expected to drive the growth of the wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers market in the future. International trade involves the exchange of goods and services across national borders. Wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers facilitate international trade by connecting buyers and sellers, streamlining transactions, and providing efficient market access. For example, in June 2024, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), a US-based government agency, reported that average exports increased by $10.2 billion, while average imports rose by $13.1 billion from April 2023. Thus, the growth of international trade is propelling the wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers market.

Major players in the wholesale electronic markets, agents, and brokers market are directing their efforts toward the development of technologically advanced platforms that utilize internal wholesale technology to streamline processes and gain a competitive edge. Internal wholesale technology refers to proprietary systems or platforms that enhance wholesale processes, integrating technology solutions to improve operational efficiency. In October 2023, Heffernan Insurance Brokers, an independent insurance agency in the United States, launched HIB Marketplace, an internal wholesale technology powered by Semsee Corp. This platform, leveraging Heffernan's strengths, features a fully automated quote or bind and invoicing system, with a focus on cyber business. The system is seamlessly integrated with EPIC, reducing double entry, calculating surplus lines taxes or fees, and providing immediate invoicing upon binding.

Major companies operating in the wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers market are KIKO Wholesale Group, Direct Liquidation LP, Esi Enterprises Inc., F&E Trading LLC, Yonida International Trading Corp., Nirah Distributors, SSW Wholesale, Global Mobiles Inc., Mibetec U.S. Inc., Link Distribution, Ambar Distributors LLC, Arrow Electronics Inc., Avnet Inc., Future Electronics Inc., Petra Industries, Benz Dealz LLC, goTRG, Consolidated Electronic Distributors Corp., D&H Distributing Co., Ingram Micro Inc., Synnex Corporation, Tech Data Corporation, ScanSource Inc., BlueStar Inc., Almo Corporation, Jenne Inc., SED International Holdings Inc., ASI Corp., Dicker Data Ltd., Westcon-Comstor.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers market in 2025. The regions covered in the wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers market report are Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

The wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers market includes revenues earned by entities through business-to-business electronic markets and agents, merchant wholesalers, wholesale trade agents, and brokers. 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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