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Grocery Wholesaling in the US - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Grocery Wholesaling industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Grocery wholesalers act as the middlemen between food producers and retailers. They do little to transform products and are intermediaries in merchandise distribution. Wholesalers sell and distribute all general-line grocery products, and industry establishments generally are not specialized. Distributed products usually include dry groceries, perishable food and nonfood products found in grocery stores.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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Related Industries
| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Food Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Dairy Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Fruit & Vegetable Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Soft Drink, Baked Goods & Other Grocery Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Grocery Wholesaling in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| General Line Grocery Wholesaling in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| General Line Grocery Wholesaling in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Grocery Wholesaling in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are employed in the Grocery Wholesaling in the US in 2026?
There is 183,804 people employed in the Grocery Wholesaling in the US as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Grocery Wholesaling in the US in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Grocery Wholesaling in the US grew 4.1% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Grocery Wholesaling in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Grocery Wholesaling in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Grocery Wholesaling in the US employ?
The average Grocery Wholesaling in the US business is 31.2 employees.
Are businesses in the Grocery Wholesaling in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Grocery Wholesaling in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Grocery Wholesaling in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Grocery Wholesaling in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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