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Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers industry in the US, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. Wholesale trade agents and brokers act on behalf of buyers and sellers to distribute goods at a wholesale level. They refrain from taking title of goods in the selling process and instead generate income from commissions and fees for their services. Establishments acting in the capacity of agents, or brokers that operate using the internet or other electronic means, are excluded from the industry.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2020-2025 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Auto Parts Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Medical Supplies Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Electrical Equipment Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Electronic Part & Equipment Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Industrial Supplies Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Grocery Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Supermarkets and Grocery Stores in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Fuels, Industrial Chemicals & Metals Agents in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Auto Parts Manufacturing in China |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are employed in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US in 2025?
There is 299,937 people employed in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US declined -1.2% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers 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 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US employ?
The average Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US business is 2.9 employees.
Are businesses in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers in the US has increased in the last five years.
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