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Third-Party Wholesaling in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

Revenue

€150.1bn

2025

€150.1bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XX.Xbn

Employees

115k

Businesses

57,973

Wages

€X.Xbn

Third-Party Wholesaling in France industry analysis

Revenue is expected to climb at a compound rate of 0.7% over the five years through 2025 to €150.1 billion, including an estimated drop of 3% in 2025. The current market trends in the French wholesaling industry show a complex landscape. Fuel wholesalers experienced revenue spikes due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but with stabilised oil prices, they're now adjusting strategies for moderate profit as retailers demand cost-effective supply chains. Clothes and footwear wholesalers face challenges with retailers opting for direct sourcing from manufacturers, leveraging online platforms like eBay and Alibaba. This increases supplier power, creates barriers to entry for traditional wholesalers and pushes local companies to rethink their distribution models. Meanwhile, food wholesalers see opportunities as easing food prices may boost consumer spending. This suggests greater buyer power with more stock required to meet demand.

Trends and Insights

  • Supply chain disruptions have wreaked havoc on wholesalers. Costs associated with sourcing products have risen for many wholesalers as they contend with product shortages.
  • Sustainable products are popular across all segments. Wholesalers focusing on food, construction supplies and textiles are all finding that downstream buyers are happy to pay a premium for products that meet their sustainability requirements.
  • Consolidation is increasing in the industry. Larger players are snapping up smaller businesses to gain market share, pressuring smaller wholesalers to differentiate themselves and serve niche markets.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in France in 2025?

The market size of the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in France is €150.1bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Third-Party Wholesaling in France industry in 2025?

There are 57,973 businesses in the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Third-Party Wholesaling market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Third-Party Wholesaling market in France are Electricite de France SA, TotalEnergies SE and Les Mousquetaires SAS

What does the Third-Party Wholesaling in France include?

Textiles and leather and Agricultural goods are part of the Third-Party Wholesaling industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Third-Party Wholesaling in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Electricite de France SA.

How competitive is the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in France?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Third-Party Wholesaling industry in France.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Regulations typically are enforced at the manufacturing level. Regulations on product safety are enforced on manufacturers and producers; however, wholesalers must abide by e-commerce regulations, like data collection laws.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Third-Party Wholesaling in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Intense competition limits profit growth. A highly competitive marketplace and pressure from large retail clients constrain the ability of third-party wholesalers to raise prices and profit.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Third-Party Wholesaling in France industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

Methodology

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