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Metal Wholesaling in the US - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)
There are xx businesses in the Metal Wholesaling industry in the US, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. Metal wholesalers distribute primary metal products, including both ferrous and nonferrous metals, to industrial and construction markets. Wholesalers maintain inventory and may perform functions such as sawing and cleaning, also well as part of the distribution service. However, metal wholesalers do not distribute precious metals, such as gold, silver and platinum, nor do they distribute insulated wire or recyclable metal scrap.
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Number of Businesses
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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| Electrical Equipment Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Metal Wholesaling in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Metal & Mineral Wholesaling in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Metal & Mineral Wholesaling in New Zealand |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Metal & Metal Ore Wholesaling in the UK |
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XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many businesses are there in the Metal Wholesaling in the US in 2026?
There is 8,433 Metal Wholesaling in the US businesses as of 2026, an increase of 0.6% from 2025.
Has the number of Metal Wholesaling in the US businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The number of Metal Wholesaling in the US businesses has declined -0.3% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
What is forecast business growth of Metal Wholesaling in the US over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Metal Wholesaling in the US to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
What companies have the highest market share in the Metal Wholesaling in the US?
The Metal Wholesaling in the US has low market share concentration and the largest business is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co..
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