Tire Wholesaling in Canada - Market Research Report (2013-2028)
New York, United States
Last Updated: October 2023
NAICS 41521CARevenue
$10.4bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
5,489
Businesses
320
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Tire Wholesaling in Canada industry analysis
Over the five years to 2023, the Tire Wholesaling industry's revenue is expected to decline. While business been bolstered by improving economic conditions, the industry has faced several considerable challenges in recent years. Pandemic-related restrictions and closures limited travel, which affected consumers' tire replacement needs, causing a large decline in demand for tires during 2020. A strong economic recovery since 2021 bolstered revenue, as sales volume and tire prices rose. However, inflation-adjusted revenue has fallen due to historically elevated price increases across the economy. As a result, industry revenue has been dropping at a CAGR of 1.7% over the past five years and is expected to reach $10.4 billion in 2023. This includes an increase of 2.2% over the current year as demand and prices stabilize.Industry profit, measured as earnings before interest and taxes, is anticipated to remain fairly steady despite recent volatility. Wholesalers are able to pass along purchase cost increases to downstream markets by raising prices, helping to offsett potential decreases in earnings. Larger operators are increasingly acquiring smaller operations to expand distribution networks. These large companies typically have greater purchasing power and can negotiate lower prices with upstream suppliers in addition to more efficiently controlling the cost of operations.Over the five years to 2028, the industry is anticipated to grow, bolstered by improving disposable income levels and kilometres traveled by Canadians. Revenue is expected to increase at a CAGR of 2.0% to $11.5 billion over the five years to 2028.
Trends and Insights
- Despite increased demand for new vehicles, the tire wholesaling industry in Canada faces declining revenue due to factors such as pandemic-related disruptions and high inflation. However, the extent of the decline has been muted by recovering demand for tires.
- Independent tire retailers maintain are a key downstream market because of their strong local presence and ties in the passenger replacement market. Tire wholesalers establish distribution relationships with these retailers to guarantee future sales.
- Ontario's large population generates high demand for tire dealers, fueling the province's substantial share of tire wholesalers. The proximity to their main customer base helps these wholesalers cut down on transportation costs.
- Establishing a tire wholesaling business can be demanding with significant start-up costs required for distribution facilities and a freight vehicle network. Potential entrants may face difficulties in creating competitive differentiation and managing capital and labor intensity due to pre-established customer relationships and delivery efficiencies by existing firms.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $10.4bn in 2023.
Trends and Insights
Despite a resurgence in demand for new vehicles over the past five years, the tire wholesaling industry in Canada is expected to face a decline in revenue
- Industry revenue has experienced notable fluctuations in recent years.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Tire wholesaling is expected to see increased revenue due to improving economic conditions
- The industry is set to benefit from improved economic conditions and an increase in consumer travel distances, leading to a higher demand for tire replacements.
Biggest companies in the Tire Wholesaling in Canada
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Groupe Touchette Inc. | 645.3 | 34.2 | 5.3 | |
American Tire Distributors Inc. | 600.0 | 32.8 | 5.5 | |
Distribution Stox Inc. | 511.8 | N/A | N/A |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Tire Wholesaling in Canada
Products & Services
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Standard passenger vehicle tires, Commercial truck tires and Light truck tires . Standard passenger vehicle tires is the largest segment of the Tire Wholesaling in Canada.
Trends and Insights
Passenger vehicle tires for cars are the main product segment for wholesalers
- The segment has high demand due to increased consumer preference for passenger vehicles, particularly environmentally friendly ones.
- More insights available in the full report
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Competitors
- Car & Automobile Manufacturing in Canada
- SUV & Light Truck Manufacturing in Canada
Complementors
- Tire Manufacturing in Canada
- Tire Dealers in Canada
International industries
- Global Car & Automobile Manufacturing
- Tire Wholesaling in the US
- Tire Manufacturing in China
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Tire Wholesaling industry in Canada wholesales new and used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles.
What's included in this industry?
Motor vehicle tires and tubes wholesalingTire and tube repair materials wholesalingUsed tire (except scrap) wholesalingCompanies
Groupe Touchette Inc.American Tire Distributors Inc.Distribution Stox Inc.Purchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
SYNTHETIC RUBBERWAREHOUSE CLUBSACQUISITIONIndustry Code
NAICS 415210 - Tire Wholesaling in Canada
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Despite increased demand for new vehicles, the tire wholesaling industry in Canada faces declining revenue due to factors such as pandemic-related disruptions and high inflati...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Independent tire retailers maintain are a key downstream market because of their strong local presence and ties in the passenger replacement market. Tire wholesalers establis...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Ontario's large population generates high demand for tire dealers, fueling the province's substantial share of tire wholesalers. The proximity to their main customer base hel...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each province
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each province in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each province accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each province accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each province in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Establishing a tire wholesaling business can be demanding with significant start-up costs required for distribution facilities and a freight vehicle network. Potential entran...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Groupe Touchette Inc., a Canadian tire distributor, significantly expanded its presence in Ontario through the acquisition of Atlas Tire Wholesale Inc. The firm also bought t...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Groupe Touchette Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of American Tire Distributors Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Distribution Stox Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Groupe Touchette Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for American Tire Distributors Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Distribution Stox Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Technological advancements in tire wholesaling, including automated inventory control and online transactions, improved cost efficiency and facilitated seamless supply chains....
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Purchase costs, primarily for items like tires and tubes, constitute the biggest expense for tire retailers. These costs are influenced by changing prices of raw materials an...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Liquidity Ratios (2016-2021)
- Coverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Leverage Ratios (2016-2021)
- Operating Ratios (2016-2021)
- Assets (2016-2021)
- Liabilities (2016-2021)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
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Key data sources in Canada include:
- Statistics Canada
- Industry Canada
- Canadian Business Patterns
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- Industry federations or regulators
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Tire Wholesaling industry in Canada in 2024?
The market size of the Tire Wholesaling industry in Canada is $10.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Tire Wholesaling in Canada industry in 2023?
There are 320 businesses in the Tire Wholesaling industry in Canada, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2018 and 2023.
Has the Tire Wholesaling industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Tire Wholesaling industry in Canada has been declining at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Tire Wholesaling industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Tire Wholesaling industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Tire Wholesaling market in Canada?
The biggest companies operating in the Tire Wholesaling market in Canada are Groupe Touchette Inc., American Tire Distributors Inc. and Distribution Stox Inc.
What does the Tire Wholesaling in Canada include?
Motor vehicle tires and tubes wholesaling and Tire and tube repair materials wholesaling are part of the Tire Wholesaling industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Tire Wholesaling in Canada?
The company holding the most market share in Canada is Groupe Touchette Inc..
How competitive is the Tire Wholesaling industry in Canada?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Tire Wholesaling industry in Canada.
