Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Italy compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Italy
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#8 In EuropeBusiness
#4 In EuropeEmployees
#11 In EuropeWages
#8 In EuropeAgricultural product wholesalers contend with volatile crop yields and global commodity prices, changing government agricultural policies and changing customer demands. Over the five years through 2024, wholesalers’ revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 2.9% to reach €489 billion. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has introduced severe disruption to global commodity supply chains, driving huge price rises for wheat, other grains and fertilisers. In the EU, the average price of agricultural products soared by 24% between 2021 and 2022, according to Eurostat - cereal price inflation of over 40% was a key driver of this. Put off by sky-high prices, major buyers of cereal-based feedstuffs have sought out alternatives, contributing to a drop in demand and driving a sharp drop in prices (-18.4%) in the UK over the year through September 2023, as shown by data from the Office for National Statistics. In 2024, wholesalers’ sales will be dampened by low business sentiment, but high prices will keep revenue growing – it’s expected to climb by 0.8%.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Archer Daniels Midland Co. | 90,237.4 | 5,693.6 | 6.3 | |
Cargill Inc. | 173,538.7 | 4,666.1 | 2.7 | |
Bunge Ltd. | 64,243.9 | 2,028.9 | 3.2 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Agricultural Product Wholesaling industry in Italy in 2024?
The market size of the Agricultural Product Wholesaling industry in Italy is €18.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy industry in 2024?
There are 9,115 businesses in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling industry in Italy, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Agricultural Product Wholesaling industry in Italy grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Agricultural Product Wholesaling industry in Italy has been declining at a CAGR of 3.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Agricultural Product Wholesaling industry in Italy over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Agricultural Product Wholesaling industry in Italy is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling market in Italy?
The biggest companies operating in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling market in Italy are Archer Daniels Midland Co., Cargill Inc. and Bunge Ltd.
What does the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy include?
Grain, seeds and tobacco and Animal feeds and raw materials are part of the Agricultural Product Wholesaling industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy?
The company holding the most market share in Italy is Archer Daniels Midland Co..
How competitive is the Agricultural Product Wholesaling industry in Italy?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling industry in Italy.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Meat Processing in Italy
- Seafood Processing in Italy
Complementors
- Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Italy
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Italy
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry wholesale a wide variety of raw agricultural materials and live animals. Products include grains and seeds, unmanufactured tobacco, flowers, plants, oleaginous fruits, animal feed, hides, skins, leather and agricultural raw materials, including wool, hemp, cotton and animal hair. Companies primarily sell products to manufacturers and retailers.
Related Terms
OLEAGINOUS FRUITPERISHABLE COOPERATIVE FARMINGWhat's included in this industry?
Grain, seeds and tobaccoAnimal feeds and raw materialsFlowers and plantsLive animalsHides, skins and leatherCompanies
Archer Daniels Midland Co.Cargill Inc.Bunge Ltd.Industry Code
462 - Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals in Italy
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Cereal prices soar following the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Wholesalers contended with sky-high prices of cereals for most of 2022 and 2023, limiting demand from buyers looking to avoid high costs.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Italy
- Total Exports into Italy
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
A handful of players dominate some segments of the market. Companies like Cargill, ADM and LDC are well-established with a stronghold on certain products, but other parts of the market are more fragmented.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 9 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Agricultural policies have a strong hold on the industry. The EU’s Common Agricultural Policy shapes production levels and market dynamics, while environmental standards vary between the EU and non-EU countries.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Value-added services prop up profit. Most agricultural product wholesalers see limited returns because they need to set low prices to keep sales coming in, but offering extra services can generate additional profit.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Agricultural Product Wholesaling in Italy industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
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 (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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