$100.1bn
$X.Xbn
119k
4,275
$X.Xbn
Revenue growth for the Beer Wholesaling industry has been supported by beneficial regulations and shifts in consumer preferences towards premium and craft beers. The three-tier system in the alcohol industry refers to the structured distribution pathway from breweries, through wholesalers, to retailers. This system benefits beer wholesalers by providing them a secure position in the supply chain. The shift in consumer preferences towards premium and craft beers has supported the industry by driving demand for higher-priced products, consequently leading to an increase in revenue and profit. Over the past five years, industry revenue is expected to have increased at a CAGR of 3.3% to $100.1 billion, including an increase of 1.9% in 2023 alone.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $100.1bn in 2023.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reyes Beverage Group Inc. | 10,333.3 | 521.2 | 5.0 | |
Columbia Distributing | 509.4 | 23.9 | 4.7 | |
DBI Beverage Inc. | 186.7 | 8.8 | 4.7 |
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Beer Wholesaling in the US
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Premium, Sub-premium and Super-premium. Premium is the largest segment of the Beer Wholesaling in the US.
Premium beers gain popularity
The Beer Wholesaling in the US industry comprises operators that primarily purchase, store, sell and distribute beer and other fermented malt beverages made by the Breweries industry (IBISWorld report 31212).
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NAICS 42481 - Beer Wholesaling in the US
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The market size of the Beer Wholesaling in the US industry in United States is $100.1bn in 2024.
There are 4,275 businesses in the Beer Wholesaling in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2018 and 2023.
The market size of the Beer Wholesaling in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 3.3 % between 2018 and 2023.
Over the next five years, the Beer Wholesaling in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Beer Wholesaling market in United States are Reyes Beverage Group Inc., Columbia Distributing and DBI Beverage Inc.
Premium beer and Super-premium beers are part of the Beer Wholesaling in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is Reyes Beverage Group Inc..
The level of competition is low and increasing in the Beer Wholesaling in the US industry in United States.