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Soft Drink and Pre-Packaged Food Wholesaling in Australia: Market Research Report

Market Research • Market Size • Industry Statistics • Industry Analysis • Industry Trends

Confectionery and Soft Drink Wholesaling Market Research Report | ANZSIC F3609 | Feb 2013

Swallowed up: Wholesalers consumed by major supermarkets and manufacturing companies

IBISWorld’s Soft Drink and Pre-Packaged Food Wholesaling market research report provides the latest industry statistics and industry trends, allowing you to identify the products and customers driving revenue growth and profitability. The industry report identifies the leading companies and offers strategic industry analysis of the key factors influencing the market.

Report Snapshot
Market Share of Companies
There are no companies with a dominant market share
Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$8bn
Annual Growth 08-13
-0.3%
Annual Growth 13-18
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Profit
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Employment
101,704
Businesses
4,203
Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

The fortunes of Australia's Soft Drink and Pre-Packaged Food Wholesaling industry are inextricably tied to the trends prevalent in its upstream and downstream industries along the supply chain. Over the five years through 2012-13, growth has been constrained by the increasing incidence of wholesale bypass, whereby supermarkets have been able to purchase their products directly from manufacturers. This has substantially reduced profit margins typically afforded to wholesalers, thereby reducing their importance in the overall supply chain... purchase to read more

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There are no licensing requirements, government regulations or resource constraints significant enough to prevent firms from entering the industry.

However, the distribution of the industry's largest products such as confectionery and soft drinks requires large refrigerated distribution facilities, this is perhaps the most cost intensive component required for industry operation as it is the means to store supplies and keep them fresh. The high cost of such facilities may deter some firms from entering the industry.

A number of incumbent firms have strong relationships with downstream markets, as well as often being vertically integrated themselves... purchase to read more

 


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What is the Soft Drink and Pre-Packaged Food Wholesaling Industry?

This industry wholesales confectionery, snack foods, beverages, dry ingredients, canned food, eggs, cooking oil and margarine. Wholesalers generally operate as an intermediary along the supply chain by purchasing a range of good from manufacturers which they on-sell to downstream buyers such as supermarkets, convenience stores, petrol stations, food service establishments as well as business and government entities.

Industry Products
BeveragesSnacks and confectionery Canned foodsTea and coffeeDry ingredientsCooking oil and margarine
 
Industry Activities
Beverage wholesaling: Aerated water, bottled water, cordial, fruit drink and soft drinkConfectionery wholesaling: chocolate or cocoa products, chewing gum, mints and candySnack food wholesaling: chips, nuts, pretzels and nutritious snacksDry ingredients wholesaling: tea, coffee, yeast, herbs, spice Canned Foods wholesaling: shelf-stable vegetables and fruits, soups, tomato paste, jams, condiments, cereal food, pCooking oil or fat wholesaling: cooking oil, crushed oil, margarine, salad dressings and animal fats


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