Electronic Parts & Miscellaneous Wholesaling in the US

When the chips are down

Cheap imports have cut deep into industry profits and been the impetus for mergers and acquisitions. With the rapid pace of technological change, wholesalers can not possibly stock all new products. Industry operators are biting back. They are developing links with suppliers and affiliating with manufacturers, providing customer access to an unlimited range of products via online catalogues and outsourcing non core business such as repairs and maintenance.

Firms in this industry sell electronic parts and equipment (except electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies and construction material; and electrical appliances, television and radio sets). This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.