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Wholesalers in the machinery, equipment, and supplies sector constitute a group of establishments primarily involved in the merchant wholesale distribution of farm, industrial, and transportation machinery, equipment, supplies, and related items.
The principal operations of machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesalers can be categorized as autonomous and semi-autonomous. Autonomous wholesalers operate independently without being subject to control by manufacturers or other businesses. These wholesalers span various capacities, including small, medium, and large, offering a range of premium, mid-range, and economy products through wholesale or distribution chains and independent wholesalers. Their focus industries encompass automotive, aerospace, construction, food and beverage, energy and power, healthcare, and packaging.
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The machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesalers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3672.66 billion in 2024 to $3939.86 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to manufacturing and industrial expansion, global trade and supply chain dynamics, construction and infrastructure development, agricultural sector requirements, government infrastructure investments.
The machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesalers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5013.33 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-commerce integration and digital platforms, renewable energy and sustainability initiatives, adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, logistics and supply chain optimization, smart agriculture and precision farming. Major trends in the forecast period include customization and personalization in product offerings, adoption of predictive analytics for inventory management, globalization and international trade expansion, focus on after-sales services, shift towards energy-efficient and technologically advanced equipment.
The rising demand for customized equipment is anticipated to drive the growth of the machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesale market in the future. Customized equipment refers to items not typically available to the general public, designed to meet the specific requirements of business or enterprise customers. Requests for customized equipment sales are additional orders for enhanced versions of existing original equipment previously distributed by wholesalers. Consequently, this growing demand for tailored equipment is fueling the expansion of the wholesale market for machinery, equipment, and supplies. For example, in July 2024, SEMI, a U.S.-based industry association representing the global electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, projected that global sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers would reach a new industry high of $109 billion in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.4%. Thus, the increasing demand for customized equipment is significantly impacting the wholesale machinery, equipment, and supplies market.
The growth of infrastructure development is expected to significantly boost the machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesale market in the future. An increase in infrastructure development results in heightened demand for construction machinery, the expansion of industrial facilities, and logistics equipment. Infrastructure projects drive the need for machinery, equipment, and supplies, which, in turn, encourages technological upgrades and advancements within the wholesale market. For instance, in July 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a UK-based government department, reported that total general government investment in infrastructure rose by 9.6% to £26.0 billion ($28.76 billion) in current prices in 2022, compared to 2021. Thus, the growth in infrastructure development is a key factor propelling the machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesale market.
Technological advancements represent a prominent trend gaining traction in the machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesale markets. Companies operating in this market are actively adopting new technologies to strengthen their market positions. For instance, in March 2023, Huen Chen Machinery Co., Ltd., a China-based manufacturer and distributor of processing machines, introduced a new range of industrial machinery, including riveting machines, eyeleting machines, hydraulic cutting machines, heading machines, belt cutting machines, and riveting machinery. These machines offer advantages such as high productivity, improved accuracy and precision, reduced downtime, and lower maintenance costs.
Leading companies in the ad-tech market are increasingly adopting a strategic partnership approach to enhance wholesaler solutions. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and success. For example, in May 2024, Tecoi USA, a U.S.-based metal machinery supplier, formed a partnership with Gladwin Machinery Solution, a provider of metal fabrication equipment and services in the U.S. This collaboration aims to enhance Tecoi's market presence by utilizing Gladwin's extensive sales network and technical expertise across its four locations. Gladwin Machinery will offer crucial support in sales, application engineering, and technical assistance, ensuring that customers receive comprehensive service. This partnership will help promote Tecoi's advanced plate-processing equipment, including the Thor plate-processing station, TRF machining center, and LS-CF fiber laser-cutting machine. Ultimately, the collaboration aims to drive sales growth and improve customer satisfaction through enhanced product knowledge and support.
In August 2022, Tencarva Machinery, a US-based distributor of flow control and process equipment, acquired Fischer Process Industries for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition enables Tencarva to extend its geographical reach from the U.S. southeast into the Midwest, operating under the brands of Southern Sales, Saladin Pump & Equipment, and others. Fischer Process Industries, a US-based distributor, specializes in supplying industrial pumps, rotating equipment, valves, and process equipment.
Major companies operating in the machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesalers market include Illinois Tool Works Inc., Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., Alamo Group Inc., Caterpillar Inc., Deere & Company, Cummins Inc., Eaton Corporation plc, Emerson Electric Co., General Electric Company, Honeywell International Inc., Trane Technologies plc, ITT Inc., Johnson Controls International plc, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Rockwell Automation Inc., Siemens AG, Stanley Black & Decker Inc., Textron Inc., 3M Company, ABB Ltd., Agilent Technologies Inc., Ametek Inc., Wesco International Inc., Applied Industrial Technologies Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesalers market in 2024. The regions covered in the machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesalers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesalers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The machinery, equipment, and supplies wholesaler market includes revenues from merchant wholesale distribution establishments from the wholesale distribution of machinery, equipment, and supplies of various industry segments and subsegments. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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