In 2023, the number of enterprises in the French wholesale trade sector, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, was at 147.83 thousand. Forecasts indicate a gradual decline from 2024 to 2028, with the number of enterprises decreasing from 147.48 thousand to 146.2 thousand. Year-on-year variations for 2024 to 2028 show a consistent decline of approximately 0.2% to 0.3%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period is indicative of a slow but steady downward trend, averaging around -0.22% per year.
Key future trends to watch for include:
- Technology adoption and digital transformation as potential growth levers.
- Regulatory impacts affecting smaller enterprises disproportionately.
- Shifts in consumer demand further influencing wholesale dynamics.
