Distributor Wholesaler sector 0.7% in 2017 Advances

The wholesaler distributor segment grew 0.7% in real terms over 2017, reaching revenues of $259.8 billion, as R survey released this week by the Brazilian Association of wholesalers and distributors (Abad). With this income, the sector kept 53.6% share in the total market of products such as food, beverages, hygiene and cleaning products. According to Abad, this is the 13th consecutive year in which the wholesale distributor's participation in this market remains above 50%. For 2018, the entity projects a higher rate of growth, between 2% and 3%. The wholesale segment is responsible for answering most small retailers. The Abad claims that 95% of supply accounts for the small markets, those with up to four boxes, as well as 85% of the supply of bars and 45% of which is provided to the pharmaceutical and cosmetics retail. Division by Regions In number of respondents, the highlight is the participation of the Northeast, with 218 companies. Already in terms of turnover, the Southeast corresponds to 38% of sector, followed in importance by the Northeast (25%), the South (15%), Midwest (13%) and the North (8%).