In 2018, 392 establishments (businesses and organisations) in the Wholesale Trade sector provided 6,749 jobs. The sector has total output worth $2.14 Billion and contributes $1.06 Billion in Gross Local Product to the City of Melbourne economy.
Number of Jobs ( 2002 - 2018)
The graph below shows the change in the number of jobs in the Wholesale Trade sector between 2002 and 2018.
Industry Sub-Sectors
The table below provides detail of the sub-sectors within the Wholesale Trade sector in the City of Melbourne.
| Description | Jobs | Establishments | Output ($ billion) | GLP ($ billion) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesaling | 514 | 8 | 0.158 | 0.079 |
| Basic Material Wholesaling | 326 | 41 | 0.112 | 0.056 |
| Commission-Based Wholesaling | 321 | 45 | 0.134 | 0.066 |
| Grocery, Liquor and Tobacco Product Wholesaling | 2,054 | 78 | 0.579 | 0.287 |
| Machinery and Equipment Wholesaling | 1,575 | 86 | 0.58 | 0.288 |
| Other Goods Wholesaling | 1,959 | 134 | 0.573 | 0.284 |
| Total | 6,749 | 392 | 2.136 | 1.06 |
Contribution to the local economy
The Wholesale Trade sector accounts for 1.41% of the City of Melbourne's total employment.
The Wholesale Trade sector accounts for 1.06% of the City of Melbourne's Gross Local Product (GLP).
Workforce Profile
The graph below details the composition of those employed in the Wholesale Trade sector in the City of Melbourne. The graph describes the proportion of employees that can be considered as part-time, full-time, casual and contractors.
Floor Space
The graph below details the total floor space occupied by the Wholesale Trade sector in the City of Melbourne between 2002 and 2018 (in square metres). The figures provide an alternative measure of growth or decline in the sector. The figures are also relevant for understanding how this industry is impacting on then local commerical property market.
