Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Flower & Plant Wholesaling industry has battled through difficult trading conditions over the past five years, mainly due to the devastating effect of the financial crisis and the overpowering dominance of supermarket retailers on the industry's supply chain. These factors have reduced demand and revenue for wholesalers and accelerated industry consolidation. IBISWorld expects industry revenue to total £1.03 billion in 2011-12, down 4.7% on the previous year. Revenue is estimated to decline by 4.6% per annum over the five years through 2011-12.
The industry is expected to return to marginal growth over the five years through 2016-17, with revenue forecast to grow by 0.1% per annum to reach £1.04 billion... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
Flower and plant wholesaling requires a low level of capital investment, as measured by the capital-to-labour ratio. In 2011-12, IBISWorld estimates that the capital-to-labour ratio in the industry is about 1:40.7. This means that producers require £40.70 worth of labour for every £1.00 worth of capital invested. This high ratio is reflective of the labour-intense nature of the industry that requires stock people, sales staff, drivers and marketing professionals to carry out its daily functions. It also illustrates the industry's need for warehousing and cool storage facilities, modern packing facilities and an extensive fleet of trucks for distribution... purchase to read more