Despite consolidation, US wholesalers and suppliers see huge number of entrants to sector
While there has been a consolidation across the US alcohol drinks sector amongst suppliers and wholesalers, at the same time there has been a huge increase in the number of new entrants to the market.
Between 2014 – 2018 the number of licencsed entities grew to:
- 10,000 breweries (up 122%)
- 14,000 wineries (up 48%)
- 3,400 distilleries (up 112%)
- 13,390 importers 30,000 wholesalers (up 33%)
The top ten US wine and spirits wholesalers in 2019 represent over 70% of total US wine and spirit sales, with the top three accounting for $34bn in sales.
The top ten are:
1. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
2. RNDC / Young's Market
3. Breakthru Beverage Group
4. Johnson Brothers
5. Winebow Group
6. Empire Distributors
7. Opici Family Distributing
8. Heidelberg Distributing Co.
9. Wine Warehouse
10. Martignetti Companies
Source: Breakthru Beverage Group