Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers vs Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricGrain andWholesale Trade
Average Revenue$13.9M$3.9M
Profit Margin4.0%4.0%
Est. Owner Income$557K$154K
Revenue / Employee$572K$559K
Labor Cost %12.0%12.0%
Total Businesses1,91334,158
Startup Cost (Low)$50K$50K
Startup Cost (High)$250K$250K
5-Year Survival Rate50.0%50.0%
YoY Growth5.0%5.0%
Avg Employee Wage$75K$126K