Number of Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
3,313
beer and ale merchant wholesalers businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The beer and ale merchant wholesalers industry has grown 5.4% since 2000 (from 3,143 to 3,313 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 3,313 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+2.7%).
- •Employment: 214,983 workers in 2023 (39.6% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 72%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,313 | 4,538 | 214,983 | 8.0% | 6.4% | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 3,295 | 4,486 | 209,933 | 9.5% | 7.3% | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 3,226 | 4,388 | 201,146 | 8.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 3,210 | 4,322 | 207,539 | 7.3% | 7.0% | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 3,227 | 4,298 | 206,053 | 9.3% | 7.8% | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 3,199 | 4,222 | 200,597 | 7.9% | 7.2% | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 3,218 | 4,218 | 204,066 | 8.4% | 8.6% | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 3,220 | 4,240 | 201,265 | 8.9% | 7.0% | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 3,222 | 4,171 | 198,682 | 7.2% | 7.4% | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 3,240 | 4,186 | 193,385 | 7.7% | 6.5% | +2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.