Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Building material and supplies merchant wholesalers - 416

Definition

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in: wholesaling electrical, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies, metal and metal products, lumber, millwork, hardware and other building supplies.

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2017 NAICS Canada manual.

Information on the number and size of businesses for 2021.

Establishments

13,166

0-99 Employees

98.3%

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Average revenue

$1.1
million

Profitable

74.7%

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Northwest Territories

5.9%

Prince Edward Island

5.8%

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Wages

$25.51

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Net revenue

$5.9
billion

Total expenses

$101.4
billion
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