NAW Publications
2008 Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports Sectors
Summary of sub-sectors and representative NAW associations, by report.
Below is a list of the 2008 Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports. Please locate the Report that corresponds to your business and click on it. You'll see a listing of the Report's sub-sectors and NAW member associations most representative in the Report. Once you have determined which Report is relevant to your business, please go back to the previous page and select that Report from the drop-down list.
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1. Grocery and Foodservice Wholesale Distributors
2. Oil and Gas Products Wholesale Distributors
4. Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesale Distributors
6. Electrical and Electronics Wholesalers
7. Other Consumer Products Wholesale Distributors
8. Miscellaneous Durable Goods Wholesale Distributors
9. Computer Equipment and Software Wholesale Distributors
10. Commercial Equipment and Supplies Wholesale Distributors
12. Building Material and Construction Wholesale Distributors
13. Apparel and Piece Goods Wholesale Distributors
14. Agricultural Products Wholesale Distributors
15. Beer, Wine and Liquor Wholesalers
16. Office Product Wholesalers and Paper Merchants
17. Chemicals and Plastics Wholesale Distributors
18. Hardware, Plumbing, and Heating Equipment and Supplies Wholesale Distributors
19. Furniture and Home Furnishing Wholesale Distributors
1. Grocery and Foodservice Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Bread and Baked Goods
Candy and Confectionery
Canned Food
Coffee, Tea, and Spices
Dairy Products
Fish and Seafood
Food and Beverage Ingredients and Flavorings
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Grocery Products
Meat and Meat Products
Misc. Grocery Specialties
Packaged Frozen Food
Poultry and Poultry Products
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water
Representative NAW Member Associations:
Food Industry Suppliers Association
General Merchandise Distributors Council
International Foodservice Distributors Association
National Grocers Association
North American Meat Processors Association
2. Oil and Gas Products Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Bulk Stations for Fuel and Refined Petroleum Products
Fuel and Refined Petroleum Products (except Bulk Stations)
Representative NAW Member Association:
Petroleum Equipment Institute
Sub-Sectors:
Full-Line Pharmaceutical Wholesalers
Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributors
Representative NAW Member Associations:
Healthcare Distribution Management Association
Health Industry Distributors Association
4. Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
New and Rebuilt Automotive Parts and Supplies
New and Used Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Trucks
New Tires and Tubes
Used Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Equipment
Representative NAW Member Associations:
Council of Fleet Specialists
Motorcycle Industry Council
National Wheel & Rim Association
Recreational Vehicle Aftermarket Association
Sub-Sectors:
Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment and Supplies
Construction Machinery and Equipment
Custodial and Janitorial Equipment and Supplies
Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment
Fluid Power Machinery, Equipment, and Parts
Food Processing Machinery, Equipment, and Parts
General Line Industrial MRO Supplies
General Purpose Industrial Machinery and Equipment
Industrial Containers and Supplies
Industrial Valves and Fittings (except Fluid Power)
Marine Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies
Materials Handling Machinery, Equipment, and Parts
Mechanical Power Transmission (Bearings) Supplies
Metalworking Machinery, Equipment, and Parts
Oil Well, Refinery, and Pipeline Equipment and Supplies
Other Industrial Machinery and Equipment
Other Transportation Equipment and Supplies
Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies
Welding Supplies
Representative NAW Member Associations:
American Machine Tool Distributors Association
Associated Equipment Distributors
Association for Hose & Accessories Distribution (The)
Aviation Distributors & Manufacturers Association
Bearing Specialists Association
Farm Equipment Wholesalers Association
Fluid Power Distributors Association, Inc
Independent Sealing Distributors
Industrial Compressor Distributor Association
Industrial Supply Association
International Sanitary Supply Association
Irrigation Association (The)
Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association
National Association of Container Distributors
National Marine Distributors Association
Outdoor Power Equipment & Engine Service Association, Inc.
Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association
Power Transmission Distributors Association Inc
Safety Equipment Distributors Association, Inc
6. Electrical and Electronics Wholesalers
Sub-Sectors:
Communications Equipment and Other Electronic Parts
Electrical Apparatus, Equipment, and Supplies
Electronic Components and Parts
Household Appliances
Representative NAW Member Associations:
Appliance Parts Distributors Association Inc
Electrical Apparatus Service Association, Inc
Independent Distributor Association
National Association of Electrical Distributors
North American Association of Utility Distributors
7. Other Consumer Products Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Agricultural Chemicals and Fertilizers
Art Goods and Novelties
Books, Periodicals, and Newspapers
Flowers and Floral Supplies
General Merchandise
Paint and Paint Supplies
Tobacco and Tobacco Products
Wigs, Yarns, Textile Bags, and Leather Products
Representative NAW Member Associations:
American Nursery & Landscape Association
American Wholesale Marketers Association
North American Horticultural Supply Association
Pet Industry Distributors Association
Post Card & Souvenir Distributors Association
Professional Beauty Association
Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association
8. Miscellaneous Durable Goods Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Diamonds, Jewelry, and Precious Stones/Metals
Metal Scrap
Misc. Home Furnishings and Wood Millwork
Misc. Other Durable Goods
Musical Instruments and Supplies
Non-Lumber Forest Products
Pre-recorded Media (CDs, DVDs, & Videotapes)
Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies
Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies
Representative NAW Member Associations:
Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (The)
Bicycle Product Suppliers Association
Jewelry Industry Distributors Association
Music Distributors Association
National Association of Sign Supply Distributors
National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers
9. Computer Equipment and Software Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Computer and Peripheral Equipment for End Use
Computer and Peripheral Equipment for Resale
Computer Software (Packaged)
Representative NAW Member Associations:
Association for High Technology Distribution
Global Technology Distribution Council
10. Commercial Equipment and Supplies Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Dental Equipment and Supplies
Misc. Professional Equipment and Supplies
Office Equipment (excluding computers)
Optical and Ophthalmic Goods
Photographic Equipment and Supplies
Restaurant/Hotel Equipment and Supplies
Store Machines and Equipment
Surgical, Medical, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies
Representative NAW Member Associations:
American Veterinary Distributors Association
Cleaning Equipment Trade Association
Foodservice Equipment Distributors Association
Health Industry Distributors Association
Machinery Dealers National Association
Optical Laboratories Association
Sub-Sectors:
Coal and Other Minerals
Metal Service Centers
Representative NAW Member Associations:
Copper & Brass Servicenter Association
Metals Service Center Institute
12. Building Material and Construction Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Brick, Block, Tile, or Clay
Cement, Lime, and Related Products
Flat Glass and Other Construction Glass
Lumber (with a Yard)
Lumber (without a Yard)
Other Construction Materials
Plywood and Millwork
Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material
Sand, Gravel, and Crushed Stone
Representative NAW Member Associations:
Association of Millwork Distributors
Ceramic Tile Distributors Association
Door & Hardware Institute
Lawn & Garden Marketing and Distribution Association
National Insulation Association
National Wood Flooring Association
North American Building Material Distribution Association
North American Wholesale Lumber Association, Inc
Woodworking Machinery Industry Association
Water & Sewer Distributors of America
13. Apparel and Piece Goods Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Footwear
Knit and Woven Apparel and Piece Goods
Men’s and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings
Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories
Representative NAW Member Association:
Textile Care Allied Trades Association
14. Agricultural Products Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Cattle and Other Livestock
Grain, Beans, and Seed
Hides, Skins, and Pelts
Leaf Tobacco
Raw Cotton
Raw Sugar and Other Inedible Farm Products
Wool, Wool Tops, and Mohair
Representative NAW Member Associations:
Farm Equipment Wholesalers Association
National Association of Flour Distributors, Inc
United Products Formulators & Distributors Association
15. Beer, Wine and Liquor Wholesalers
Sub-Sectors:
Beer and Ale
Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages
Representative NAW Member Associations:
National Beer Wholesalers Association
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc
16. Office Product Wholesalers and Paper Merchants
Sub-Sectors:
Industrial Paper Supplies
Printing and Writing Paper
Stationery and Office Supplies
Representative NAW Member Associations:
National Paper Trade Association Inc
National School Supply & Equipment Association
North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association
NPES the Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies
Office Products Wholesalers Association
17. Chemicals and Plastics Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Chemicals and Allied Products
Industrial Gases
Plastics Materials and Basic Shapes
Representative NAW Member Associations:
International Association of Plastics Distributors
Gases and Welding Distributors Association
National Association of Chemical Distributors
18. Hardware, Plumbing, and Heating Equipment and Supplies Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Forced Air Heating and Cooling Equipment and Supplies
Hand Tools and Fasteners
Plumbing and Hydronic Heating Equipment and Supplies
Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies
Representative NAW Member Associations:
American Supply Association
Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International
National Fastener Distributors Association
National Kitchen & Bath Association
Security Hardware Distributors Association
Water & Sewer Distributors of America
19. Furniture and Home Furnishing Wholesale Distributors
Sub-Sectors:
Floor Covering
Household and Lawn Furniture
Household China, Glassware, Crockery, and Other Home Furnishings
Linens, Domestics, Draperies, and Curtains
Office and Business Furniture
Representative NAW Member Associations:
Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers
National Association of Floor Covering Distributors
National Wood Flooring Association
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Agricultural Products
Apparel and Piece Goods
Beer, Wine, and Liquor
Building Material and Construction Wholesale Distributors
Chemicals and Plastics
Commercial Equipment and Supplies
Computer Equipment and Supplies
Electrical and Electronics Wholesalers
Furniture and Home Furnishing
Grocery and Foodservice Wholesale Distributors
Hardware, Plumbing, and Heating Equipment and Supplies
Industrial Distributors
Metal Service Centers
Miscellaneous Durable Goods
Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts
Office Product Wholesalers and Paper Merchants
Oil and Gas Products
Other Consumer Products
Pharmaceutical Wholesalers