Electronic Component Distribution & Support
Industry Description
About 15,000 wholesale distribution outlets for electronic parts and equipment operate in the US, generating combined annual revenue of about $225 billion. Major companies include Arrow Electronics and Avnet. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 65 percent of revenue.
SIC: 5063, 5065 | NAICS: 423610, 423620, 423690
Related Industries:
Auto Parts Manufacturing, Information Technology Services, Electronic Components & Semiconductor Manufacturing, Computer Hardware, Aircraft Engine and Parts ManufacturingTop 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
| FE Global (China) Limited | 71,317.50M | Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon |
| Hirose TH (HK) Co. Limited | 64,273.00M | Sha Tin, New Territories |
| Avnet, Inc. | 19,160.17M | Phoenix, AZ |
| Arrow Electronics, Inc. | 14,684.10M | Melville, NY |
| Avnet Electronics Marketing | 10,966.80M | Phoenix, AZ |
Trends
Consolidation - Because of the large economies of scale that sophisticated...
Industry Indicator
US corporate profits, an indicator of corporate demand for electronic components and semiconductors, jumped 34 percent in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.
Quarterly Industry Update
More Distributor M&As Forecast - Mergers and acquisitions in the wholesale technology segment are expected to continue as industry growth improves. Distribution of systems, including semiconductors and components, is forecast...