Definition
Establishments in the Tobacco and Tobacco Product Wholesalers industry in the US acquire packaged cigarettes and other tobacco products from manufacturers and on sell the goods to various retail stores such as supermarkets and convenience stores, specialist tobacco stores and bars. They may also sell to other wholesalers. Revenue is generated either by wholesale mark-up or commission. The sales and distribution offices of tobacco product manufacturers are included in this industry. Official NAICS definition: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling tobacco products, such as cigarettes, snuff, cigars, and pipe tobacco.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.