$39.7bn
$X.Xbn
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The Motor Vehicle Wholesaling industry has endured a turbulent economy over recent years, primarily because of global supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. International automobile production slowed with shortages of key inputs, like microprocessors, limiting the volume of cars wholesalers could import and distribute to dealerships. High levels of government stimulus in 2020-21 strengthened real household discretionary income and a low cash rate reduced borrowing costs for major purchases like cars. International travel restrictions encouraged consumers to redirect unused holiday funds towards domestic luxuries and local trips that require motor vehicles. However, with a shortage of new cars on the market, this spending drifted towards used cars instead. Revenue rebounded in 2022-23 as global supply shortages eased and movement restrictions lifted, increasing demand. Overall, industry revenue is anticipated to drop at an annualised 0.2% through the end of 2024-25, to $39.7 billion. Heightened cost-of-living pressures have weakened consumer demand in 2024-25, contributing to an anticipated 1.1% fall in revenue for the year.
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $39.7bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 |
---|---|---|
Toyota Motor Corporation | 5,884.1 | |
Mazda Australia | 2,937.0 | |
Tesla Australia | 2,743.4 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Small and medium SUVs, Large and upper large SUVs and Passenger vehicles. Small and medium SUVs is the largest segment of the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling in Australia.
Small and medium SUVs are the most popular segment among Australian consumers
The Motor Vehicle Wholesaling industry involves purchasing and distributing vehicles to other businesses like dealerships, rental car companies and fleet operators. Wholesalers typically source vehicles directly from manufacturers and sell them in large quantities.
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ANZSIC 3501 - Motor Vehicle Wholesaling in Australia
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The market size of the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling industry in Australia is $39.7bn in 2024.
There are 1,121 businesses in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling industry in Australia has been declining at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling industry in Australia is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling market in Australia are Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Australia and Tesla Australia
Small and medium SUVs and Large and upper large SUVs are part of the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling industry.
The company holding the most market share in Australia is Toyota Motor Corporation.
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling industry in Australia.