Wholesale sector in Japan - statistics & facts
A bluefin tuna for the price of a designer house and melons for the price of a new car - bids of this scale are not uncommon at Japan’s wholesale markets. However, wholesaling entails more than bidding wars at food wholesale markets, as wholesalers are an integral link in upholding supply chains throughout the country. Along with the retail sector, the wholesale industry is one of the largest contributors to Japan’s gross domestic product, with a 14.3 percent share. Although information technology has enabled manufacturers to sell to retailers directly, wholesale intermediaries remain a trusted logistics hub that provides their customers with value-added services.
