1997 Economic Census:
Comparative Statistics for Delaware
1987 SIC Basis: Wholesale Trade

 
Wholesale Trade by Major Group (2-digit SIC)
Includes only establishments with payroll. Data are in current dollars and have not been adjusted for inflation. Detail may not add to total because of rounding. Introductory text includes scope and methodology.
For descriptions of column headings and rows (industries), click on the appropriate underlined element in the table. "% chg" columns show percent change between 1992 and 1997. An alternate display has 1992 columns.

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detail		 SIC 1987 SIC Description Establishments Sales
($1,000)		 Paid employees Annual payroll
($1,000)
1997 % chg 1997 % chg 1997 % chg 1997 % chg
  Wholesale trade 1,118 2.8 13,159,122 7.4 15,805 -1.7 685,466 1.7
50 Wholesale trade - durable goods 754 3.6 3,076,532 41.2 7,901 11.6 297,502 44.2
51 Wholesale trade - nondurable goods 364 1.1 10,082,590 0.0 7,904 -12.2 387,964 -17.0
N=Comparable data not available D=Withheld to avoid disclosure

 

 

Wholesale Trade by Industry (4-digit SIC)
Includes only establishments with payroll. Data are in current dollars and have not been adjusted for inflation. Detail may not add to total because of rounding. Introductory text includes scope and methodology.
For descriptions of column headings and rows (industries), click on the appropriate underlined element in the table. "% chg" columns show percent change between 1992 and 1997. An alternate display has 1992 columns.

SIC 1987 SIC Description Establishments Sales
($1,000)		 Paid employees Annual payroll
($1,000)
1997 % chg 1997 % chg 1997 % chg 1997 % chg
  Wholesale trade 1,118 2.8 13,159,122 7.4 15,805 -1.7 685,466 1.7
50 Wholesale trade - durable goods 754 3.6 3,076,532 41.2 7,901 11.6 297,502 44.2
501 Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and supplies 127 -11.8 714,718 89.3 1,260 -1.9 41,190 37.6
5012 Automobiles and other motor vehicles 18 -10.0 D N (250-499) N D N
5013 Motor vehicle supplies and new parts 71 -16.5 D N (500-999) N D N
5014 Tires and tubes 13 8.3 D N (100-249) N D N
5015 Motor vehicle parts, used 25 -7.4 D N (100-249) N D N
502 Furniture and home furnishings 44 25.7 D N (250-499) N D N
5021 Furniture 16 6.7 D N (100-249) N D N
5023 Home furnishings 28 40.0 D N (100-249) N D N
503 Lumber and other construction materials 72 33.3 D N (500-999) N D N
5031 Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels 30 50.0 D N (250-499) N D N
5032 Brick, stone, and related construction materials 13 8.3 35,036 N 175 N 5,265 N
5033 Roofing, siding, and insulation materials 14 0.0 D N (100-249) N D N
5039 Other construction materials 15 87.5 D N (100-249) N D N
504 Professional and commercial equipment and supplies 109 -4.4 601,387 31.6 1,662 7.1 81,712 39.9
5043 Photographic equipment and supplies 3 0.0 D N (1-19) N D N
5044 Office equipment 21 5.0 D N (250-499) N D N
5045 Computers and computer peripheral equipment and supplies 37 -21.3 243,099 N 700 N 37,671 N
5046 Other commercial equipment 13 30.0 D N (20-99) N D N
5047 Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies 19 11.8 D N (100-249) N D N
5048 Ophthalmic goods 1 -50.0 D N (20-99) N D N
5049 Other professional equipment and supplies 15 0.0 D N (100-249) N D N
505 Metals and minerals, except petroleum 27 35.0 D N (250-499) N D N
5051 Metals service centers and offices 26 30.0 D N (250-499) N D N
5052 Coal and other minerals and ores 1 N D N (1-19) N D N
506 Electrical goods 85 13.3 D N (500-999) N D N
5063 Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction materials 42 -2.3 D N (500-999) N D N
5064 Electrical appliances, television and radio sets 7 -12.5 D N (20-99) N D N
5065 Other electronic parts and equipment 36 50.0 D N (250-499) N D N
507 Hardware and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies 78 8.3 176,333 -2.5 599 8.9 19,907 14.0
5072 Hardware 19 -5.0 D N (100-249) N D N
5074 Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies 31 10.7 D N (100-249) N D N
5075 Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies 25 25.0 61,435 N 179 N 6,278 N
5078 Refrigeration equipment and supplies 3 -25.0 D N (1-19) N D N
508 Machinery, equipment, and supplies 156 -3.1 410,532 39.1 1,317 -4.7 45,569 21.2
5082 Construction and mining (except petroleum) machinery and equipment 17 -15.0 75,391 76.5 133 3.9 7,079 97.0
5083 Farm and garden machinery and equipment 19 -20.8 D N (250-499) N D N
5084 Industrial machinery and equipment 54 -12.9 D N (250-499) N D N
5085 Industrial supplies 36 5.9 D N (100-249) N D N
5087 Service establishment equipment and supplies 21 31.2 D N (100-249) N D N
5088 Transportation equipment and supplies, except motor vehicles 9 80.0 D N (20-99) N D N
509 Miscellaneous durable goods 56 5.7 D N (250-499) N D N
5091 Sporting and recreational goods and supplies 7 40.0 D N (1-19) N D N
5092 Toys and hobby goods and supplies 4 N D N (20-99) N D N
5093 Recyclable materials 26 0.0 D N (250-499) N D N
5094 Jewelry, watches, silverware, precious stones, and precious metals 5 25.0 D N (1-19) N D N
5099 Durable goods, n.e.c. 14 -22.2 D N (20-99) N D N
SIC 1987 SIC Description Establishments Sales
($1,000)		 Paid employees Annual payroll
($1,000)
1997 % chg 1997 % chg 1997 % chg 1997 % chg
51 Wholesale trade - nondurable goods 364 1.1 10,082,590 0.0 7,904 -12.2 387,964 -17.0
511 Paper and paper products 43 4.9 D N (500-999) N D N
5111 Printing and writing paper 6 200.0 D N (20-99) N D N
5112 Stationery and office supplies 23 -11.5 D N (250-499) N D N
5113 Industrial and personal service paper 14 7.7 D N (100-249) N D N
512 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries 16 33.3 D N (1000-2499) N D N
5122 Drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists' sundries 16 33.3 D N (1000-2499) N D N
513 Apparel, piece goods, and notions 19 -13.6 D N (100-249) N D N
5131 Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods 4 -42.9 D N (20-99) N D N
5136 Men's and boys' clothing and furnishings 5 66.7 D N (20-99) N D N
5137 Women's and children's and infants' clothing and accessories 6 -25.0 D N (20-99) N D N
5139 Footwear 4 0.0 D N (20-99) N D N
514 Groceries and related products 75 -13.8 D N (1000-2499) N D N
5141 Groceries, general-line 5 150.0 16,183 N 56 N 1,205 N
5142 Packaged frozen foods 6 -25.0 D N (250-499) N D N
5143 Dairy products, except dried or canned 0 N 0 N 0 N 0 N
5144 Poultry and poultry products 7 75.0 D N (20-99) N D N
5145 Confectionery 2 -50.0 D N (20-99) N D N
5146 Fish and seafoods 6 -14.3 17,436 135.9 88 91.3 1,210 38.8
5147 Meats and meat products 8 14.3 D N (20-99) N D N
5148 Fresh fruits and vegetables 14 0.0 94,812 45.5 137 211.4 4,100 406.8
5149 Other groceries and related products 27 -25.0 D N (250-499) N D N
515 Farm-product raw materials 18 20.0 D N (20-99) N D N
5153 Grain and field beans 14 7.7 82,918 N 71 N 1,748 N
5154 Livestock 2 N D N (1-19) N D N
5159 Other farm-product raw materials 2 0.0 D N (1-19) N D N
516 Chemicals and allied products 54 17.4 D N (2500-4999) N D N
5162 Plastics materials and basic forms and shapes 20 0.0 D N (250-499) N D N
5169 Chemicals and allied products, n.e.c. 34 30.8 D N (2500-4999) N D N
517 Petroleum and petroleum products 27 17.4 D N (250-499) N D N
5171 Petroleum bulk stations and terminals 15 0.0 D N (250-499) N D N
5172 Petroleum and petroleum products, except bulk stations and terminals 12 50.0 42,014 N 131 N 3,427 N
518 Beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages 7 -22.2 D N (250-499) N D N
5181 Beer and ale 4 0.0 D N (250-499) N D N
5182 Wine and distilled alcoholic beverages 3 -40.0 D N (100-249) N D N
519 Miscellaneous nondurable goods 105 0.0 D N (500-999) N D N
5191 Farm supplies 41 10.8 D N (250-499) N D N
5192 Books, periodicals, and newspapers 6 100.0 D N (100-249) N D N
5193 Flowers, nursery stock, and florists' supplies 7 -22.2 D N (20-99) N D N
5194 Tobacco and tobacco products 2 -66.7 D N (20-99) N D N
5198 Paints, varnishes, and supplies 4 -71.4 D N (1-19) N D N
5199 Other miscellaneous nondurable goods 45 25.0 D N (100-249) N D N
N=Comparable data not available D=Withheld to avoid disclosure

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Source: 1997 Economic Census, Comparative Statistics   - Questions?
Last revised: July 13, 2011