Consumables by Industry
Where Australian SMEs spend on consumables.
A snapshot of the recurring consumables, parts and materials that drive cost across 15 Australian industries — and where QuickSource can turn that spend into a live, competitive market.
Craft Beer Manufacturing
Australia's craft brewing industry has grown rapidly over the past decade with around 600 independent breweries. Most are SMEs sourcing malt, hops, yeast, CO₂, packaging and cleaning chemicals on recurring schedules.
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Caravan Manufacturing
Australia builds tens of thousands of caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes each year. Around 120 SME manufacturers buy aluminium, panels, fittings, adhesives, wiring and appliances on a constant recurring basis.
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Mechanical Workshops
There are roughly 32,000 automotive mechanical service businesses across Australia. Most are SMEs with constant demand for oils, filters, brake parts, batteries and workshop consumables.
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Windscreen Repair & Fitting
Around 1,200 windscreen repair and replacement outlets operate across Australia, ranging from independent shops to large national franchise networks. Recurring spend is dominated by adhesives, primers, mouldings and PPE.
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Cabinet Making & Joinery
Roughly 14,000 cabinet making and joinery businesses operate in Australia, supplying kitchens, wardrobes and commercial fitouts. Sheet materials, hinges, runners and edging are bought every week.
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Steel Fabrication
Around 6,500 structural steel and general fabrication businesses serve construction, mining, manufacturing and agriculture. Steel sections, welding consumables and gases drive recurring spend.
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Commercial Bakeries
Australia has around 3,800 commercial bakeries — from independents to multi-site operators — buying flour, sugar, butter, packaging and cleaning supplies on a daily and weekly cycle.
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Commercial Cleaning
The Australian commercial cleaning industry includes around 33,000 SME businesses servicing offices, retail, healthcare and industrial sites. Chemicals, paper, PPE and equipment are bought continually.
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Printing & Signage
Around 3,500 commercial printing and signage businesses operate in Australia. Paper, ink, plates and finishing materials make up a large share of recurring consumables spend.
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Electrical Contractors
Australia has around 31,000 electrical contracting businesses serving residential, commercial and industrial markets. Cable, switchgear and light fittings dominate recurring spend.
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Plumbing Contractors
Around 27,000 plumbing and gas fitting businesses operate across Australia. Pipes, fittings, valves and sealants are bought every week from local merchants and trade outlets.
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Cafés & Hospitality
Australia has around 50,000 cafés, restaurants and quick-service venues. Coffee, dairy, packaging, food ingredients and cleaning supplies are bought every week.
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Shed & Steel Kit Manufacturing
Around 300 Australian SMEs manufacture sheds, garages and steel building kits, supplying rural, residential and industrial customers. Steel sheet, purlins and fasteners dominate spend.
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Smash Repair & Panel Beaters
There are roughly 4,500 smash repair and panel beating workshops across Australia. Paint, filler, abrasives and masking materials make up a large share of recurring spend.
Typical Consumables Spend Mix