Sector snapshot – Wholesale and Purchasing co-operative and mutual sector

17 June 2026

Data for the organisations below is sourced from the National Mutual Economy Report 2026, BCCM’s annual report on the size and contribution of Australia’s co‑operative and mutual sector, including the Top 100 list for the year to 30 June 2025.

Wholesale and Purchasing co-operatives and mutuals in the Top 100

9 Wholesaling and Purchasing Services co-ops and mutuals rank among the Top 100. These co-ops and mutuals have a combined revenue of $6.11 billion and hold $1.36 billion in assets under management.

Top 10 Wholesale and Purchasing co-operative and mutual enterprises by turnover

1. Capricorn Society – WA, $3.97 billion
2. ILG Distribution Co-operative – NSW, $548.7 million
3. ILG Suppliers Co-operative – NSW, $537.1 million
4. Tyrepower Group – VIC, $415.6 million
5. Associated Retailers Limited – VIC, $186.8 million
6. Plumbers Supplies Co-operative – NSW, $142.2 million
7. Tasmanian Independent Retailers Co-op – TAS, $120.6 million
8. Master Butchers Co-operative – SA, $106.5 million
9. Frontline Stores Australia – VIC, $78.7 million
10. Australian United Retailers – VIC, $63.7 million

Download the full Wholesale and Purchasing co-operative and mutual sector snapshot FY2024–25.

Read our other Sector and State Snapshots, watch the NME 2026 video and see past reports.

Read the full 2026 National Mutual Economy (NME) report.