3. IT distribution’s return to rude growth
When? Q2
Double-digit year-on-year growth from the world’s two largest IT distributors in their latest quarters (see here and here) suggests the sector is back on song following a 2024 to forget.
In the UK specifically, IT distribution sales powered up 6.5% year-on-year in Q2 thanks to “synchronised” growth across all three B2B channels, according to analyst CONTEXT.
Among the top-five European distribution markets, the UK’s quarterly growth rate was topped only by Spain.
This was thanks to “robust” growth across the UK corporate, SMB reseller and e-tailer business channels, CONTEXT UK Country Manager Nick Westcott said.
“Businesses and households are clearly facing strong financial headwinds, from rising fuel and freight costs to new tax pressures and declining payroll employment,” Westcott, said.
“Yet the UK channel continues to demonstrate remarkable agility and depth. Strong growth across all three business channels has driven this upward momentum, and it’s the first time since Q3 2024 that we’ve seen that kind of synchronised performance.”
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