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CTC Wholesalers has been supplying retailers across the South of England and beyond for over four decades. From our roots as The Camel Trading Company to our purpose-built facility in Exeter, we’ve grown into a trusted name in wholesale distribution.

A Trusted Wholesale Partner for Over 40 Years

CTC Wholesalers has been trading for over 40 years and started life as The Camel Trading Company. Operating from our premises near West Camel in Somerset, the name and iconic blue camel logo originated from this location and can still be seen on the sides of our delivery fleet.

Starting with a small range of imported lines for garage forecourts and convenience stores, CTC expanded its product range, leading to multiple relocations to accommodate growth. Today, we operate from a purpose-built warehouse and offices in Marsh Barton, Exeter.

With more than 3,500 product lines, CTC provides solutions across various categories, including car care, e-cigarettes, crisps and snack foods, drinks, confectionery, hardware and electrical, batteries, seasonal volume lines, and regional products.

  • 50 members of staff

  • 600,000 annual miles by company fleet

  • Fleet of 12 commercials

  • Deliveries made via our own fleet of vehicles

Our Delivery & Customer Support Services

CTC’s delivery area covers the entire South of England, extending up to Oxford and Worcester, across into South Wales, and includes the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Customers outside of these regions are supplied via a carrier service.

A dedicated team of Business Development Advisors, led by our Sales Director, provides expert advice, sales support, and merchandising services through regular customer visits. Our Telesales team also ensures consistent service by contacting customers between visits to help maximise sales and profitability.

Frequent deliveries are made using our fleet of Mercedes Benz commercial vehicles or via carriers for customers outside our normal delivery zones. To further support our customers, we offer merchandising services with planograms and customised Stock and Order Sheets to streamline the ordering process.

CTC holds the necessary licences to wholesale medicines and alcohol:

  • MHRA Licence No.: WDA(H) 20146
  • AWRS Licence No.: XZAW00000106550

What we’ve been up to…

  • How we began?

    We began operating from premises near West Camel in Somerset on the A303 in 1982 as the "Camel Trading Company" which gave rise to the name C.T.C.

  • How we started?

    We started selling a small range of imported lines ranging from watches to patio furniture, to garage forecourts & convenience stores.

  • 1984 we moved to Sowton, Exeter

    The business relocated to a warehouse in Sowton Industrial Estate in Exeter that was 3,000 sq. ft.

  • The story of the Blue Jumper

    Our founder of "Camel Trading Company" wore a blue jumper as his uniform which led to the blue company logo that can be seen on our fleet today.

  • 1990 move to Marsh Barton, Exeter

    The company grew, relocating to Marsh Barton Industrial Estate in Exeter. Now in a 5,000 sq. ft. building, employing a team of 2 warehouse staff, 2 drivers, 2 sales people and 1 in accounts, plus the boss.

  • 2007 move to Camel House

    Remaining on Marsh Barton Industrial Estate in Exeter, we moved to a 14,000 sq. ft. warehouse & offices now serving approx. 1,400 customers.

  • We supply over 3,000 product lines

    The increase in space allowed C.T.C. to move into other product ranges where today we currently supply over 3,000 lines.

  • A Renowned & Proud Supplier

    We are renowned for reacting swiftly to market trends, ensuring products are available while the demand lasts. At the same time, we take pride in having developed a one-stop shop for all vaping products, offering a complete range and tailored display solutions.

  • 1st Trade Show in 2009

    We held our first Trade Show at Sandy park, home of the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club, setting new standards for Trade Shows in the South West. 2025 will be our 15th Trade Show... We hope to see you there!

  • Since the move to Camel House

    We have expanded our business dramatically, covering an area from Lands End to Dover, up into Oxford across to Fishguard in South Wales. C.T.C also have customers on the Isle of Wight, the Channel islands and the Falkland Islands!

  • 2018 Change of Leadership

    In 2018 a management buy out was carried out where long standing management took over the running of the business.

  • We Support Our Customers

    C.T.C. offers a personalised merchandising service using planograms supplied together with stock and order sheets. We look to ensure customers individual needs and ranges are met, to assist in the order process and maximise customers sales and profit.

  • C.T.C.’s Mantra

    ...is to stock anything suitable for existing customers that will add value to their range, proudly working with the Brand Leaders whilst offering the best prices possible.

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