diff --git a/python-geoip2.spec b/python-geoip2.spec
index 450ff47..6bd3cf2 100644
--- a/python-geoip2.spec
+++ b/python-geoip2.spec
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ Source:         https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/source/g/geoip2/geoip2-%
 BuildRequires:  %{python_module base >= 3.8}
 BuildRequires:  %{python_module pip}
 BuildRequires:  %{python_module setuptools}
+BuildRequires:  %{python_module wheel}
 BuildRequires:  fdupes
 BuildRequires:  python-rpm-macros
 # SECTION test requirements