Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

ISIC v4.0 Code: 463

About wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

isic code 463, 'Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco', represents a critical industry within the broader economy. This sector is responsible for the distribution and supply of essential consumer goods, playing a vital role in connecting producers with retailers and consumers. The wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco products is a key driver of economic activity, facilitating the flow of goods and contributing to the overall efficiency of the supply chain.

Production process

The wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco involves a range of techniques and processes. Wholesalers typically acquire products from manufacturers, processors, and other suppliers, and then store, package, and distribute these goods to retailers, food service establishments, and other businesses. This may include activities such as inventory management, order fulfillment, transportation, and logistics coordination to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of products to customers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco include a diverse range of raw materials and products, such as 101 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities, 110 Manufacture of beverages, and 120 Manufacture of tobacco products. Wholesalers also rely on various equipment, such as warehousing facilities, transportation vehicles, and information technology systems, to support their operations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco industry are the distribution and supply of these products to a wide range of 470 Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles establishments, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and specialty retailers. The industry's outputs also serve as inputs for 561 Restaurants and mobile food service activities and 562 Event catering and other food service activities.

Family tree for wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

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    A["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G'>G: Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/46'>46: Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/463'>463: Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/461'>461: Wholesale on a fee or contract basis</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/462'>462: Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/464'>464: Wholesale of household goods</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/465'>465: Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/466'>466: Other specialized wholesale</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/469'>469: Non-specialized wholesale trade</a>"]

    C --> J["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/4630'>4630: Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]


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