Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

isic code 4630 covers the wholesale of a wide range of food, beverage, and tobacco products. This industry plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, connecting producers and manufacturers with retailers and other businesses. As a key intermediary, the wholesale sector ensures the efficient distribution of essential consumer goods, contributing significantly to economic growth and food security worldwide.

Wholesalers in this industry typically utilize a range of logistics and distribution techniques to move products from suppliers to customers. This may involve the use of warehousing, transportation, and inventory management systems to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Wholesalers may also engage in value-added services, such as product packaging, labeling, and customization, to meet the specific needs of their clients.

The main inputs required for the 4630 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco industry include a diverse range of food, beverage, and tobacco products sourced from 1010 Growing of non-perennial crops, 1020 Growing of perennial crops, 1030 Plant propagation, 1040 Animal production, and 1200 Manufacture of tobacco products. Wholesalers also rely on transportation equipment, warehousing facilities, and information technology systems to support their distribution and logistics operations.

The 4630 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco industry primarily supplies its products to 4711 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, 4721 Retail sale of food in specialized stores, 4722 Retail sale of beverages in specialized stores, 4723 Retail sale of tobacco products in specialized stores, and 5610 Restaurants and mobile food service activities. These downstream industries then make the goods available to end consumers, contributing to the overall food and beverage supply chain.