Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
NACE v2.1 Code: G46.1
About wholesale on a fee or contract basis
NACE code 46.1, 'Wholesale on a fee or contract basis', describes a crucial segment of the wholesale trade industry. This industry encompasses businesses that act as intermediaries, facilitating the sale of goods between producers and other wholesale or retail enterprises. By leveraging their expertise and connections, these wholesalers play a vital role in streamlining supply chains and enabling the efficient distribution of products across various sectors of the economy.
Production process
Wholesalers operating under NACE code 46.1 typically do not engage in the physical production of goods. Instead, their primary activities involve the negotiation of sales contracts, the management of logistics and distribution, and the provision of value-added services such as storage, packaging, and transportation. These wholesalers leverage their market knowledge, buyer-seller relationships, and economies of scale to connect manufacturers or suppliers with other businesses that require their products.
Production inputs
The key inputs required for the 'Wholesale on a fee or contract basis' industry are primarily human resources, including sales professionals, logistics coordinators, and administrative staff. Additionally, these wholesalers rely on access to reliable transportation networks, warehousing facilities, and information technology systems to facilitate their operations. The availability of a diverse supplier base and strong relationships with both producers and buyers are also crucial inputs for this industry.
Production outputs
The primary output of the 'Wholesale on a fee or contract basis' industry is the facilitation of trade between manufacturers, suppliers, and other businesses. By connecting these entities, wholesalers under NACE code 46.1 enable the distribution of a wide range of products, from raw materials to finished goods. The outputs of this industry are consumed by various other NACE codes, such as 46.2 Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals, 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco, and 46.4 Wholesale of household goods, among others.
Revisions to 46.1
Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 46.1. The most recent 5 versions of this code (46.1) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 46.1.
Family tree for wholesale on a fee or contract basis
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A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G'>G: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46'>46: Wholesale trade</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/1'>46.1: Wholesale on a fee or contract basis</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/2'>46.2: Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/3'>46.3: Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/4'>46.4: Wholesale of household goods</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/5'>46.5: Wholesale of information and communication equipment</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/6'>46.6: Wholesale of other machinery, equipment and supplies</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/7'>46.7: Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/8'>46.8: Other specialised wholesale</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/9'>46.9: Non-specialised wholesale trade</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/11'>46.11: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/12'>46.12: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/13'>46.13: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of timber and building materials</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/14'>46.14: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/15'>46.15: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery</a>"]
C --> Q["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/16'>46.16: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods</a>"]
C --> R["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/17'>46.17: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]
C --> S["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/18'>46.18: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of other particular products</a>"]
C --> T["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/19'>46.19: Activities of agents involved in non-specialised wholesale</a>"]
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