Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.15

About activities of agents involved in the wholesale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery

NACE code 46.15 covers the activities of agents involved in the wholesale of furniture, household goods, hardware, and ironmongery. This industry plays a crucial role in the distribution and supply chain of these essential products, connecting manufacturers and retailers to ensure the efficient flow of goods. As a key intermediary, agents in this sector facilitate the movement of furniture, household items, tools, and hardware from producers to consumers, contributing to the overall functioning of the broader retail and construction industries.

Production process

Agents in this industry do not directly produce the goods they sell. Instead, they act as intermediaries, leveraging their expertise, networks, and negotiation skills to broker deals between manufacturers and wholesalers or retailers. These agents typically use a combination of in-person meetings, telephone communications, and digital platforms to identify and connect suppliers with buyers, negotiating terms, facilitating transactions, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are the furniture, household goods, hardware, and ironmongery products that agents source from manufacturers and wholesalers. Agents may also rely on various administrative and communication tools, such as computers, phones, and software, to effectively manage their brokerage activities. Additionally, agents may require access to industry-specific market data, trade shows, and professional networks to stay informed and identify new business opportunities.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the successful facilitation of wholesale transactions involving furniture, household goods, hardware, and ironmongery. The agents' efforts help to connect these products with 46.47 Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment and 47.59 Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores as well as 43.32 Joinery installation and 43.39 Other building completion and finishing for construction-related hardware and tools.

Revisions to 46.15

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 46.15. The most recent 2 versions of this code (46.15) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.15.

Family tree for activities of agents involved in the wholesale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery

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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>"]
C --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/18'>46.18: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of other particular products</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/19'>46.19: Activities of agents involved in non-specialised wholesale</a>"]

    

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