Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.16

About activities of agents involved in the wholesale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods

NACE code 46.16 covers the activities of agents involved in the wholesale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear, and leather goods. This industry plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, connecting manufacturers and producers with retailers and distributors. By facilitating the efficient movement of these essential consumer goods, the 46.16 industry contributes significantly to the broader economy and supports a wide range of downstream sectors.

Production process

Agents in the 46.16 industry typically do not engage in the physical production of goods. Instead, they act as intermediaries, negotiating sales and facilitating the transfer of ownership between suppliers and buyers. Their primary responsibilities include identifying market opportunities, establishing relationships with manufacturers and wholesalers, and coordinating the logistics of product distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 46.16 industry are access to a diverse network of suppliers, strong market knowledge, and efficient logistics capabilities. Agents must maintain up-to-date information on product availability, pricing, and industry trends to effectively match buyers and sellers. Additionally, they rely on well-developed transportation and storage infrastructure to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 46.16 industry is the facilitation of wholesale transactions for textiles, clothing, fur, footwear, and leather goods. These products are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 47.71 Retail sale of clothing in specialized stores, 47.72 Retail sale of footwear and leather goods in specialized stores, and 95.23 Repair of footwear and leather goods.

Revisions to 46.16

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 46.16. The most recent 2 versions of this code (46.16) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.16.

Family tree for activities of agents involved in the wholesale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods

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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>"]
C --> D["<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 --> 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/46/15'>46.15: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery</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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