Wholesale of live animals

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.23

About wholesale of live animals

NACE code 46.23 covers the wholesale trade of live animals, an essential industry that facilitates the movement of livestock and other live animals from producers to various downstream sectors. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader agricultural and food supply chains, enabling the efficient distribution of live animals required for meat production, dairy, breeding, and other agricultural purposes.

Production process

The wholesale of live animals typically involves the procurement of livestock, such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry, from farms and other producers. These animals are then transported, housed, and cared for until they are sold to customers, which may include 46.32 Wholesale of meat and meat products, 46.33 Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats, or other end-users.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wholesale of live animals include the live animals themselves, which are sourced from various livestock producers. Additionally, this industry relies on transportation infrastructure, such as trucks and trailers, to move the animals from one location to another. Facilities for housing and caring for the animals, including feed, water, and veterinary services, are also essential inputs.

Production outputs

The primary output of the wholesale of live animals industry is the distribution of live animals to various downstream sectors. These animals may be sold to 46.32 Wholesale of meat and meat products for slaughter and meat production, to 46.33 Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats for dairy and egg production, or to other industries for breeding, racing, or other agricultural purposes.

Revisions to 46.23

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 46.23. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.23) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.23.

Older versions

Family tree for wholesale of live animals

    graph LR
    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/46/2'>46.2: Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/23'>46.23: Wholesale of live animals</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/21'>46.21: Wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/22'>46.22: Wholesale of flowers and plants</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/24'>46.24: Wholesale of hides, skins and leather</a>"]

    

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class B level2
class C level3
class D level4
class E level4
class F level4
class G level4

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