Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.3

About wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

NACE code 46.3 covers the wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco products. This industry plays a vital role in the distribution and supply chain, connecting producers and manufacturers with retailers and other businesses. As a key intermediary, the wholesale sector ensures the efficient movement of essential consumer goods, contributing significantly to the overall economy.

Production process

Wholesalers in this industry typically utilize a range of storage, logistics, and distribution techniques to manage the flow of goods. This may include the use of warehouses, transportation networks, and inventory management systems to ensure timely and reliable delivery of products to customers. Wholesalers may also engage in value-added services, such as packaging, labeling, or minor processing, to meet the specific requirements of their clients.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco include a diverse range of raw materials and semi-finished products from various 10.0 Manufacture of food products, 11.0 Manufacture of beverages, and 12.0 Manufacture of tobacco products industries. Wholesalers also require access to efficient transportation infrastructure, storage facilities, and information technology systems to support their operations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco are the distribution and sale of these products to a wide range of customers, including 47.1 Retail sale in non-specialised stores, 47.2 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores, and 56.0 Food and beverage service activities industries. Wholesalers play a crucial role in ensuring the availability and accessibility of these essential consumer goods throughout the supply chain.

Revisions to 46.3

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 46.3. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.3) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.3.

Family tree for wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

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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/46/3'>46.3: Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/1'>46.1: Wholesale on a fee or contract basis</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/2'>46.2: Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals</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/46/31'>46.31: Wholesale of fruit and vegetables</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/32'>46.32: Wholesale of meat, meat products, fish and fish products</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/33'>46.33: Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/34'>46.34: Wholesale of beverages</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/35'>46.35: Wholesale of tobacco products</a>"]
C --> Q["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/36'>46.36: Wholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery</a>"]
C --> R["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/37'>46.37: Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices</a>"]
C --> S["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/38'>46.38: Wholesale of other food</a>"]
C --> T["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/39'>46.39: Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]


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