Wholesale of fruit and vegetables

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.31

About wholesale of fruit and vegetables

NACE code 46.31 covers the wholesale of a wide range of fresh and preserved fruits and vegetables. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, connecting producers and growers with retailers, food service providers, and other downstream industries. As a key link between agricultural production and consumer markets, the wholesale of fruit and vegetables is an essential component of the broader economy.

Production process

Wholesale operations in this industry typically involve the procurement, storage, and distribution of fruit and vegetable products. Wholesalers may source directly from farms and orchards, or through intermediaries such as cooperatives and auction houses. Products are often stored in temperature-controlled facilities to maintain freshness and quality. Distribution to customers is usually carried out using refrigerated trucks and other specialized logistics solutions.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wholesale of fruit and vegetables include the agricultural products themselves, as well as storage and transportation infrastructure. Wholesalers may invest in warehouses, cold storage facilities, and fleets of delivery vehicles to support their operations. Additionally, this industry relies on a range of support services, such as logistics, packaging, and quality control.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the fruit and vegetable wholesale industry are the various fresh and processed products that are distributed to a wide range of customers. These include 46.32 Wholesale of meat and meat products, 47.11 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, 56.10 Restaurants and mobile food service activities, and 46.38 Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs. The industry's outputs are essential for ensuring the availability and accessibility of these vital food items to consumers.

Revisions to 46.31

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 46.31. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.31) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.31.

Family tree for wholesale of fruit and vegetables

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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>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/31'>46.31: Wholesale of fruit and vegetables</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/32'>46.32: Wholesale of meat, meat products, fish and fish products</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/33'>46.33: Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/34'>46.34: Wholesale of beverages</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/35'>46.35: Wholesale of tobacco products</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/36'>46.36: Wholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/37'>46.37: Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/38'>46.38: Wholesale of other food</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/39'>46.39: Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]

    

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