Wholesale of meat, meat products, fish and fish products

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.32

About wholesale of meat, meat products, fish and fish products

NACE code 46.32 covers the wholesale of meat, meat products, fish, and fish products. This industry plays a crucial role in the food supply chain, connecting producers and manufacturers with retailers and food service providers. As a key intermediary, the wholesale sector ensures the efficient distribution of these essential protein-rich food items throughout the economy.

Production process

Wholesale operations in this industry typically involve the procurement, storage, and distribution of meat, fish, and related products. Meat wholesalers may source livestock from farms, slaughterhouses, or other suppliers, then sort, package, and transport the products to customers. Fish wholesalers often work with commercial fisheries, fish farms, and seafood processors to obtain a variety of fresh and frozen seafood items. Proper handling, temperature control, and logistics management are critical to maintaining product quality and safety.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the wholesale of meat, meat products, fish, and fish products include the raw materials themselves - live animals, freshly caught fish, and processed meat and seafood items. Wholesalers also require storage facilities, refrigeration equipment, transportation vehicles, and skilled labor to manage inventory, order fulfillment, and distribution. Compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards is another key input for this sector.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of NACE code 46.32 are the distribution of meat, meat products, fish, and fish products to downstream industries. These include 47.11 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, 56.10 Restaurants and mobile food service activities, and 56.29 Other food service activities, as well as food manufacturers and processors that utilize these inputs for further production.

Revisions to 46.32

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 46.32. The most recent 2 versions of this code (46.32) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.32.

Family tree for wholesale of meat, meat products, fish and fish products

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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/46/32'>46.32: Wholesale of meat, meat products, fish and fish products</a>"]

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