Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.33

About wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats

NACE code 46.33 covers the wholesale of a diverse range of food products, including dairy items, eggs, and edible oils and fats. This industry plays a crucial role in the food supply chain, acting as an intermediary between producers and retailers. By facilitating the efficient distribution of these essential commodities, the wholesale sector helps ensure the availability and accessibility of these products to consumers across various markets.

Production process

The wholesale of dairy products, eggs, and edible oils and fats involves the procurement, storage, and distribution of these items. Wholesalers typically source their inventory from manufacturers, farms, and other suppliers, often leveraging economies of scale to negotiate favorable prices. They then store the goods in temperature-controlled facilities to maintain freshness and quality before arranging for the transportation and delivery of the products to their retail customers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include the dairy products, eggs, and edible oils and fats themselves, which are sourced from a variety of producers. Wholesalers also rely on storage and transportation infrastructure, such as warehouses, refrigeration units, and delivery vehicles, to ensure the efficient movement of goods. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce to manage inventory, logistics, and customer relationships.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the NACE code 46.33 industry are the dairy products, eggs, and edible oils and fats that are distributed to a range of downstream industries. These include 47.11 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, 47.21 Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialized stores, 47.22 Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialized stores, and 47.29 Other retail sale of food in specialized stores, among others. By providing these essential food items to retailers, the wholesale sector plays a vital role in ensuring the availability and accessibility of these products to consumers.

Revisions to 46.33

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 46.33. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.33) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.33.

Family tree for wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats

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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/46/33'>46.33: Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats</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/46/32'>46.32: Wholesale of meat, meat products, fish and fish products</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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