Wholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.36

About wholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery

NACE code 46.36 covers the wholesale of sugar, chocolate, and sugar confectionery products. This industry plays a vital role in the food and beverage supply chain, connecting manufacturers with retailers and other businesses that require these essential ingredients and finished goods. As a key component of the broader wholesale trade sector, the wholesale of sugar, chocolate, and confectionery contributes significantly to economic activity and employment across many countries.

Production process

The production of sugar, chocolate, and confectionery involves several key steps. Sugar is typically extracted from sugarcane or sugar beets, refined, and then distributed to wholesalers. Chocolate is produced by processing cocoa beans, which are fermented, dried, roasted, and then combined with other ingredients like milk, sugar, and cocoa butter. Confectionery items like candies, gummies, and pastries are manufactured using a variety of techniques, such as mixing, cooking, molding, and packaging.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wholesale of sugar, chocolate, and confectionery include the raw materials like sugarcane, sugar beets, cocoa beans, milk, and other ingredients. Specialized equipment for storage, transportation, and distribution is also essential, as these products often require temperature-controlled environments. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to manage logistics, sales, and customer service.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the wholesale distribution of refined sugar, chocolate, and a wide range of confectionery products. These outputs are then consumed by 10.82 Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery, 47.25 Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores, and 56.10 Restaurants and mobile food service activities, among other NACE codes within the food and beverage sector.

Revisions to 46.36

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 46.36. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.36) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.36.

Family tree for wholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery

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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/46/36'>46.36: Wholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery</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/46/33'>46.33: Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/34'>46.34: Wholesale of beverages</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/35'>46.35: Wholesale of tobacco products</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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