Wholesale of clothing and footwear

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.42

About wholesale of clothing and footwear

NACE code 46.42 covers the wholesale of clothing and footwear, a crucial industry that plays a vital role in the broader economy. As a key link in the supply chain, this sector is responsible for distributing a wide range of apparel and footwear products to retailers, manufacturers, and other businesses. The wholesale of clothing and footwear is essential for ensuring the availability and accessibility of these essential consumer goods across various markets and regions.

Production process

The wholesale of clothing and footwear involves the procurement, storage, and distribution of finished products. Wholesalers typically source their inventory from 14.11 Manufacture of leather clothes, 14.12 Manufacture of workwear, 14.13 Manufacture of other outerwear, 14.14 Manufacture of underwear, 14.19 Manufacture of other wearing apparel and accessories, 15.20 Manufacture of footwear, and other relevant manufacturing sectors. They utilize logistics and warehousing techniques to efficiently manage the flow of goods, ensuring timely delivery to their customers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wholesale of clothing and footwear include a diverse range of apparel and footwear products, as well as the necessary infrastructure and resources to support the distribution process. Wholesalers rely on established relationships with manufacturers, transportation providers, and storage facilities to acquire, store, and deliver the goods to their clients. Additionally, they may invest in technology and software solutions to streamline their operations and enhance inventory management.

Production outputs

The primary output of the wholesale of clothing and footwear industry is the distribution of a wide array of apparel and footwear products to various downstream sectors, such as 47.71 Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores, 47.72 Retail sale of footwear and leather goods in specialised stores, and 47.82 Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear. These retailers, in turn, make these essential consumer goods available to the general public, catering to the diverse fashion and lifestyle needs of individuals and households.

Revisions to 46.42

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 46.42. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.42) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.42.

Family tree for wholesale of clothing and footwear

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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/46/4'>46.4: Wholesale of household goods</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/42'>46.42: Wholesale of clothing and footwear</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/41'>46.41: Wholesale of textiles</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/43'>46.43: Wholesale of electrical household appliances</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/44'>46.44: Wholesale of china and glassware and cleaning materials</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/45'>46.45: Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/46'>46.46: Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/47'>46.47: Wholesale of household, office and shop furniture, carpets and lighting equipment</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/48'>46.48: Wholesale of watches and jewellery</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/49'>46.49: Wholesale of other household goods</a>"]

    

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