Wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.72

About wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories

NACE code 46.72 covers the wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories, a critical industry that supports the broader automotive sector. This industry plays a vital role in the supply chain, ensuring that repair shops, dealerships, and other businesses have access to the components needed to maintain and service vehicles. As the global demand for automobiles continues to grow, the wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories has become an increasingly important economic activity, contributing to the overall efficiency and competitiveness of the transportation industry.

Production process

Businesses operating under NACE code 46.72 typically act as intermediaries, sourcing parts and accessories from manufacturers and distributing them to their customers. This involves the use of sophisticated inventory management systems, logistics networks, and sales and marketing strategies to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of products. Many wholesalers also provide value-added services, such as product customization, packaging, and technical support, to meet the specific needs of their clients.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories include a diverse range of automotive components, such as engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension systems, and electrical parts. Wholesalers also rely on efficient transportation and warehousing infrastructure, as well as skilled personnel to manage the procurement, storage, and distribution of these products. Additionally, access to up-to-date market information and industry trends is crucial for wholesalers to make informed purchasing and sales decisions.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories industry are the various components and accessories that are sold to 45.11 Motor vehicle dealers, 45.20 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, and other businesses that service and maintain vehicles. These outputs support the broader automotive industry, enabling the repair and maintenance of existing vehicles, as well as the production and customization of new ones.

Revisions to 46.72

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 46.72. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.72) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.72.

Family tree for wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46'>46: Wholesale trade</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/7'>46.7: Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/72'>46.72: Wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/71'>46.71: Wholesale of motor vehicles</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/73'>46.73: Wholesale of motorcycles, motorcycle parts and accessories</a>"]

    

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