Wholesale of chemical products

NACE code 46.85 covers the wholesale of a wide range of chemical products, an essential industry that supports numerous other sectors of the economy. Chemical wholesalers act as intermediaries, procuring chemicals from manufacturers and distributing them to various end-users, including industrial, commercial, and even retail customers. This industry plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth supply of essential chemicals required for a diverse array of applications, from pharmaceuticals and agriculture to construction and consumer goods.

As a wholesale industry, the primary activities involved in this NACE code do not typically include the actual production of chemicals. Instead, chemical wholesalers focus on the procurement, storage, and distribution of these products. Key processes include sourcing chemicals from domestic and international manufacturers, maintaining appropriate storage and handling facilities, and efficiently transporting the goods to customers as per their requirements.

The main inputs for the chemical wholesale industry are the diverse range of chemical products sourced from manufacturers. This can include organic and inorganic chemicals, specialty chemicals, industrial gases, and a variety of other chemical compounds. In addition to the chemical products themselves, the industry also relies on transportation infrastructure, warehousing facilities, and a skilled workforce to manage the logistics and distribution aspects of the business.

The outputs of the chemical wholesale industry are the various chemical products that are distributed to a wide range of end-users. These can include manufacturers in sectors such as 20.11 Manufacture of industrial gases, 20.12 Manufacture of dyes and pigments, 20.13 Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals, 20.14 Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals, and 20.30 Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics. Chemical wholesalers also supply chemicals to industries like 20.41 Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, 20.42 Manufacture of perfumes and toilet preparations, and 20.59 Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c..