Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery

NACE v2.0 Code: G46.15

About agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery

NACE code 46.15 covers the activities of agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware, and ironmongery. This industry plays a crucial role in the distribution and supply chain of these essential products, connecting manufacturers and wholesalers with retailers and consumers. As an intermediary, agents in this sector facilitate the efficient flow of goods, ensuring that furniture, household items, and hardware are readily available to meet the diverse needs of businesses and households across the broader economy.

Production process

Agents in this industry do not directly manufacture the products they sell. Instead, they act as intermediaries, leveraging their expertise, networks, and negotiation skills to broker deals between suppliers and buyers. Key activities include identifying potential customers, negotiating contracts, arranging logistics, and managing the sales process on behalf of their principals. Agents may specialize in specific product categories or maintain a diverse portfolio to cater to the varied demands of their client base.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for agents in this industry are the furniture, household goods, hardware, and ironmongery products they represent. Agents rely on strong relationships with manufacturers and wholesalers to access a steady supply of these goods. Additionally, agents require access to market intelligence, sales and negotiation expertise, and effective communication and networking skills to successfully match buyers and sellers and facilitate transactions.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are the successful sales and distribution of furniture, household goods, hardware, and ironmongery products. These outputs are then consumed by a range of other NACE codes, including 47.59 Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores, 47.52 Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores, and 46.47 Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment.

Revisions to 46.15

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 46.15. The most recent 2 versions of this code (46.15) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 46.15 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (46.15).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
4610ISIC v4.0Wholesale on a fee or contract basis

Family tree for agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G'>G: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46'>46: Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/1'>46.1: Wholesale on a fee or contract basis</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/15'>46.15: Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/11'>46.11: Agents involved in the sale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/12'>46.12: Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/13'>46.13: Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/14'>46.14: Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/16'>46.16: Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/17'>46.17: Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/18'>46.18: Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/19'>46.19: Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods</a>"]

    

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