Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco

NACE v2.0 Code: G46.17

About agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco

NACE code 46.17 covers the activities of agents involved in the sale of food, beverages, and tobacco products. This industry plays a crucial role in the distribution and supply chain of essential consumer goods, connecting producers and manufacturers with retailers and end-consumers. As an intermediary, these agents facilitate the efficient movement of products, ensuring a steady flow of food, drinks, and tobacco items to markets and stores across the region.

Production process

Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages, and tobacco do not directly produce or manufacture these goods. Instead, their primary function is to act as intermediaries, negotiating sales contracts, arranging logistics, and connecting suppliers with buyers. These agents leverage their industry knowledge, networks, and sales expertise to match the right products with the right customers, ensuring a smooth and efficient distribution process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry are access to a diverse network of suppliers, producers, and buyers, as well as strong market intelligence and sales skills. Agents must stay up-to-date with industry trends, product availability, and pricing to effectively match supply and demand. Additionally, they require reliable transportation and logistics services to facilitate the movement of goods from producers to retailers.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the successful sale and distribution of food, beverages, and tobacco products. The agents involved in NACE code 46.17 serve as a critical link between 10 Manufacture of food products, 11 Manufacture of beverages, 12 Manufacture of tobacco products, and 47 Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles, ensuring that these essential consumer goods reach their intended markets and end-users.

Revisions to 46.17

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 46.17. The most recent 2 versions of this code (46.17) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 46.17 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (46.17).

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

Family tree for agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco

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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/46/17'>46.17: Agents involved in the sale of food, beverages and tobacco</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/46/15'>46.15: Agents involved in the sale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery</a>"]
C --> J["<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 --> 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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