Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals

NACE v2.0 Code: G46.2

About wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals

NACE code 46.2 covers the wholesale trade of agricultural raw materials and live animals. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader agricultural and food supply chain, connecting producers of raw materials with manufacturers, processors, and distributors. As a key intermediary, the wholesale trade of agricultural products helps ensure the efficient flow of essential goods from farm to market, supporting the broader economy and food security.

Production process

Businesses operating under NACE code 46.2 typically engage in the purchase and resale of agricultural commodities, such as grains, oilseeds, livestock, and other unprocessed farm products. These wholesalers may utilize storage facilities, transportation networks, and trading platforms to acquire, aggregate, and distribute goods to their customers. The main focus is on the logistical coordination and market-making activities that facilitate the movement of raw agricultural materials from producers to the next stage of the supply chain.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the wholesale trade of agricultural raw materials and live animals include the agricultural products themselves, which are sourced directly from farms, ranches, and other primary producers. Wholesalers may also require warehousing and logistics infrastructure, such as storage silos, transportation vehicles, and information systems, to manage the flow of goods. Additionally, this industry relies on a skilled workforce to handle the procurement, storage, and distribution of the raw materials.

Production outputs

The main outputs of NACE code 46.2 are the agricultural raw materials and live animals that are sold to a variety of downstream industries. These may include 10.1 Food processing, 10.9 Animal feed production, 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco, and 47.2 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialized stores. By providing a reliable and efficient channel for the distribution of these essential goods, the wholesale trade industry supports the broader agricultural and food production sectors.

Revisions to 46.2

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 46.2. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 46.2 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (46.2).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
462ISIC v4.0Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals

Family tree for wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals

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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/46/2'>46.2: Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/1'>46.1: Wholesale on a fee or contract basis</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/3'>46.3: Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/4'>46.4: Wholesale of household goods</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/5'>46.5: Wholesale of information and communication equipment</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/6'>46.6: Wholesale of other machinery, equipment and supplies</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/7'>46.7: Other specialised wholesale</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/9'>46.9: Non-specialised wholesale trade</a>"]

    C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/21'>46.21: Wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/22'>46.22: Wholesale of flowers and plants</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/23'>46.23: Wholesale of live animals</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/24'>46.24: Wholesale of hides, skins and leather</a>"]


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