Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

NACE v2.0 Code: G46.3

About wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

NACE code 46.3 covers the wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco products. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, serving as a vital link between producers and retailers. By facilitating the distribution of essential consumer goods, the wholesale sector ensures the efficient flow of products from manufacturers to end-users, contributing to the overall availability and accessibility of these items across various markets.

Production process

Wholesalers in this industry typically employ a range of techniques to manage the storage, transportation, and distribution of their products. This may involve the use of specialized warehousing facilities, temperature-controlled environments, and efficient logistics management to ensure the timely and safe delivery of goods to their customers. Wholesalers often leverage economies of scale and centralized purchasing power to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, allowing them to offer competitive prices to their retail clients.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wholesale of food, beverages, and tobacco include a diverse range of raw materials and finished products sourced from various 10.0 Manufacture of food products, 11.0 Manufacture of beverages, and 12.0 Manufacture of tobacco products industries. Wholesalers also rely on transportation infrastructure, such as trucks, warehouses, and distribution centers, as well as skilled personnel to manage the logistics and operations of their businesses.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the wholesale industry covered by NACE code 46.3 are the distribution and sale of food, beverages, and tobacco products to a wide range of customers, including 47.1 Retail sale in non-specialized stores, 47.2 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialized stores, and 56.0 Food and beverage service activities. By connecting producers with retailers and service providers, this industry ensures the efficient supply of these essential consumer goods to the broader market.

Revisions to 46.3

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 46.3. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.3) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 46.3 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (46.3).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
463ISIC v4.0Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Family tree for wholesale 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/46/3'>46.3: Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</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/46/2'>46.2: Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals</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/46/31'>46.31: Wholesale of fruit and vegetables</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/32'>46.32: Wholesale of meat and meat products</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/33'>46.33: Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/34'>46.34: Wholesale of beverages</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/35'>46.35: Wholesale of tobacco products</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/36'>46.36: Wholesale of sugar and chocolate and sugar confectionery</a>"]
C --> Q["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/37'>46.37: Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices</a>"]
C --> R["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/38'>46.38: Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs</a>"]
C --> S["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/39'>46.39: Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]


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