Wholesale of fruit and vegetables

NACE v2.0 Code: G46.31

About wholesale of fruit and vegetables

NACE code 46.31 covers the wholesale of a wide range of fresh and preserved fruits and vegetables. This industry plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain, connecting producers and growers with retailers, food service providers, and other downstream industries. As a key link between agricultural production and consumer markets, the wholesale of fruit and vegetables is an essential component of the broader economy, facilitating the efficient distribution of these vital food products.

Production process

The wholesale of fruit and vegetables involves the procurement, storage, and distribution of these products. Wholesalers typically source their inventory from farms, orchards, and other agricultural producers, either directly or through intermediaries. They may employ various techniques to preserve the freshness and quality of the produce, such as temperature-controlled storage, packaging, and transportation. Wholesalers also play a role in the grading, sorting, and packaging of the fruits and vegetables to meet the specific requirements of their customers.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wholesale of fruit and vegetables include the raw agricultural products themselves, as well as storage and transportation infrastructure, such as warehouses, refrigeration units, and delivery vehicles. Wholesalers may also rely on various information and communication technologies to manage their supply chains, inventory, and customer relationships effectively.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the wholesale of fruit and vegetables industry are the fresh and preserved fruits and vegetables that are distributed to a wide range of customers, including 47.11 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, 56.10 Restaurants and mobile food service activities, and 46.38 Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs. These products are essential for the production of a diverse range of food and beverage items, as well as for direct consumption by households and food service establishments.

Revisions to 46.31

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 46.31. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.31) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 46.31 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (46.31).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
4630ISIC v4.0Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Family tree for wholesale of fruit and vegetables

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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>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/31'>46.31: Wholesale of fruit and vegetables</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/32'>46.32: Wholesale of meat and meat products</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/33'>46.33: Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/34'>46.34: Wholesale of beverages</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/35'>46.35: Wholesale of tobacco products</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/36'>46.36: Wholesale of sugar and chocolate and sugar confectionery</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/37'>46.37: Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/38'>46.38: Wholesale of other food, including fish, crustaceans and molluscs</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/39'>46.39: Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</a>"]

    

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