Wholesale of beverages

NACE v2.0 Code: G46.34

About wholesale of beverages

NACE code 46.34 covers the wholesale of beverages, a crucial industry that plays a vital role in the broader economy. As a key link in the supply chain, the wholesale of beverages facilitates the distribution of a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, from beer and wine to juices and soft drinks, to retailers, restaurants, and other businesses. This industry's importance lies in its ability to efficiently connect producers with consumers, ensuring a steady and reliable flow of these essential products throughout the market.

Production process

The wholesale of beverages involves the procurement, storage, and distribution of various drink products. Wholesalers typically source their inventory from 11.01 Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits, 11.02 Manufacture of wine from grape, 11.03 Manufacture of cider and other fruit wines, 11.04 Manufacture of other non-distilled fermented beverages, and 11.07 Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters producers. They then utilize warehousing, logistics, and transportation services to store and deliver the beverages to their customers in a timely and efficient manner.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the wholesale of beverages industry include the various alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink products sourced from manufacturers. Additionally, wholesalers require storage facilities, transportation equipment, and a skilled workforce to manage the procurement, inventory, and distribution processes. Information technology systems, such as inventory management and order processing software, are also essential inputs that enable the industry to operate efficiently.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the wholesale of beverages industry are the diverse range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink products that are distributed to a variety of customers, including 47.11 Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, 47.25 Retail sale of beverages in specialized stores, 56.10 Restaurants and mobile food service activities, and 56.30 Beverage serving activities. By facilitating the movement of these products from producers to consumers, the wholesale of beverages industry plays a crucial role in meeting the demand for a wide array of drink options across various sectors.

Revisions to 46.34

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 46.34. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.34) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 46.34 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (46.34).

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

Family tree for wholesale of beverages

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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/46/34'>46.34: Wholesale of beverages</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/31'>46.31: Wholesale of fruit and vegetables</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/32'>46.32: Wholesale of meat and meat products</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/33'>46.33: Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats</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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