Wholesale of household goods

NACE v2.0 Code: G46.4

About wholesale of household goods

NACE code 46.4, 'Wholesale of household goods', represents a crucial industry within the broader wholesale trade sector. This industry is responsible for the distribution and supply of a wide range of consumer products, from furniture and home appliances to textiles and kitchenware. As a key link in the supply chain, the wholesale of household goods plays a vital role in ensuring the availability and accessibility of essential items for both businesses and individual consumers across various industries and markets.

Production process

The wholesale of household goods industry does not involve direct production techniques, as it is primarily focused on the distribution and logistics of these products. Wholesalers typically source products from manufacturers, importers, or other suppliers, and then store, market, and sell them to retailers, other wholesalers, or large-scale consumers. The key processes involved in this industry include inventory management, order fulfillment, transportation, and sales and marketing strategies to effectively connect suppliers with the appropriate customer base.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wholesale of household goods industry include a diverse range of consumer products, such as 31.0 Manufacture of furniture, 27.5 Manufacture of domestic appliances, 13.9 Manufacture of other textiles, and 23.4 Manufacture of other porcelain and ceramic products. Wholesalers also rely on warehousing facilities, transportation networks, and a skilled workforce to manage the storage, distribution, and sale of these household goods.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the wholesale of household goods industry are the distribution and sale of a wide variety of consumer products to various downstream industries and end-users. These outputs are then consumed by 47.5 Retail sale of household goods and 47.9 Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets, as well as other businesses and individual consumers who require access to these household items.

Revisions to 46.4

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 46.4. The most recent 4 versions of this code (46.4) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 46.4 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (46.4).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
464ISIC v4.0Wholesale of household goods

Family tree for wholesale of household goods

    graph LR
    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/46/4'>46.4: Wholesale of household goods</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/46/3'>46.3: Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco</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/46/41'>46.41: Wholesale of textiles</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/42'>46.42: Wholesale of clothing and footwear</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/43'>46.43: Wholesale of electrical household appliances</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/44'>46.44: Wholesale of china and glassware and cleaning materials</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/45'>46.45: Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/46'>46.46: Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods</a>"]
C --> Q["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/47'>46.47: Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment</a>"]
C --> R["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/48'>46.48: Wholesale of watches and jewellery</a>"]
C --> S["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/49'>46.49: Wholesale of other household goods</a>"]


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