Wholesale of clothing and footwear

NACE v2.0 Code: G46.42

About wholesale of clothing and footwear

NACE code 46.42 covers the wholesale of clothing and footwear, a crucial industry that plays a vital role in the broader economy. As a key link in the supply chain, this sector is responsible for distributing a wide range of apparel and footwear products to retailers, manufacturers, and other businesses. The wholesale of clothing and footwear is an essential component of the fashion and textile industries, enabling the efficient movement of goods from producers to consumers.

Production process

The wholesale of clothing and footwear involves the procurement, storage, and distribution of finished products. Wholesalers typically source their inventory from 13.10 Manufacture of textiles, 14.11 Manufacture of leather clothes, and 15.20 Manufacture of footwear companies. They may also work with importers to acquire products from overseas markets. Wholesalers utilize warehousing, logistics, and transportation services to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of goods to their customers.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the wholesale of clothing and footwear industry include a diverse range of apparel and footwear products, such as shirts, pants, dresses, shoes, and accessories. Wholesalers also require warehousing facilities, transportation services, and information technology systems to manage their inventory and distribution operations. Additionally, they rely on a skilled workforce to handle the procurement, storage, and order fulfillment processes.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the wholesale of clothing and footwear industry are the distribution of finished apparel and footwear products to a variety of customers, including 47.71 Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores, 47.72 Retail sale of footwear and leather goods in specialised stores, and 46.16 Agents involved in the sale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods. These wholesale activities enable the efficient flow of goods from manufacturers to end consumers, supporting the broader fashion and retail industries.

Revisions to 46.42

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 46.42. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.42) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 46.42 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (46.42).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
4641ISIC v4.0Wholesale of textiles, clothing and footwear

Family tree for wholesale of clothing and footwear

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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/46/4'>46.4: Wholesale of household goods</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/42'>46.42: Wholesale of clothing and footwear</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/41'>46.41: Wholesale of textiles</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/43'>46.43: Wholesale of electrical household appliances</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/44'>46.44: Wholesale of china and glassware and cleaning materials</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/45'>46.45: Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/46'>46.46: Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/47'>46.47: Wholesale of furniture, carpets and lighting equipment</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/48'>46.48: Wholesale of watches and jewellery</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/49'>46.49: Wholesale of other household goods</a>"]

    

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