Non-specialised wholesale trade

NACE v2.0 Code: G46.9

About non-specialised wholesale trade

NACE code 46.9 covers the non-specialised wholesale trade industry, which plays a vital role in the broader economy. This industry encompasses the sale of a variety of goods, including consumer and industrial products, without a particular specialization. Non-specialised wholesalers act as intermediaries, connecting manufacturers, producers, and other suppliers with a diverse range of retailers, businesses, and institutions, ensuring the efficient distribution of goods throughout the supply chain.

Production process

The primary activities within the non-specialised wholesale trade industry involve the procurement, storage, and distribution of a wide array of products. Wholesalers typically maintain large inventories of goods, which they acquire from various 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis and 46.2 Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals suppliers. They then store and manage these inventories, leveraging logistics and transportation networks to deliver the goods to their customers, which include retailers, industrial users, and other businesses.

Production inputs

The non-specialised wholesale trade industry relies on a variety of inputs, including the goods and products acquired from manufacturers, producers, and other suppliers. Additionally, the industry requires access to efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure, such as warehousing facilities, delivery vehicles, and distribution networks. Skilled personnel, including sales representatives, inventory managers, and logistics coordinators, are also essential inputs for the successful operation of non-specialised wholesale trade businesses.

Production outputs

The primary output of the non-specialised wholesale trade industry is the distribution and sale of a diverse range of goods to a wide variety of customers. These customers include 47.1 Retail sale in non-specialised stores, 46.7 Other specialised wholesale, and 46.6 Wholesale of other machinery, equipment and supplies industries, among others. By facilitating the efficient movement of goods from producers to consumers, the non-specialised wholesale trade industry plays a crucial role in supporting the overall economic ecosystem.

Revisions to 46.9

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 46.9. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.9) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 46.9 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (46.9).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
469ISIC v4.0Non-specialized wholesale trade

Family tree for non-specialised wholesale trade

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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/46/9'>46.9: Non-specialised wholesale trade</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/46/4'>46.4: Wholesale of household goods</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/5'>46.5: Wholesale of information and communication equipment</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/6'>46.6: Wholesale of other machinery, equipment and supplies</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/7'>46.7: Other specialised wholesale</a>"]

    C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46/90'>46.90: Non-specialised wholesale trade</a>"]


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