46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
The 46.3 category comprises businesses engaged in the wholesale distribution of foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco products, supplying these items to retail outlets, institutions and other intermediaries. It includes the purchase, storage and resale of raw and processed foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as tobacco, but excludes retail sales directly to final consumers.
Where 46.3 sits in the NACE-BEL 2008 hierarchy
- >G Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
- >46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
- >>46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
- >>46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
46.3 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 1 other system. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
Subcategories of 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
- 46.31Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
This class includes: - wholesale of fresh fruits and vegetables - wholesale of preserved fruits and vegetables
- 46.32Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Code 46.32 covers enterprises that wholesale food products, beverages and tobacco, supplying these goods to retailers, institutions and other professional customers, usually from warehouses or distribution centres.
- 46.33Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
This class includes: - wholesale of dairy products - wholesale of eggs and egg products - wholesale of edible oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin
- 46.34Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
This class includes: - wholesale of alcoholic beverages - wholesale of non-alcoholic beverages This class excludes: - blending of wine or distilled spirits, see 11.01, 11.02
- 46.35Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco comprises the purchase and resale of a broad range of consumable goods, including fresh, processed and frozen foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and tobacco products, to retailers, catering establishments, institutions and other businesses. The activity typically excludes retail sales to final consumers and focuses on bulk distribution, storage and logistics for the supply chain. It may also involve ancillary services such as product sorting, packaging and repacking.
- 46.36Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
This class includes: - wholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery - wholesale of bakery products
- 46.37Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Code 46.37 covers the wholesale trade of food, beverages and tobacco, encompassing the purchase, storage and resale of edible products, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco items to retailers, catering services and other institutional buyers. It excludes retail sales and the manufacturing of these goods.
- 46.38Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
The code covers businesses that purchase and resell a wide range of food products, beverages and tobacco to retailers, institutions or other wholesalers. Activities include wholesale trade in fresh, frozen or processed foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco products, but exclude retail sales or manufacturing.
- 46.39Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Code 46.39 refers to wholesale activities where firms purchase and resell food products, beverages and tobacco in bulk to retailers, catering services, institutions or other professional buyers. The classification excludes retail sales to the public and focuses on distribution, storage and related services for these consumables.
Other NACE-BEL 2008 codes under 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
Frequently asked questions
- What is NACE-BEL 2008 46.3?
- NACE-BEL 2008 46.3 is "Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco". The 46.3 category comprises businesses engaged in the wholesale distribution of foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco products, supplying these items to retail outlets, institutions and other intermediaries. It includes the purchase, storage and resale of raw and processed foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as tobacco, but excludes retail sales directly to final consumers.
- What does NACE-BEL 2008 46.3 include?
- 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco contains 9 direct subcategories: 46.31 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco; 46.32 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco; 46.33 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco; 46.34 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco; 46.35 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco; 46.36 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco; and more.
- How does NACE-BEL 2008 46.3 map to other classification systems?
- 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco has equivalents in NACE Rev 2 (46.3). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NACE-BEL 2008 and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 46.3?
- 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco sits under 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco in the NACE-BEL 2008 hierarchy.
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