46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
This division includes wholesale trade on own account or on a fee or contract basis (commission trade) related to domestic wholesale trade as well as international wholesale trade (import/export). This division excludes: - wholesale of motor vehicles, caravans and motorcycles, see 45.1, 45.4 - wholesale of motor vehicle accessories, see 45.31, 45.40 - rental and leasing of goods, see division 77 - packing of solid goods and bottling of liquid or gaseous goods, including blending and filtering for third parties, see 82.92
Where 46 sits in the NAF Rev 2 hierarchy
- >G Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
- >46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
- >46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
46 in other classification systems
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Subcategories of 46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
- 46.1Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
This group includes: - activities of commission agents, commodity brokers and all other wholesalers who trade on behalf and on the account of others - activities of those involved in bringing sellers and buyers together or undertaking commercial transactions on behalf of a principal, including on the Internet.
- 46.2Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals
The code covers businesses that wholesale agricultural raw materials such as seeds, feed, and other primary produce, as well as live animals, selling them to retailers, processors, farms or other users rather than directly to consumers. It includes wholesale trading, distribution and related support services for these goods.
- 46.3Wholesale 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.
- 46.4Wholesale of household goods
This group includes the wholesale of household goods, including textiles.
- 46.5Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies
This group includes the wholesale of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment, i.e. computers, telecommunications equipment and parts.
- 46.6Other specialized wholesale
This group includes the wholesale of specialised machinery, equipment and supplies for all kinds of industries and general purpose machinery.
- 46.7Other specialized wholesale
This group includes other specialised wholesale activities not classified in other groups of this division. This includes the wholesale of intermediate products, except agricultural, typically not for household use.
- 46.9Non-specialized wholesale trade
This class includes: - wholesale of a variety of goods without any particular specialisation
Other NAF Rev 2 codes under 46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAF Rev 2 46?
- NAF Rev 2 46 is "Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles". This division includes wholesale trade on own account or on a fee or contract basis (commission trade) related to domestic wholesale trade as well as international wholesale trade (import/export). This division excludes: - wholesale of motor vehicles, caravans and motorcycles, see 45.1, 45.4 - wholesale of motor vehicle accessories, see 45.31, 45.40 - rental and leasing of goods, see division 77 - packing of solid goods and bottling of liquid or gaseous goods, including blending and filtering for third parties, see 82.92
- What does NAF Rev 2 46 include?
- 46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles contains 8 direct subcategories: 46.1 Wholesale on a fee or contract basis; 46.2 Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals; 46.3 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco; 46.4 Wholesale of household goods; 46.5 Wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies; 46.6 Other specialized wholesale; and more.
- How does NAF Rev 2 46 map to other classification systems?
- 46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles has equivalents in NACE Rev 2 (46). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAF Rev 2 and 1 other classification system.
- What is the parent category of 46?
- 46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles sits under 46 Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles in the NAF Rev 2 hierarchy.
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