Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
46.82 Wholesale of metals and metal ores
active
Includes
- wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metal ores
- wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in primary forms
- wholesale of gold and other precious metals
- wholesale of semi-finished metal products and metal ores
- wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous semi-finished products n.e.c.
Also includes
- wholesale of steel sheets on own account, including usual cutting operations associated with trade which do not include the production of new goods
- wholesale of gold and other precious metals, purchased from households or enterprises and sold to retailers, to industrial, commercial, institutional or professional users, or to other wholesalers
Excludes
- wholesale of metal scrap, see 46.87
- gold bullion sales, see section L
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.72 | Wholesale of metals and metal ores | NACE Rev. 2 class 46.72 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 46.82 | 1:1 |
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 46.82 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 46.8 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |