Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
46.85 Wholesale of chemical products
active
Includes
- wholesale of industrial chemicals (e.g. aniline, essential oils, chemical glues, methanol, paraffin, scents and flavourings, soda, industrial salt, acids and sulphurs, starch derivates, industrial gases, dyes and pigments, other organic and inorganic basic chemicals, glazes, printing inks and adhesives)
- wholesale of explosives and pyrotechnic products
- wholesale of fertilisers and agrochemical products
- wholesale of hydrogen
Also includes
- wholesale of e-liquids for electronic cigarettes
Excludes
- sale of gaseous fuels through mains on the account of others, see 35.40
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.75 | Wholesale of chemical products | NACE Rev. 2 class 46.75 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 46.85 | 1:1 |
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 46.85 |
|---|---|
| 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 |