Sustainable Development Indicator Group

Working Draft Framework, Version 2, June 4, 1996

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1.1.2.3.11 Wholesale Trade Industry

Definition: All establishments primarily engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, construction contractors, or professional business users; or to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to, such persons or companies.

Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification

Wholesale Trade Industry Categories:

1.1.2.3.11.1 Wholesale Trade Durable Goods Industry: All establishments primarily engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, construction contractors, or professional business users; or to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to, such persons or companies. (Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification)

1.1.2.3.11.2 Wholesale Trade Nondurable Goods: All establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of goods that can be used over a long period of time, such as automobiles, furniture, appliances, etc. (Definition Source: Standard Industrial Classification)