NICClass
NIC 4672—Wholesale of metals and metal ores
Class · National Industrial Classification (2025)
Where 4672 sits
- G Wholesale and retail trade
- 46 Wholesale trade
- 467 Other specialized wholesale
- 4672 Wholesale of metals and metal ores
Contains 9 narrower codes
- 467201 Wholesale of ferrous metal ores
- 467202 Wholesale of non-ferrous metal ores
- 467203 Wholesale of ferrous metals in primary forms (e.g., iron, steel ingots, billets)
- 467204 Wholesale of non-ferrous metals in primary forms (e.g., aluminum, copper, zinc, lead)
- 467205 Wholesale of gold and other precious metals
- 467206 Wholesale of semi-finished ferrous products (e.g., steel rods, and bars )
- 467207 Wholesale of semi-finished non-ferrous products (e.g., aluminum plates, copper wires)
- 467208 Wholesale of finished metal products
- 467299 Wholesale of other metals and metal ores n.e.c.
What 4672 includes
- For details on Industry Class 4672, refer to the industry descriptions under its subcategories
What 4672 excludes
4672 in other systems
ANZSICAustralia · New Zealand
- 3322 Metal and Mineral Wholesaling approximate via ISIC 4672
- 3339 Other Hardware Goods Wholesaling approximate via ISIC 4672
ATECOItaly
- 46.82 Wholesale of metals and metal ores exact via ISIC 4672
- 46.82.10 Wholesale of ferrous metals and ferrous metal ores approximate via ISIC 4672
- 46.82.21 Cash-for-gold wholesale activities approximate via ISIC 4672
- 46.82.29 Wholesale of other non-ferrous metals and non-ferrous metal ores approximate via ISIC 4672
- 46.89.00 Other specialised wholesale n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46.82.1 Wholesale of ferrous metals and ferrous metal ores broader via ISIC 4672
- 46.82.2 Wholesale of non-ferrous metals and non-ferrous metal ores broader via ISIC 4672
CNAE BrazilBrazil
- 46.72-9 Wholesale trade of hardware and tools approximate via ISIC 4672
- 4672-9/00 Wholesale trade of hardware and tools inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4674-5/00 Wholesale trade of cement inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4687-7/03 Wholesale trade of metallic waste and scrap inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4637-1/03 Wholesale trade of oils and fats inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4623-1/01 Wholesale trade of live animals inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4623-1/09 Wholesale trade of animal feed inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4623-1/07 Wholesale trade of sisal inferred via ISIC 4672
CNAESpain
- 46.82 Wholesale trade of metals and metallic minerals exact via ISIC 4672
- 46.89 Other specialized wholesale trade n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 4672
HSICHong Kong
- 46 Wholesale inferred via ISIC 4672
- 452711 Import for wholesale of metals and metal ores inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4523 Import for wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4522 Import for wholesale of agricultural products and live animals inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4526 Import for wholesale of machinery, equipment and supplies inferred via ISIC 4672
- 451711 Export trading of metals and metal ores inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4525 Import for wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and other transport equipment inferred via ISIC 4672
- 452434 Import for wholesale of hardware and metalware inferred via ISIC 4672
ICNEAChina
- 5164 Wholesale of metals and metal ore exact via ISIC 4672
ISICUnited Nations (global)
JSICJapan
- 5341 Iron and steel crude products approximate via ISIC 4672
- 5342 Iron and steel primary products approximate via ISIC 4672
- 5349 Other iron and steel products approximate via ISIC 4672
- 5351 Non-ferrous metal ingots approximate via ISIC 4672
- 5352 Non-ferrous metal products approximate via ISIC 4672
- 5332 Minerals, except petroleum approximate via ISIC 4672
KSICSouth Korea
- 46722 Wholesale of metal ores approximate via ISIC 4672
- 46721 Wholesale of basic metals approximate via ISIC 4672
- 4672 Wholesale of basic metals and metal ores broader via ISIC 4672
MSICMalaysia
- 46621 Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metal ores and metals inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4661 Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46634 Wholesale of fittings and fixtures inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46637 Wholesale of tools inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46622 Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous semi-finished metal ores and products n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46632 Wholesale of paints and varnish inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46633 Wholesale of construction materials inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46638 Wholesale of wallpaper and floor coverings inferred via ISIC 4672
NACEEuropean Union
- 46.82 Wholesale of metals and metal ores exact via ISIC 4672
- 46.89 Other specialised wholesale n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 4672
NAFFrance
- 46.82 Wholesale trade of ores and metals exact via ISIC 4672
- 46.82Y Wholesale trade of ores and metals approximate via ISIC 4672
- 46.89Y Other wholesale trade in specialized n. C. A. inferred via ISIC 4672
NAICSUnited States
- 423520 Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Merchant Wholesalers approximate via ISIC 4672
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers approximate via ISIC 4672
NAICS CanadaCanada
- 44-45 Retail trade inferred via ISIC 4672
- 416 Building material and supplies merchant wholesalers inferred via ISIC 4672
- 415 Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories merchant wholesalers inferred via ISIC 4672
- 417 Machinery, equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers inferred via ISIC 4672
- 412 Petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons merchant wholesalers inferred via ISIC 4672
- 411 Farm product merchant wholesalers inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4185 Mineral, ore and precious metal merchant wholesalers inferred via ISIC 4672
- 419 Business-to-business electronic markets, and agents and brokers inferred via ISIC 4672
NOGASwitzerland
- 4682 Wholesale of metals and metal ores exact via ISIC 4672
- 468202 Wholesale of metal ores approximate via ISIC 4672
- 468201 Wholesale of metals approximate via ISIC 4672
- 468900 Other specialised wholesale n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 4672
PKDPoland
- 46.82 Wholesale of metals and metal ores exact via ISIC 4672
- 46.82.Z Wholesale of metals and metal ores approximate via ISIC 4672
- 46.89.Z Other specialized wholesale, not elsewhere classified inferred via ISIC 4672
SCIANMexico
- 436 Wholesale trade of trucks and new parts and spare parts for automobiles, vans and trucks inferred via ISIC 4672
- 437 Wholesale trade intermediation inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4311 Wholesale trade of groceries and food inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4321 Wholesale trade of textiles and footwear inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4341 Wholesale trade of agricultural and forestry raw materials inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4343 Wholesale trade of waste materials inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4312 Wholesale trade of beverages, ice and tobacco inferred via ISIC 4672
- 4332 Wholesale trade of perfumery, cosmetics and jewelry inferred via ISIC 4672
SICUnited States (legacy)
- 5052 Coal and Other Minerals and Ores approximate via ISIC 4672
- 5051 Metals Service Centers and Offices approximate via ISIC 4672
- 5531 Auto and Home Supply Stores inferred via ISIC 4672
- 5571 Motorcycle Dealers inferred via ISIC 4672
- 5599 Automotive Dealers, NEC inferred via ISIC 4672
- 5611 Men'S and Boys' Clothing Stores inferred via ISIC 4672
- 5541 Gasoline Service Stations inferred via ISIC 4672
- 5641 Children'S and Infants' Wear Stores inferred via ISIC 4672
SNISweden
- 46.82 Wholesale of metals and metal ores exact via ISIC 4672
- 46.820 Wholesale of metals and metal ores approximate via ISIC 4672
- 46.890 Other specialised wholesale n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 4672
SSICSingapore
- 4662 Wholesale of Metals and Metal Ores exact via ISIC 4672
- 46620 Wholesale of metals and metal ores (except general hardware) approximate via ISIC 4672
- 46649 Wholesale of chemicals and chemical products n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46610 Wholesale of fuels and related products inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46651 Wholesale of scrap, junk and waste dealers inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46642 Wholesale of chemical fertilisers inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46643 Wholesale of petrochemical products inferred via ISIC 4672
- 46659 Wholesale of other intermediate products, waste and scrap n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 4672
UK SICUnited Kingdom
- 46.82 Wholesale of metals and metal ores exact via ISIC 4672
- 46.89 Other specialised wholesale n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 4672
WZGermany
- 46.82 Wholesale of metals and metal ores exact via ISIC 4672
- 46.82.1 Wholesale of iron ores, iron, steel and ferrous semi-finished metal products approximate via ISIC 4672
- 46.82.2 Wholesale of non-ferrous ores, non-ferrous metals and non-ferrous semi-finished metal products approximate via ISIC 4672
- 46.89.0 Other specialised wholesale n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 4672
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