472
Retail sale of fresh fruit and vegetables
This category covers shops and small businesses that sell fresh fruit and vegetables directly to consumers. Whether you have a greengrocer's in the city, a stall at the market or an online store with delivery, you fall under this category. Sales are made to the general public, not to other traders.
Entrepreneur Profile
This CAEN code 472 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on retail sale of fresh fruit and vegetables. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.
Who should avoid:
Avoid the exclusive use of code 472 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.
Retail Trade of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - CAEN 472
Retail trade of fresh fruit and vegetables, coded under CAEN 472, represents an essential link in the agri-food chain in Romania. From small neighbourhood greengrocers to specialised shops or online platforms, this sector ensures consumers' access to fresh products, contributing to a healthy lifestyle and supporting local producers. In the current context, where the demand for fresh and seasonal food is increasing, entrepreneurs in this niche face challenges related to seasonality, stock and waste management, as well as competition from large retail chains. However, digitalisation and rapid delivery services offer opportunities for differentiation and customer loyalty. Macroeconomically, this sector contributes to reducing food waste by bringing producers and consumers closer together, and to developing the local economy by creating jobs in communities. Entrepreneurs choosing CAEN 472 must pay attention to compliance with hygiene and food safety standards, as well as price fluctuations and consumer preferences increasingly oriented towards organic and sustainable products.
Included Activities
- ✅ Retail sale of fresh fruit and vegetables in specialised shops
- ✅ Retail trade of fresh fruit and vegetables in markets or stalls
- ✅ Sale of fresh fruit and vegetables through online stores with home delivery
- ✅ Activities of sorting, washing and packaging fresh fruit and vegetables for retail sale
Excluded Activities
- ❌ Wholesale trade of fruit and vegetables (CAEN code 4631)
- ❌ Industrial processing of fruit and vegetables (preserving, freezing, drying, etc.)
- ❌ Growing of fruit and vegetables (agriculture)
- ❌ Retail sale of frozen or preserved fruit and vegetables
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Întrebări Frecvente
What type of companies can use CAEN code 472?
Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "retail sale of fresh fruit and vegetables" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.
Are special permits required for CAEN 472?
The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 472. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.