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Wholesale of meat and fish

This macro-category covers wholesale trade of meat, meat products, fish, crustaceans, molluscs and derived products, including game meat. Basically, if you purchase these goods in large quantities from producers, slaughterhouses or fisheries and redistribute them to retailers, restaurants or other intermediaries, you fall under this CAEN code.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Wholesale of meat (including game) Wholesale of meat products Wholesale of fish
  • ✅ crustaceans and molluscs Wholesale of fish
  • ✅ crustacean and mollusc products

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Processing and preserving of meat (CAEN 1011-1013)
  • ❌ Processing and preserving of fish (CAEN 1020)
  • ❌ Retail sale of meat and fish
  • ❌ Wholesale of vegetables and fruits

Subordinate Structure

4631 Wholesale trade of fruit and vegetables
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4632 Wholesale trade of meat and meat products, fish and fish products, crustaceans and molluscs
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4633 Wholesale trade of dairy products, eggs, edible oils and fats
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4634 Wholesale trade of beverages
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4635 Wholesale trade of tobacco products
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4636 Wholesale trade of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery
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4637 Wholesale trade of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices
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4638 Specialized wholesale trade of other foodstuffs
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4639 Non-specialised wholesale trade of food, beverages and tobacco
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Wholesale of Meat and Fish in Romania

Wholesale trade of meat, meat products, fish, crustaceans and molluscs represents an essential link in the agri-food chain in Romania. The 463 CAEN sector serves both the domestic and foreign markets, being strongly influenced by local consumption, culinary traditions and import dynamics. In recent years, Romania has seen an increase in poultry and pork production, but the dependence on imports of fish and crustaceans remains high. Entrepreneurs in this field must manage challenges such as fluctuations in raw material prices, strict hygiene and traceability requirements imposed by sanitary-veterinary authorities, as well as the complex logistics of temperature-controlled transport. Also, competition is fierce and margins can be thin, especially for perishable products. In a macroeconomic context, this sector contributes significantly to the turnover of wholesale trade and to the country's food security. To succeed, investments in cold storage facilities, digitization of sales and stable relationships with suppliers and customers are crucial.