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Group 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.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ 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 & Restrictions

  • ❌ 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

Subordinate Structure

4721 Retail sale of fresh fruit and vegetables
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4722 Retail sale of meat and meat products
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4723 Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
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4724 Retail sale of bread, pastry and sugar products
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4725 Retail sale of beverages
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4726 Retail sale of tobacco products
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4727 Retail sale of other food products
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

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.