Definition
Miscellaneous Wholesaler-Distributors (NAICS 418)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Miscellaneous Wholesaler-Distributors (NAICS 418) subsector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Subsector

This subsector comprises establishments, not classified to any other subsector, primarily engaged in wholesaling merchandise, such as recyclable materials, paper, paper products and disposable plastic products, agricultural supplies, chemicals and allied products, logs and wood chips, minerals, ores and precious metals, and second-hand goods (except machinery and automotive).

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• wholesaling used automotive parts and accessories (415, Motor Vehicle and Parts Wholesaler-Distributors)
• wholesaling used machinery (417, Machinery, Equipment and Supplies Wholesaler-Distributors)