This industry comprises wholesale trade agents and brokers acting on behalf of buyers or sellers in the wholesale distribution of goods. Agents and brokers do not take title to the goods being sold but rather receive a commission or fee for their service. Agents and brokers for all durable and nondurable goods are included in this industry.
Illustrative Examples:
Independent sales representatives Manufacturers' sales representatives
Cross-References. Establishments acting in the capacity of agents or brokers that operate using the Internet or other electronic means instead of a sales force are classified in Industry 425110, Business to Business Electronic Markets.
| Go to: | No change 2002 to 2007 | 2002 NAICS to 1997 NAICS | 2002 Economic Census and other data sources |
| 2007 NAICS | 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS |
Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425120 | 425120 | Agents and brokers, durable goods, wholesale trade | |
| 425120 | 425120 | Agents and brokers, nondurable goods, wholesale trade | |
| 425120 | 425120 | 421110 | Automobile auctions, wholesale |
| 425120 | 425120 | Durable goods agents and brokers, wholesale trade | |
| 425120 | 425120 | Nondurable goods agents and brokers, wholesale trade | |
| 425120 | 425120 | 422720 | Petroleum brokers |
