2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

425120 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

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.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
425120		425120		425120		Agents and brokers, durable goods, wholesale trade
425120		425120		425120		Agents and brokers, nondurable goods, wholesale trade
425120		425120		425120		Automobile auctions, wholesale
425120		425120		425120		Durable goods agents and brokers, wholesale trade
425120		425120		425120		Nondurable goods agents and brokers, wholesale trade
425120		425120		425120		Petroleum brokers