What is trade?

The trade industry refers to the trade subject group characterized by specialized management formed by commodity producers and commodity operators with basically the same varieties and business scope. The trade industry includes pure trade industry, circulation industry in enterprises, securities circulation industry, information circulation industry, medicine industry, water and electricity circulation industry, catering service industry and logistics industry.

Pure trade is a trade industry directly engaged in commodity purchase and sale activities, which is divided into wholesale trade and retail trade.

The circulation industry in an enterprise refers to the trade in which the competent department of the industry and large enterprise groups specialize in product sales (including export) and independently calculate the circulation effect.

Information consulting industry is a new industry. So far, no accurate definition has been given, and the statistical department has not put forward clear standards for its statistical scope. Generally speaking, information consultation is a business activity based on the collection, processing, transmission, effective utilization and feedback of various information.

The securities circulation industry refers to the industry and intermediary agencies that specialize in buying and selling all kinds of securities, bonds and stocks, that is, the international stock exchange with the form of common legal person organization.

The pharmaceutical industry refers to the pharmaceutical industry that distributes pharmaceutical commodities in medical institutions and independently accounts for benefits.

Water, electricity and gas circulation industry refers to the independent accounting and sales department of pipeline gas, natural gas, tap water, mineral water, hot water, electricity and pipeline liquid fuel industry.

Catering service industry is a special trade industry specializing in beverage and food processing and cooking, providing customers with local consumption and local services.

Logistics industry is an industry that stores, transports and distributes goods specially for circulation.