tukku

Tukku is a Finnish noun meaning wholesale, the sale of goods in large quantities, typically to retailers rather than to end consumers. In everyday business language, tukku is contrasted with pienmyynti, which refers to retail. The term appears in common phrases such as tukkuhinta (wholesale price) and tukkumyynti (wholesale trade). A person who operates in this sector is called a tukkuri (wholesaler), and a wholesale business is described as a tukku- or tukkuliike (wholesale company).

In practical use, tukku transactions involve bulk orders, standardized pricing, and terms suited to business-to-business sales rather than individual customers. Buyers at the wholesale level are typically retailers, manufacturers, or other distributors, and the arrangements often include trade discounts, credit terms, and logistics arrangements appropriate for larger shipments.

Etymology and linguistic notes about tukku are not always detailed in basic references. The term is a core element of Finnish trade vocabulary and is widely understood within the Finnish retail and distribution sectors. While primarily a business term in Finland, its recognition can extend to Nordic contexts where Finnish terminology appears in industry discussions.

See also: Wholesale, Retail, Tukkuhinta, Tukkuliike, Tukkuri.