The Wholesale Trade sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The wholesaling process is an intermediate step in the distribution of merchandise. Wholesalers are organized to sell or arrange the purchase or sale of (a) goods for resale (i.e., goods sold to other wholesalers or retailers), (b) capital or durable nonconsumer goods, and (c) raw and intermediate materials and supplies used in production. Wholesalers sell merchandise to other businesses and normally operate from a warehouse or office. These warehouses and offices are characterized by having little or no display of merchandise. In addition, neither the design nor the location of the premises is intended to solicit walk-in traffic. Wholesalers do not normally use advertising directed to the general public. Customers are generally reached initially via telephone, in-person marketing, or by specialized advertising that may include Internet and other electronic means. Follow-up orders are either vendor-initiated or client-initiated, generally based on previous sales, and typically exhibit strong ties between sellers and buyers. In fact, transactions are often conducted between wholesalers and clients that have long-standing business relationships.

This sector comprises two main types of wholesalers: those that sell goods on their own account and those that arrange sales and purchases for others for a commission or fee.

1. Establishments that sell goods on their own account are known as wholesale merchants, distributors, jobbers, drop shippers, import/export merchants, and sales branches. These establishments typically maintain their own warehouse, where they receive and handle goods for their customers. Goods are generally sold without transformation, but may include integral functions, such as sorting, packaging, labeling, and other marketing services.

 

2. Establishments arranging for the purchase or sale of goods owned by others or purchasing goods on a commission basis are known as agents and brokers, commission merchants, import/export agents and brokers, auction companies, and manufacturers’ representatives.

These establishments operate from offices and generally do not own or handle the goods they sell. Some wholesale establishments may be connected with a single manufacturer and promote and sell the particular manufacturers’ products to a wide range of other wholesalers or retailers. Other wholesalers may be connected to a retail chain or a limited number of retail chains and only provide a variety of products needed by that particular retail operation(s). These wholesalers may obtain the products from a wide range of manufacturers. Still other wholesalers may not take title to the goods, but act as agents and brokers for a commission. Although, in general, wholesaling normally denotes sales in large volumes, durable nonconsumer goods may be sold in single units. Sales of capital or durable nonconsumer goods used in the production of goods and services, such as farm machinery, medium and heavy duty trucks, and industrial machinery, are always included in wholesale trade.

421 Wholesale trade, durable goods

Industries in the Wholesale Trade, Durable Goods subsector sell or arrange the purchase or sale of capital or durable goods to other businesses. Durable goods are new or used items generally with a normal life expectancy of three years or more. Durable goods wholesale trade establishments are engaged in wholesaling products, such as motor vehicles, furniture, construction materials, machinery and equipment (including household-type appliances), metals and minerals (except petroleum), sporting goods, toys and hobby goods, recyclable materials, and parts.

The detailed industries within the subsector are organized in the classification structure based on the products sold. Within an industry, the types of establishments may vary, including wholesale merchants and/or agents and brokers.

4211 Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Wholesalers

This NAICS industry group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42111, Automobile and other motor vehicle wholesalers;

42112, Motor vehicle supplies and new parts wholesalers;

42113, Tire and tube wholesalers;

42114, Motor vehicle parts (used) wholesalers.

42111 Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling new and used passenger automobiles, trucks, trailers, and other motor vehicles, such as motorcycles, motor homes, and snowmobiles.

421110 Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling new and used passenger automobiles, trucks, trailers, and other motor vehicles, such as motorcycles, motor homes, and snowmobiles.

4211101 Automobile and Motorcycle Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of new and used passenger vehicles (automobiles, motorcycles, motor scooters, and taxicabs), automobile trailers, and other similar vehicles.

4211102 Bus and Recreational Vehicle (Campers and Motor Homes) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of new and used buses and recreational vehicles.

4211103 Light Truck and Van (14,000 lb or Less) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of new and used light trucks and cargo vans under 14,000 lb. gross wt.

4211104 Medium Truck and Tractor (14,001 to 26,000 lb) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of new and used medium trucks and tractors 14,001 to 26,000 lb. gross wt.

 4211105 Heavy Truck and Tractor (Over 26,000 lb) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of new and used heavy trucks and tractors over 26,000 lb. gross wt.

42112 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling motor vehicle supplies, accessories, tools, and equipment; and new motor vehicle parts (except new tires and tubes).

421120 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling motor vehicle supplies, accessories, tools, and equipment; and new motor vehicle parts (except new tires and tubes).

4211201 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts-Warehouse Distributors

Establishments primarily engaged in selling for resale motor vehicle supplies and new parts from a warehouse. These establishments primarily sell to other wholesalers.

4211202 Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts-Jobbers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of motor vehicle supplies and new parts primarily from an office or warehouse and less than half of their sales are to other wholesalers.

4211203 Petroleum Products Marketing Equipment Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of automotive service station equipment, automotive testing equipment, and automotive supplies for use in gasoline service or bulk stations.

42113 Tire and Tube Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling new and/or used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles.

421130 Tire and Tube Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling new and/or used tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles.

42114 Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling used motor vehicle parts (except used tires and tubes) and establishments primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of selling the parts.

421140 Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling used motor vehicle parts (except used tires and tubes) and establishments primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of selling the parts.

4212 Furniture and Home Furnishing Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42121, Furniture wholesalers; and

42122, Home furnishings wholesalers.

42121 Furniture Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling furniture (except hospital beds, medical furniture, and drafting tables).

421210 Furniture Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling furniture (except hospital beds, medical furniture, and drafting tables).

4212101 Household and Lawn Furniture Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of household (including lawn) furniture, bedsprings, mattresses, and all such component furniture parts.

4212102 Office and Business Furniture Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of filing cabinets (wood or steel), office furniture, store furniture, and public furniture for public parks and buildings.

42122 Home Furnishings Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling home furnishings and/or housewares.

421220 Home Furnishing Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling home furnishings and/or housewares.

4212201 Household China, Glassware, and Crockery  Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of table and household china, glassware, and earthenware.

4212202 Linen, Domestics, Drapery, and Curtain Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of bedspreads, blankets, pillowcases, bed sheets, table linens, bathroom linens (e.g., towels, bath mats), curtains, and shades.

4212203 Floor Coverings Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of carpets, rugs, and all other types of hard and soft surface floor coverings (excluding ceramic and clay tile).

4212204 Other Home Furnishings Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of aluminum ware, lamps, glass mirrors, kitchen tools and utensils, and other general home furnishings and home wares, including antiques.

4213 Lumber and Other Construction Materials Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42131, Lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panel wholesalers;

42132, Brick, stone, and related construction materials wholesalers;

42133, Roofing, siding, and insulation material wholesalers;

42139, Other construction materials wholesalers.

42131 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling lumber; plywood; reconstituted wood fiber products; wood fencing; doors and windows and their frames (all materials); wood roofing and siding; and/or other wood or metal millwork.

421310 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling lumber; plywood; reconstituted wood fiber products; wood fencing; doors and windows and their frames (all materials); wood roofing and siding; and/or other wood or metal millwork.

4213101 Lumber Wholesalers (Without Yard)

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of rough, dressed, and finished lumber. These establishments order the goods which are shipped direct from the supplier to the customers without intermediate storage.

4213102 Lumber Wholesalers (With Yard)

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of rough, dressed, and finished lumber primarily from a lot, warehouse, or office. These establishments perform warehousing and storage functions and usually make deliveries.

42131021 Lumber Wholesalers (With Yard)

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of rough, dressed, and finished lumber primarily from a lot, warehouse, or office. These establishments perform warehousing and storage functions and usually make deliveries.

4213103 Plywood, Veneer, Millwork, and Wood Panel Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of plywood (hardwood, softwood, and nonwood face), door and window frames, overhead doors, veneer, and other wood or metal millwork.

42131031 Plywood, Veneer, Millwork, and Wood Panel Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of plywood (hardwood, softwood, and nonwood face), door and window frames, overhead doors, veneer, and other wood or metal millwork.

42132 Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Materials Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling stone, cement, lime, construction sand, and gravel; brick; asphalt and concrete mixtures; and/or concrete, stone, and structural clay products.

421320 Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling stone, cement, lime, construction sand, and gravel; brick; asphalt and concrete mixtures; and/or concrete, stone, and structural clay products.

4213201 Brick, Block, Tile, Clay/Cement Sewer Pipe Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of brick (except refractory), block, and clay construction materials (except refractories).

42132011 Brick, Block, Tile, Clay/Cement Sewer Pipe Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of brick (except refractory), block, and clay construction materials (except refractories).

4213202 Sand, Gravel, and Stone Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of construction sand, gravel, and stone.

42132021 Sand, Gravel, and Stone Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of construction sand, gravel, and stone.

4213203 Cement, Lime, and Related Products Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of cement, lime, asphalt, and other related products.

42132031 Cement, Lime, and Related Products Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of cement, lime, asphalt, and other related products.

42133 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling nonwood roofing and nonwood siding and insulation materials.

421330 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling nonwood roofing and nonwood siding and insulation materials.

4213301 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Materials Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling nonwood roofing and nonwood siding and insulation materials.

42133011 Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Materials Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling nonwood roofing and nonwood siding and insulation materials.

42139 Other Construction Material Wholesalers

This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes) and/or prefabricated buildings and (2) establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling construction materials (except lumber, plywood, millwood, wood panel, brick, stone, roofing, siding, and insulation material).  

421390 Other Construction Material Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes) and/or prefabricated buildings and (2) establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling construction materials (except lumber, plywood, millwood, wood panel, brick, stone, roofing, siding, and insulation material).

4213901 Flat Glass and Other Construction Glass Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of flat glass, glass blocks, plate glass, window glass, and building glass.

42139011 Flat Glass and Other Construction Glass Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of flat glass, glass blocks, plate glass, window glass, and building glass.

4213902 Other Construction Materials Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of building and construction paper, plastics building materials, prefabricated structural assemblies (except wood), including modular homes, and other building materials.

42139021 Other Construction Materials Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of building and construction paper, plastics building materials, prefabricated structural assemblies (except wood), including modular homes, and other building materials.

4214 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42141, Photographic equipment and supplies wholesalers;

42142, Office equipment wholesalers;

42143, Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers;

42144, Other commercial equipment wholesalers;

42145, Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies wholesalers;

42146, Ophthalmic goods wholesalers; and

42149, Other professional equipment and supplies wholesalers.

42141 Photographic Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling photographic equipment and supplies (except office equipment).  

421410 Photographic Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling photographic equipment and supplies (except office equipment).

42142 Office Equipment Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling office machines and related equipment (except computers and computer peripheral equipment).

421420 Office Equipment Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling office machines and related equipment (except computers and computer peripheral equipment).

42143 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling computers, computer peripheral equipment, loaded computer boards, and/or computer software.

421430 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling computers, computer peripheral equipment, loaded computer boards, and/or computer software.

4214301 Computers and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of new and used computer hardware and peripheral equipment.

42143011 Computers and Peripheral Equipment, Sold for Resale

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of new and used computer hardware and peripheral equipment primarily for the purpose of resale.

42143012 Computers and Peripheral Equipment, Sold for End Use

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of new and used computer hardware and peripheral equipment primarily for end use.

4214302 Computer Software (Packaged) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of packaged computer software primarily for end use.

42144 Other Commercial Equipment Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling commercial and related machines and equipment (except photographic equipment and supplies; office equipment; and computers and computer peripheral equipment and software) generally used in restaurants and stores.

421440 Other Commercial Equipment Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling commercial and related machines and equipment (except photographic equipment and supplies; office equipment; and computers and computer peripheral equipment and software) generally used in restaurants and stores.

4214401 Restaurant and Hotel Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of restaurant and hotel equipment and supplies.

4214402 Store Machines and Equipment Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of store equipment (except furniture), machines, and fixtures.

42145 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling medical professional equipment, instruments, and supplies (except ophthalmic equipment, instruments and goods used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians).

421450 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling medical professional equipment, instruments, and supplies (except ophthalmic equipment, instruments and goods used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians).

4214501 Surgical, Medical, and Hospital Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of surgical and medical instruments, apparatus, and equipment; orthopedic appliances; artificial limbs; operating room and other hospital equipment; x-ray machines and parts, medical; and other scientific instruments used by physicians and in hospitals.

4214502 Dental Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of equipment and supplies used by dentists, such as drills, teeth, dental gold, equipment, chairs, sterilizers, X-rays, cabinets, and engines.  

42146 Ophthalmic Goods Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling professional equipment, instruments, and/or goods sold, prescribed, or used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians.

421460 Ophthalmic Goods Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling professional equipment, instruments, and/or goods sold, prescribed, or used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians.

42149 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling professional equipment and supplies (except ophthalmic goods and medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies).

421490 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling professional equipment and supplies (except ophthalmic goods and medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies).

4214901 Religious and School Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of church goods and religious articles, such as statuary, vestments, fonts, candles, religious pictures, and religious articles made from precious and semiprecious materials; and school equipment and supplies, such as black boards, chalk, rulers, and globes and wall maps.

4214902 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of drafting instruments, veterinarians’ equipment and supplies, professional equipment and supplies, scientific instruments and supplies, and laboratory equipment.

4215 Metal and Mineral (Except Petroleum) Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42151 Metal service centers and offices; and

42152, Coal and other mineral and ore wholesalers.

42151 Metal Service Centers and Offices

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling products of the primary metals industries. Service centers maintain inventory and may perform functions, such as sawing, shearing, bending, leveling, cleaning, or edging, on a custom basis as part of sales transactions. Sales offices are usually affiliated or owned by a particular manufacturer and take orders but have no inventory.

421510 Metal Service Centers and Offices

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling products of the primary metals industries. Service centers maintain inventory and may perform functions, such as sawing, shearing, bending, leveling, cleaning, or edging, on a custom basis as part of sales transactions. Sales offices are usually affiliated or owned by a particular manufacturer and take orders but have no inventory.

4215101 Ferrous Metals Service Centers and Sales Offices

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of semifinished ferrous metal products of foundries and mills.

42151011 Ferrous Metals Service Centers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of semifinished ferrous metal products of foundries and mills that maintain warehouse inventory.

 42151012 Ferrous Metals Sales Offices

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of semifinished ferrous metal products primarily from an office and not maintaining inventories.

4215102 Nonferrous Metals Service Centers and Sales Offices

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of semifinished nonferrous metal products (except precious metals).

42151021 Nonferrous Metals Service Centers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of semifinished nonferrous metal products (except precious metals) and maintaining inventories.

42151022 Nonferrous Metals Sales Offices

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of semifinished nonferrous metal products (except precious metals) and not maintaining inventories.

42152 Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling coal, coke, metal ores, and/or nonmetallic minerals (except precious and semiprecious stones and minerals used in construction, such as sand and gravel).

421520 Coal and Other Mineral and Ore Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling coal, coke, metal ores, and/or nonmetallic minerals (except precious and semiprecious stones and minerals used in construction, such as sand and gravel).

4215201 Coal Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of coal and coke.

4215202 Other Minerals and Ores Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of precious metal ores, copper, iron, lead and other metallic ores (including concentrates) and crude nonmetallic minerals.

4216 Electrical Goods Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42161, Electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and construction material wholesalers; and

42162, Electrical appliance, television, and radio set wholesalers.

42161 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Construction Material Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling electrical construction materials; wiring supplies; electric light fixtures; light bulbs; and/or electrical power equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution, or control of electric energy.

421610 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Construction Material Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling electrical construction materials; wiring supplies; electric light fixtures; light bulbs; and/or electrical power equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution, or control of electric energy. 

42162 Electrical Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling household-type electrical appliances, room air-conditioners, gas clothes dryers, and/or household-type audio or video equipment.

421620 Electrical Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling household-type electrical appliances, room air-conditioners, gas clothes dryers, and/or household-type audio or video equipment.

42169 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling electronic parts and equipment (except electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies and construction material; and electrical appliances, television and radio sets).

421690 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling electronic parts and equipment (except electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies and construction material; and electrical appliances, television and radio sets).

4216901 Communications Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of communications equipment.

4216902 Electronic Parts (Excluding Communications Equipment) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of electronic parts and equipment (except communications equipment)

4217 Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42171, Hardware wholesalers;

42172, Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics) wholesalers;

42173, Warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies;and

42174, Refrigeration equipment and supplies wholesalers.

42171 Hardware Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling hardware, knives, or handtools.

421710 Hardware Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling hardware, knives, or handtools.

42172 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling plumbing equipment, hydronic heating equipment, household-type gas appliances (except gas clothes dryers), and/or supplies.

421720 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling plumbing equipment, hydronic heating equipment, household-type gas appliances (except gas clothes dryers), and/or supplies.

42173 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling warm air heating and airconditioning equipment and supplies. 

 421730 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies.

42174 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling refrigeration equipment (except household-type refrigerators, freezers, and air-conditioners).

 421740 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling refrigeration equipment (except household-type refrigerators, freezers, and air-conditioners).

4218 Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Wholesalers

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling construction, mining, farm, garden, industrial, service establishment, and transportation machinery, equipment and supplies.

42181 Construction and Mining (Petroleum) Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in construction, mining (except petroleum) and logging activities.

421810 Construction and Mining (Except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in construction, mining (except oil well) and logging activities.

42182 Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in agricultural, farm, and lawn and garden activities.

421820 Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in agricultural, farm, and lawn and garden activities.

4218201 Farm Machinery and Equipment—Farm Dealers

Establishments primarily engaged in marketing farm machinery and equipment directly to farmers for farm use.

4218202 Farm Machinery and Equipment—Wholesale Distributors

Establishments primarily engaged in marketing farm machinery and equipment directly to institutions, governments, farm dealers, export sales, and other nonfarm accounts.

4218203 Lawn and Garden Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of lawn and garden machinery and equipment.

42183 Industrial Machinery and Equipment wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities.

421830 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities.

4218301 Food Processing Machinery and Equipment

Wholesalers Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of dairy products manufacturing machinery, milk products manufacturing equipment, bottling machinery and equipment, and other food product manufacturing machinery.

4218302 Hydraulic and Pneumatic (Fluid-Power) Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors, parts, accessories, and supplies.

42183021 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Pumps and Motors Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic pumps and motors and the parts for them.

42183022 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Parts, Accessories, and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic (fluid-power) commodities.

4218303 Other General Purpose Industrial Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of general purpose industrial machinery and equipment.

4218304 Metalworking Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of metalworking machinery and equipment and machine tool accessories.

4218305 Materials Handling Equipment Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of fork lift trucks, industrial trucks and tractors, industrial cranes, conveyor systems, hoists, elevators, and other materials handling equipment.

4218306 Oil Well, Oil Refinery, and Pipeline Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of oil refining and oil well machinery, equipment, and supplies.

 4218307 Other Industrial Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of specific-use industrial machinery and equipment.

42184 Industrial Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling supplies used in machinery and equipment generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities.

421840 Industrial Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling supplies used in machinery and equipment generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities.

4218401 General Line Industrial Supplies Wholesaler

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a combination or general line of industrial materials and supplies.

4218402 Mechanical Power Transmission Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of mechanical power transmission equipment and supplies.

4218403 Welding Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of gas-welding supplies (excluding gases), arc-welding supplies, and resistance-welding supplies.

4218404 Industrial Containers and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial containers and supplies.

4218405 Industrial Valves and Fittings (Except Fluid-Power) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of valves and fittings, other than plumbing and heating, or hydraulic and pneumatic.

4218406 Other Industrial Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial supplies, not included elsewhere.

42185 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling specialized equipment and supplies of the type used by service establishments (except specialized equipment and supplies used in offices, stores, hotels, restaurants, schools, health and medical facilities, photographic facilities, as well as specialized equipment used in transportation and construction activities).

421850 Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling specialized equipment and supplies of the type used by service establishments (except specialized equipment and supplies used in offices, stores, hotels, restaurants, schools, health and medical facilities, photographic facilities, as well as specialized equipment used in transportation and construction activities).

4218501 Beauty and Barber Shop Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of barber shop and beauty parlor equipment and supplies (furniture, hydraulic chairs, driers, shampoos, wave solutions, permanent waving supplies, barber soaps, and manicuring supplies, etc.).

4218502 Custodial and Janitors’ Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of custodial and janitorial equipment and supplies.

4218503 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of equipment and supplies to the laundry and dry-cleaning trade, such as washing, drying, ironing, and pressing machines; laundry chemicals; dry-cleaning fluids; marking equipment; laundry trays and baskets.

4218504 Other Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of municipality equipment and supplies (water systems, fire department supplies, and parking equipment), shoe service equipment and supplies, tailors’ furriers’ supplies, upholsterers’ supplies, undertakers’ supplies, and other service establishment equipment and supplies not included elsewhere.

42186 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (Except Motor Vehicle) Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling transportation equipment and supplies (except marine pleasure craft and motor vehicles).

421860 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (Except Motor Vehicle) Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling transportation equipment and supplies (except marine pleasure craft and motor vehicles).

4218601 Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of aircraft and aeronautical equipment and frames, parts, supplies, and accessories for such equipment.

4218602 Marine Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of ships, boats, and marine propulsion machinery, equipment, and parts.

4218603 Other Transportation Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of railroad equipment, such as rolling stock and maintenance equipment, and equipment and supplies used in the maintenance and repair of subways, tramways, aerial hoists, or horse drawn vehicles.

4219 Miscellaneous Durable Goods Wholesalers

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling sporting, recreational, toy, hobby, and jewelry goods and supplies, and precious stones and metals.

42191 Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling sporting goods and accessories; billiard and pool supplies; sporting firearms and ammunition; and/or marine pleasure craft, equipment, and supplies.

421910 Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling sporting goods and accessories; billiard and pool supplies; sporting firearms and ammunition; and/or marine pleasure craft, equipment, and supplies.

42192 Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling games, toys, fireworks, playing cards, hobby goods and supplies, and/or related goods.

421920 Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling games, toys, fireworks, playing cards, hobby goods and supplies, and/or related goods.

42193 Recyclable Material Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling scrap from automotive, industrial, and other recyclable materials. Included in this industry are auto wreckers primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of wholesaling scrap.  

421930 Recyclable Material Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling scrap from automotive, industrial, and other recyclable materials. Included in this industry are auto wreckers primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of wholesaling scrap.

4219301 Iron and Steel Scrap Processors and Dealers

Establishments primarily engaged in selling all forms of scrap iron and scrap steel.

42193011 Iron and Steel Scrap Processors (Using Power Processing Equipment) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in breaking up, sorting, and selling all forms of scrap iron and scrap steel using power processing equipment. Power processing equipment includes operating cranes, hydraulic or motor shears, baling equipment, cable strippers, etc.

42193012 Iron and Steel Scrap Dealers (Not Using Power Processing Equipment)

Establishments primarily engaged in selling all forms of scrap iron and scrap steel, but which do not operate power processing and preparation equipment.

4219302 Recyclable Paper and Paperboard Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of paper and paperboard scrap and waste.

4219303 Other Recyclable Materials Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of recyclable scrap and waste, nonferrous metals, textiles, glass, plastics, rubber, and oil.

42194 Jewelry, Watch, Silverware, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling jewelry, precious and semiprecious stones, precious metals and metal flatware, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, silverware, and/or jewelers’ findings.

421940 Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling jewelry, precious and semiprecious stones, precious metals and metal flatware, costume jewelry, watches, clocks, silverware, and/or jewelers’ findings.

4219401 Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Precious Stones, and Silverware Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of jewelry (including costume), precious stones, watches, clocks, silverware, and jewelers’ findings.

4219402 Precious Metals (Excluding Ores) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of precious metals.

42199 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling durable goods (except motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies; furniture and home furnishings; lumber and other construction materials; professional and commercial equipment and supplies; metals and minerals (except petroleum); electrical goods; hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies; machinery, equipment and supplies; sporting and recreational goods and supplies; toy and hobby goods and supplies; recyclable materials; and jewelry, watches, precious stones and precious metals).

421990 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling durable goods (except motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies; furniture and home furnishings; lumber and other construction materials; professional and commercial equipment and supplies; metals and minerals (except petroleum); electrical goods; hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies; machinery, equipment and supplies; sporting and recreational goods and supplies; toy and hobby goods and supplies; recyclable materials; and jewelry, watches, precious stones and precious metals).

4219901 Musical Instruments and Supplies Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of musical instruments and supplies.

4219902 Forest Products (Except Lumber) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of timber products, such as ties, logs, poles, stumps, and cordwood.

4219903 General Merchandise (Durable Goods) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general line of durable goods with no one line accounting for more than 25 percent of the total sales.

4219904 Prerecorded Media Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of prerecorded compact discs, tapes, phonograph records, video cassettes, and other video tapes or discs.

42199041 Compact Disks, Prerecorded Audio Tapes, and Phonograph Records Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of prerecorded compact disks, audio tapes, and phonograph records.

42199042 Prerecorded Video Tape Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in purchasing and reselling prerecorded video cassettes and other videotapes or discs to other wholesalers, video rental stores, and other retailers.

4219905 Fire Extinguishers and Fire Safety Equipment Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment.

4219906 Other Durable Goods Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of durable goods such as game machines, gas lighting fixtures, luggage, and signs (except electric).

422 Wholesale trade, nondurable goods

Industries in the Wholesale Trade, Nondurable Goods subsector sell or arrange the purchase or sale of nondurable goods to other businesses. Nondurable goods are items generally with a normal life expectancy of less than three years. Nondurable goods wholesale trade establishments are engaged in wholesaling products, such as paper and paper products, chemicals and chemical products, drugs, textiles and textile products, apparel, footwear, groceries, farm products, petroleum and petroleum products, alcoholic beverages, books, magazines, newspapers, flowers and nursery stock, and tobacco products.

4221 Paper and Paper Product Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42211, Paper and paper product wholesalers;

42212, Stationery and office supplies wholesalers; and

42213 Industrial and personal service paper wholesalers.

 42211 Printing and Writing Paper Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling bulk printing and/or writing paper generally on rolls for further processing.

422110 Printing and Writing Paper Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling bulk printing and/or writing paper generally on rolls for further processing.

42212 Stationery and Office Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling stationery, office supplies and/or gift wrap.

422120 Stationery and Office Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling stationery, office supplies and/or gift wrap.

42213 Industrial and Personal Service Paper Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling wrapping and other coarse paper, paperboard, converted paper (except stationery and office supplies), and/or related disposable plastics products.

 422130 Industrial and Personal Service Paper Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling wrapping and other coarse paper, paperboard, converted paper (except stationery and office supplies), and/or related disposable plastics products.

4222 Drugs and Druggists’ Sundries Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.

42221 Drugs and Druggists’ Sundries Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.

422210 Drugs and Druggists’ Sundries Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.

4222101 General Line Drugs Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a combination or general line of drugs, drug proprietaries, and druggists’ sundries.

 4222102 Specialty Line Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Toiletries Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of specialty-line drugs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and toiletries.

4223 Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42231, Piece goods, notions, and other dry goods wholesalers;

42232, Men’s and boys’ clothing and furnishings wholesalers;

42233, Women’s, children’s and infants’ clothing and accessories wholesalers;

42234, Footwear wholesalers.

42231 Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling piece goods, fabrics, yarns, thread and other notions, and/or hair accessories.

422310 Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling piece goods, fabrics, yarns, thread and other notions, and/or hair accessories.

4223101 Piece Goods (Woven and Knit Fabrics) - Jobbers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of woven and knit fabrics.

4223102 Notions and Other Dry Goods Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of notions (i.e., sewing accessories, etc.), and other dry goods, except piece goods.

42232 Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily en3gaged in wholesaling men’s and/or boys’ clothing and furnishings.

422320 Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling men’s and/or boys’ clothing and furnishings.

42233 Women’s, Children’s, and Infants’ Clothing and Accessories Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling (1) women’s, children’s, infants’, and/or unisex clothing and accessories and/or (2) fur clothing.

422330 Women’s, Children’s, and Infants’ Clothing and Accessories Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling (1) women’s, children’s, infants’, and/or unisex clothing and accessories and/or (2) fur clothing.

42234 Footwear Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling footwear (including athletic) of leather, rubber, and other materials.

422340 Footwear Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling footwear (including athletic) of leather, rubber, and other materials.

4224 Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42241, General line grocery wholesalers;

42242, Packaged frozen food wholesalers;

42243, Dairy product (except dried or canned) wholesalers;

42244, Poultry and poultry product wholesalers;

42245, Confectionery wholesalers;

42246, Fish and seafood wholesalers;

42247, Meat and meat product wholesalers;

42248, Fresh fruit and vegetable wholesalers;

42249, Other grocery and related products wholesalers.

42241 General Line Grocery Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling a general line (wide range) of groceries.

422410 General Line Grocery Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling a general line (wide range) of groceries.

4224101 General Line, Grocery Wholesalers, Voluntary Group

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general line of groceries and sponsoring (or affiliated with sponsors of) voluntary organization of food retailers which distributes a general line of groceries to these voluntary groups. These also include any voluntary group grocery wholesalers commonly engaged in joint advertising or other sales promotions under a group name or identification. Wholesale establishments sponsoring such voluntary groups are included here regardless of the portion of their sales made to the retail organization’s members.

4224102 General Line, Grocery Wholesalers, Retail Cooperative

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general line of groceries and owned and operated cooperatively by groups of independent food retailers buying collectively which are primarily engaged in wholesale selling and distributing a general line of groceries. These establishments function primarily as a wholesale cooperative company selling chiefly to member retailers, but sometimes do a regular wholesale business.

4224103 Other General Line Grocery Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general line of groceries, including cash-and carry food establishments, not sponsoring or affiliated with any voluntary or cooperative groups. Also included are agents and brokers with a general line of groceries.

42242 Packaged Frozen Food Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling packaged frozen foods (except dairy products).

422420 Packaged Frozen Food Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling packaged frozen foods (except dairy products).

42243 Dairy Product (Except Dried or Canned) Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling dairy products (except dried or canned).

422430 Dairy Product (Except Dried or Canned) Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling dairy products (except dried or canned).

4224301 Raw Milk Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of raw, dried, or canned milk.

4224302 Dairy Products, (Except Raw Milk) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of processed dairy products, except raw, dried, or canned.

42244 Poultry and Poultry Product Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen).

422440 Poultry and Poultry Product Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling poultry and/or poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen).

4224401 Live Poultry Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of live poultry.

4224402 Poultry and Poultry Products (Except Live) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of poultry and poultry products (except canned and packaged frozen products and live poultry).

42245 Confectionery Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling confectioneries; salted or roasted nuts; popcorn; potato, corn, and similar chips; and/or fountain fruits and syrups.

422450 Confectionery Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling confectioneries; salted or roasted nuts; popcorn; potato, corn, and similar chips; and/or fountain fruits and syrups.

42246 Fish and Seafood Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling fish and seafood (except canned or packaged frozen).

422460 Fish and Seafood Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling fish and seafood (except canned or packaged frozen).

42247 Meat and Meat Product Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling meats and meat products (except canned and packaged frozen) and/or lard.

422470 Meat and Meat Product Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling meats and meat products (except canned and packaged frozen) and/or lard.

42248 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling fresh fruits and vegetables.

422480 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling fresh fruits and vegetables.

42249 Other Grocery and Related Products Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling groceries and related products (except a general line of groceries; packaged frozen food; dairy products (except dried and canned); poultry products (except canned); confectioneries; fish and seafood (except canned); meat products (except canned); and fresh fruits and vegetables). Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in bottling and wholesaling spring and mineral waters processed by others.

422490 Other Grocery and Related Products Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling groceries and related products (except a general line of groceries; packaged frozen food; dairy products (except dried and canned); poultry products (except canned); confectioneries; fish and seafood (except canned); meat products (except canned); and fresh fruits and vegetables). Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in bottling and wholesaling spring and mineral waters processed by others.

4224901 Coffee, Tea, and Spices Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of coffee, soluble coffee, tea (bagged, packaged, loose, or powdered) and spices.

4224902 Bread and Baked Goods Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of bread, cakes, biscuits, doughnuts, pastries, crackers, pretzels, and other bakery products (except frozen).

4224903 Soft Drinks and Bottled Water Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of soft drinks and unprocessed bottled water.

4224904 Canned Goods Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of canned or bottled fruits, vegetables, juice, baby food, meat, poultry, fish, seafood, and dairy products (condensed or evaporated).  

4224905 Food and Beverage Basic Material Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of basic food and beverage materials.

4224906 Other Grocery Specialties Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of grocery specialties, such as flour, refined sugar, breakfast cereals, butter substitutes (e.g., margarine), cooking oils, dried fruits, dried beans (packaged), honey, jams and jellies, pickles, preserves and sauces, polished rice, sandwiches, vegetable shortening, and other grocery specialties not included elsewhere.

4225 Farm Product Raw Material Wholesalers

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling agricultural products (except raw milk, live poultry, and fresh fruit and vegetables), such as grains, field beans, livestock, and other farm product raw materials (excluding seeds).

42251 Grain and Field Bean Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling grains, such as corn, wheat, oats, barley, and unpolished rice; dry beans; and soybeans and other inedible beans. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in operating country or terminal grain elevators primarily for the purpose of wholesaling.

422510 Grain and Field Bean Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling grains, such as corn, wheat, oats, barley, and unpolished rice; dry beans; and soybeans and other inedible beans. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in operating country or terminal grain elevators primarily for the purpose of wholesaling. 

42252 Livestock Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling livestock (except horses and mules).

422520 Livestock Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling livestock (except horses and mules). 

42259 Other Farm Product Raw Material Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling farm products (except grain and field beans, livestock, raw milk, live poultry, and fresh fruits and vegetables).

422590 Other Farm Product Raw Material Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling farm products (except grain and field beans, livestock, raw milk, live poultry, and fresh fruits and vegetables).

4225901 Hides, Skins, and Pelts Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of untanned hides and skins, such as cattle hides, sheep skins, and goat skins; raw furs; and pelts of fur-bearing animals.

4225902 Leaf Tobacco Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of leaf tobacco.

4225903 Wool, Wool Tops, and Mohair Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of mohair (raw), raw wool, wool noils, wool tops, and wool clippings.

4225904 Cotton Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in buying and/or marketing cotton.

4225905 Other Farm Product Raw Materials Wholesalers Establishments primarily engaged in buying and/or marketing other farm products.

4226 Chemical and Allied Products Wholesalers

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling chemicals; plastics materials and basic forms and shapes; and allied products.

42261 Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling plastics materials and resins, and unsupported plastics film, sheet, sheeting, rod, tube, and other basic forms and shapes.

422610 Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling plastics materials and resins, and unsupported plastics film, sheet, sheeting, rod, tube, and other basic forms and shapes.

42269 Other Chemical and Allied Products Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling chemicals and allied products (except agricultural and medicinal chemicals, paints and varnishes, fireworks, and plastics materials and basic forms and shapes).

422690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling chemicals and allied products (except agricultural and medicinal chemicals, paints and varnishes, fireworks, and plastics materials and basic forms and shapes).

4226901 Industrial Gases, (Except LP) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial gases (compressed and liquefied) regardless of use, such as oxygen and acetylene.

4226902 Other Chemicals and Allied Products Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of chemicals and allied products (except industrial gases), such as acids, industrial and heavy chemicals (except gases), dyestuffs, industrial salts, naval stores, rosin, and turpentine.

4227 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:

42271, Petroleum bulk stations and terminals; and

42272, Petroleum and petroleum products wholesalers (except bulk stations and terminals).

42271 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals

This industry comprises establishments with bulk liquid storage facilities primarily engaged in wholesaling crude petroleum and petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas.

 422710 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals

This U.S. industry comprises establishments with bulk liquid storage facilities primarily engaged in wholesaling crude petroleum and petroleum products, including liquefied petroleum gas.

4227101 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (Except LP)

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of liquid petroleum products (except liquified petroleum gases) from bulk liquid storage stations or terminals.

42271011 Petroleum Bulk Stations (Except LP)

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of liquid petroleum products (except liquefied petroleum gases) from bulk liquid storage stations for resale. Bulk storage stations have bulk storage capacity of 10,000 to 100,000 gallons, or 100,000 to 2,100,000 gallons and do not receive their supplies primarily from tanker, barge, or pipeline.

42271012 Petroleum Bulk Terminals (Except LP)

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of liquid petroleum products (except liquefied petroleum gases) from bulk liquid storage terminals. Bulk storage terminals have bulk storage capacity of 2,100,000 gallons or more, or have bulk storage capacity of 100,000 gallons or more and receive products primarily by tanker, barge, or pipeline.

4227102 Liquefied Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of liquefied petroleum gases from bulk storage stations or terminals for resale. Bulk storage stations or terminals have bulk storage capacity of 10,000 gallons or more.

42272 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers (Except Bulk Stations and Terminals)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling petroleum and petroleum products (except from bulk liquid storage facilities).

422720 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers (Except Bulk Stations and Terminals)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling petroleum and petroleum products (except from bulk liquid storage facilities).

4228 Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers

This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classifed in the following NAICS Industries:

42281, Beer and ale wholesalers;

42282, Wine and distilled alcoholic beverage wholesalers.

 42281 Beer and Ale Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling beer, ale, porter, and other fermented malt beverages.

422810 Beer and Ale Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling beer, ale, porter, and other fermented malt beverages.

42282 Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling wine, distilled alcoholic beverages, and/or neutral spirits and ethyl alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquors.

422820 Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling wine, distilled alcoholic beverages, and/or neutral spirits and ethyl alcohol used in blended wines and distilled liquors.

4228201 Wines and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (Licensed Operation) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of wines and distilled spirits under government license.

4228202 Wines and Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (State-Operated) Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged as state-owned and operated wholesale distributors of wines and spirits.

4229 Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Wholesalers

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling nondurable goods, such as farm supplies; books, periodicals and newspapers; flowers; nursery stock; paints; varnishes; tobacco and tobacco products; and other miscellaneous nondurable goods, such as cut Christmas trees and pet supplies.

42291 Farm Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling farm supplies, such as animal feeds, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, plant seeds, and plant bulbs.

422910 Farm Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling farm supplies, such as animal feeds, fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, pesticides, plant seeds, and plant bulbs.

4229101 Farm Supplies—Farm Dealers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of farm supplies primarily sold directly to farmers for farm use.

4229102 Farm Supplies—Wholesale Distributors

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of farm supplies primarily sold directly to governments, institutions, farm dealers, export sales, and other nonfarm accounts.

42292 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling books, periodicals, and newspapers.

422920 Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling books, periodicals, and newspapers.

42293 Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists’ Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling flowers, florists’ supplies, and/or nursery stock (except seeds and plant bulbs).

422930 Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists’ Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling flowers, florists’ supplies, and/or nursery stock (except seeds and plant bulbs). florists’ supplies.

42294 Tobacco and Tobacco Product Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling tobacco products, such as cigarettes, snuff, cigars, and pipe tobacco.

422940 Tobacco and Tobacco Product Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling tobacco products, such as cigarettes, snuff, cigars, and pipe tobacco.

42295 Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; pigments; wallpaper; and supplies, such as paint brushes and rollers.

422950 Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; pigments; wallpaper; and supplies, such as paint brushes and rollers.

4229501 Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies (Wholesalers)

Establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; pigments; wallpaper; and supplies, such as paint brushes and rollers.

42295011 Paints, Varnishes, and Supplies (Wholesalers)

Establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling paints, varnishes, and similar coatings; pigments; wallpaper; and supplies, such as paint brushes and rollers.

42299 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Wholesalers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling nondurable goods (except printing and writing paper; stationery and office supplies; industrial and personal service paper; drugs and druggists’ sundries; apparel, piece goods, and notions; grocery and related products; farm product raw materials; chemical and allied products; petroleum and petroleum products; beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages; farm supplies; books, periodicals and newspapers; flower, nursery stock and florists’ supplies; tobacco and tobacco products; and paint, varnishes, wallpaper, and supplies).

422990 Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Wholesalers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling nondurable goods (except printing and writing paper; stationery and office supplies; industrial and personal service paper; drugs and druggists’ sundries; apparel, piece goods, and notions; grocery and related products; farm product raw materials; chemical and allied products; petroleum and petroleum products; beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages; farm supplies; books, periodicals and newspapers; flower, nursery stock and florists’ supplies; tobacco and tobacco products; and paint, varnishes, wallpaper, and supplies).

4229901 Art Goods Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of art goods such as artists’ supplies, curios, and souvenirs.

4229902 General Merchandise (Nondurable Goods)

Wholesalers Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general line of nondurable goods with no one line accounting for more than 25 percent of the total sales.

4229903 Textile Bags, Bagging, and Burlap Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of textile bags, and bagging burlap, and canvas and felt products.

4229904 Other Nondurable Goods Wholesalers

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of nondurable goods (except office supplies, druggists’ sundries, apparel, groceries, chemical products, petroleum products, alcoholic beverages, farm supplies, books, periodicals, florists supplies; paint supplies, and art goods).

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau
E-mail questions to: Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey
Last Revised:   March 27, 2003

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