NAICS Codes
by Nicollette Brant on 2023-12-04T14:20:00-08:00 in Business | 0 CommentsEvery business and product is part of an industry, often identified by a specific industry code rather than just a name. These codes are standardized by the U.S. government through systems like the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). When exploring business databases, you can often search using these codes to get more accurate results. For the correct industry codes, refer to the SIC and NAICS sources provided.
- SIC: Standard Industrial Classification (U.S. Department of Labor)
Last updated in 1987 and replaced by NAICS in 1997, SIC codes are 2-4 digit codes that define specific industries in North America.
- NAICS: North American Industrial Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau)
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
Try using one of the databases below to search for an industry by its NAICS code! For example, if you're researching the Coffee Shops industry, you would use the NAICS code 722515.
This link opens in a new window
- Step 1: Login to the database and locate the search bar.
- Step 2: Enter the specific NAICS code for the industry you're interested in.
- Step 3: Press Search
- Step 4: Select a report from the search results list.
- This link opens in a new window
- Step 1: Login to the database and locate the search bar.
- Step 2: Enter the specific NAICS code for the industry you're interested in.
- Step 3: Change the field parameter in the dropdown menu adjacent to the search box from 'Anywhere' to 'NAICS Code - NAICS'.
- Step 4: Press Search
- Step 5: Select a report from the search results list.
- This link opens in a new window
- Step 1: Login to the database and locate the search bar.
- Step 2: Enter the specific NAICS code for the industry you're interested in.
- Step 3: Change the field parameter in the dropdown menu adjacent to the search box from 'Select a Field (optional)' to 'IC NAICS Code or Description'.
- Step 4: Press Search
- Step 5: Select a report from the search results list.
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