311224 — Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in crushing oilseeds and tree nuts, such as soybeans, cottonseeds, linseeds, peanuts, and sunflower seeds. Examples of products produced in these establishments are oilseed oils, cakes, meals, and protein isolates and concentrates (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Wet milling corn and other vegetables--are classified in U.S. Industry 311221, Wet Corn Milling and
- Starch Manufacturing; and
- Refining and/or blending vegetable, oilseed, and tree nut oils from purchased oils--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 311225, Fats and Oils Refining and Blending.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2074 - Cottonseed Oil Mills (via SIC1987:2074→NAICS1997:311223→2002:311223→2007:311223→2012:311224→2017:311224→2022:311224)
- SIC 2075 - Soybean Oil Mills (via SIC1987:2075→NAICS1997:311222→2002:311222→2007:311222→2012:311224→2017:311224→2022:311224)
- SIC 2076 - Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean (via SIC1987:2076→NAICS1997:311223→2002:311223→2007:311223→2012:311224→2017:311224→2022:311224)
- SIC 2079 - Shortening, Table Oils, Margarine and Other Edible Fats and Oils, NEC (via SIC1987:2079→NAICS1997:311222→2002:311222→2007:311222→2012:311224→2017:311224→2022:311224)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC 8945 — Food, Oils and Fats
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311224 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311224 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311224? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 311224 (Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311224? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311224 (Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2074 - Cottonseed Oil Mills, 2075 - Soybean Oil Mills, 2076 - Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean, 2079 - Shortening, Table Oils, Margarine and Other Edible Fats and Oils, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311224:
- Sector 31-33 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Manufacturing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 311224 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.