311812 — Commercial Bakeries
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fresh and frozen bread and bread-type rolls and other fresh bakery (except cookies and crackers) products (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Retailing bread and other bakery products not for immediate consumption made on the premises from
- flour, not from prepared dough--are classified in U.S. Industry 311811, Retail Bakeries;
- Manufacturing frozen bakery products (except bread)--are classified in U.S. Industry 311813, Frozen
- Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing;
- Preparing and selling bakery products (e.g., cookies, pretzels) for immediate consumption--are classified in
- U.S. Industry 722515, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
- Retailing bakery products not for immediate consumption made elsewhere--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 445291, Baked Goods Retailers;
- Manufacturing cookies and crackers--are classified in U.S. Industry 311821, Cookie and Cracker
- Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing pretzels (except soft)--are classified in U.S. Industry 311919, Other Snack Food
- Manufacturing.
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 2051 - Bread and Other Bakery Products, Except Cookies and Crackers (via SIC1987:2051→NAICS1997:311812→2002:311812→2007:311812→2012:311812→2017:311812→2022:311812)
- SIC 2052 - Cookies and Crackers (via SIC1987:2052→NAICS1997:311812→2002:311812→2007:311812→2012:311812→2017:311812→2022:311812)
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 8920 — Bakery and Cereal Products
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311812 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311812 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Commercial Bakeries' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311812? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,000 employees for NAICS code 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311812? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311812 (Commercial Bakeries) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2051 - Bread and Other Bakery Products, Except Cookies and Crackers, 2052 - Cookies and Crackers.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311812:
- 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 311812 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Commercial Bakeries).
- IRS PBA Code for Bakery — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Food Manufacturing — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- 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.