311911 — Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) salting, roasting, drying, cooking, or canning nuts; (2) processing grains or seeds into snacks; and (3) manufacturing peanut butter and other nut butters (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Manufacturing chocolate or candy-coated nuts and candy-covered popcorn--are classified in Industry
- Group 3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing soybean, sunflower, and other oilseed butters--are classified in Industry 31122, Starch and
- Vegetable Fats and Oils 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 2068 - Salted and Roasted Nuts and Seeds (via SIC1987:2068→NAICS1997:311911→2002:311911→2007:311911→2012:311911→2017:311911→2022:311911)
- SIC 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC (via SIC1987:2099→NAICS1997:311911→2002:311911→2007:311911→2012:311911→2017:311911→2022:311911)
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 8970 — Composite Food Packages
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 311911 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 311911 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing' under Sector 31-33 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 311911? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 750 employees for NAICS code 311911 (Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 311911? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 311911 (Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 2068 - Salted and Roasted Nuts and Seeds, 2099 - Food Preparations, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 311911:
- 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 311911 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing).
- 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.