312111 — Soft Drink Manufacturing
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing soft drinks and artificially carbonated waters.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Canning fruit and vegetable juices--are classified in U.S. Industry 311421, Fruit and Vegetable Canning;
- Manufacturing fruit syrups for flavoring--are classified in Industry 311930, Flavoring Syrup and
- Concentrate Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing nonalcoholic cider--are classified in U.S. Industry 311941, Mayonnaise, Dressing, and
- Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing;
- Purifying and bottling water (except artificially carbonated and flavored water)--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 312112, Bottled Water Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing milk-based drinks--are classified in U.S. Industry 311511, Fluid Milk Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing nonalcoholic beers--are classified in Industry 312120, Breweries; and
- Manufacturing nonalcoholic wines--are classified in Industry 312130, Wineries.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 312111 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Soft Drink Manufacturing |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,400 employees |
| U.S. Establishments | 622 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 312110 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 31-33 → 312 → 3121 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 2086 - Bottled and Canned Soft Drinks and Carbonated Water (via SIC1987:2086→NAICS1997:312111→2002:312111→2007:312111→2012:312111→2017:312111→2022:312111)
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 8960 — Beverages, Nonalcoholic
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 312111:
- 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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 3121
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 312111 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 312111 is 'Soft Drink Manufacturing', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 31-33 (Manufacturing); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,400 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 312111?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 312111 is 1,400 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 312111?
NAICS code 312111 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 2086 - Bottled and Canned Soft Drinks and Carbonated Water.