424450 — Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of confectioneries; salted or roasted nuts; popcorn; potato, corn, and similar chips; and/or fountain fruits and syrups (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of frozen pretzels--are classified in Industry 424420, Packaged Frozen
- Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of pretzels (except frozen) or soft drinks--are classified in Industry
- 424490, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers; and
- Manufacturing and bottling soft drinks--are classified in U.S. Industry 312111, Soft Drink 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 5145 - Confectionery (via SIC1987:5145→NAICS1997:42245→2002:424450→2007:424450→2012:424450→2017:424450→2022:424450)
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 8905 — Meat, Poultry, and Fish
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424450 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424450 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424450? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 225 employees for NAICS code 424450 (Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424450? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424450 (Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5145 - Confectionery.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424450:
- Sector 42 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Wholesale Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 424450 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers).
- 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.