424490 — Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of groceries and related products (except a general line of groceries; packaged frozen food; dairy products (except dried and canned); poultry products (except canned); confectioneries; fish and seafood (except canned); meat products (except canned); and fresh fruits and vegetables). Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in the bottling and merchant wholesale distribution of spring and mineral waters processed by others (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Bakery products (except frozen) merchant wholesalers
- Canned seafood merchant wholesalers
- Canned fish merchant wholesalers
- Canned vegetables merchant wholesalers
- Canned fruits merchant wholesalers
- Dried milk merchant wholesalers
- Canned meats merchant wholesalers
- Soft drinks merchant wholesalers
- Canned milk merchant wholesalers
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Merchant wholesale distribution of grains, field beans, livestock, and other farm product raw materials--are
- classified in Industry Group 4245, Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers;
- WHOLESALE TRADE 331
- Merchant wholesale distribution of beer, wine, and distilled alcoholic beverages--are classified in Industry
- Group 4248, Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers;
- Manufacturing and bottling soft drinks--are classified in U.S. Industry 312111, Soft Drink Manufacturing;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of a general line of groceries--are classified in Industry 424410, General
- Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of packaged frozen foods (except dairy)--are classified in Industry 424420,
- Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers;
- Merchant wholesale distribution of dairy products--are classified in Industry 424430, Dairy Product (except
- Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers;
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 5149 - Groceries and Related Products, NEC (via SIC1987:5149→NAICS1997:42249→2002:424490→2007:424490→2012:424490→2017:424490→2022:424490)
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 8915 — Fruits and Vegetables
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 424490 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 424490 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers' under Sector 42 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 424490? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 250 employees for NAICS code 424490 (Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 424490? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 424490 (Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5149 - Groceries and Related Products, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 424490:
- 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 424490 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Grocery and Related Products 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.